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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 Mona Helen K Quartey, Deputy Minister of Finance
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Interview:Mona Helen K Quartey What impact does the transition to lower-middle-income country (LMIC) status have on a nation’s ability to mobilise foreign financing? MONA HELEN K QUARTEY: Ghana became a LMIC following the rebasing of GDP in 2010. The implications for external resource mobilisation are manifold. It has led to a reduction in very soft and long-term aid inflows and attendant…
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OBG talks to Donald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank
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Interview:Donald Kaberuka What challenges do sub-Saharan African (sSA) governments face in terms of financial management? DONALD KABERUKA: In the past six years African governments have been good examples of prudent public financial management – better examples than their European peers. For instance, Côte d'Ivoire’s overall fiscal deficit was at a mere 2.3% of GDP in 2013. However, sSA…
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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 Archie Hesse, CEO, Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS)
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Interview:Archie Hesse In what ways should the roll-out of electronic payment platforms differ in Ghana’s rural areas? ARCHIE HESSE: Any technology roll-out in rural areas must be done in full consideration of the applicable limitations such as a lack of reliable power and telecoms, as well as a high illiteracy rate. Simple, adaptable and userfriendly technology will therefore be key in reaching…
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OBG talks to Doug Lacey, Partner, LeapFrog Investments
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Interview:Doug Lacey How do Ghanaian companies assess the various financing options available to them? DOUG LACEY: Relative to Europe and North America, Ghana has a large number of family-owned businesses, and these tend to approach capital raising and partnering very differently. The two fundamental challenges are, first, owners’ reluctance to open up their business dealings to an outsider,…
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OBG talks to Sam Mensah, Chairman, Ghana Stock Exchange Council
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Interview:Sam Mensah How can the integration of regional stock exchanges benefit ECOWAS overall? SAM MENSAH: Financial markets have a broadly positive impact on development due to the economic functions they play: mobilisation of resources, provision of investment opportunities and risk management. But the ability of the markets to deliver those benefits really depends on their structure. A…
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OBG talks to Lydia Lariba Bawa, Commissioner, National Insurance Commission
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Interview:Lydia LaribaBawa How should the risk-based supervision model work alongside minimum capital requirements? LYDIA LARIBA BAWA: Minimum capital requirements ensure that insurance firms have the means to acquire the basic resources they need to be efficient, and that they build capacity to optimise retention. Taking into consideration the nature, scale and complexity of an insurer’s…
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OBG talks to Nii Osah Mills, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources
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Interview:Nii Osah Mills What can be done to mitigate the effects of the ongoing retrenchment in the industry? NII OSAH MILLS: The socio-economic impacts of these lay-offs, in the context of a pre-existing high unemployment levels, are dire, potentially leading to an increase in crime, other social vices or unrest. Other potential impacts include an increase in illegal mining activities and…
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OBG talks to Johan Ferreira, Regional Senior Vice-President and Head, Newmont Africa, and President, Ghana Chamber of Mines
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Interview:Johan Ferreira What local content would improve the supply chain? JOHAN FERREIRA: It is essential that we create sustainable, competitive local businesses, as well as a business-friendly operating climate. This needs to happen both in host communities and at the national level. In Ghana, the industry’s local procurement strategy has focused on supporting the growth of the manufacturing…