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Doing Business In Ghana

Challenges and Opportunities

Palgrave Macmillan
  • Broadens understanding of how globalization affects market structures and business opportunities
  • Addresses the cultural and political issues surrounding business ventures in a leading industrial nation
  • Offers a historical perspective on the economic potential of doing business in West Africa

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Introduction to Doing Business in Ghana

    • John E. Spillan, Domfeh Obed King
    Pages 1-12
  3. Current Business Environment

    • John E. Spillan, Domfeh Obed King
    Pages 13-66
  4. Historical Perspective on Doing Business in Ghana

    • John E. Spillan, Domfeh Obed King
    Pages 67-80
  5. Cultural Issues Affecting Business Activities in Ghana

    • John E. Spillan, Domfeh Obed King
    Pages 81-102
  6. The Political Climate and Entrepreneurship in Ghana

    • John E. Spillan, Domfeh Obed King
    Pages 103-132
  7. The Economic Climate of Ghana

    • John E. Spillan, Domfeh Obed King
    Pages 133-175
  8. Establishing Business in Ghana

    • John E. Spillan, Domfeh Obed King
    Pages 177-200
  9. Commercialization

    • John E. Spillan, Domfeh Obed King
    Pages 201-225
  10. Conclusion

    • John E. Spillan, Domfeh Obed King
    Pages 227-231
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 233-236

About this book

This book provides a thorough perspective on the realities of doing business in Ghana, outlining the economic, social, technological, and cultural dimensions of the society. It offers insight for entrepreneurs into the region’s markets based on GDP growth, political and governmental systems, relationships with investors, and other factors. Considered a beacon of hope for Africa, Ghana is a country with a competitive labor force, stable political environment, and lots of economic opportunities for new business ventures. This book will offer academics a good understanding of the major issues affecting business development in Ghana, and inform students, scholars, managers, and leaders on the paths necessary to pursue launching a product or service in Africa.



Authors and Affiliations

  • University of North Carolina at Pembroke , Pinehurst, USA

    John E. Spillan

  • Kumasi, Ghana

    Domfeh Obed King

About the authors

John E. Spillan is Professor of Management in the School of Business at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, USA. He is the co-author of Doing Business in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities, Crisis Management in the New Strategy Landscape, and Crisis Management in the New Strategy Landscape.

Domfeh Obed King is CEO of Nuistdok Consulting, Kumasi, Ghana. He has an MBA degree in Business Administration and Management from Nanjing University, China. He has published in Journal of Global Marketing and other publications.






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Softcover Book USD 129.99
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Hardcover Book USD 129.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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