In this episode, we examine the current electricity tariff regime in Ghana and the problems associated with the collection of tariffs.

This episode argues the case for an increase in electricity tariffs in Ghana.

This episode gives a broad over view of the challenges facing the power sector in Ghana.

Backed by an efficient public sector, enterprise drives the economy around the world. But not so in Ghana. Red tape, cumbersome bureaucracy and rampant corruption are choking the system, say our interviewees: John Awuni (Finatrade); Martin Mensah (Kasapreko); Paa Kwesi ...

When oil was discovered in 2007 expectations for local participation in the industry were high. Five years later there is little evidence of any meaningful local involvement. Focused on Ghana’s nascent gas industry, this episode throws the spotlight on Government’s ...

The economic crisis underway in the West’s leading economies isn’t generally considered a problem in Ghana. But there are storm clouds on the horizon. If Europe and the USA – our major trading partners – are in trouble, surely that ...

The high price of mortgages and the soaring cost of imported building materials put home ownership out of reach of the majority. Is affordable housing just a pipedream? This episode looks at some creative solutions, through interviews with Joe Winful ...

Rapid urbanization has made housing one of the most critical problems facing Ghana today. Demand far outstrips supply and costs have soared – unleashing unmanaged and unplanned settlements, and massive urban sprawl. There is a shortage of 1.6 million homes ...

In 2010 the EU, USA and Brazil together exported over 200 000 tons of frozen chicken to Ghana, valued at $200 million. Worse still, imported chicken is being sold at below the cost of local chicken, and farmers here simply ...

The advent of oil has set the stage for massive economic growth, and the market is rich with opportunity. But the question is – are banks up to the task? It’s early days, and already the financial sector is under ...