This report is part of an ongoing series on developments related to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).  

Agriculture forms a major sector of Ghana’s economy. According to the FAO, about 57 % of the country’s total land area is deemed to be agricultural land.

Ghana has been extracting gold since the 10th. Now, the country is  Africa’s largest gold producer and one of the top 10 gold producers in the world. 

The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway is a flagship infrastructure project that will connect three capital cities via a six-lane, dual carriage highway.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has unveiled its new Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for Ghana (2024-2029).

Ghana is pursuing nuclear power to enhance its low carbon energy production and strengthen energy security and diversification.

Ghana continues to make progress at electrification as it recognizes the importance of reliable energy supply to its effort at industrialization.

 The new Ghanaian Government has announced initiatives to reform Ghana’s healthcare system, including a trust fund aimed at bridging healthcare financing. 

Ghana’s education system is undergoing significant reforms aimed at enhancing the quality of learning from the foundational level through to senior high school.

AfCFTA Parties Approve Investment Protocol

Negotiations on the Digital Trade Protocol reach an advanced stage.

AI adoption and innovation in Ghana grows significantly

The AfCFTA Creates Several Mechanisms to Address and Adjudicate Trade and Investment Concerns

The U.S. Embassy in Ghana and the Government of Ghana confirm a list of 16 fraudulent procurement entities targeting U.S. and international companies. 

Advance-fee scams entrap hundreds of U.S. companies annually.