Beyond the Ballot: Unpacking Ghana’s post-election economic outlook
On December 7, Ghanaians will be heading to the polls in what will be a tightly contested race. The country is still navigating its way through a cost-of-living crisis and debt restructuring process, and millions of voters will have their say in the nation’s path forward.
This webinar dives deep into the political landscape, breaking down what each major party – the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) – brings to the table. We’ll explore proposed economic policies, governance strategies, and the big issues shaping voter sentiment. Join us for a glimpse into what Ghana’s economic landscape will look like post-election.
Jervin Naidoo
Political Analyst, OE Africa
+27 (0)21 863 6200
Jervin Naidoo
Political Analyst, OE Africa
Paarl, South Africa
Jervin is a political analyst at Oxford Economics Africa, specialising in the political coverage of the DRC, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and several East African countries. Before joining OEA, Jervin honed his expertise in academia and research at the University of Pretoria’s Department of Political Science, the Institute for Security Studies, and the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime. He holds an MA in International Political Economy from the University of Warwick. His areas of expertise include security and intelligence, foreign policy, and the illicit economy.
Leeuwner Esterhuysen
Economist, OE Africa
+27 (0) 21 863 6200
Leeuwner Esterhuysen
Economist, OE Africa
Paarl, South Africa
Leeuwner Esterhuysen, who obtained his master’s degree in economics from Stellenbosch University, is an economist at Oxford Economics Africa. He is responsible for providing coverage and analysis on various West African nations, and spearheads research in the region.
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