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  "id": 12836894,
  "title": "BRICS membership won’t transform Ghana’s economy without domestic reforms – Bokpin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/brics-membership-wont-transform-ghanas-economy-without-domestic",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-08T09:38:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/brics-membership-wont-transform-ghanas-economy-without-domestic-reforms-bokpin/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Professor Godfred Bokpin, a Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School and Economist, has cautioned against viewing Ghana's decision to join the BRICS economic bloc as a panacea for the nation's economic woes. According to Prof Bokpin, BRICS membership should not be mistaken for a substitute for the necessary domestic reforms required to transform Ghana's economy. During a discussion on the Joy FM Super Morning Show on Thursday, October 8, Prof Bokpin emphasized that while BRICS could offer Ghana new economic opportunities and enhance its engagement with emerging global economies, membership alone would not automatically improve the country's economic standing. The expert cautioned that joining BRICS does not guarantee immediate economic transformation, nor does it ensure improvement over a 15-year period. He stressed that the BRICS membership is not a panacea for economic progress, but rather a step towards positioning Ghana within the evolving global economic landscape. Despite his reservations, Prof Bokpin supported the government's decision to join BRICS, arguing that the global economic order is shifting and Ghana needs to adapt accordingly. He pointed out that BRICS now holds a commanding position in the global economy, with its combined economic output rivaling or exceeding that of traditional Western-led groupings. BRICS accounts for almost 40 percent of the global GDP and has significant growth potential compared to any other economic bloc. The expert also highlighted the projected shift in the global economic order and the expected rise of BRICS countries in the global economy by 2050 and 2075. He noted that China will be the world's largest economy by 2050, followed by the United States, while by 2075, four out of the top five global economies are projected to be BRICS members. Prof Bokpin also highlighted Nigeria's potential to join the top five economies by 2075, driven by its private sector and major entrepreneurs. However, Prof Bokpin cautioned against treating these projections as certainties, emphasizing that economic transformation in Nigeria will depend on the efforts of major entrepreneurs, not solely on government intervention. The expert noted that Ghana is already experiencing the influence of emerging economies, such as China, through its expanding economic relationship with the country, despite not being a BRICS member. Ghana needs to adapt to the changing patterns of global trade and position itself accordingly, he said, based on the current traffic within the Ghana-China corridor. The professor concluded that given the changing global economic landscape, the decision to join BRICS appears to be a prudent one, although other considerations would also need to be taken into account.",
  "summary": "Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School and Economist, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has cautioned that Ghana’s decision to join the BRICS economic bloc should not be seen as a substitute for the domestic reforms needed to transform the country’s economy.",
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        "published": "2026-10-08T05:49:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Application for BRICS Membership: Govt of Ghana is determined to position Ghana as a reliable friend of all - Ablakwa",
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        "published": "2026-10-08T06:38:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Bokpin cautions Ghana against abandoning existing partnerships over BRICS membership",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/bokpin-cautions-ghana-against-abandoning-existing-partnerships-over-12851122",
        "published": "2026-10-08T10:49:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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