Ghana

Situated on the Atlantic Ocean and bordered by Togo, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, Ghana is known for its stable multi-party democracy, independent judiciary and active civil society, consistently ranking among the top African countries for freedom of speech and press. Ghana has a market-based system and welcomes foreign investment. Its primary commodities—gold, cocoa, and more recently, oil and gas—are the cornerstone of its economy and have fueled significant economic growth.

However, Ghana faces several challenges. Its economy’s dependence on primary commodities makes it vulnerable to global downturns and price fluctuations. The fragile banking sector, burdensome bureaucracy and lack of transparency, infrastructure gaps and intermittent power and water supply, further stifle economic progress and hinder private sector initiatives. Additionally, security threats, including jihadist infiltration in the north and separatist tendencies on the eastern border with Togo, add to the country’s difficulties.