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Changing lifestyles have made non-communicable diseases a priority as structural reforms are implemented
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The introduction of structural health reforms and provision management systems over the past decade has enabled the sector to more effectively confront its persistent challenges. The refined roll-out strategy for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), along with a renewed focus on maternal health, investment in new equipment and overall infrastructural upgrades, demonstrates a positive outlook…

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Steadily increasing numbers of students will require a better strategy to prioritise development in technical education and infrastructure
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As Ghana’s youthful population becomes increasingly urbanised and more eager for employment, an adequate education framework that prepares students for the workforce, particularly for careers in a modern ICT environment, has become increasingly necessary. The Ministry of Education (MoE), which is responsible for policy development, has invested significantly in new reforms targeting the sector. Although…

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The tax system provides clear rules and incentivises certain activities
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Forms Of Business Organisation The main forms of business organisation in Ghana are private and public limited liability companies, branches of foreign companies, partnerships, sole traders, companies limited by guarantee and unlimited liability companies. Limited Liability Companies A limited liability company is a company in which the liability of its members is limited to any unpaid amount on…

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The framework for investment in Ghana
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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”. The Legal System Ghana operates a legal…

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Ghana hotel listings
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ACCRA LABADI BEACH HOTEL No. 1 Bypass, Greater Accra T: (233) 302 772 501-6 F: (233) 302 772 520 www.legacyhotels.co.za labadi@legacyhotels.co.za Rooms: 164 rooms, including 4 superior suites and 4 executive suites, as well as 2 handicapped-accessible rooms. Business & Conference Facilities: Conference and banqueting facilities for as many as 220 people, Wi-Fi access is included. Health…
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OBG talks to Mawuena Trebarh, CEO, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC)
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Interview:Mawuena Trebarh What impact is Ghana’s short-term and cyclical instability having on investor interest? MAWUENA TREBARH: Despite Ghana’s challenges in 2014 in terms of currency depreciation, investors have remained interested in the country and it remains a safe and secure investment destination. In addition to political stability and streamlined investment procedures, Ghana possesses…
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OBG talks to Kofi Wampah, Governor, Bank of Ghana (BoG)
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Interview:Kofi Wampah What measures must be taken to support the cedi? KOFI WAMPAH: The BoG operates within a framework of inflation targeting and a free-floating exchange rate regime. The BoG Act highlights price stability as the primary objective of the BoG, while also instructing the bank to promote stability of the cedi outside Ghana. However, the BoG does not pursue exchange rate stability…
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OBG talks to Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo, President, Commission of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS)
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Interview:Kadré Désiré Ouédraogo How will the ECOWAS-EU economic partnership agreement (EPA) benefit West African states? KADRÉDÉSIRÉOUÉDRAOGO: According to the Cotonou Agreement, EPAs are intended to foster the smooth and gradual integration of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) into the global economy, with regard for their political choices and development…
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OBG talks to Penny Pritzker, US Secretary of Commerce
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Interview:Penny Pritzker What potential do you see for the growth of nontraditional exports from Ghana to the US? PENNY PRITZKER: This administration supports the seamless extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Exports from Ghana to the US are at about $366m and continuing to grow, but are not where they need to be. What we need to do is continue the AGOA so that more and…
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OBG talks to Georg Wilfried Schmidt, Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa and the Sahel, German Federal Foreign Office
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Interview:Georg Wilfried Schmidt What can emerging markets learn from the success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in German-speaking countries? GEORG WILFRIED SCHMIDT: A major factor in Germany’s extraordinary economic success is the large number of SMEs, with their typical dedication to improving all aspects of their operations. They represent 99% of German companies and account…