The Ghanaian Economy
Inflation, rising bond yields, lack of electricity are some of the issues affecting the Ghanaian economy. Despite these challenges, the Ghanaian economy is considered as one of the fastest growing economy on Africa's continent. This one place where your investments will yield fruits.
According to (CNN) Despite
its relatively small size and population, Ghana boasts today one of
Africa's fastest-growing economies, driven mainly by its substantial
natural riches and strong agricultural production.
Previously
known as the Gold Coast (because of the vast quantities of the
precious metal found there), Ghana gained its independence from Great
Britain in 1957, becoming the first sub-Saharan nation to break the
chains of colonialism.
Since
then, it has navigated
stormy periods of army rule and political uncertainty to
emerge in recent decades as a vibrant democracy that has enjoyed
several peaceful transitions of power.
Over
the last six years, Ghana's economy has grown each year by an
average of 6%,
hitting a record-breaking 15% in 2011. Growth declined in the
following years, but in 2015 economists expect the country to post
strong growth of around 8%.
Unsurprisingly,
the west African country has traditionally relied heavily on
exporting precious metals and minerals, including aluminum, diamonds
and, of course, gold -- Ghana is the continent's biggest gold
producer, following South Africa.
Besides
oil and gold, agriculture is a major pillar of Ghana's economy. The
sector makes up around 20% of the country's GDP but, more
importantly, provides employment for more than 60% of its total
workforce.
At
the heart of this is cocoa. Ghana is the world's second-largest
producer, following the Ivory Coast, with the commodity being the
country's third export product, below oil and gold.
Yet,
lately the Ghanaian government has stepped up its efforts to
diversify the economy, pushing for more vegetable production to help
boost growth.
Last
year, the country exported
more than 42,000 tonnes of vegetables,
up nearly four times compared to 2009.
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