Economy & Work

Examines economic trends, challenges, and opportunities in Africa, including issues such as poverty, inequality, unemployment, entrepreneurship, and the role of different sectors in economic growth.

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GH¢4.54 Trillion and Counting: How Mobile Money Became Africa’s Real Financial System

Key Findings 1Africa processed $1.43 trillion in mobile money transactions in 2025,…

Where Do Ghana’s Import Levies Go?

A Transparency Review of Customs Duties and Earmarked Levies on Imported Vehicles…

Ghana’s Economy Extends a 27-Month Growth Streak, Led by a Steady Services Sector

A review of the Ghana Statistical Service's Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth…

The Cost of Gridlock: A Policy Brief on Ghana’s Urban Traffic Crisis

The Daily Commute Crisis Every morning, Afia sets off from Madina hoping…

Foreign Remittances as a Share of GDP: How Emigrants Contribute to Ghana’s Economy

Between 2018 and 2023, diaspora remittances consistently contributed between 2.4% and 6.1%…

Foreign Remittances vs. Resources: How Ghana’s Diaspora Outperforms Gold, Cocoa, Oil, and FDI

Between 2018 and 2023, remittances from the Ghanaian diaspora consistently outperformed or…

Economic Ratings Across 34 Countries Are More Negative Than Positive

Economic ratings in 34 countries Pew Research Center surveyed this year are,…

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