On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama officially inaugurated the Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE). The group is tasked with providing independent,
evidence-based counsel to steer the nation toward fiscal discipline and a structural "reset."
The President emphasized that PAGE is not merely a recovery team but an institutional reform body designed to eliminate overlapping structures—effectively replacing the former Economic Management Team (EMT).
Strategic Mandate & Governance
PAGE will report directly to the President, with Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang chairing meetings in his absence. The group's primary focus includes:
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Macroeconomic Management: Stabilizing the cedi, managing debt sustainability, and ensuring fiscal-monetary policy coherence.
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Structural Transformation: Advising on the 24-Hour Economy, industrial development, and export-led growth.
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Global Engagement: Providing expert input for negotiations with the IMF, World Bank, and international investors.
The PAGE 2026 Membership
The 13-member group comprises a "dream team" of industry titans, former central bankers, and academic heavyweights:
Coordination and Frequency
To ensure policy efficiency, PAGE will operate alongside the Economic Policy Coordinating Committee (EPCC), which is technically led by the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana. PAGE is mandated to meet at least once every quarter, with provisions for emergency sessions during periods of economic volatility.
"This is not simply about recovery. It is about institutional reform, structural transformation, and a permanent reset of our economic governance culture." — President John Mahama
The Bottom Line
The return of PAGE—a structure used during the Atta Mills era—signals a shift toward a more consultative and non-partisan approach to the economy. By bringing in veteran critics and technocrats like Kwame Pianim and Sam Jonah, the administration aims to "re-anchor expectations" and restore Ghana’s reputation as a predictable and competitive investment destination.
