No Country for Old Men: How Ghana’s Elderly Can’t Afford To Retire
Some Ghanaian citizens over 65 have a tough time living comfortably past the retirement age
Our latest article highlights the significant challenge of old-age poverty in Ghana, where many individuals over 65 cannot afford to retire.
We dig into how, despite traditional expectations of family support, economic pressures and insufficient savings mean that many elderly Ghanaians must continue working, often in vulnerable informal sector jobs.
There is limited effectiveness of formal pension schemes, with only a small fraction of the workforce participating.
Ghana’s Royalties System Is Broken. Is GHAMRO Failing Ghanaian Creatives?
Ghanaian creatives are frustrated with royalty payments. Does Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO), the body responsible for collecting and distributing royalties to musicians, take all the blame?
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