Tag: economic growth
Japan’s central bank trims economic growth outlook
dpa/GNA – The Bank of Japan on Thursday slightly downgraded its economic growth forecast for the current financial year amid the fallout from...
President Akufo-Addo renews commitment towards rapid economic growth
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has renewed his commitment to working towards the rapid development and prosperity of all Ghanaians.
He thanked the Almighty God...
ECA report calls for innovate financing to develop Africa’s private sector
A newly launched report of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has urged innovative ways of financing to address challenges facing the private sector,...
China aims to maintain steady economic growth in 2021
By He Yin
In a speech at the annual Central Economic Work Conference held in Beijing from Dec. 16 to 18, Xi Jinping, general secretary...
Zambia urged to learn Chinese technology for sustainable agricultural industry
The Zambian government has been urged to tap into Chinese agricultural technology to strengthen Zambia's economic growth and help sustain the agriculture diversification policy...
Increased Chinese investments in Zambia contributing to economic growth
Chinese enterprises have contributed greatly to the growth of the economy in Kalulushi district in Zambia's Copperbelt province as a result of increased investment,...
Tanzania, Namibia agree to enhance cooperation in deep sea fishing
Tanzania and Namibia on Monday agreed to enhance cooperation in deep sea fishing and livestock sector.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Cameroon targets creation of 500,000 jobs next year
Cameroonian Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute said Wednesday the government plans to create 500,000 jobs in 2021.
Cameroon will adopt new pro-employment measures and enhance...
Government committed to ECOWAS integration to spur economic growth
The Government of Ghana is committed to the regional integration process and the implementation of various protocols and policies of the Economic Community of...
Agriculture stakeholders urged to champion agribusiness
Nii Lamptey Wilkson, the Ga West Municipal Chief Executive, has called on stakeholders in the agricultural value chain to champion agribusiness for the economic...
NPP will continue to pursue strategies to firmly position the private sector
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will continue to initiate and pursue various strategic policies that would firmly position the private sector as the...
Work begins on Kumasi-Obuasi standard gauge railway line
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said the massive investment by his Administration in the railway sector was to ensure speedy economic growth.
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Ghana revises 2020 economic growth forecast upward to 2.5 percent
Ghana has revised its 2020 economic growth forecast upward to 2.5 percent from the previous 0.9 percent projected in July, the Governor of Bank...
Central Bank sees economic growth recovering up to 2. 5 per cent in 2020
The Bank of Ghana sees an economic growth recovery of up to 2.5 per cent in 2020, underpinned by large fiscal stimulus packages, supportive...
Ghana’s economy contracts to -3.2 percent in second quarter 2020
Ghana's economic growth contracted to -3.2 percent in the second quarter(Q2) of 2020, compared with a 5.7 percent growth rate over the...
Inland Water Transport System and Regional Connectivity In Liberia: A Potential Driver for Economic...
..... Drawing From The Experiences of Tanzania, Uganda and Egypt
Introduction
The article develops a multi-dimensional measurement of transport infrastructure and examines the linkages between...
China Eliminated Poverty With Science and Infrastructure. It Can Be Done in Africa Too!
August 14, 2020
If one examines the long path from the end of China’s disastrous “cultural revolution” in the 1970s to China’s 2020 modern miracle...
Ghana explores effective policy solutions to accelerate economic growth
A seven-member Eminent Panel of renowned economists and academics have been tasked to critique 80 priority public policies and interventions and identify those that...
Ghana to have positive economic growth – Assibey-Yeboah
Dr Mark Assibey-Yeboah, Chairman, Finance Committee of Parliament, says despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ghana is projected to have a positive economic...
President to launch ‘Ghana CARES’ Programme as catalyst for economic growth
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in the coming weeks, will launch a GHc100- billion-Coronavirus Alleviation and Revitalisation of Enterprises Support (CARES) programme, to revitalise...
COVID-19 slows economic growth
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, said the COVID-19 outbreak is posing significant challenges to the economy, eroding the gains made for growth...
Let’s mitigate the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 on the vulnerable
The Ghana Civil Society Organisations Platform on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has called on Government to do more to lessen the effect of the...
IMF Conditionalities Contribute to Shortage of Health Workers: Africa Suffers
As I have told my friends for many years, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is incapable of helping nations grow their economies. I do...
Africa Requires Ethiopia Fill Its Dam
July 17, 2020
Ethiopia is entering a crucial period for the future of its nation, as we approach the second half of July. Ethiopia must...
Chinese firms urged to explore investment opportunities in NW Zambia
Chinese firms are expected to invest in various economic sectors in Zambia's Northwestern province, the development that will result in enhanced economic growth in...
U.S. Partners outdoor Ghana Learning Radio Program to Improve Reading for all Ghanaian Children
U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie S. Sullivan has joined forces with Ghana’s Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, to launch the Ghana...
Multi-purpose Pwalugu Dam: Govt promises compensation for farmers, home owners
Volta River Authority, VRA has disclosed that over 400 structures will be affected by the construction of the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam project in both...
Chinese firms join Zambian transport industry for economic growth
Zambia is a landlocked country in Africa and the logistic and transport industry is receiving the most investment to meet the high demand for...
Gambari COS for Buhari: Right Man at Right Time for Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has unexpectedly chosen an exceptional new Chief of Staff (COS), Professor Ibrahim Gambari, (his friends call him “Prof”), to replace the...
Ghana’s projected growth to slip from 6 to about 2 percent
Ghana’s projected economic growth this year will slow from the initial 6 percent to about 2 percent, Mr Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, the Minister of Information...