• Media type: Report; E-Book
  • Title: The agro-processing industry and its potential for structural transformation of the Ghanaian economy
  • Contributor: Owoo, Nkechi S. [Author]; Lambon-Quayefio, Monica P. [Author]
  • Published: Helsinki: The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), 2017
  • Language: English
  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.35188/UNU-WIDER/2017/233-5
  • ISBN: 978-92-9256-233-5
  • Keywords: case study ; agro-processing industry ; O14 ; value-chain ; L78 ; L52 ; Ghana ; economic growth
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  • Description: The paper explores the potential of Ghana's agro-processing industry in contributing to the development and structural transformation of the economy. Although the industry is not well advanced, a number of factors are discussed which make it a viable sector to lead the economy towards sustainable development. The paper documents the evolution of the agro-processing industry, in addition to its contribution to the economy. The importance of government policy and interventions in mitigating challenges faced by the industry is also discussed. Finally, value-chain processes and case studies are provided for key agro-processing sub-sectors of the industry.
  • Access State: Open Access