Chapter | Agriculture & Forestry from The Report: Gabon 2013
Long viewed as a bastion of stability in the Central African region, thanks in part to large hydrocarbon revenues that have helped it maintain one of the highest levels of per capita income in the region, Gabon has been able to leverage its diplomatic clout throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Sunny Verghese, Group Managing Director and CEO, Olam International from The Report: Ghana 2013
What are the biggest challenges to vertical integration in Africa’s agricultural sector?
Articles & Analysis | Room to grow: Despite the challenges facing the sector, cash crops and food processing hold potential for expansion from The Report: Ghana 2013
Often referred to as the backbone of Ghana’s economy, agriculture has traditionally been the largest sector and biggest employer in the country, bolstered by diverse commodities and strong ties to European markets. However, agriculture’s economic contribution has dwindled as the sector has shown low growth in recent years, with its contribution to...
Articles & Analysis | Cocoa’s contribution: New government programmes and rising foreign investment are improving efficiency and productivity from The Report: Ghana 2013
A key pillar of agricultural and export activity in Ghana, cocoa is the most important and valuable crop grown in the country. Vying with Côte d’Ivoire for the title of world’s largest cocoa producer, Ghana has seen phenomenal growth in its cocoa industry since national hero Tetteh Quarshie introduced the crop in the 19th century. Today, cocoa is...