Ghana

Abundant greenery, an unspoiled coastline, diverse cultural and historical heritage, and a friendly and welcoming population are some of the main attributes underlining Ghana’s attractiveness as an African tourist destination. That said, these assets remain largely underexplored by foreign visitors, many of whom have come to the country to...

Ghana’s retail sector has grown significantly in recent years, attracting a swathe of international retail chains and brands. This is thanks to a growing middle class, a largely young and urban population and a relatively underdeveloped formal retail market.

Ghana’s legal system is premised on English Common Law. The laws of the country comprise: the Constitution; statutes enacted by Parliament; orders, rules and regulations made by any person or authority under a power conferred by the Constitution; the existing law; and the Common Law, made up of the rules of law generally known as the doctrines...

In May 2016 the Ministry of Education (MoE) launched its new inclusive education (IE) policy, laying out a strategy for improving the education of all children, with a focus on improving access and quality for disadvantaged children and those with special needs.

New income tax legislation known as the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896) went into effect on January 1, 2016. The tax law covers operations in all industries, including petroleum, minerals and mining, and financial services, among others. The new income tax law also seeks to widen the country’s tax base and consolidate the various income tax...

With large-scale investments in infrastructure, expanding insurance coverage, and an increasing role for private investors, Ghana’s health care sector is evolving rapidly. The country has done well in addressing pressing health care issues over the past few decades, though there is still work to be done on areas including communicable diseases...