I had the pleasure of speaking on the topic “Transparency and Accountability for Economic Growth” (Decision Making) under the hashtagGlobalLeadersGroup hashtagGLG 2026 leadership summit with Theme – Ethical Leadership for Sustainable Economic Growth held at the British Council on Friday 20th February, 2026.
A few takeouts
1. Leadership as the Foundation of Growth
Effective leadership drives institutional integrity and public trust.
Economic growth is closely linked to leaders who prioritize accountability in decision-making.
2. Transparency Builds Trust
Open communication and clear reporting mechanisms reduce corruption and inefficiencies.
Transparent systems attract investors and strengthen public confidence in governance.
Example: Publishing budgets, performance reports, and decision rationales.
3. Accountability Ensures Results
Leaders must take responsibility for both successes and failures.
Accountability mechanisms (audits, performance reviews, regulatory compliance) reinforce ethical behavior.
Encourages a culture where mistakes are addressed constructively, not hidden.
4. Transparency + Accountability = Sustainable Economic Growth
Combating corruption and inefficiency frees resources for investment and development.
Policies and decisions that are both transparent and accountable create stable business environments.
Long-term economic growth relies on predictable, fair, and ethical governance.
5. Tools & Practices for Leaders
Implement clear performance metrics and KPIs.
Adopt technology-driven reporting and monitoring systems.
Foster stakeholder engagement and feedback loops.
Lead by example: ethical behavior from top management cascades through organizations.
6. Cultural & Behavioral Shift
Transparency and accountability must be embedded in organizational culture.
Reward ethical behavior and publicly recognize accountability champions.
Encourage whistleblowing mechanisms and safe reporting channels.
7. Call to Action
Leaders must commit to openness and responsibility as non-negotiables.
Economic growth is not just about policy or capital—it’s about trust, integrity, and ethical leadership.
“Everything rises and falls on leadership”—sustainable growth depends on leaders who act transparently and accountably
You and I can play our role in ensuring ethical leadership!
hashtagtogetherweimpactbetter by our commitment to playing our roles us leaders who are transparent and accountable.
Thank you and great job to the team ASSION K. TETTEH Patricia Abena Kissi FRANCIS MENSAH-KING Happy Benedine Anokye Nee Dabi hashtagChristian
Great insights from all other speakers. Dr. Victor Abbey, FCILG, MIoD Olufemi Muraino ,Prof Mark Boadu and Prof Kofi Manu Adu-Sarpong
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