Tag: Economic Growth
Structural Reforms Needed to Turn Short-Term Stability into Lasting Economic Growth
Fred Dzanku warns that Ghana’s short-term economic gains require sustained fiscal discipline,…
Extractives vs Digital Services: The Shifting Foundations of Growth
Ghana’s growth hinges on gold and oil for stability, while digital services…
The Christmas Economy: Who Really Profits When Ghana Spends?
Ghana’s Christmas spending boosts large businesses and formal sectors, while small traders…
U.S. Shutdown Triggers Economic Jittering, Threatening Ghana’s Remittance Inflows
The U.S. government shutdown is fueling economic jittering, cutting jobs and spending,…
Nearly 30 Million More People Fell Below $3-a-Day Poverty Threshold, Thanks to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed an estimated 30 million more people worldwide below…
Ghana’s Economy is Growing, But Not All Parts Are Moving at the Same Speed
Ghana’s economy grew strongly in 2025, rising 5.3% in Q1 and 6.3%…
From AgriFair to “This Is Ghana” Exhibition: How Citi News Is Powering Local Economic Growth
Citi FM and Channel One TV are quietly powering Ghana’s local economy,…
GEA Boss Urges Ghanaian Youth to Upskill, Drive Economic Growth
GEA CEO Margaret Ansei urged Ghanaian youth to upskill, resist drug abuse,…
Ghana Unveils Landmark Business and Human Rights Action Plan to Align Economic Growth with Ethical Standards
New national framework aims to hold businesses accountable, protect vulnerable communities, and…
Finance Minister Hails Fitch Upgrade, Says Economic Recovery ‘Only the Beginning’
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson hailed Ghana’s Fitch credit rating upgrade as…
Ghana’s Fastest Growing and Declining Sub-Sectors in Q1 2025
Ghana’s economy grew 5.3% in Q1 2025, led by fishing, ICT, and…
Oil and Gas Sector Contracts by 22.1% in Q1, Dragging Down Industry Growth
Ghana’s oil and gas sector shrank by 22.1% in Q1 2025, weighing…