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Ghana
Ghana’s economy has made considerable progress over the past few years. Its GNI per capita has increased from 380 US $ in 2006 to 700 US $ in 2010. Also, the government’s strategy of improving the business climate is producing results. E.g. starting a business has been much simplified: while it took 12 procedures and 81 days in 2005, it took only 7 procedures and 12 days in 2010.
Ghana’s ranking in the WB Doing Business report has gone from 82nd place in 2006 to 67th in 2011.
Ghana’s employers’ national and international interests are being represented by the Ghana Employers’ Association, member of the International Organisation of Employers. DECP undertook a fact-finding mission to GEA in early 2007 and concluded a partnership agreement in November 2007.
Cooperation between GEA and DECP has focussed on developing a strategic plan and on recruiting and retaining members, as well as on developing income-generating services.
Other priorities include the setting up of a sustainable regional structure and the development of a “GEA Membership Pack”.
In 2011 DECP has worked with the GEA in the development of its “Business Agenda” and will be working with the organisation over the coming months to ensure its full implementation. The DECP continues to work on key membership issues with the GEA.