GHANA KEEN TO DIVERSIFY WHILE THE GOING'S GOOD

摘要

Commodities have been the mainstay of Ghana's economy for decades. The country is the world's second biggest grower of cocoa and derives about 40% of its gross domestic product from agriculture. In recent years, the mining sector has contributed to just under half of export earnings, thanks largely to high prices for gold, of which Ghana produces more than any African country except South Africa. The start of commercial oil production in December 2010 has increased the importance of commodities to Ghana. This will only be emphasised further when a gas industry is established, which is expected in the next two years.