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The Broader Criticisms of the Free Zones Concept in the Context of the Ghanaian Cocoa Sector

The Broader Criticisms of the Free Zones Concept in the Context of the Ghanaian Cocoa Sector

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Kwame Asamoah Kwarteng
Jul 01, 2024
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The Broader Criticisms of the Free Zones Concept in the Context of the Ghanaian Cocoa Sector
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A hyper-realistic and highly detailed image of a cocoa pod broken into two halves. One half is filled with luxuries, such as expensive cars, houses, and other items representing the wealth enjoyed by chocolate company owners. The other half depicts the poor livelihoods of cocoa farmers and their families, showing them in a state of poverty. A pipeline connects the two halves, draining resources from the poor farmer's side into the luxurious side of the pod. The background is simple to emphasize the stark contrast and the details within the cocoa pod.
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Continued from Part 3

While Ghana’s Free Zones program is designed to promote economic development, attract foreign investment, and create jobs, its implementation in sectors like cocoa processing reveals significant shortcomings. The programme's policies and their execution often undermine the very goals they aim to achieve, particularly in in…

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