With the construction industry growing at a lively pace, Ghana’s cement market has continued to expand, encouraging both local producers and importers to make investments for the future.
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Articles & Analysis | Ghana's cement producers look to expand operations from The Report: Ghana 2019
Articles & Analysis | Urban planners around the world strive to create efficient cities from The Report: Ghana 2019
In 2008, for the first time in history, more than half of humanity was living in urban areas. Perhaps the most remarkable observation about this trend is the speed at which it has happened: as recently as 1900 urban areas accounted for 13% of the global population. Towns and cities are seen as the crucibles of opportunity for many rural...
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Ghana 2019
A budget prioritising infrastructure investment, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and strong demand from demographic growth are the main factors driving the Ghanaian construction and real estate industries. In the construction sector public projects to build and improve roads, railways and social infrastructure are in the pipeline, in addition to the $5bn in UN-backed investment in...
Ghana continues to be one of the most stable countries in sub-Saharan Africa and has developed substantially over the years. Now one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, the country is starting to move away from traditional resource dependency. However, it faces the challenge of ensuring the widest benefit from that expansion, given its growing and increasingly urbanised population.
Articles & Analysis | Urban planners strive to create sufficient real estate for rapidly growing populations from The Report: Cote d’Ivoire 2019
In 2008, for the first time in history, more than half of humanity was living in urban areas. Perhaps the most remarkable observation about this trend is the speed at which it has happened: as recently as 1900 urban areas accounted for 13% of the global population. Towns and cities are seen as the crucibles of opportunity for many rural...
Articles & Analysis | Growing demand from middle class and commercial segment could lead to oversupply of real estate in Côte d’Ivoire from The Report: Cote d’Ivoire 2019
A state programme to build affordable housing is now taking off with the support of significant investment from foreign firms. Beyond the need for affordable housing, a rising middle class and additional need for retail space is spurring demand throughout the country. However, difficulties in accessing financing, as well as a lack of available...