Review

Friends in Many Places

Though tensions with Nigeria persisted in regards to Nigerian import controls on Ghanaian products and the quality of private Ghanaian educational facilities servicing Nigerian students, Ghana boosted trade and education deals with Germany, the US, Britain, and Denmark.

Profile

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President, Ghana

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was elected in 2016 after a long career of political involvement. Now at the helm, he seeks socially responsible growth and a diversified economy.

Focus: 60 Years of Independence

Neither Victim nor Pawn

Marking the 60th year of independence from British rule, Ghana seeks to lead a process of Pan-African empowerment through which the continent gradually gains economic autonomy. The history, political stability, and endemic nature of Ghanaians prove why their country is in the best position to do so.

Guest Speaker

Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President, Republic of Mauritius

TBY talks to Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of Republic of Mauritius, on targeting the African continent, reversing the continent's brain drain, and the importance of educating the youth.

Guest Speaker

HE Mohammadu Buhari, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

HE Mohammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on President Akufo-Addo's successes in office, Ghana's numerous achievements thus far, and the importance of strong bilateral relations.

Guest Speaker

Alassane Ouattara, President, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

Alassane Ouattara, President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, on the strong ties between his country and Ghana.

Year In Review

What a Year Ghana

Ghana recently enjoyed a peaceful transition of power, and while the mood is good the country has long-term economic issues that it must address.

Forum

Why Ghana Economy?

With excellent prospects and opportunities, Ghana is, in fact, an untapped market in general.

Focus: Diversification

Back on Track

A well-crafted package of policies aimed at increasing the role of the private sector has put Ghana on the path to unprecedented growth, cutting down its dependency on imports and transforming the country to an added-value economy.

Review

A New Beginning

Though Ghana's economy is stable, certain threats loom. But with a robust workforce and much to offer, a few adjustments and new policies may turn the country into West Africa's economic powerhouse.

Column

Sangu Delle, CEO, Golden Palm Investments

TBY talks to Sangu Delle, CEO, Golden Palm Investments, on the sector.

Forum

Promotion

Ghana has almost everything at its fingertips; it just needs capital and the right initiatives to make the best use of the available opportunities.

Interview

Subhi Accad, CEO, Accad Group

TBY talks to Subhi Accad, CEO of Accad Group, on key areas of opportunities in the sector, government measures to support the industry, and the problems with financing in Ghana.

Review

Conditions to Improve

Regulatory efficiency permitting, the financial sector stands to piggyback on potentially broader economic advances ahead.

Interview

Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor, Bank of Ghana

TBY talks to Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, on his vision for the bank, the positive trajectory of trade, and ensuring adequate capitalization among banks.

Interview

Henry Oroh, Managing Director & CEO, Zenith Bank Ghana

TBY talks to Henry Oroh, Managing Director & CEO of Zenith Bank Ghana, on its successful last few years, competitive advantages in Ghana, and strategic goals.

Forum

Pan-African Banks

The government has started to enforce excellent governance and reduce systemic risk in the financial servies industry in hopes of improving the overall risk rating in the country.

Focus: Capital Requirements

Timely Decision

The decision by the Bank of Ghana to increase capital requirements up to GHS400 million before the end of 2018 will lead to a steady consolidation of the financial industry in Ghana.

Interview

Ben Ahiaglo, Executive Director, SAS Finance Group

TBY talks to Ben Ahiaglo, Executive Director of SAS Finance Group, on its recent major successes, partnering with foreign institutions, and stimulating the equity market.

Forum

Data

Technology and big data will play a key role in Ghana's future, from microfinance and the national ID system to managing investments.

Interview

Justice Yaw Ofori, Commissioner of Insurance & CEO, National Commission of Insurance (NIC)

TBY talks to Justice Yaw Ofori, Commissioner of Insurance & CEO at the National Commission of Insurance (NIC), on his key priorities for NIC, further developing microinsurance, and areas of opportunity.

B2B

insurance

2018 looks set to be a great year for insurance and the country as a whole, with opportunities in the budget that open up the market for many businesses.

Review

Pump It Up

Though oil production began just a decade ago, high levels of investment have Ghana ready to play a significant role in the export market.

Column

William Tewiah, CEO, ZEN Petroleum

TBY talks to William Tewiah, CEO, ZEN Petroleum, on the sector.

