Long famed for its vibrant traditional prints, the Ghanaian apparel industry has experienced volatility in recent years, with exports falling to a historic low in 2016. Nevertheless, as a result of government efforts to support the revitalisation of the segment and the take-off of a number of key firms, the segment appears to be on the road to...
One of the most ambitious elements of the government’s industrial development strategy is the One District, One Factory (1D1F) scheme that was launched in 2017. As its name suggests, the programme seeks to establish a factory in each of Ghana’s 254 districts. The initiative emphasises job creation, as well as leveraging the country’s existing...
E-commerce is now well established in developed markets, where the majority of adults make at least occasional purchases online. However, levels of activity on the whole remain relatively low in emerging countries, as these markets are restrained by a wide range of challenges, among them less-developed financial and logistical infrastructure...
The global economy is entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), or Industry 4.0, based on the application of new digital and automated technologies in production processes and service delivery. These changes are presenting emerging markets with opportunities such as improved productivity, as well as risks, namely reshoring and the...
The combination of a buoyant economy and demographic shifts such as rapid population growth and rising urbanisation levels are driving new trends in the Ghanaian retail sector. International brands and mall developers are becoming increasingly present, and the scope for the expansion of modern retail is considerable, following a decade where...
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