Kufour pushes for private sector export

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Ama Serwaa 10 years ago

Yes indeed Kuffour the private sector is very vital for economic growth but how much of the private sector did you develop the 8 years you were in power for? Hindsight is so good, I bet.

Yes indeed Kuffour the private sector is very vital for economic growth but how much of the private sector did you develop the 8 years you were in power for? Hindsight is so good, I bet.
Tell them asseytwa 10 years ago

I have no numbers for private sector growth under Kuffour. What I remember is, his time was a period when I witnessed so many Ghanaian professionals abroad moving back home and creating a lot of economic value in the country; ...
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I have no numbers for private sector growth under Kuffour. What I remember is, his time was a period when I witnessed so many Ghanaian professionals abroad moving back home and creating a lot of economic value in the country;not the other way around. I also remember a lot of foreign capital influx to Ghana. I also remember a relatively stable currency. Not to argue that he was the best, but these things I have mentioned are a few most leaders in Ghana cannot boast of. So kudos is in the right direction I suppose. One more thing, the attitude of discarding wisdom because it is not come from the guy you want to hear from is an ingredient for backwardness and deprivation of sustainable development efforts. All countries including the most developed pursue the same agenda he is preaching. Again I do not mean to argue but just give my comment. Thank you!
kofi mensah 10 years ago

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president ...
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I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president did not show interest in the Quality Grain Rice Project at Aveyime after jailing Kwame Pepra and Co. He failed to transform the economy when he was given the opportunity to govern this country. Anyway, his advice, even though known to SHS student is good and should be seriously considered by government. It's a shame politics have fantastic ideas only when in opposition. God save my motherland!
kofi mensah 10 years ago

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president ...
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I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president did not show interest in the Quality Grain Rice Project at Aveyime after jailing Kwame Pepra and Co. He failed to transform the economy when he was given the opportunity to govern this country. Anyway, his advice, even though known to SHS student is good and should be seriously considered by government. It's a shame politics have fantastic ideas only when in opposition. God save my motherland!
kofi mensah 10 years ago

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president ...
read full comment

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president did not show interest in the Quality Grain Rice Project at Aveyime after jailing Kwame Pepra and Co. He failed to transform the economy when he was given the opportunity to govern this country. Anyway, his advice, even though known to SHS student is good and should be seriously considered by government. It's a shame politics have fantastic ideas only when in opposition. God save my motherland!
kofi mensah 10 years ago

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president ...
read full comment

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president did not show interest in the Quality Grain Rice Project at Aveyime after jailing Kwame Pepra and Co. He failed to transform the economy when he was given the opportunity to govern this country. Anyway, his advice, even though known to SHS student is good and should be seriously considered by government. It's a shame politics have fantastic ideas only when in opposition. God save my motherland!
kofi mensah 10 years ago

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president ...
read full comment

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president did not show interest in the Quality Grain Rice Project at Aveyime after jailing Kwame Pepra and Co. He failed to transform the economy when he was given the opportunity to govern this country. Anyway, his advice, even though known to SHS student is good and should be seriously considered by government. It's a shame politics have fantastic ideas only when in opposition. God save my motherland!
kofi mensah 10 years ago

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president ...
read full comment

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president did not show interest in the Quality Grain Rice Project at Aveyime after jailing Kwame Pepra and Co. He failed to transform the economy when he was given the opportunity to govern this country. Anyway, his advice, even though known to SHS student is good and should be seriously considered by government. It's a shame politics have fantastic ideas only when in opposition. God save my motherland!
kofi mensah 10 years ago

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president ...
read full comment

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president did not show interest in the Quality Grain Rice Project at Aveyime after jailing Kwame Pepra and Co. He failed to transform the economy when he was given the opportunity to govern this country. Anyway, his advice, even though known to SHS student is good and should be seriously considered by government. It's a shame politics have fantastic ideas only when in opposition. God save my motherland!
kofi mensah 10 years ago

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president ...
read full comment

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president did not show interest in the Quality Grain Rice Project at Aveyime after jailing Kwame Pepra and Co. He failed to transform the economy when he was given the opportunity to govern this country. Anyway, his advice, even though known to SHS student is good and should be seriously considered by government. It's a shame politics have fantastic ideas only when in opposition. God save my motherland!

kofi mensah 10 years ago

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president ...
read full comment

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president did not show interest in the Quality Grain Rice Project at Aveyime after jailing Kwame Pepra and Co. He failed to transform the economy when he was given the opportunity to govern this country. Anyway, his advice, even though known to SHS student is good and should be seriously considered by government. It's a shame politics have fantastic ideas only when in opposition. God save my motherland!
kofi mensah 10 years ago

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president ...
read full comment

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president did not show interest in the Quality Grain Rice Project at Aveyime after jailing Kwame Pepra and Co. He failed to transform the economy when he was given the opportunity to govern this country. Anyway, his advice, even though known to SHS student is good and should be seriously considered by government. It's a shame politics have fantastic ideas only when in opposition. God save my motherland!
kofi mensah 10 years ago

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president ...
read full comment

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president did not show interest in the Quality Grain Rice Project at Aveyime after jailing Kwame Pepra and Co. He failed to transform the economy when he was given the opportunity to govern this country. Anyway, his advice, even though known to SHS student is good and should be seriously considered by government. It's a shame politics have fantastic ideas only when in opposition. God save my motherland!
kofi mensah 10 years ago

