As one of Ghana’s main sources of export revenue and employment, cocoa is of critical importance to the economy. Production is expected to be relatively stable for the 2013/14 season, while rising prices worldwide should lead to revenue growth.
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Investment in Ghana’s hydrocarbons sector has boomed over the past six years, with capital inflows helping stoke headline growth in the double digits. The performance of oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) activity has been robust, but passage of new legislation to regulate the E&P segment is likely to provide an additional boost to the industry and create a clearer and more sustainable environment for upstream producers.
Articles & Analysis | Universal challenge: Infrastructure upgrades and enhanced staff development to boost coverage from The Report: Ghana 2013
The continuing implementation of expansive reforms, including the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) and updates to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) aimed at providing universal health care to its citizens, made 2012 a turbulent year for Ghana’s health sector. Despite sharp budget increases to the Ministry of Health (MoH) over the past...
Articles & Analysis | Now is the time: With the market booming, new tactics are becoming increasingly popular from The Report: Ghana 2013
On a June morning in 2013, commuters in downtown Accra were startled to look out their windows to see a dozen horses crossing through traffic. The maroon t-shirts and banners proudly declared the riders part of a guerrilla advertising effort from Enterprise Insurance, Ghana’s oldest insurance group, whose horse logo is a key part of the company’s...
Articles & Analysis | Prioritising knowledge: Population growth provides an incentive to develop education infrastructure from The Report: Ghana 2013
The government’s focus on increasing its social capital is demonstrated in the size and scope of its education budget. As the largest recipient of state funding in the country, the Ministry of Education (MoE) is tasked with transforming the country’s economy from resourceto knowledge-based and ensuring that graduates are prepared to enter the fast-...
Articles & Analysis | Facts for visitors: Useful information for business and leisure travellers from The Report: Ghana 2013
The people of Ghana are well known for their friendliness. In fact, according to a poll in Forbes, Ghana was voted the 11th friendliest nation on earth in 2011, and the reason why is evident as soon as you walk off of the plane. As the people are so warm and friendly, greetings should always be acknowledged.