Cocoa sector crisis poses a national security threat and danger to Ghana’s economy – IERPP to Government

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has warned that recent developments in the cocoa sector could pose risks to Ghana’s economy and national security following the government’s decision to reduce the producer price of cocoa from GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587.


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