By\xa0 Isaac Boadi\xa0 (Prof)
The Institute for Economic Reform and Policy Performance (IERPP) has assessed the government’s initial 120-day performance with a score of 36.2%.
The rating, featured in the IERPP’s performance scorecard, represents an appraisal of how well the administration has fulfilled specific promises detailed in their election platform. This analysis centered on critical governance metrics and initial campaign commitments.
The institute points out that its evaluation examines 25 crucial manifesto pledges spread across four main themes. It uses measurable implementation indicators and assigns scores based on the significance of each policy. The rating system adheres to global benchmarks used for assessing governmental effectiveness.
As stated by the IERPP, the government set out multiple key focuses for implementation during the initial four-month period, encompassing prompt formation of the cabinet, establishment of ethical guidelines for civil servants, examinations of significant governmental initiatives, and adjustments in educational grants management.
The document indicates that although certain measures have been implemented in various regions, many promises remain unmet or have only made minimal headway.
The institution characterized the general progress of execution as being below expectations and urged better action towards achieving announced goals.
One of the more notable successes was the prompt appointment of cabinet members, with the administration fulfilling this promise within the stated 14-day timeframe. Nonetheless, this individual accomplishment contrasts sharply with the overall pattern.
The code of conduct for political appointees, though prepared, remains unadopted and unenforced. Commitments to start forensic audits, especially concerning prominent and contentious initiatives such as the National Cathedral project, have mostly come to a standstill, thereby diminishing public confidence in the government’s system of accountability.
What is even more worrying is the utter lack of movement on multiple key governance improvements. To illustrate, there has been no noticeable advancement in enacting legislation that would prohibit political appointees from buying state property—a domain particularly susceptible to exploitation and conflicts of interest.
Likewise, the reform of the scholarship system, which the administration pledged to revamp with merit-based standards, remains unchanged. As of April 11, the Education Ministry has yet to present a draft bill or an action plan for this initiative.
As stated by Prof. Isaac Boadi, Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at UPSA and Executive Director of IERPP, these gaps aren’t just bureaucratic hold-ups; they highlight more significant issues related to political commitment and priority setting.
Given that 64% of the assessed pledges are either at a standstill or haven’t begun yet, the report cautions about decreasing trust from the public and growing disenchantment amongst people who had high hopes for an administration focused on reforms.
The institute suggests that the administration should promptly reinforce monitoring systems, enact essential laws to uphold ethical guidelines, and reconnect with civil society groups to revive progress toward significant changes.
The report suggests that although the initial phase yielded disappointing outcomes and may now be considered over, there is still an opportunity for a fresh start—if the administration views the evaluation not as criticism, but rather as a vital alert.
In closing statements, the IERPP emphasizes that effective governance cannot be gauged solely through rhetoric or pledges; rather, it must be demonstrated through concrete and consistent actions. After just 120 days, the administration has notably failed to meet this standard.
Professor Boadi serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at UPSA.
Director, Institute for Economics and Research Policy, IERRP
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