Ghana faces challenge to persuade Brics it deserves a seat at the table
- Ghana is seeking to widen its trade and diplomatic options beyond the West by applying to join the Brics bloc of emerging economies.
- But a seat at the table is far from guaranteed: Ghana will have to convince all 11 existing members it is a valuable new partner.
- Joining Brics would open up Ghana’s economic options, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said when he announced plans to formally apply for membership on Wednesday.
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- Ghana is seeking to widen its trade and diplomatic options beyond the West by applying to join the Brics bloc of emerging economies.
- But a seat at the table is far from guaranteed: Ghana will have to convince all 11 existing members it is a valuable new partner.
- Joining Brics would open up Ghana’s economic options, Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said when he announced plans to formally apply for membership on Wednesday.
Sources: RFI