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The agro-processing industry and its potential for structural transformation of the Ghanaian economy

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  • Nkechi S. Owoo
  • Monica P. Lambon-Quayefio

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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.

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  • Nkechi S. Owoo & Monica P. Lambon-Quayefio, 2017. "The agro-processing industry and its potential for structural transformation of the Ghanaian economy," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2017-9, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
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