A Ghanaian development expert, Daniel Tamatey, is raising a red flag about the nation’s stalled progress, pointing to a series of misguided policies and missed opportunities that are preventing Ghana from achieving its full potential as a true “Black Star” on the world stage.
Tamatey’s concerns stem from what he sees as a failure to capitalise on the country’s inherent strengths and resources.
One of Tamatey’s primary worries is Ghana’s continued reliance on imported food items, particularly onions, tomatoes, and rice. He questions why a nation with fertile lands and a suitable climate must depend on its neighbours for such basic necessities.
This reliance, he argues, not only weakens the economy but also forces young Ghanaians to seek opportunities elsewhere, often falling prey to exploitation.
Another area of concern for Tamatey is sanitation. He believes that Ghana is overlooking a significant opportunity to transform waste management into a profitable industry that can generate energy and other valuable resources.
He attributes this failure to a lack of proper policy direction.
Despite these concerns, Tamatey remains optimistic about Ghana’s future. He offers a series of recommendations, focusing on key ministerial areas, particularly the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agribusiness.
He believes that with the right policies and investments, this sector alone has the potential to create a million jobs for Ghanaian youth while ensuring food security for the nation.
Tamatey’s insights and recommendations are outlined in his newly launched book, “Making Ghana the True Black Star of the World.”
The 382-page book, divided into sixteen chapters, provides a comprehensive analysis of policies and strategies to attract investors, promote development, and enhance Ghana’s global image.
It also offers a critical assessment of past and present government administrations, advocating for a stable business environment that encourages private sector growth.
During the book launch in Bibiani, Tamatey reiterated his call for a collective effort to transform Ghana. He urged leaders from all sectors of society – the President, political leaders, clergy, entrepreneurs, traditional authorities, and the youth – to be guided by most of these aforementioned insights in their actions, to achieve the success of the nation.
He believes that by working together and embracing a new vision for development, Ghana can finally realize its potential and become the true “Black Star” it was always meant to be.
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