Tag: World Bank

Dr. Atuahene Pushes Back on Blanket Calls for Africa’s Debt Cancellation

Dr. Richmond Atuahene opposes blanket cancellation of Africa’s $1.3 trillion debt, urging…

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AGI and World Bank Launch Energy Smart Businesses Initiative to Support SMEs

AGI-ESC and the World Bank have launched the Energy Smart Businesses initiative…

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Inclusive Financing Paves Way for Safer, More Sustainable Small-Scale Gold Mining

The planetGOLD Ghana Project is empowering small-scale miners and financial institutions with…

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Why You May Have a Job, But Not Be Employed in Ghana — A Labour Economist’s Insight

Labour Economist Prof. Baah Boateng distinguishes between jobs and employment in Ghana,…

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Why economic inequality matters for development

High economic inequality hinders growth and poverty reduction. The World Bank stresses…

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Ghana’s Demographic Dividend at Risk as Only 2.3% of Working Population Holds Technical Education

Only 2.3% of Ghana’s working-age population has vocational and technical education, Labour…

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High Inflation in Recent Years Pushed 800,000 Ghanaians into Poverty, But “Joy” Came in 2024  

Soaring inflation pushed over 800,000 Ghanaians into poverty, raising the rate to…

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World Bank Cautions BoG on ‘Excessive’ FX Market Interventions Despite Cedi Gains

The World Bank has cautioned the Bank of Ghana against excessive forex…

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World Bank: Ghana’s Banking Sector Strong on Assets, Weak on Lending in 2024 – Private Credit Rebounds in 2025

The World Bank says Ghana’s banking sector saw strong asset growth but…

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World Bank Urges Ghana to Fix Energy and Cocoa Sectors to Protect Economic Gains

The World Bank warns Ghana to urgently reform its energy and cocoa…

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World Bank Flags COCOBOD’s Rising Debt as Threat to Ghana’s Cocoa Industry

The World Bank has warned that COCOBOD’s mounting debts and operational inefficiencies…

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