Africa's billionaire problem is not uniquely African
Wellington N.K. Aweke &Guanie Lim
Ghanaians do not need to look far to appreciate the Aliko Dangote business model. Since 2011, Dangote Cement has operated in Ghana, importing bulk cement and bagging it at its terminal in Tema for sale into the domestic market.
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Excellent piece of argument that concludes with the opinions of Ghana context was a brilliant conclusion. My opinion has to do with the context of policy decisions and i think it can be broaden a bit more . I think is time that Government of Ghana broaden the topic of development in the context of businessman, their jobs/businesses and Government support in policy decisions. What the state need to do to champion the hardwork of businessman linking it to the solutions economic development with Government policy directions. This is an excellent piece of argument that we can further the discussion to ensure it conclusion Dr Aweke.
Thank you very much Nana Kwarteng for your comment. Of course the conversation can be broadened widely to include how government’s policy can be shaped to enable businesses thrive thereby propelling economic development. This conversation will be considered in our next feature.