In a unique way, Ghana has passed the first half century mileage test with discernible promises for the future. Among major things; we have managed to sow in the minds of our international markers what capacity we have as a nation and in so doing have also scored brilliantly for making our very nascent democracy happen, amid the array of disillusionment we faced as a nation over the past decades in our quest for stability at the helm of affairs. Though, some may argue that despite the political gains, our stability as a nation still seem shrouded in skepticism. Somehow. But, to such critics, I will say that the model seems to be working. At least for now. Hence, every support should be given to it to make it work.
On the economic front, things are different. The nation is rather grudgingly, trying to win the hearts of the 'marking' institutions (rich nations and international banks). In retrospect, I do not think we have done bad at all for escaping being marked down particularly during harsh economic periods where the 'vicissitudes' of policy and process has not favoured the world at large, let alone Ghana. Therefore, it is not surprising why the Ghanaian economic picture has always maintained a wholesomely gloomy state.
We may also find it difficult to believe that, Ghana could be maintaining the limelight spot it enjoys in the world today because of the pressures with 'impunity' we may have been subjected to by the rich democratic world merely to see their political model replicated in our world. Indeed if this is the case which I think it may well be because of our seemingly disparate ability to reap results from the democratic practice the way they do, then there is a major problem that behoves us to make palpable reviews to understand the model well. For getting it to work for us like it is doing for the proponents entails having to change our current view and approach to politics. A perception that should not be understated.
There is one fact though, and that is, in spite of the gravity of our problems, we have forged forward as a nation ready to learn to achieve what many a nation in our poor neighbourhood aspire to but can only see as Geo-political mirage forever to elude them. If anything, this is our sales point for which we must endeavour not to loose sight of to the equally craving, desperate, limelight-crazy neighbours.
Today, there is no denial that Ghana prides itself as being at the forefront of democratic dispensation south of the Sahara. Whether, its by grace or coincidence, I pretty have a guess like most of you that it has truly served our international credibility - for all the better reasons in every way. It is up to us to bask in it and piggy-back to progress and development. Ironically, you will think that should be a straight forward luxury, particularly when everything else is working well for us but, it has never been the case. Even, as we prove record by record on international stage, our power and capacity as a nation to aid our pace for growth in a marketable field such as sports (and I know you may be guessing football, but really I meant skiing), we have always in the end failed abysmally.
So, no matter how one may portray Ghana's recent level of achievements in our long walk for the democratic empowerment we all craved for, we will all agree that, after all, we have not passed the test outright, neither have we failed the test badly. Except, when you start looking at our deplorable economic situation, then you begin to see the cracks in society - the one that causes the mind to wander, the one that may perhaps, cause our dear country to fail the test in the long run. From almost, every single angle one looks at, there is evidence to buttress the fact that we are grappling with something, we seem to be taking too long to find. But, the problem situation could not be far from the failures of policy, plan and delivery. One can only stand and stair as Government after Government dabble in a continuous search for the strength that lies in EFFECTIVE POLICY.
One would have thought that in a true democratic society, economic success is a gift that goes hand in hand with the model, I mean by sheer dint of what we have been taught to believe; that the tenets of the model are growth generating and averse to the failings of the major opposing models. My question is thus; why are we failing economically? I know some of us may well ague on the basis that we are perhaps one of the youngest followers of the system and should allow time for the model we have taken years to inculcate to work. Astonishingly, I am strongly of a belief I know may come as a shock to many people because I do not for once believe, the current system we are dispensed as following is working because of many reasons (and don't jump on me yet) because they constitute among others, the issues we will be privileged to discuss and find answers to in this blog.
As long as I remain a Ghanaian, bursting with enormous pride and an inherent feeling every well meaning patriot will have to have to be a son of a great nation such as mother Ghana, I am also of a heavy heart because of the current happenings in Ghana. With politics, politics and just politics increasingly taking the centre stage of our society, drowning and pushing to backstage the more important matters of the economy, it is hoped that discussions and ideas in this blog will go a long way to redefine our collective democratic vision and bring to the fore, our mandated personal views about the pertinent socio-economic issues confronting the Ghanaian majority and whose blame we must all share with the ultimate conviction to change. Remember, we discuss to identify, define and inspire to make happen. In our quest, let us try not to overindulge and dilute our discussions with just politics and politics.
