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Using a Policy Analysis Matrix (e.g. a social cost-benefit analysis and basic concepts of trade theory) the study examines the impact of policy reforms on agricultural growth and competitiveness. After a historical overview of agricultural policies in Ghana a detailed account of policies as they affect agricultural incentives is given (Chap. 2 and 3). Descriptive sections (Chap. 4 and 5) identify the principal constraints limiting agricultural change. The results of the Policy Analysis Matrix are presented in Chapter 6. The last two Chapters discuss the environment necessary for agricultural growth and identify facilitating factors and prospects for growth. (GIGA-Sbd)

The paper analyses the performance of the financial system in Ghana under the different regimes with a view to show that performance has not varied significantly. It focuses on such key aspects as financial deepening and widening, and ability to be a key instrument in macroeconomic management without affecting the flow of resources adversely. Based on the approach of financial integration the paper finally suggests ways forward, seeking to make the system more functional. (GIGA-Sbd)

The study provides an analytical review of various aspects of the research and technology development (RTD) in Ghana and tries to identify strengths and weaknesses. Among the main topics are the overall RTD policy, budgets, structural constraints, institutions, capacities, research in the private sector interaction between the RTD community and stakeholders/end-users, regional and international linkages. Finally the opportunities for increased support by the government and the European Development Fund are explored. (DÜI-Sbd)

The paper recommends a more comprehensive spatial approach whereby a proper overview of regional industrial potentialities will result in rational locational policies

In this paper attention is focused solely on export expansion of manufactured goods. The government's policies and incentives for industrial exports are considered as well as the prospects for expanding manufactured exports into the Economic Community for West African States

This study develops a simple operational relationship to estimate the effects of inflation of growth by using Ghana as a case study

This paper attempts to examine empirically the extent of imported inflation in Ghana during the period of 1950 to 1977

This study analyses meaningful indicators that can be utilized to measure and monitor development at a local level. This study also reviews the programmes of the various institutions that are presently embaking upon rural development to find their problems