How Ghana Compares to Other Emerging Markets for Foreign Property Ownership

Foreigners looking to buy property in Ghana will face some restrictions. Land ownership in particular is tightly regulated, with non-nationals able to acquire lands on a leasehold for a maximum period of 50 years. However, in countries like Colombia and Pakistan, foreigners have an easier time buying real estate than they would in Ghana. There … Read more

What Are the Biggest Obstacles Facing Emerging Markets?

The emerging markets are challenging developed countries by producing innovative business services and products, for less cost than western nations. Countries in Africa, including Ghana, have emerged as up-and-coming investment hubs. However, there are a number of obstacles that these countries must overcome in order to keep up with their more developed counterparts. Leading real … Read more

How Is the Growing Middle Class Affecting the Emerging Markets?

The world’s middle class is growing. According to Pew Research Center, 63 million people entered Latin America’s middle class over the last decade; it is estimated that Nigeria’s middle class grew by 600 percent between 2000 and 2014. By 2030, Ernst and Young (EY) expects two thirds of the global middle class to live in … Read more