Ghana Investment Promotion Center Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Oxford Business Group

Company News of Saturday, July 13, 2019

Source: Bernard Nii Addotey Allotey

2019-07-13

A new report from global research and consulting firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) will showcase the latest developments in the growing oil and gas sector in Ghana, highlighting other sectors of the economy in search of growth .

The report: Ghana 2020 will examine the critical role that new government projects should play in galvanizing economic activity in targeted industries, including agriculture and manufacturing.

The publication will also examine the benefits that the African Continental Free Trade Agreement should bring by improving cross-border trade flows.

Among other topics of badysis, it is worth mentioning the impact of the latest tranche of the IMF's extended credit facility on growth prospects when it will be available once the seventh and eighth Fund reviews will have been completed. The OBG report will also examine issues that remain a challenge for Ghana, including the high level of public debt and the fluctuation of the exchange rate.

The Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with OBG for its next publication. As part of the Memorandum of Understanding, GIPC will badist the firm in conducting research and producing The Report: Ghana 2020 and other content that will be available on all OBG platforms.

R. Yofi Grant, CEO of GIPC, said he was delighted to work closely with OBG, adding that the publication schedule was important at several levels.

"The year 2019 turns out to be a pivotal year for Ghana, bringing with it challenges but also signs of investor confidence, as evidenced by the issuance of 3 billion euros. -Obligations, seven times oversubscribed, "he said. "The coverage of Ghana's economic development and investment opportunities by Ghana has long been a benchmark for public and private sector decision-makers. It will be a pleasure to contribute to this flagship project. "

Souhir Mzali, GOB Africa Regional Editor, said that GIPC's local knowledge of Ghana's business landscape had undoubtedly strengthened the Group's badysis, particularly recent efforts at the country level to strengthen role played by the private sector.

"Investment opportunities are increasing in Ghana, with new legislation governing public-private partnerships paving the way for business participation in various projects, ranging from transport infrastructure to energy and agro-industrial projects," he said. she declared. "The Ghana Investment Promotion Center has helped create a business-friendly climate and a one-stop-shop for investors. I have no doubt that his contributions will once again raise the bar of our badysis of this important West African economy. "

The report: Ghana 2020 will mark the culmination of 9 months of field research by a team of Oxford Business Group badysts. It will be a vital guide for the many facets of the country, including macroeconomics, infrastructure, banking and other sectoral developments. OBG's publication will also include contributions from prominent public and private sector representatives. A round table with high-level representatives of ICT companies on emerging technologies and the growth of start-ups will also be on the agenda.

The report: Ghana 2020 will be produced with GIPC and the Association of Ghana Industries. It will be available online and on paper.

About Oxford Business Group

Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a global research and advisory company with operations in more than 30 countries, from the Middle East to Africa, Asia and the Americas. A distinct and respected provider of field intelligence in the world's most dynamic markets, offering investment opportunities and sound business decisions.

Through its product line – Economic News and Views, OBG Business Barometer – Survey of Business Leaders, OBG Events and Conferences, Global Platform – Exclusive Video Interviews, Report Publications – and its Consultancy Division , OBG offers a complete and accurate badysis of the macroeconomic and sectoral developments.

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