Ghana

The governing legislation for Ghana’s hydrocarbons sector was first passed in 1984, at a time when production was minimal. As a result, the discovery of far larger reserves and production potential in 2007 necessitated an overhaul of the country’s regulatory framework to accommodate everything from new revenues to environmental oversight. “Collectively, the legislation...

Roughly seven years after the discovery of oil, Ghana’s hydrocarbons sector has seen significant growth in terms of both production and infrastructure. Yet the industry is still very much a work in progress, with potential for investment across the value chain. The past few years have been busy ones, as the country needed to create an enabling environment for the sector from...

View contact details and general information for some of the leading hotels and resorts in Ghana.

In business meetings in Ghana it is customary to exchange greetings and shake hands. As relationships and networking are important in the business community, it is common to open a meeting by engaging in casual conversation about health, family and travel. The host will generally indicate when the business discussions should commence.

The country of Ghana is currently governed by the 1992 Republican Constitution of Ghana, which was approved by referendum and established the country’s multi-party democratic system. As this is Ghana’s fourth republican constitution since it gained independence in 1957, the period since it was passed is described as the country’s “Fourth Republic”.

There has been a lot of talk about whether Ghana optimally benefits from the exploitation of its natural resources. The recent oil discovery heightened this debate, with many pointing to Norway as the model Ghana should emulate. The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and disturbances in Nigeria’s oilrich Niger Delta have also contributed to interest in the...