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  1. 1. Land grabbing in Ghana - A false promise? : Neo-colonialism or a development opportunity?

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Olivia Albers; Suhuur Anwar Muhammed; [2023]
    Keywords : : Land grabbing; Neo-colonialism; Development opportunity; Ghana; Brong-Ahafo; Ashanti; Volta; Customary land tenure system; Nkrumah;

    Abstract : A global land rush developed during the last decade, spared primiarly by the sharp rise inglobal food prices between 2007 and 2008. The inceased international food prices resulted inincreased interest from foreign actors to invest in agricultural land in developing countries inthe global south. READ MORE

  3. 2. Education and Economic Development : A Case Study of Ghana

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Jakin Elikem Fui Yaw Ahlijah; [2023]
    Keywords : Ghana; Education expenditure; Economic growth; Granger causality test;

    Abstract : Ever since Ghana gained independence, its policy makers have identified education as a tool to foster economic growth and development. In recognition of the vast potential for national development that education presents Ghana, various governments have invested considerably in the sector. READ MORE

  4. 3. An institutional weakness? – The participation of Chinese miners in Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Enyam Joel Agbesinyale; [2023]
    Keywords : Chinese participation; ASGM; Institutional weakness; Rural transformation; Ghana; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses the ongoing debate on the involvement of Chinese nationals in Ghana's artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector. Despite the Minerals and Mining Law, Act 703 (2006) prohibiting foreigners from engaging in ASGM, it is reported that about 50,000 Chinese nationals have migrated to rural Ghana to engage in illegal mining activities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Skill Returns and Labor Market Mismatches - Exploring Workforce Potential in Urban Ghana and Kenya

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Matilda Persson; [2022]
    Keywords : skill returns; labor market mismatches; Ghana; Kenya; STEP; human capital; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Ghana and Kenya have both made significant efforts to strengthen the skills profile of their young and growing workforces. Raising skill levels and matching workers correctly to jobs is believed to increase productivity and reduce unemployment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Venture Capital flows to fintech innovators in Africa: How governmental policy and actions affect the ecosystem and capital sources

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Giove Lee; Franklin Amabo; [2021-07-06]
    Keywords : Venture Capital; Fintech; Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa; Strategy; Fintech Entrepreneurship; Startup Capital; Funding; Investment; Policy; Economic Development;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis explores aspects of the current state of fintech and venture capital within Africa as an emerging market, bringing to light the policies and actions of the different governments that contribute to stimulate the market. The study looks at policies and actions that directly relate to fintech and those that relate to venture capital and brings out the connection between both. READ MORE