Prospects and Challenges of Corporate Governance in Ghana

Agyemang, Otuo Serebour and Aboagye, Emmanuel and Ahali, Aaron Yao Ofoe (2013): Prospects and Challenges of Corporate Governance in Ghana. Published in: International Journal of Scientific and Research Publication , Vol. 3, No. 5 (6 May 2013): pp. 1-9.

Abstract

The relevance of corporate governance principles in the management of corporate organisations cannot be underestimated. The increasing influence of principles of corporate governance across the globe has been greatly linked to the recent corporate frauds and scandals. These frauds and scandals largely resulted from the failure of authorities of countries to effectively implement the legal and regulatory frameworks pertaining to corporate governance. Ghana is archetypal in regards to the failure of authorities to enforce the laws and regulations in relation to corporate governance. During the enforcement of the laws and regulations of corporate governance, some vitally important issues are either overlooked or deliberately deserted. This paper attempts to examine the legal and regulatory framework of Ghana in regards to corporate governance and points out the importance of complying with good corporate governance. It also highlights prevailing issues of corporate governance practice in Ghana. It finally makes some recommendations, which are considered the major contribution of this paper.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Prospects, Challenges, Corporate Governance, Ghana
• Subjects: G - Financial Economics > G3 - Corporate Finance and Governance; G - Financial Economics > G3 - Corporate Finance and Governance > G34 - Mergers ; Acquisitions ; Restructuring ; Corporate Governance

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