Ghana’s status as one of the African Lions is linked to the country’s remarkable
growth performance, which culminated in the attainment of lower middle-income status.
However, employment response to growth has been weak. Additionally, growth has been
accompanied by substantial reduction in poverty, albeit increasing inequality. This development
is explained by a slower growth in high labour absorption sectors of agriculture and
manufacturing as against high growth in low employment generating sectors of mining and oil
extraction. Fixing the problem of the missing middle of dwindling manufacturing and raising
productivity in agriculture are recommended for the promotion of growth inclusiveness.