Ghana

Ghana experienced record-breaking growth, while attracting foreign direct investments, principally from the United States

Small and medium size enterprises, especially those in the energy sector, thrive with the support from this privately owned bank

Impressive figures for GDP growth and increases in FDI speak volumes about Ghana's economic progress, while the country has also been lauded as a role model for African development

Industry and trade are getting a boost from record rises in foreign direct investment and the state's multimillion-dollar SME schemes

With the growing volatility of Western markets, particularly in the eurozone, Africa is increasingly becoming a preferred investment destination and Ghana one of the continent's top performers

Expanding Ghana's small and medium-enterprise (SME) sector is vital to its socioeconomic development, as is encouraging more of the country's unbanked population to use banking services, particularly in rural areas

Reliable sources predict Ghana will become one of the world's top 10 fastest-growing economies over the next few years

The Central Bank of Ghana works to create those conditions most likely to lead to long-term growth

Foreign investment and rise in GDP has allowed Ghana to invest in quality and affordable medical services as well as proactive preventative initiatives

One of the key initiatives with the continuing improvement of medical care in Ghana under the Ministry of Health is reproductive and child health

The Volta River Authority provides Ghana's industrial, commercial and domestic power while looking to harness solar power

Ghana needs to produce 100,000 new homes every year for the next ten years - but is confident it can achieve the task

From modest beginnings, Manet Group has become the second-largest real estate developer in Ghana

From modest beginnings, Manet Housing has become the second-largest real estate developer in Ghana, and is now listed among the top 20 companies in the country

Her company builds properties and sells to Ghana's emerging middle-classes - so Dr. Theresa Oppong Beeko, CEO of Manet Housing, is well-positioned to discuss both the construction sector and the country's economic progress

Making Ghana the transport hub of West Africa will need private sector involvement

Ghana's Ministry of Trade and Industry has overall responsibility for the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the country's internal and external trade

Minister for Trade and Industry of Ghana

As Ghana's economy and infrastructure rapidly improve, so must its hospitals and clinics

Trade fairs showcase the potential to increase industrial links between the two nations

Ghana is West Africa’s largest economy, with almost double the per capita output of regional neighbors and new oil and gas production now on line. Moreover, it also boasts good governance, a strong democracy, a free press, and highly skilled and motivated people

A historic visit in 2009 further bolsted Ghana’s profile and highlighted its political stability, sound economic management, low crime rate and educated workforce

Ghana boasts a lively and open political debate nurtured by the country’s vibrant private press. Here, Minister of Information and National Orientation John Tia Akologu speaks on how he ensures his link in the chain of good governance

A stable democracy celebrating fifty-five years of independence, bolstered by new-found wealth from oil and gas: Ghana can view the future with confidence

The African energy company is integral in equipping Ghana with quality electricity while preparing the infrastructure for an ever-modernizing country

GRIDCo is focusing on further development of solar and wind power, aligning itself with the government's initiative

New legislation and wealth funds aim to ensure oil riches go into improving education, health and infrastructure systems

With a 1bn GHS budget, The Volta River Authority is largely focused on domestic development, but also plans - through the development of solar, hydro and electric power - to enable other states in the region to prosper

A regional effort to secure supplies

Ghana aims to increase power generation to ensure a reliable supply of energy and become a net power exporter by 2015

Increasing access to sustainable energy sources is key to diversifying supplies

The economic impact of discovering oil off Ghana's coast is set to be huge, as new petroleum revenues are channelled into diversifying its economy

Advanced telecommunications systems allow the people of Ghana to stay connected, and so play a major role in the country's development

The NCA has set new telecoms connection rates for 2012-2014

Heavily reliant on agriculture, the country's Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology ventures to address climate-related issues and develop innovative solutions

Reorienting its agricultural sector from subsistence farming to market-oriented production could do more than give Ghana food security. It could turn it into the breadbasket of West Africa

Ghanaians say "Cocoa is Ghana, Ghana is Cocoa", and with record production last year it has been suggested that Ghana could one day overtake Côte d'Ivoire as the world's largest cocoa producer and exporter

Chief Executive Officer Mr. Anthony Fofie discusses the various functions of the Ghana Cocoa Board, which range from attracting investment and partnerships, to improving the lives of peasant farmers

In its quest to make Ghana self-sufficient in food production, the government is relying on a private company to help Ghana's smallholder farmers grow a bigger rice crop and get it to market

Cocoa is the apple of the Ghanaian agricultural sector’s eye. The organization overseeing the industry, COCOBOD, is encouraging farmers to remain in this healthy industry

Originating from the headwaters of the Amazon

Despite recent setbacks in the global economy, businessmen and tourists alike are flying to the Ghanaian coast and landing at the Labadi Beach Hotel, voted the best hotel in all of West Africa two years running

Unrivalled amenities, consistent standards of excellence and long term employee service account for the Labadi Beach Hotel's success

The African Regent Hotel is home to a truly cosmopolitan, African experience, where local charm meets with international accommodation standards

In a market dominated by established foreign names, The African Regent stands out as a Ghanaian-owned quality hotel. CEO John Kuffuor discusses the advantages and challenges of being the only African player in the sector