Interview

Joe Mensah, Managing Director, Kosmos Energy

TBY talks to Joe Mensah, Managing Director of Kosmos Energy, on remaining true to core competencies, competing for investment, and the importance of preventative maintenance.

Focus: TEN Field Project

Frenemies

Following the resolution to border disputes, indigenous and foreign players must look at each other as potential partners instead of direct competitors if they seek to navigate the risks associated with the TEN field project.

B2B

Market Consolidation

Strong in-country partnerships and government reforms have helped foreign upstream and downstream players expand and grow nimbler.

Focus: green economy

Green Tide

Focus: Solar Power

A Behavioral Economics Approach

With uncertainty dominating the global markets, solar energy in Ghana offers secure, long-term returns on one condition: reciprocal altruism, fostered by a constant cooperation with developers, should take over rational selfishness.

Column

Pragnesh Mishra, Country Manager, Abellon Clean Energy

TBY talks to Pragnesh Mishra, Country Manager, Abellon Clean Energy, on the sector.

Interview

Omane Frimpong, Managing Director, Wilkins Engineering

TBY talks to Omane Frimpong, Managing Director of Wilkins Engineering, on its pioneering work on solar in Ghana, the need for more government support, and areas of opportunity in the sector.

Review

On the Rise

Though Africa on the whole has historically struggled to build strong industries, Ghana is implementing a series of initiatives and campaigns it hopes will make it a leader in the region.

Interview

Seth Twum-Akwaboah, CEO, Association Ghana Industries (AGI)

TBY talks to Seth Twum-Akwaboah, CEO of Association Ghana Industries (AGI), on developing evidence-based policy advocacy, tweaking the macro-economy, and encouraging partnerships.

B2B

Manufacturing Between Tradition and Innovation

Despite a lack of reform, there are still abundant manufacturing opportunities in the usual suspects—oil, mining, gas, water, telecoms, real estate, and agriculture.

Interview

Mark Douglas, Country Manager, Dizengoff Ghana

TBY talks to Mark Douglas, Country Manager of Dizengoff Ghana, on meeting the challenges of a changing landscape, establishing the ideal partnership, and developing local talent.

Forum

Equipment

With the mining, power, and construction sectors picking up, equipment suppliers see a bright future in the country.

Focus: One District, One Factory

Extreme Makeover: Industrial Edition

The One District, One Factory policy, if well implemented, will mark the future of the country's economy in an unprecedented way.<span></span>

Column

Peter Mensah, Managing Director, Wella Investments

TBY talks to Peter Mensah, Managing Director, Wella Investments, on the sector.

Interview

Alwyn Pretorius, CEO, Newmont Ghana

TBY talks to Alwyn Pretorius, CEO of Newmont Ghana, on giving back to the community, the robust outlook for the industry's future in the region, and making sure partners' values align with theirs.

Review

Stay Tuned

Ghana is leading the region in all things telecommunications. With increased interest in the country by major international telecoms providers and investors, the future for the industry is bright.

Column

Ramy Hashem , Country Senior Officer, Nokia Ghana

TBY talks to Ramy Hashem , Country Senior Officer, Nokia Ghana, on the sector.

Interview

Roshi Motman, CEO, AirtelTigo

TBY talks to Roshi Motman, CEO of AirtelTigo, on the merger between Airtel and Tigo, where the major opportunities lie, and importance of tech neutrality.

Interview

Norbert Rufu, CEO, DDP Outdoor

TBY talks Norbert Rufu, CEO of DDP Outdoor, on what it takes to do something spectacular, how to remain a perennial market leader, and offering the country something unique.

Interview

Edith Dankwa, CEO, Business & Financial Times (B&FT)

TBY talks to Edith Dankwa, CEO of Business &amp; Financial Times (B&amp;FT), on filling a nationally needed niche, informing the public, and keeping people on their toes.

Focus: Leapfrogging in ICT

Ahead of the Curve

Once private players overcome trust issues to follow the government's digitalization agenda, Ghana will be able to capitalize on a number of opportunities in software systems, network infrastructure, and cloud services.

