Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 2, 2017//- The Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI), in collaboration with the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC), today concluded a two-day consultative meeting that discussed ways for African chambers of commerce to utilize single windows in enabling cross border trade.
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MPs Call for the Integration of West Blue, GCNet Systems
Accra, May 23, 2017//- Members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Finance have called for the integration of West Blue Consulting and Ghana Community Network (GCNet) systems at the ports.
Ghana Records Cash Deficit in 1st Q of 2017
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that provisional data on government fiscal operations in the first quarter of 2017 indicate a cash deficit of 1.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), consistent with the set target for the period.
Where Are Africa’s Biggest Markets?
Africa is in the midst of a massive and historic transformation. Rapid urbanization, rising incomes, a youth bulge, and the diffusion of technology are combining to create exciting future centers of economic growth and opportunity.
Ghana: BoG Reduces Policy Rate to 22.5 percent
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reduced the policy rate from 23.5 percent to 22.5 percent today. The decision was based among other things on the easing of headline inflation and inflation expectations in the country. Announcing the decision at a press conference in Accra today, Dr Ernest Addison […]
Ghana Moves Up to Sixth Position on Africa Visa Openness Index
Ghana has made the most progress in 2016 in opening up its borders to African travelers, moving into sixth place in the Index, up 16 places from 2015, according to the latest Africa Visa Openness Index.
Youth Unemployment in Ghana: A Waiting Time-bomb
When Michael Adongo graduated from of one of the public tertiary schools in Ghana in 2000, it was a big event for his family and the entire Tanga community in the Bawku West District of Upper East Region.
Over 400 Business Executives to Attend 2nd Ghana CEOs Summit
Ernest De Graft Egyir, Founder of the Ghana CEOs Summit More than 400 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from Ghana and the African continent are expected to attend the much-anticipated Ghana CEOs Summit set to take place from 22nd-23rd May at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra.
Ghana: World Bank Signs US$5.5M Grant for Natural Resources Management
Washington, May 20, 2017— The World Bank has signed a grant agreement with Solidaridad West Africa for Natural Resources Management in 53 selected local communities of the Brong-Ahafo and Western Regions of Ghana.
61% of Ghanaian Youth in Favour of Gov’t Regulating Social Media
Nairo, Kenya, May 18, 2017/- Latest survey conducted GeoPoll, world’s largest real-time mobile survey platform has revealed that 61 percent of Ghanaian youth are in favour of government regulating the use of social media.