Agriculture Economy

Why Food Insecurity Persists Despite the Planting for Food and Jobs Policy in Ghana

Despite the ambitious implementation of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) policy in Ghana, the country is still grappling with food insecurity concerns. The policy, which initially aimed at boosting agricultural production, increasing food availability, and creating jobs, made notable strides during Phase I. However, recent developments have cast doubt on the long-term sustainability […]

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The One District One Factory (1D1F) Initiative: A Game-Changer or a Letdown?

Industrialization has been a key driver of economic growth for most advanced countries. This can be seen in the Industrial Revolution, which altered countries such as China, Germany, the United States of America, and Japan, to name a few. Ghana has been aiming to transition its economy from relying on primary commodities to focusing more

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Planting For Food and Jobs: Assessing the Impact of Phase I and the Fate of Phase II

The government’s primary agricultural campaign, Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) – which was launched on 19th April 2017 – has five (5) implementation elements. The first PFJ module (Crops) aims to support food security, the immediate marketability of chosen food crops, and the creation of jobs. The Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) project was

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The Bitter Brew: How Inflation in Ghana Has Eroded the Prosperity of Cocoa Farmers

Ghana’s social and economic landscape has been significantly shaped by cocoa growing, which is primarily practiced by smallholder farmers. But as the plague of inflation progressively erodes these farmers’ affluence, the sweet taste of cocoa’s success is slowly turning bitter. This article explores the negative effects of inflation on Ghana’s cocoa growers and the wide-ranging effects

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