17 h. ago Ghana ranks low as economic transformer with a score of 19.1% – African Transformation Index

Since 2000, it said the country's overall score has consistently hovered far below the African average of 30.3, only reaching a high of 20.6 in 2014.

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21 h. ago Ghana’s economic transformation has not met expectations – ACET

It identified several key challenges such as macroeconomic instability, lack of empowering the private sector and failure to drive agro-based industrial development.

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21 h. ago Ghana’s economic performance over 2 decades has been “a tale of highs and lows” – ACET

“Recovery has since been constrained by a challenging macroeconomic environment, rising debt, and the effects of illegal mining. Despite episodes of growth, economic transformation has not met expectations. Industrial competitiveness, particularly in manufacturing, remains weak due to an unfavorable business environment and limited integration with other sectors”.

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67 h. ago Monetisation of party politics is hindering Ghana’s development – Dr K.Y. Amoako

Dr. Y.K. Amoako, president and founder of the African Center for Economic Transformation, has warned that the monetisation of party politics in Ghana is depriving the country of the rapid development it deserves.

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67 h. ago There is an urgent need for institutional reforms to improve productivity – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has emphasised the urgent need for institutional reforms to enhance productivity and accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation.

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69 h. ago Kwame Nkrumah would be saddened by Ghana’s current state – Dr K.Y Amoako

Dr. K.Y. Amoako, founder and president of the African Center for Economic Transformation, has stated that Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, would have been saddened to see the current state of the country.

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2 d. ago God has blessed you with the wisdom to reset Ghana – Ismael Yamson to Mahama

Dr Ishmael Yamson, Chairman of the seven-member team for the National Economic Dialogue, has expressed confidence in President John Dramani Mahama’s ability to lead Ghana’s economic transformation.

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5 d. ago Ghana Aims to Slash US$2 Billion Food Import Reliance with Sweeping Farm Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-aims-to-slash-us2-billion-food-import-reliance-with-sweeping-farm-overhaul/President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled an aggressive agricultural revival plan targeting Ghana’s unsustainable $2 billion annual food import bill, pledging to redirect investments toward local production of staples like rice, poultry, and vegetables while creating jobs across farming regions. Announced during his February 27 State of the Nation Address, the Agriculture for Economic Transformation […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-aims-to-slash-us2-billion-food-import-reliance-with-sweeping-farm-overhaul/

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6 d. ago NPP’s Swift Disavowal of Bawumia Sparks Debate Over Loyalty and Leadership

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/npps-swift-disavowal-of-bawumia-sparks-debate-over-loyalty-and-leadership/The New Patriotic Party (NPP) faces mounting scrutiny over its abrupt pivot away from Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, its 2024 presidential candidate, following a bruising electoral defeat that saw the party lose both the presidency and parliamentary seats. Once celebrated as the party’s “economic wizard” and a champion of digital transformation, Bawumia now finds himself sidelined […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/npps-swift-disavowal-of-bawumia-sparks-debate-over-loyalty-and-leadership/

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6 d. ago Ghana Launches $220 Million Tree Crop Diversification Project to Boost Agriculture and Economy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-220-million-tree-crop-diversification-project-to-boost-agriculture-and-economy/Ghana is set to embark on a transformative $220 million tree crop diversification project this year, aimed at revitalizing the country’s agricultural sector and reducing its reliance on traditional cash crops. The initiative, funded by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group, will focus on enhancing the production, processing, and trade of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-220-million-tree-crop-diversification-project-to-boost-agriculture-and-economy/

Economics

9 d. ago Prioritising Community TVET Centres: The call to reset Ghana

Education is the foundation for the development and transformation of any nation. Countries that have reset their economies and transitioned from struggling systems to productive societies have done so through robust and practical education systems. Ghana finds itself at a crossroads, with the current government promising to reset the nation from its economic struggles, increase […]

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1 week ago Rethinking Ghana’s Port Strategy – The untapped goldmine for economic transformation

Recent improvements in port infrastructure and operational efficiency have further enhanced Ghana’s competitive position in the region.

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2 w. ago Transforming economy through dredging and mineral extraction of Volta Lake – A strategic investment for national development

Volta Lake, the largest artificial reservoir in the world by surface area, covering approximately 8,502 square kilometres, is a significant yet underutilised asset in Ghana’s economic development agenda.

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