Ghana's Soaring Rice Imports Draining Economy -IFS - The Ghanaian Chronicle

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : Ghana's heavy dependence on imported rice is inflicting a deep economic strain on the nation, as new research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) warns that the country risks losing control of its food security if immediate reforms are not made to revamp domestic rice production.
56% : It stresses that achieving transformation will require political commitment, policy consistency, and long-term investment.
49% : The report reveals that even though several government programmes have targeted rice self-sufficiency including the National Rice Development Strategy, Planting for Food and Jobs, and the Medium-Term Agriculture Sector Investment Plan, their impact has been modest due to poor implementation, weak coordination, and lack of continuity.
46% : It argues that achieving rice self-sufficiency is not only an economic goal, but also a strategic necessity for national resilience.

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