Ghana

In Africa, the absence of a broad-based pension system forces most elderly people to rely on support from their children. This study fills this gap by analysing the economic importance of net financial transfers, co-residency and elderly labour supply as major sources of old age support in Ghana.

FAO carried-out case studies to better understand countries’ experiences – at policy, programming and institutional levels – in strengthening coherence between agriculture and social protection.

Blog on the effect of Ghana’s economic growth on job creation.

Blog on the importance of small firms in the urban industrial landscape in Ghana.

The Effective States and Inclusive Development Team present their findings after a visit to Ghana.