Economist Prof Peter Quartey takes over as chair of PIAC
Professor Peter Quartey, an economist and development finance expert, has been elected Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), which monitors how Ghana’s petroleum revenue is managed and used. Members voted for him at a meeting on November 3, 2026, and he will serve for one year. He takes over from Richard Ellimah, […]
Peter Quartey, an economist and development finance specialist, has been chosen as the new Chair of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) in Ghana. This committee oversees the management and use of the country's petroleum revenue. Quartey, representing the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, replaces Richard Ellimah, who concluded his one-year term in October 2026.
Elected at a meeting on November 3, 2026, Quartey's term is for one year. His election comes as the committee undergoes reconstitution, with six new members sworn in, including Samuel Bekoe, who represents civil society organizations, who was elected Vice-Chair for a year.
With the addition of new members, PIAC aims to enhance its oversight role, particularly in promoting transparency and accountability regarding petroleum revenue. Quartey brings over 22 years of expertise in economics, finance, private sector development, and monetary and digital finance to the position. He holds a PhD in Development Economics from the University of Manchester, an MSc in Quantitative Development Economics from the University of Warwick, and an MPhil and BA in Economics from the University of Ghana.
Quartey's background includes strategic leadership, institutional governance, research, policy development, and senior academic and board roles.
PIAC expressed its congratulations to Quartey and Bekoe, along with the new members, expressing confidence that they will strengthen the committee's mandate.
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