The following are some points to consider for Ghana Imports: Conformity Assessment Program Under Ghana’s “Conformity Assessment Program,” some imports are classified as “high risk goods” (HRG) that must be inspected by Ghana Standards Board (GSB) officials at the port to ensure they meet Ghanaian standards. The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has classified the HRG into 17 … [Read more...]
6 Relevant Institutions Regulating Ghana’s Mining Industry
Here are 6 relevant institutions regulating Ghana’s Mining Industry: Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, which is headed by a cabinet minister appointed by the President, has overall responsibility for forest sector planning and policy direction and for monitoring sector programs towards the attainment of the national goals. … [Read more...]
4 Important Points to Ponder on Ghana’s Investment Climate
Here are 4 Important Points to Ponder on Ghana’s Investment Climate: Openness to Foreign Investment Attracting foreign direct investment continues to be a priority for the government of Ghana. The Ghana Investment Advisory Council (GIAC), which was established with the help of the World Bank, helps shape government policy aimed at creating an enabling investment … [Read more...]
Top 3 Agricultural Imports to Ghana
The Ghanaian market continues to offer many opportunities for exporters of consumer-ready food products and remains a key access point for entry into the West Africa Region market. The agricultural sector is largely subsistence based composed of 80 percent crop production, 10 percent livestock, poultry and fishery production, and 10 percent forestry. The sector employs over 60 … [Read more...]
Top 5 Products Imported by Ghana
Ghana has a diverse and rich resource base. The country is one of the top-ten fastest growing economies in the world, and the fastest growing economy in Africa. Well-endowed with natural resources, Ghana has roughly twice the per capita output of the poorest countries in West Africa. Even so, Ghana remains heavily dependent on international financial and technical assistance. … [Read more...]