Obama Boost, But Pertinent Challenges Ahead

BMI View: The decision of US President Barack Obama to single out Ghana as a well-governed state chimes with our own positive view on the nation. Formidable challenges lie ahead for the authorities, though: they are in the process of implementing politically unpopular measures in a bid to rein in the budget deficit. Furthermore, the management of forthcoming oil revenues will require careful planning in order to avoid the 'resource curse'.

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