Interview

Joseph Yaw Asumang, Country Director , Oracle Ghana

TBY talks to Joseph Yaw Asumang, Country Director of Oracle Ghana, on building partnerships, trust in cloud technologies, and human capital capacity.

B2B

Market Innovation

Companies in technology-driven fields are using innovation to increase connectedness in Ghana and across Africa.

Review: Health

Healthier Together

As it strives for basic universal healthcare, Ghana has shown consistent improvement in recent years. International entities and the local government acknowledge that there is still much to be done.

Column

Gopal Vasu, CEO, M&G Pharmaceuticals

TBY talks to Gopal Vasu, CEO, M&amp;G Pharmaceuticals, on the sector.

Interview

Dr. Owen Kaluwa, Country Head , World Health Organization (WHO)

TBY talks to Dr. Owen Kaluwa, Country Head of the World Health Organization (WHO), on both communicable and non-communicable diseases, universal healthcare coverage, and collaboration across the sector.

Focus: Healthcare Access

Is There a Doctor in the House?

In Ghana, e-services and technology in healthcare are filling in the gaps left by a lack of human resources.

Review: Education

Voluntary Benefits

The second year of the Akufo-Addo government will champion science and mathematics, the continuation of registration fee waivers, and teacher training.

Interview

Professor Anthony Jarvis, Provost, Lancaster University

TBY talks to Professor Anthony Jarvis, Provost of Lancaster University in Ghana, on becoming a leading research university, pioneering Ghana's private university sector, and expanding the university's reach.

Focus: Free Senior High School

Cost vs. Value

Ghana recently took steps to eliminate financial barriers to high school education, but at what cost to the value and quality of education?

B2B

Universities Ghana

As universities grow their programs and enrollment, they aim to align curriculums with industry requirements and opportunities as well as link with international partners.

Review

Construction Papers

Ghana's housing sector has attracted international attention because of its rapidly growing population, but new land use policies will be needed to ensure that its urban centers can develop efficiently

B2B

Construction

Cement and steel producers are the literal and figurative foundations of Ghana's construction sector, which is set for growth following investment and the launch of several PPPs.

Focus: Middle-Class Suburbanization

Suburban Buffer

With population rate and average income per capita growing steadily, Ghana is expected to see the rise of a middle class whose housing needs will be very different from current real estate market offerings.

B2B

Real Estate Ghana

Rising incomes, other stable macroeconomic indicators, and technology integration are propelling real estate development and investment in Accra and beyond.

Interview

Michel Ghajar, Operations Manager, Takoradi Flour Mill

TBY talks to Michel Ghajar, Operations Manager at Takoradi Flour Mill, on a new marketing strategy, export growth, and attracting investment to agribusiness in Ghana.

Review

Blessed Rains

The agriculture industry is one of the largest in Ghana. With new government initiatives the sector is poised to transform the economy.

B2B

Defending Market Share

The much-talked-about consolidation of the country's agribusiness sector keeps all players on their toes, constantly innovating with the consumer in mind.

Focus: Ghana’s Agri-Sector

Ploughing Through

The government needs to do more to develop a comprehensive strategy to support all stakeholders in Ghana's agriculture sector.

Interview

Freda Y. Duplan, Managing Director, Nestlé

TBY talks to Freda Y. Duplan, Managing Director of Nestlé, on localizing production, boosting quality, and advancing the sector.

B2B

Agri-Food

Re-established government stability and support for the agro-business sector will help companies better align supply, production capacity, and demand.

Review

An Africa for All

Ghana has everything that people look for in a prospective African holiday; unfortunately, the numbers do not yet reflect the potential, so the government has embarked on a comprehensive marketing campaign to put the country on the map.

Interview

Catherine Ablema Afeku, Minister , Tourism, Culture, and Arts

TBY talks to Catherine Ablema Afeku, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Arts, on the top projects in the country in the works, her plans to boost the agricultural sector, and increasing tourism traffic.

Focus: World Tourism Forum

More Than A Destination

Ghana has so far struggled to reach the top of visitors' bucket lists as a holiday destination, but hosting the World Tourism Forum in 2017 has kick-started the required momentum.

Review

Nuts & Bolts

Opportunities for FDI abound, especially in infrastructure, oil production, and agriculture, and Ghana has taken steps to reduce bureaucratic delays and streamline the investment process for foreigners.