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After 25 years of EPZ existence in Ghana, policy experts have called for a review of the concept because although it offers generous terms to firms, it has stalled in fulfilling many of the objectives for which it was set...
John Asafu-Adjaye, ACET Senior Fellow and climate & agriculture specialist, talks about the common African concerns, demands, and expectations at the upcoming climate conference in Egypt.
Green transitions are key topics in the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU). Both bodies are committed to implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Agreement within which green transitions are key elements.
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Ghana’s Development Partners (DPs) are of the view that the country’s transition from Aid to Trade will take a gradual process and more trade and investment support to succeed, Caecilia […]
By Belinda Ayamgha, GNA Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister of Finance, on Thursday disclosed that the future of Ghana and other developing countries depend on the quantum of taxes they are […]
African leaders have signed an agreement to set up a massive free trade area to improve regional integration and and boost economic growth across the continent.
Among the key findings, the studies identified opportunities to enhance integration and multi-sectoral linkages, strengthen Africa’s negotiation capabilities and increase economic Diversification.
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A United Front: John Asafu-Adjaye on Africa at COP27
John Asafu-Adjaye, ACET Senior Fellow and climate & agriculture specialist, talks about the common African concerns, demands, and expectations at the upcoming climate conference in Egypt.
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