Ghana in Focus: Hopes and Aspirations for 2026

This weeks edition of Ghana in Focus looks at the hopes and aspirations for 2026 in the wake of the new NDC government's first year in power.  We take a close look at key aspects of life in Ghana that will be key this year.

The Economy:

We state how key indictors of the economy like inflation, interest rates , the cedi have ALL improved over the past 12 months signalling a reset of the Ghanaian economy.  In fact the local currency , the Ghana cedi, was the world's best performing currency in 2025 appreciating some 40% ageist the US Dollar.

In 2026 we expect the economy to continue to grow, which we hope in turn will create jobs, allow business to invest and flourish and create wider opportunities that will empower Ghana.

Unemployment:

This is a high state issue for the country as the consequences are stark like armed robberies, prostitution and internet scams.

We urge government to push for skills‑based training, not just degrees — welding, coding, logistics, renewable energy, agritech.

Expansion of remote‑work pipelines so Ghanaian youth can earn globally while living locally, growth of manufacturing, BPO, and creative industries to absorb the massive youth population.

A cultural shift toward entrepreneurship with structure — proper bookkeeping, market research, and scaling, not survival hustles.

Housing:

A key aspect of life in Ghana that needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency as the majority of Ghanaians cannot to buy properties at their current prices.  We advise government to:

• create affordable, serviced housing with reliable water, roads, and electricity — not just buildings.
• Expansion of mortgage access, especially for middle‑income earners.
• Push for local building materials (compressed earth blocks, prefab systems) to reduce construction costs.

Health:

• Strengthening of primary healthcare, especially CHPS compounds and district hospitals.
• Aspirations for uninterrupted medical supplies, better diagnostics, and reduced out‑of‑pocket payments.
• Expansion of NHIS coverage and digital health records for efficiency and transparency.
• Investment in local pharmaceutical manufacturing to reduce dependence on imports.