Chief Economist at the Development Bank Ghana (DBG), Prof.
Eric Osei, has emphasised that Ghana's ability to compete globally depends heavily on strategic investments in skills development and access to affordable, long-term capital for local producers.
Speaking at the 2025 Citi Business Forum on Thursday, June 12, under the theme "The Global Tariffs Dispute: Navigating Ghana's Recovery Strategy," Prof.
Osei highlighted key obstacles to Ghana's participation in global value chains and urged deliberate support for indigenous industries. "The skill set is important.
