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Ahafo region, an ideal destination for investment and tourism - Adu Gyamfi Odopa Writes

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Ahafo region, an ideal destination for investment and tourism - Adu Gyamfi Odopa Writes

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BACKGROUND

Ahafo Region is one of the six (6) newly created administrative regions added to the existing ten (10) in Ghana and has Goaso as its capital.

The Region is sub divided into six (6) administrative districts as shown on the map namely Tano North and Tano South municipalities, Asutifi South and Asutifi North districts, Asunafo South district and Asunafo North municipality.

 It is located in the South-western part of the then Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana with a total land size of 5,193km² (2,005 sq. miles) with a population of 564,668 according to the 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHS).

The distribution of the population by sex indicates that there are 285,340, males constituting 50.5 percent and a female's population of 297,328, representing 49.5 percent.The region recorded an inter-censal population growth rate of 2.5 between 2010 and 2021.

 Ahafo is part of the forest belt of Ghana and its vegetation consist predominantly of deciduous forest, fertile soil, grassland, especially savanna with clusters of drought-resistant tress such as baobabs or acacias.

THE ECONOMY OF AHAFO REGION

Agriculture is the pillar of Ahafo economy employing over 60 per cent of its active population.

ARABLE LANDS AVAILABILITY

• TOTAL LAND AREA: 5,193km²

• ESTIMATED ARABLE LANDS: 2,600km²

AGRO-PROCESSING

Cassava : Cassava production presents a good potential for rewarding investment. Ahafo Region is one of the lead producers of cassava and yam which could be produced and processed into several secondary products including gari, flour, fufu, starch, tapioca, etc.

Cassava itself can be used as industrial raw material, and it can also be processed into cassava chips and cassava starch and take them as industrial raw material. Its potential for industrial use mainly includes alcohol industry, food industry and other non-food industry.

In Ahafo, every farmer intercrops with cassava giving us high production levels. Investors can come in to process them into finished and semi-finished raw materials.

Plantian : Plantain is a household name for the capital of Ahafo, "Goaso Brode3", to wit, "Plantain produced in Goaso" referring to its abundance and quality.

 Plantain can either be used for domestic consumption or used as input by other producers. For instance, plantain can be processed into chips or flour and sold locally or exported abroad.

Plantain flour has now become a popular food today in both local and international market.

COCOA-PROCESSING

Ahafo is one of the leading Cocoa producing regions in Ghana. Cocoa is a major cash crop in Ahafo Region and has processing potential for products such as: food beverages, medicinal products chocolate, pomade and creams.

CASHEW

Mim Cashew is one of West Africa's leading cashew producers, located near the rocky outcrops of the Mim mountains in Ahafo.

Cashew is processed into gin for domestic use and export. Its medicinal properties make it industrial raw material for production of drugs.

TOMATOES : Tomatoes are amongst the most widely grown crops in Tano North and South Municipalities in Ahafo. A very famous name in this crop production is Derma community in the region.

Tomatoes are used in the preparation of soup, salad, pickles, ketchup, puree, sauces and also consumed as a vegetable in many other ways. As the raw material is available throughout the major and minor seasons, a small scale tomato processing unit could be a profitable venture in Ahafo.

GINGER CROPPING, PROCESSING : Ginger cultivation, ginger processing into powder, chips and other innovative products are highly profitable business venture in the region.

Notable example is a Ginger Processing facility which is established in Subriso by Newmont. Its products are patronised locally with most of them been exported.

TIMBER : Ahafo region is a leading producer of timber due to its large forest space. Timber can be processed into proauctS like plywood, veneer, furniture.

The forest resources are also useful potential for processing into orthodox and traditional medicinal products for domestic consumption and export. Ayum Forest Products Limited (AFPL) in Mim, Ahafo Region is a clear example of a good investment to process Timber.

It is the highest employer in the region, when it comes to timber processing and forest regeneration.

 SHOPPING MALLS AND MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

 The regional capital's central location makes it a nerve centre for commerce and business activities in the region. Investment in shopping mall promises huge market potential thus trade and Commerce in all kinds of goods is important. As a new region, the first established Shopping Mall takes the competitive advantage.

JUSTIFICATION FOR INVESTMENT IN AHAFO 

 Fertile Lands, ready Market, availability of skilled and unskilled labour force, abundance raw materials for processing and Peaceful atmosphere providing safe and secured haven for investors

 AHAFO REGION

Visit Ahafo region of Ghana as your number one investment destination, a safe haven to invest, with our doors wide open. We are committed to do business together for the a mutual benefit. 

The Writer, Adu Gyamfi Odopa, is a seasoned multiple awards winning Journalist and Blogger based in the Ahafo region.

Contact the Editor

Email - gyamemma5@gmail.com

Tel - +233(0)558189777

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