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'Informal economy can help take Ghana into double-digit growth'

EWN business reporter Arabile Gumede shares how Ghanaian business is evolving along with the 4th industrial revolution.

Informal businesses are a significant contributor to the growth of the Ghanaian economy. Picture: Primedia
Informal businesses are a significant contributor to the growth of the Ghanaian economy. Picture: Primedia
| 218 days ago

EWN business reporter Arabile Gumede is visiting Ghana to investigate the ease of doing business across Africa as part of the 54 and 1 campaign.

Speaking to Clement Manyathela, Gumede provided insight into how informal businesses are moving the continent into the 4th industrial revolution.

The informal economy could help take Ghana into double-digit growth.

Arabile Gumede, business reporter - EWN

Gumede says it could add another 5% to the country's growth.

This would be very helpful to the West African powerhouse that is Ghana.

Arabile Gumede, business reporter - EWN

Listen to how Gumede believes Ghana's economy can continue to grow:

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This article first appeared on 702 : 'Informal economy can help take Ghana into double-digit growth'

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