Why Ghana Must Choose Strategic Negotiation Over Emotional Retaliation Recent calls by some public commentators, civil society leaders, politicians, and policy advocates for the Government of Ghana to refuse renewal of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa Mine lease have sparked an important national conversation. The concerns driving these calls, particularly the reports of xenophobic attacks against foreign […]

Across Ghana today, a growing chorus of voices is calling for greater national control over the country’s natural resources. Think tanks such as the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), policy commentators, civil society organisations and sections of the public have questioned whether Ghana is receiving a fair share of the benefits from its mineral wealth. […]

Turning a National Challenge into a Food Security Opportunity The recent disclosure by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, that Ghana spends approximately GHC40 million annually on feeding prison inmates has reignited discussions about the sustainability of funding public institutions. The Minister’s revelation that prison feeding alone costs about GHC10 million every quarter, coupled […]

Why Ghana Must Build Strategic National Reserves for the Next Global Crisis The world is entering an era where crises are no longer exceptions; they are becoming the norm. The Russia-Ukraine war exposed vulnerabilities in global food, fertilizer, energy, and supply chains. The ongoing tensions and military confrontations involving Iran have once again demonstrated how […]

The Questions We Must Honestly Ask Ourselves Like many Ghanaians, I understand and appreciate the emotions driving the current debate about the future of our mining industry. When people look at our gold wealth and still see struggling communities, poor roads, unemployment, and underdevelopment, it is natural to ask whether Ghana is truly benefiting enough […]

Maximising the Benefits of Mining Beyond Ownership For over a century, mining has been one of Ghana’s economic heavyweights. It contributes over 7% to GDP, brings in more than US$6 billion in export earnings every year, and keeps thousands of people employed, directly and indirectly. On paper, that sounds like a success story. But if […]