JoyNews · 1h ago

Ghana Wants BRICS: Can This Partnership Finally Deliver Jobs, Growth and Economic Power?

Ghana’s interest in BRICS raises an important question: can deeper engagement with emerging global powers reshape the country’s economic future and advance its national interests? While closer ties with BRICS could strengthen Ghana’s international standing and open doors to jobs, investment and economic growth, questions remain about whether the country is prepared to take full advantage of the opportunity. Building local production capacity, developing a highly skilled workforce and supporting Ghanaian businesses are key to turning international partnerships into tangible benefits. The discussion also examines Ghana’s non-alignment policy, relations with Western allies, and the need to move beyond diplomatic publicity towards practical economic gains. With concerns about resource exploitation and the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), can BRICS partnership deliver meaningful change without stronger domestic foundations? #mattersArising