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Ghana ranks 7th on 2012 Ibrahim Index of African Governance
Scoring an overall 66 out of 100 Ghana stands at the 7th position out of 52 countries on the 2012 Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) released today October 15, 2012.
The country ranked 7th on the 2011 Index.
Out of 16…
African countries urged to enhance productive capacity, take advantage of developed markets
African countries have been called upon to enhance their productive capacities so they can take advantage of market opportunities in the developed world.
Mr. Alan Kyerematen, Director of the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the UN…
China says 90 citizens detained in Ghana for illegal mining
The Chinese government says 90 of its citizens are in detention in Ghana on suspicion of engaging in illegal gold mining in the country.
The government issued a statement saying one of those being held has died.
The China Foreign Ministry…
StanChart plans $100m bank expansion in Ghana, other African countries
Standard Chartered Bank has earmark at least $100 million investment to expansion of its operations in key African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya alongside five other core markets over the next three years.
The bank also said it…
Ghana raises cocoa producer price for 2012/2013 season
The Ghana government on Friday announced an upward adjustment in the producer price of cocoa to GH¢3,392.00 per tonne from GH¢ 3,280.00 per tonne with effect from October 12, despite falling world market prices for the commodity.
Finance…
As politician and diplomat, I am suited for WTO position – Kyerematen
Mr. Alan Kyerematen, the African Union's (AU) preferred candidate for the position of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) says he is well suited for the position.
Mr. Kyerematen who spoke in an exclusive interview with…
Gbagbo allies set up strategic command in Ghana to destabilize Ivory Coast – UN Report
A new UN panel of experts report released October 9, 2012 has confirmed that supporters of former Ivorian President, Laurent Gbagbo have set up a command in Ghana where they are planning to destabilize the Ivorian government led by…
Ghana to sign $18.6m loan deals at 2012 IMF/World Bank Meetings
Ghana is expected to sign two loan agreements worth $18.6 million during the 2012 World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings which starts October 9, 2012 in Japan.
The country will sign the two loan deals with the Arab…
Ghana’s economy to be 5th fastest growing in sub-Saharan Africa in 2012 – World Bank
Ghana’s economy will accelerate to become the 5th fastest growing in sub-Saharan Africa for the year 2012, according to the World Bank’s Africa Pulse report published October 4, 2012.
The report is projecting Ghana’s economy to grow around…
World Bank launches new fund to aid African countries negotiate best oil deals
In Paris, France, October 5, 2012, the World Bank launched a new Trust Fund that will help countries in Africa to negotiate for the best-possible contracts for their oil, gas and other minerals with international companies.
A concept note…