{
  "id": 19369087,
  "title": "Ghana’s economic transformation depends on processing more of what the country grows- Vice President",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/ghanas-economic-transformation-depends-on-processing-more-of-what-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T16:58:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/business/ghanas-economic/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's economic transformation hinges on the country increasing production, processing more of its agricultural products, and strengthening connections between local businesses and larger industries, according to Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang. Women entrepreneurs play a pivotal role in this transformation, as they already serve as producers, processors, traders, and employers across various sectors. The government is dedicated to supporting women-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing them with access to finance, skills, markets, and other necessary resources to grow from small businesses into competitive enterprises that can supply larger industries and export goods. The Vice President recently submitted an application for a banking license to the Bank of Ghana for regulatory approval through the Minister of Finance.\n\nAt the 5th edition of the Ghana Women Entrepreneurship Summit (GWES 2026) in Accra, the Vice President emphasized that businesses not only need funding but also the skills required to meet advanced standards and compete effectively with others. Simply having access to finance is insufficient if businesses cannot meet the quality, packaging, safety, and other standards demanded by larger buyers, supermarkets, and export markets. The 2026 Summit focused on policy discussions, business forums, exhibitions, networking opportunities, pitching sessions, and the recognition of women entrepreneurs.",
  "summary": "By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has stated that, Ghana’s economic transformation depends on increasing production, processing more of what the country grows and building stronger links between local enterprises and larger industries.” The Vice President said women entrepreneurs have a central role to play in that transformation, because they […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}