Feature Article of Saturday, 24 June 2006-Remittances Policy That Works: The Case Of Ghana.

Feature Article of Saturday, 24 June 2006: "Remittances Policy That Works: The Case Of Ghana.
There is a growing interest in the role of remittances in the Ghanaian economy. This interest has been heightened by the recent increase in the flow of remittances to Ghana. Remittances to Ghana amounted to over $4.5 billion in 2005, making it the largest foreign exchange earner. About 30 percent of this amount ($1.5 billion) came from individuals while the remaining amount came from religious and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs.) "