Business News of Saturday, 2 November 2024
Source: thebftonline.com
Ghana is pioneering a transformative approach to poverty reduction through sustainable tourism, significantly boosting local incomes while preserving cultural heritage and natural resources.
The Ghana Tourism Authority reports a 25-30% increase in household incomes involved in tourism, fostering economic growth and job creation.
This initiative empowers women and youth, enhances infrastructure, and promotes environmental conservation, with communities reviving traditional practices.
Challenges remain, but a comprehensive tourism master plan is being implemented to ensure sustainable development.
Ghana's model showcases how tourism can drive economic opportunity and social progress, offering lessons for other developing nations.