The exercise, scheduled from July 10 to September 10, 2025, aims to support national economic planning, inform investment decisions, and contribute to Ghana’s development agenda, including the 24-hour economy initiative. A report on the findings is expected by December 31, 2025.
Speaking at the 2025 IBES II training of trainers’ workshop in Winneba on Monday, Dr. Iddrisu called on all selected businesses nationwide to give their full cooperation, stressing that the data being collected would serve but the entire nation.
He emphasised that providing accurate and timely data aligned with the mandate of the Statistical Service Act, 2019 (Act 1003), which supports national development.
The survey will cover sectors such as transport and storage, accommodation and food services, telecommunications, computer programming, consultancy, computing infrastructure, real estate, administration, arts, sports, and recreation.
Dr Iddrisu stated that IBES II data would estimate the value and structure of business operations, evaluate innovation in manufacturing, assess the impact of environmental goods and services, and document business challenges affecting productivity and competitiveness.
Additionally, the survey will provide benchmark data for rebasing Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the Producer Price Index (PPI), and the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) while measuring sectoral and regional contributions to national output.
Dr Iddrisu urged trainers to prioritise excellence in planning, training, and execution, as their work will directly impact the 3,200 field officers participating in the exercise.
“The success of IBES II depends on the quality of training you deliver. The data we collect will only be as reliable as the people who collect it—and you are the first line of quality assurance. Your role is indispensable,” he said.
Dr Anthony Kraka, IBES II Project Coordinator, explained that the 2025 IBES would extend beyond traditional data collection and GDP rebasing to include domestic production and export challenges.
This expansion will inform policy decisions addressing economic constraints, including those tied to the implementation of the 24-hour economy initiative, enhancing business operations and competitiveness.
The 2025 IBES marks Ghana’s fifth survey, following those conducted in 1962, 1987, 2003, and 2015, targeting 44,652 establishments across all 16 regions.
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