{
  "id": 12866041,
  "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-12866041",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-08T12:06:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/brics-membership-wont-transform-ghanas-economy-without-domestic-reforms-bokpin/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Professor Godfred Bokpin, a finance professor at the University of Ghana Business School, has cautioned that Ghana's decision to join the BRICS economic bloc should not be viewed as a replacement for necessary domestic reforms to transform the country's economy. Bokpin explained that while BRICS membership could provide new economic opportunities and enhance Ghana's engagement with emerging global economies, it alone would not automatically improve the country's economic status. Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show on October 8, Bokpin emphasized the need for Ghana to continue focusing on managing its economy competitively, regardless of its international affiliations. He highlighted that BRICS was still evolving, and there were many nuances that needed to be addressed within the framework of the bloc. Bokpin cautioned that Ghana should not expect immediate economic transformation upon joining BRICS. He noted that the benefits would likely materialize over time, not overnight or even over a 15-year period. Bokpin supported the government's intention to join BRICS, pointing out that the global economic balance was shifting and Ghana needed to position itself accordingly. He pointed to the growing economic influence of BRICS, stating that the combined GDP of its member countries had become significant enough to rival or exceed that of traditional Western-led economic groupings. According to Bokpin, the bloc now accounts for almost 40 percent of the global GDP and has strong growth prospects. He also projected that by 2050, three out of the top five largest economies globally would be BRICS members, and by 2075, four out of the top five will be BRICS countries. Bokpin highlighted Nigeria's projected position among the world's largest economies, driven by its private sector and major entrepreneurs. However, he cautioned against treating such projections as certainties, explaining that they were based partly on the potential of Nigeria's entrepreneurs and the transformation of its private sector. Despite the cautionary tone, Bokpin believed the decision to join BRICS was a good one, given the changing global economic order. He noted that China was projected to remain the world's largest economy by 2050, while the United States would be second. This shift in the global economic order contributed to tensions between the U.S. and China, playing out within the broader context of geopolitical dynamics.",
  "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. He said that while joining BRICS could provide Ghana with new economic […]",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/brics-membership-could-give-ghana-more-options-in-global-diplomacy",
        "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",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/application-for-brics-membership-govt-of-ghana-is-determined-to",
        "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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