Ghana is the first African country to open its doors to people of African descent from all over the world – but bureaucracy takes a toll

Seeking to avoid the ill effects of Africa’s resource “curse”

Access to credit, technology vital for breaking into manufacturing

Contracts must benefit communities and promote economic linkages

Ups and downs give way to cautious revival

To invest more, countries must tap assets now outside the banks

NEPAD encourages African private sector engagement

Expanded access requires more funds, efficiency and capacity

Access to credit, technology vital for breaking into manufacturing