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Ghana’s COVID-19 response faces growing scrutiny

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GHANA

The initial crisis response of Akufo-Addo's government appeared to strengthen his standing ahead of general elections later this year. However, since the early easing of a partial…

COVID-19 crisis will test Ghanaian fiscal discipline

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GHANA

Ghanaian economic shocks.

Ghana's president will struggle with strong opposition

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GHANA

These include education, energy, infrastructure and corruption. Slow economic growth, lack of accountability, high prices and police violence have recently generated significant…

Ghanian elections unlikely to alter Accra's priorities

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GHANA

Ghana election preview.

Ghana's IMF bailout to persist despite souring ties

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GHANA

Earlier this month, the government passed a bill allowing for central bank financing of the budget deficit, contravening a core requirement in its agreement with the Fund. Earlier…

Ghana borrowings may prompt eventual return to the IMF

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GHANA

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has bought up unprecedented levels of treasury bonds but now wants to scale back its role. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is looking to international…

Caution will shape Africa property investment outlook

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AFRICA

Outlook for the commercial property sector in Africa.

Indices can mislead on Africa business costs

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AFRICA

Outlook for business cost rankings in Africa.

Ghana's budget proposals likely to prove unfeasible

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GHANA

The government plans to increase government spending to 58.1 billion cedis (12.5 billion dollars), up 13.7% from 2016, while reducing the fiscal deficit to 6.5% of GDP from 8.7…

Ghana’s Akufo-Addo faces economic diplomacy challenges

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GHANA

However, the success of Akufo-Addo's second term could depend in large part upon effective economic diplomacy with regional and international trade partners now the African…