Nii Moi Thompson
Nii Moi Thompson | |
|---|---|
| President | John Mahama |
| February 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Alma mater | City University of New York State University of New York University of Pittsburgh |
| Profession | Economist |
Dr. Nii Moi Thompson is a Ghanaian economist and development officer. In 2013, he was appointed the director-general of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) of Ghana and subsequently became its chairman in 2025. He also doubles as the senior advisor to the president on SDGS, Ghana.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Thompson was born in Bantama in the Ashanti Region to Isaac Bannerman Nii Moi Thompson Snr. and Madam Esther Adoley Allotey. He left for Liberia and Sierra Leone to pursue his senior high school education. He obtained his first degree in General Economics from the City University of New York (Brooklyn College) and then went to University at Albany, SUNY for his Masters in International Economics. He obtained a doctorate in Development Economics and Public Policy from the University of Pittsburgh.[4] [5]
References
- ↑ "Thriving local economies are backbone of Ghana's dev't - Nii Moi Thompson". 2026-02-19. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ↑ "Our Team – President's SDGs Advisory Unit Ghana". Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ↑ "Dr Nii Moi Thompson appointed as NDPC Chairman - MyJoyOnline". Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ↑ "Dr Nii Moi Thompson attained education the hard way". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. 2017-02-08. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ↑ "Running mate Nii Moi Thompson". groups.io. 2026-02-20.