On the economic front, things are different. The nation is rather grudgingly, trying to win the hearts of the 'marking' institutions (rich nations and international banks). In retrospect, I do not think we have done bad at all for escaping being marked down particularly during harsh economic periods where the 'vicissitudes' of policy and process has not favoured the world at large, let alone Ghana. Therefore, it is not surprising why the Ghanaian economic picture has always maintained a wholesomely gloomy state.
We may also find it difficult to believe that, Ghana could be maintaining the limelight spot it enjoys in the world today because of the pressures with 'impunity' we may have been subjected to by the rich democratic world merely to see their political model replicated in our world. Indeed if this is the case which I think it may well be because of our seemingly disparate ability to reap results from the democratic practice the way they do, then there is a major problem that behoves us to make palpable reviews to understand the model well. For getting it to work for us like it is doing for the proponents entails having to change our current view and approach to politics. A perception that should not be understated.
There is one fact though, and that is, in spite of the gravity of our problems, we have forged forward as a nation ready to learn to achieve what many a nation in our poor neighbourhood aspire to but can only see as Geo-political mirage forever to elude them. If anything, this is our sales point for which we must endeavour not to loose sight of to the equally craving, desperate, limelight-crazy neighbours.
Today, there is no denial that Ghana prides itself as being at the forefront of democratic dispensation south of the Sahara. Whether, its by grace or coincidence, I pretty have a guess like most of you that it has truly served our international credibility - for all the better reasons in every way. It is up to us to bask in it and piggy-back to progress and development. Ironically, you will think that should be a straight forward luxury, particularly when everything else is working well for us but, it has never been the case. Even, as we prove record by record on international stage, our power and capacity as a nation to aid our pace for growth in a marketable field such as sports (and I know you may be guessing football, but really I meant skiing), we have always in the end failed abysmally.
So, no matter how one may portray Ghana's recent level of achievements in our long walk for the democratic empowerment we all craved for, we will all agree that, after all, we have not passed the test outright, neither have we failed the test badly. Except, when you start looking at our deplorable economic situation, then you begin to see the cracks in society - the one that causes the mind to wander, the one that may perhaps, cause our dear country to fail the test in the long run. From almost, every single angle one looks at, there is evidence to buttress the fact that we are grappling with something, we seem to be taking too long to find. But, the problem situation could not be far from the failures of policy, plan and delivery. One can only stand and stair as Government after Government dabble in a continuous search for the strength that lies in EFFECTIVE POLICY.
One would have thought that in a true democratic society, economic success is a gift that goes hand in hand with the model, I mean by sheer dint of what we have been taught to believe; that the tenets of the model are growth generating and averse to the failings of the major opposing models. My question is thus; why are we failing economically? I know some of us may well ague on the basis that we are perhaps one of the youngest followers of the system and should allow time for the model we have taken years to inculcate to work. Astonishingly, I am strongly of a belief I know may come as a shock to many people because I do not for once believe, the current system we are dispensed as following is working because of many reasons (and don't jump on me yet) because they constitute among others, the issues we will be privileged to discuss and find answers to in this blog.
As long as I remain a Ghanaian, bursting with enormous pride and an inherent feeling every well meaning patriot will have to have to be a son of a great nation such as mother Ghana, I am also of a heavy heart because of the current happenings in Ghana. With politics, politics and just politics increasingly taking the centre stage of our society, drowning and pushing to backstage the more important matters of the economy, it is hoped that discussions and ideas in this blog will go a long way to redefine our collective democratic vision and bring to the fore, our mandated personal views about the pertinent socio-economic issues confronting the Ghanaian majority and whose blame we must all share with the ultimate conviction to change. Remember, we discuss to identify, define and inspire to make happen. In our quest, let us try not to overindulge and dilute our discussions with just politics and politics.
