Despite the challenges faced in the economy in general – for example, the decline in the currency, the rise in government debt, low commodity prices and a persistent deficit – the Ghanaian banking sector has remained profitable, growing and well capitalised. The country’s lenders have managed not only to survive but also to thrive.
As an early adopter of technologies that allow for the quick and easy transfer of funds, Ghana has maintained a highly efficient payments system. It is at present moving rapidly towards making the country’s commerce as cashless as possible.
Despite the challenges faced in the economy in general – for example, the decline in the currency, the rise in government debt, low commodity prices and a persistent deficit – the Ghanaian banking sector has remained profitable and well capitalised. The country’s lenders have managed not only to survive but also to thrive. The banking sector is highly competitive and open, albeit somewhat...
Situated on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa, Ghana’s natural resource wealth and status as a stable democracy have helped make it a prominent player in the region. It is the world’s second-largest exporter of cocoa, behind Côte d’Ivoire, and one of the continent’s largest gold producers. Recently discovered reserves of oil and gas have powered the economy to double-digit growth in the past decade.
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