Back to Latest Briefings
November 3, 2026
AI-Enhanced
GCCE and WDI hold stakeholder consultations on financing Ghana’s electric two-wheeler industry
Money
Policy
Opportunity
Growth
Key Points
- The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy (GCCE) and William Davidson Institute (WDI) held a workshop in Accra to address financing constraints for Ghana's electric two-wheeler sector.
- The event convened enterprises, financial institutions, and stakeholders to validate financing gaps and explore policy solutions.
- Identified financing challenges include limited import duty waiver implementation, difficulties transitioning from grants, reliance on company balance sheets, limited access to affordable local-currency debt, stringent lending requirements, equity investor preferences, and information gaps.
- GCCE emphasized the need for appropriate financing structures, stronger institutional collaboration, and an enabling environment to accelerate electric two-wheeler adoption.
- Workshop findings and recommendations will inform a forthcoming public report to guide GCCE's advocacy for policy and financing measures to support the sector's growth.
Why This Matters
This initiative is crucial for Ghana's economic development and environmental sustainability by fostering the growth of the electric two-wheeler sector. Addressing financing constraints will accelerate the adoption of cleaner transport, reduce air pollution, and create new manufacturing and retail jobs. It underscores the importance of policy intervention and collaborative efforts to unlock private sector investment in a nascent, high-potential industry.
Read Full Article
View original sourceRelated Articles
November 3, 2026
Ghana must reduce the cost of politics to curb influence of wealthy financiers – Development Economist
- Dr. Valentin Kwasi Mensah calls for reforms to curb the rising cost of political competition in Ghana.
- He warns that excessive campaign spending fosters politicians' dependence on wealthy financiers, who expect rewards like appointments or contracts.
- Research indicates a 59% increase in parliamentary campaign costs between 2012 and 2016, a trend exacerbated by poor enforcement of existing disclosure laws.
- Dr. Mensah recounts the Electoral Commission's failure to provide requested financial statements from major political parties despite constitutional and legislative mandates.
- He proposes establishing an independent regulator, campaign expenditure limits, timely donation disclosure, stronger enforcement, and improved internal party democracy.
November 3, 2026
8% pay rise: Workers will be better off in real terms— Dr Acheampong
- Public sector workers in Ghana are projected to experience real income improvements due to easing inflation preserving their purchasing power.
- Dr. Theo Acheampong of the Ministry of Finance stresses that the true measure of a salary adjustment is its real value after accounting for inflation, not just the nominal percentage.
- Historical data shows that in several past years, inflation significantly outpaced wage adjustments, leading to a decline in workers' real incomes.
- The trend is expected to reverse from 2025 onwards, with projected moderate inflation rates allowing for real wage gains despite seemingly lower nominal increases.
- The government's strategy focuses on sustainable wage adjustments coupled with inflation control to ensure workers' ability to meet their needs effectively.
November 2, 2026
Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s Role in Driving Year-End Performance
- CEOs must intensify their focus in November and December to deliver strategic commitments and close performance gaps.
- Effective year-end performance relies on clear priorities, timely decisions, executive ownership, and consistent monitoring, not just pressure.
- Key strategies include reviewing organizational performance against targets and identifying critical results for delivery by December 31.
- CEO leadership actions involve convening executive teams to identify 3-5 top priorities and assign measurable outcomes to responsible executives.
- The final two months significantly influence an organization’s annual results, stakeholder confidence, and readiness for the next financial year.