Ghana Ranks Low on African Transformation Index, Lagging in Productivity, Exports and Technology
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Ghana scored 19.1 on African Transformation Index, lower than African average of 30.3, ranking 20th out of 30 countries.
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Ghana scored below African average in all dimensions - productivity, diversification, export competitiveness, and technology upgrading.
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Export competitiveness is constrained by low diversification and lack of export sophistication.
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Technology upgrading is limited by lack of skilled workers and low R&D investment.
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Productivity increases were significantly below African average.
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Ghana performed best in human wellbeing but still below African average.