The 3rd
Kojo Bentsi-Enchill
Memorial Lecture
This year's lecture will be delivered by Ivor Agyeman-Duah, a renowned historian of economics and a development specialist. The theme for the lecture is "The Evolution of Monetary Policy in Ghana and its Impact on Economic Development."
A panel of sector experts will share their insights and engage in discussions related to the lecture’s themes and topics. Our esteemed panellists include professionals with expertise in economics, monetary policy and related issues.
The Panellists
Ivor Agyeman-Duah
Economist & Development Specialist | Speaker
Ivor Agyeman-Duah is a historian, development specialist, and former diplomat with extensive experience in economic development across Africa. He has worked as advisor for several African countries on pivotal economic development projects, and authored several books on Ghana's history.
Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari
First Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana | Panellist
Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari is a distinguished economist and policymaker with almost three decades of experience in central banking and international finance. He has worked in various positions at the International Monetary Fund, with a focus on monetary policy modernization, macro-financial linkages, and debt restructuring. He has also published extensively on monetary policy, inclusive growth, aid effectiveness, capital flows, and real exchange rate dynamics.
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Dr Priscilla Twumasi Baffour
Senior Lecturer,
University of Ghana, Department of Economics | Panellist
Dr Priscilla Twumasi Baffour is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana's Department of Economics. Her research and publications focuses on education, labour markets, gender, and development economics. She collaborates with international organisations and contributes to national economic discourse, advocating for diversification and inclusive growth policies in Africa.
Bernard Koku Avle
Radio & TV Host, Citi FM & Channel One TV | Moderator
Bernard Avle is a renowned Ghanaian journalist, media personality, and the host of "The Point of View" on Channel 1 TV and the morning show "The Citi Breakfast Show" on Citi FM. With a background in Economics, he has a deep understanding of economic principles and topics including fiscal policies, economic growth, and development strategies and how they apply to both Ghanaian and global contexts.
Event Details
5 September
Kempinski Hotel
2:30pm
DAY
TIME
VENUE
Event Agenda
2:30pm
Registration & Coffee
2:50pm
Opening of Event
3:50pm
Lecture
4:00pm
Panel Discussion and Q&A
5:05pm
Closing of Event
5:25pm
Cocktails and Networking