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president ...
read full comment

I agree with President Kufuor, we are indeed import dependent country...We don't ever patronise local rice. So why will the cedi stabilise if we continue importing virtually everything into the country? I wonder why president did not show interest in the Quality Grain Rice Project at Aveyime after jailing Kwame Pepra and Co. He failed to transform the economy when he was given the opportunity to govern this country. Anyway, his advice, even though known to SHS student is good and should be seriously considered by government. It's a shame politics have fantastic ideas only when in opposition. God save my motherland!
LULA 10 years ago

You do better after leaving office

You do better after leaving office
Kiki 10 years ago

This man is knowledgeable. In his 8years, he was able to solve some of the social problems. He really did his best. That's why the international society is constantly seeking for his service.

This man is knowledgeable. In his 8years, he was able to solve some of the social problems. He really did his best. That's why the international society is constantly seeking for his service.
MR TRULY TRULY 10 years ago

Ghana politics is a pure ideological mind set of saboteurs that hinders others in progressing to do effective business. You never gain dividend , profits, success if you sabotage other people business. That is the main super ...
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Ghana politics is a pure ideological mind set of saboteurs that hinders others in progressing to do effective business. You never gain dividend , profits, success if you sabotage other people business. That is the main super biggest mental problem in Ghana. Civil service or government workers at the helm of government offices will always dominate the private sector to share their finance so the later wile be afraid to continue. Failure to pay bribery to customs, airport officials, worst of all at the Tema harbour ports is a recipe to catastrophe. I will not be surprise to witness a ONE dollar to a 20 Cedi in the next 2 to 3 years. Because of our inward jealousy to see the success of other ethnicity, political affiliation, church or religious member or bribery to government official.
WOFA YAW 10 years ago

MR KUFFOUR WHY DONT YOU COME BACK AND RULE.IN TERMS OF THE NATION FIRST

MR KUFFOUR WHY DONT YOU COME BACK AND RULE.IN TERMS OF THE NATION FIRST
Prof Lungu 10 years ago

What is all that talk about "private sector?"

When did the government ever export anything?

So dogmatic folks can't think straight, or properly articulate important matters in clear, concise terms!

Don't blow your re ...
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What is all that talk about "private sector?"

When did the government ever export anything?

So dogmatic folks can't think straight, or properly articulate important matters in clear, concise terms!

Don't blow your respectability, Mr. Kuffour! (We mean, the little that is left).
Tell them asseytwa 10 years ago

I also noticed a little bit of defect in regard to articulating the reasons. I however considered it minor because the core of the message did not lose its intended meaning. If it was an academic paper critique, then I would ...
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I also noticed a little bit of defect in regard to articulating the reasons. I however considered it minor because the core of the message did not lose its intended meaning. If it was an academic paper critique, then I would have commented on that . One thing I have learned being in the academia and living real world experience is that, some times we in the academia spend too much time on theory than dealing with practical situations. I remember not too long ago, a few decades maybe, when an invention of fufu -pounding machine at University of Science and Tech was a big deal in Daily Graphic. Then a few years later I asked myself, is that all the articulate intellectuals in Ghana could produce? Being articulate would no doubt authenticate the ex president's experience but in all fairness, we are all reading a secondary publication, which of course could distort from the original message to some degree. To end my comment, I would urge Ghanaians not to get themselves caught up in trivia and focus on priorities to help our nation move forward.

Ekow Samuel. 10 years ago

Very good talks Mr,former President Kuffour may God bless you and oman Ghana.

Very good talks Mr,former President Kuffour may God bless you and oman Ghana.
kweks 10 years ago

Ex Pres Kuffuor should give us space. He had 8yrs. What did he do with it? He got hotel for his son. We all know that we need more exports than imports. We need to find the how and the means.

Ex Pres Kuffuor should give us space. He had 8yrs. What did he do with it? He got hotel for his son. We all know that we need more exports than imports. We need to find the how and the means.
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

Kufuor does not know anything that would help Ghana.

How can we rely on the private sector to create jobs when people in that sector remain "dependent" on largesse from the state for their survival?

Kufuor does not know anything that would help Ghana.

How can we rely on the private sector to create jobs when people in that sector remain "dependent" on largesse from the state for their survival?
Mawuli Delata 10 years ago

I agree with our former President and indeed our country's economic survival depends private sector-led exports.
Unfortunately, in order to clam down illicit drug exports, certain regulations have been put in place which are ...
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I agree with our former President and indeed our country's economic survival depends private sector-led exports.
Unfortunately, in order to clam down illicit drug exports, certain regulations have been put in place which are frustrating exports.
For example scanning of export containers which is done in the same line with import containers - the time and the extra money involved
Abedi 10 years ago

China this China that and our poor Ashiaman youth and men who are entrepreuears are being denid the support they badly need to make a break in life. Kuffour never helped the Ashiaman youths ? he only cared about the Air port ...
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China this China that and our poor Ashiaman youth and men who are entrepreuears are being denid the support they badly need to make a break in life. Kuffour never helped the Ashiaman youths ? he only cared about the Air port residential lots. Topday who is talking about support priavte sector.

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