Chinese businesses' role in Ghana's economy crucial: minister

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Chinese businesses' role in Ghana's economy crucial: minister

STORY: Chinese businesses' role in Ghana's economy crucial: minister SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese projects 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KEN OFORI-ATTA, Ghanaian Finance Minister 3. various of Ghana Black Star Square 4. various of Accra's central business district 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LU KUN, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana 6. various of Chinese projects STORYLINE: Chinese businesses' role has been crucial in boosting Ghana's economy, Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said. Speaking at a roundtable with Chinese businesses in Ghana Friday, Ofori-Atta said Chinese companies operating in various sectors, including energy and aviation, have played very critical roles in the evolution of Ghana's economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KEN OFORI-ATTA, Ghanaian Finance Minister "Chinese businesses that have been really crucial for the country in terms of infrastructure. If we look at the power area, there

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