The fractures within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), with Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso exiting the bloc, coupled with developments in Senegal paint a stark picture of the region's fragility.
As Ghana gears up for the crucial December elections, the stakes have never been higher as they...
A 'Training of Trainers' exercise for FSRP National and Regional technical teams on data collection and reporting tools for the 'ECOWAS Agricultural Trade and Markets' SCORECARD (EATM-SCORECARD) is ongoing in Abuja, Nigeria.
The objective of the EATM-S is to assess and track the performance of agricultural trade by member-countries within...
By Julie LeBLANC
The United States is deeply committed to its role as a steadfast economic and commercial partner to African nations. This commitment was recently highlighted by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s visit to West Africa, including stops in Nigeria – both in Abuja and Lagos – as well...
When it comes to fostering economic development and industrialisation in Africa, one cannot ignore the pivotal role of investment climate reforms. Historically, the investment climate in many African countries has been fraught with challenges, ranging from regulatory bottlenecks and political instability to inadequate infrastructure. The quest for attracting foreign...
The Director, Institute of Industrial Research, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-IIR), Dr. Francis Boateng Agyenim, has underscored the pivotal role of research-driven public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the country’s quest of seize opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Given the similarities in most African economies, he explained that by...
According to the Global Risks Report, some of the most severe risks the world may face over the next decade against a backdrop of rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, a warming planet and conflict is one that would not easily rebound from continued shocks. As cooperation comes under pressure,...
In Africa, it is estimated that small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) make up approximately 90% of all businesses and contribute to over two-thirds of employment opportunities. These enterprises are also becoming hubs of innovation. This upward trajectory underscores the vast potential of MSMEs to drive Africa's socio-economic growth and...
The Australian Ghanaian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AGCCI) has been officially launched to deepen trade ties between the country and Australia.
Serving as a bilateral chamber and support organisation, AGCCI is committed to creating a platform that facilitates trade and investments between the two countries.Â
It also seeks to strengthen...
Head of Economic and Trade Section-European Union (EU), Raffaele Quarto, has urged Ghanaian exporters to take advantage of the Ghana-European Interim Economic Partnership Agreement in order to access all 27 member-countries.
Speaking to journalist at an interaction section organised by Compete Ghana on access to selected European markets, Mr. Quarto...
Trade in technical goods between Ghana and Italy grew by 30% reaching 90 million Euros in 2022.
According to the Italian Ambassador to Ghana and Togo, H.E. Daniela d'Oriandi, this growth suggests that many more Ghanaian companies are looking for Italian solutions.
"We invest in innovation, training, provide technical assistance, and...
