Ensiklopedia Dunia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Markets are essential to the Economy of Ghana^[1]

History of markets

Trading in the country begun when the first settlers arrived in the region. Like many countries in Africa, the main method of trading was through the barter system. People used to exchange goods and services for commodities and services that was believed to measure up to what was being offered. As trade became more liberalized, people used to trade their goods and services for cowries known locally as "cedie". This later became the country's currency - the cedi.

Supermarkets

The Accra Mall remains Ghana's prime supermarket. The mall, which started operations in the 2008,^[2] sought to improve the Ghanaian shopping experience. It is located on the Spintex Road adjacent the Tema Motorway. Other major supermarkets include Melcom.^[3] The company was established in 1989 and its primary shop was opened in Accra Central by 1991. It has branches across the regions of the country including the single largest shop in Ghana; Melcom Plus in Kaneshie, covering an area of over 90,000 square feet.^[3]

Street markets

There are sixteen administrative regions in Ghana with each having its own regional capital. Every region has at least one major street market where peculiar goods and services offered at minor street markets would be readily available and at a cheaper price. Some of the major street markets in the country are:

Kotokoraba Market in Cape Coast - Central region
Market Circle in Takoradi - Western region
Kejetia in Kumasi - Ashanti region
Kantamanto in Accra - Greater Accra region
Makola Market in Accra - Greater Accra region
Kintampo market in Kintampo - Brong-Ahafo region
Tamale Central Market in Tamale - Northern region
Kaneshie market in Kaneshie - Greater Accra region
Bantama in Kumasi - Ashanti region
Tafo in Kumasi - Ashanti region

v t e Markets in Ghana
Big markets	Kantamanto Kejetia Makola Market
Regional markets	Kantamanto Kotokoraba Takoradi Market Circle
Small markets	Agbogbloshie market Asafo market Kaneshie market Lawra market Maamobi market Mallam Atta market Nima market
Supermarkets	Accra Mall Circle Local Shopping Centre Makola Shopping Mall Marina Shopping Mall Rice and Sugar Shopping Center, Trade Fair Shaaba Shopping Mall Shalom Shopping Mall
Other	Kayayei

References

^ statsghana.gov.gh Archived 2011-05-18 at the Wayback Machine. statsghana.gov.gh.
^ The Accra mall one of the most modern shopping malls Archived 2011-09-03 at the Wayback Machine. accramall.com.
^ ^a ^b melcomgroup.com - melcolm Archived 2011-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. melcomgroup.com.

Ghana articles

History

Historical timeline	Early history Bono state Ashanti Empire Gold Coast First Republic (1960–1966) National Liberation Council Kofi Busia Ignatius Kutu Acheampong Armed Forces Revolutionary Council Hilla Limann Provisional National Defence Council Jerry Rawlings John Kufuor John Mills John Mahama Nana Akufo-Addo
By topic	Economic Political Postal

Abortion Crime Cybercrime Demographics Discrimination Domestic violence Education Ethnic groups Health Human trafficking Illegal immigration Languages Mob justice Polygamy Prostitution Religion Street children Squatting Women
Culture	Cultural heritage Cuisine Festivals Media Music National anthem National pledge Public holidays Sports Social conduct Video games Witchcraft

Category

Categories:

Hidden category:

Webarchive template wayback links