Godfred Bokpin
Godfred Bokpin is a prominent economist and professor at the University of Ghana Business School. Known for his expertise in finance, he has been an influential figure in discussions surrounding Ghana's economic policies, particularly in relation to the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). His insights on market confidence and the implications of government financial decisions have made him a key voice in the discourse on Ghana's fiscal stability.
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Prof. Bokpin cautioned the government against rushing to open its domestic bond market to foreign investors.
Prof Bokpin cautions against opening bond market to foreign investors over IMF risks
Ghana· 2026-03-04Economics Professor Godfred Bokpin has urged the government to establish an oversight committee to address the gap between the Ghana cedi’s official exchange rate and the black-market rate.
Set up oversight committee to address cedi black-market gap – Prof BokpinGhana· 2025-09-15Professor Godfred Bokpin has cautioned that Ghana’s growing fixation on the cedi’s exchange rate could undermine broader economic stability.
Prof. Bokpin cautions against fixation on exchange rateGhana· 2025-08-24Godfred Bokpin is a Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School who commended the policy rate cut.
Lending rates drop this week — As BoG slashes benchmark policy by 300bpsGhana· 2025-08-06
Professor Godfred Bokpin of the University of Ghana Business School has said Ghana cannot build a stable and resilient currency by relying solely on gold exports or central bank interventions.
Strong cedi must come from real productivity, not gold or cocoa – Prof BokpinGhana· 2025-07-09Godfred Bokpin has advised the government to integrate policy initiatives such as the 24-Hour Economy and the One District, One Factory programme into existing state institutions.
Run 24-Hour Economy, 1D1F through existing agencies to cut costs – Prof BokpinGhana· 2025-07-06Professor Godfred Bokpin has urged the government to engage stakeholders over the newly introduced GH¢1 Energy Sector Recovery Levy.
GH¢1 fuel levy must not be permanent – Prof Bokpin urges governmentGhana· 2025-06-08Prof. Bokpin has stated that the recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi is not indicative of a genuine economic recovery but rather the result of behind-the-scenes interventions by the Bank of Ghana.
Cedi gains artificial without structural reforms – Prof. Bokpin warns BoG over lack of transparencyGhana· 2025-06-05Godfred Bokpin has called for urgent action to build Ghana’s foreign exchange reserves.
Build forex reserves to protect traders and sustain cedi gains – Prof BokpinGhana· 2025-05-18Professor Bokpin has expressed doubts about the feasibility of the government’s proposed 24-hour economy policy, citing persistent inefficiencies in the country’s electric power sector.
24-hour economy not feasible without stable power – Prof BokpinGhana· 2025-05-18Professor Godfred Bokpin, a finance and economics expert at the University of Ghana, has called for an extension of the country’s current IMF programme by 18 months to avert potential financial shocks.
This is why Professor Godfred Bokpin wants the current IMF programme to be extendedGhana· 2025-04-03Prof. Godfred Bokpin, a professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, posited points regarding the budget before its presentation.
Budget responds to business community’s concerns — PwC Ghana Senior Country PartnerGhana· 2025-03-13
Prof. Bokpin, who is an economist and lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, said the recent payment would help consolidate gains that had been made in obtaining market confidence.
Honouring coupons good for investor confidence — EconomistsGhana· 2025-02-19