Economic Division

‘Planting For Food and Jobs’ Needs Clarity

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The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana says government’s proposed ‘planting for food and jobs campaign’ needs more clarity to draw stakeholder support. Under the ‘Planting for Food and Jobs campaign’ government is seeking to increase production of maize, rice, soybean, and sorghum by 30 percent, 49percent, 25percent, … Read more

Focus On Agric For Real Development

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Head of Economic Division at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), Dr. Charles Ackah, has observed that until government turns its focus on agriculture and manufacturing, it will never achieve the kind of development the country needs. According to him, Ghana’s oil find cannot be the saviour of a buoyant economy, given … Read more