2013 Budget will provide incentives for private sector

Welcoming a delegation from Standard Chartered Bank Plc at the Flagstaff House in Accra Tuesday, the Vice-President said the government had, over the past four years, initiated some interventions that had resolved the challenges confronting the economy. 

 He said although the economy was on a sound footing, particularly in the run-up to the December general election, that had not been translated into jobs for the majority of Ghanaians.

He said one of the challenges that confronted the economy was the lack of access to finance by small and medium enterprises and solicited support from the bank to enable the country to support that sector.

While lauding the bank for  its support for Ghana’s economy over the years, the Vice-President said, “We need private sector collaboration in providing access to jobs and wealth.”

“We cherish the relationship between Standard Chartered and Ghana. With your commitment, that relationship will grow from strength to strength,” Mr Amissah-Arthur said.

The Africa Regional Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Ms Diana Layfield, who led the delegation, affirmed the bank’s support for Ghana’s strategy, adding, “We can support you to develop the economy.”

Story byTimothy Gobah