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Isaac Yeboah••673 words · 4 min read Ghana's economic success has led to a strong Cedi, but is this strength inadvertently creating an import subsidy that threatens local industries?
Ghana's strong Cedi-to-USD exchange rate is sparking debate among youth and entrepreneurs about its impact on local jobs. This economic question
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