Cocoa sub-sector records fifth consecutive contraction
Ghana’s cocoa sub-sector has recorded a 26% contraction in the third quarter of 2024, marking its fifth consecutive decline. This sharp downturn contrasts starkly with the broader economy, which posted an impressive 7.2% growth during the same period. Excluding the impact of oil, Ghana’s economy in current terms expanded to GHȼ254 billion, up from GHȼ194…