{"id":140349,"date":"2024-01-18T02:11:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T02:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/18\/ghana-economy-demonstrates-resilience-and-growth-president-akufo-addo\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T02:11:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T02:11:03","slug":"ghana-economy-demonstrates-resilience-and-growth-president-akufo-addo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/18\/ghana-economy-demonstrates-resilience-and-growth-president-akufo-addo\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Economy Demonstrates Resilience and Growth- President Akufo-Addo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In a speech delivered at the Timbuktoo: Unleashing Africa\u2019s Startup Revolution event in Davos, Switzerland, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo highlighted the impressive recovery and resilience displayed by African economies including Ghana since 2023, after a challenging start to the decade.<\/p>\n<p>President Akufo-Addo specifically discussed the economic growth experienced in Ghana, stating that the country\u2019s GDP had rebounded with an average of 3.2% for the first nine months of 2023, compared to 2.9% during the same period in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>He also noted the stability of the exchange rate and the softening of interest rates, indicating that Ghana has turned the corner and can anticipate a more resilient and transformed economy.<\/p>\n<p>The President emphasized that Ghana\u2019s success is reflective of the broader African continent, with an average growth rate of 4.1% in 2023 and a forecasted growth rate of 4.3% in 2024.<br \/>He highlighted the potential for further growth and innovation presented by Africa\u2019s youthful demography, attracting entrepreneurs and investors to the continent.<\/p>\n<p>President Akufo-Addo acknowledged the challenges that still need to be overcome to unlock Africa\u2019s full potential but expressed optimism that many African countries are moving in the right direction.<br \/>He emphasized the importance of creating the right structures to enable young Africans to create innovative businesses that contribute to job creation and sustainable economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>With a focus on job creation driven by Africa\u2019s expected population of 2.5 billion by 2050, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the need for financial investment.<br \/>He noted that Sub-Saharan Africa alone requires around US$574 billion annually until 2030 to finance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<br \/>However, he expressed hope that initiatives like Timbuktoo would support the pan-African startup ecosystem by providing the necessary legal frameworks, systems, and deal pipelines to address critical problems and harness the continent\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, President Akufo-Addo\u2019s remarks shed light on Africa\u2019s economic recovery, resilience, and potential for further growth.<br \/>By showcasing Ghana\u2019s positive economic performance and identifying the challenges and opportunities across the continent, the President reinforced the need for continued support and investment in Africa\u2019s startup ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Vincent Kubi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 In a speech delivered at the Timbuktoo: Unleashing Africa\u2019s Startup Revolution event in Davos, Switzerland, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo highlighted the impressive recovery and resilience displayed by African economies including Ghana since 2023, after a challenging start to the decade. 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