Investors’ appetite in Ghana is rising following the recent oil discovery. As some of those investors setup businesses to profit from the country’s burgeoning economic growth, demand for housing and office spaces is also growing.
With the changes in population growth, the discovery and exploitation of oil in commercial quantities, huge economic growth, the prospects and their attendant effects on FDIs and tourists arrivals in Ghana, the real estate sector is now a new area to invest in.
Amar Deep S. Hari gives his assessment on the economic situation of Ghana for business companies in commerce and talks about the IT industry. He also presents IPMC (Intercom Programming & Manufacturing Company), mentioning competition, challenges and diversification plans.
Christian Ibeagha gives an overview of the oil sector in Ghana and presents Schlumberger, which has been operating in the country for more than 2 years now. He also discusses challenges and competition, and shares his vision for the future of the country and the company.
Emmanuel T. Obeng talks about business in Ghana and presents his company, Jislah Financial Services. The company is a non-bank institution specialized in lending to small and medium scale enterprises and individuals. It has been in existence since 1995.
Martin Beeko and Dr. Theresa Oppong Beeko give an overview of the real estate sector in Ghana. They also present Manet Group and talk about investment opportunities, challenges, projects, competitive advantages and their vision for the future.
Ghana is an attractive destination. The country is growing at an eight percent rate and its business environment is trending in the right direction. The financial sector and the banks in particular are well positioned to support Ghana’s economic growth.
The recapitalisation fever griped Ghana’s financial sector about five years ago, which helped to make most banks in Ghana robust and profitable compared to their peers in the subregion. As of now, Ghana has more than 27 banks.
Simon Dornoo presents Ghana Commercial Bank, mentioning investments, performance, plans and challenges. Ghana Commercial Bank is the largest bank in Ghana and grew from one branch in the 1950s to over 150 branches and 11 agencies throughout the country.
Richard Adjei (Biography) describes Kasapreko – a beverage company, acting in the alcoholic drinks segment, that was founded in Accra in 1989. The company is responsible for the conceptualization, research, design and development of the first scientifically formulated, herbal-based alcoholic beverage in Ghana.
