Economic Decline Darkens Ghana's Once-Bright Prospects
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Ghana was once seen as a promising African economy, but is now experiencing economic decline, high inflation, and electricity blackouts.
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Insufficient and uneven access to electricity is holding Ghana's economy and development back. Over 46% of rural Ghanaians rely on biomass for energy.
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Ghana has abundant energy resources, including oil and hydroelectric power, but poor policy decisions have led to gaps in electricity supply and demand.
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Connections between rural electrification and development were identified over a decade ago, but 2.99 million Ghanaians still live in extreme poverty, mostly in rural areas.
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Sustainable, affordable energy solutions focused on the rural poor, rather than just expanding the grid, are needed for Ghana's inclusive development.