by Francis Kobena Tandoh
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on Wednesday launched the start of field data collection for the second phase of the Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES II) in the national capital, Accra.
The launch follows the successful completion of a 21-day nationwide training program for over 3,000 field officers.
The Ghanaian Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, underscored the strategic role of IBES II in shaping evidence-based decision-making.
“This survey will provide the most current and reliable picture of Ghana’s business landscape. Informed economic planning begins with credible data, and IBES II will deliver detailed evidence needed to support decisions in both the public and private sectors. From investment promotion and job creation to productivity enhancement and policy formulation, the data generated will inform a wide spectrum of national priorities,” said Dr. Iddrisu.
Anthony Krakah, National Project Coordinator for IBES II, emphasized that the rationale behind the survey is to generate reliable data to guide policy interventions.
“The objective of the IBES II is about understanding how businesses operate, what challenges they face, and how they invest, employ, and innovate. Our goal is to generate reliable data capable of guiding interventions at the national, regional, and sectoral levels and ensure that policy is responding to the real dynamics on the ground,” said Dr. Krakah.
The 2025 IBES II builds on the economic census carried out by the West African country last year and is structured as a sample-based enterprise survey.
It covers 101 economic activity domains, ranging from agriculture, manufacturing, and construction to wholesale and retail trade, information and communication, electricity and water supply, sanitation, mining and quarrying, and services.
The survey is set to commence on July 10, targeting over 40,000 businesses nationwide. The survey is designed to generate timely and comprehensive data to strengthen economic planning and provide insights into Ghana’s evolving business environment.
After the data collection exercise, the GSS will process and produce a report by December this year for the government to inform policy decisions. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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