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“The single most crucial variable that creates a context for growth, development and investment, is the capable state, that is the purpose of our efforts, every day.”
Exclusive interview with GIPC – Ghana’s Investment Promotion Center – about Ghana’s footprint in regional and international business community and the many investment opportunities that this West African country offers.
Between 2012 and 2014, Ghana’s economic fortunes slipped from better to good resulting in increased disaffection against President Mahama and his government. The cedi depreciation, the energy crisis, frequent increments in fuel prices, cost of utilities, cost of doing business and the frequent emergence of issues of corruptions and judgment debts turned people’s anger against the government and the otherwise affable President Mahama.
For a leader who shot to the peak of his political career – the Presidency – through the untimely demise of his boss, getting the love and sympathy of the people in his first days in office was guaranteed. Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama knows that very well. For once, the politically polarised nation dumped the usual politicking on the streets and media space to grieve and extol the virtues of the late law professor.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Deputy Minister of Information and Media Relations, gives an overview of the media in Ghana and talks about the role of the Ministry.
Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Minister of Education, talks about the educational system in Ghana. She also mentions some of the challenges of education in the country and emphasizes on the importance of private participation in this area.
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hannah Tetteh, shares her vision for the future of the country, which is now the second largest economy in West Africa, next to Nigeria.
Hannah Tetteh, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, talks about the role of Ghana at the regional, continental and international levels. She also discusses the fact that the country does not export its main products within the african region.
Ahmed A. Kashadah, Managing Director of Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAP), talks about re-opening of LAP after the revolution.
Some years ago, Ghana chose the path of democracy and that has paid off as showed in its current economic growth rates. The country is continuing to nurture its democracy, grow political tolerance and shape its internal political wrangling while taking advantage of its stable political atmosphere.
