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Formalising the informal sector in Ghana

Working paper Firms, Trade and Sustainable Growth

This study reports results from a randomised experiment in Ghana testing whether logistical support, fee waivers, or information can encourage informal firms to formalise. Only logistical support increased registration rates, mainly among male-owned and better-educated businesses, with limited effects on firm performance.Patrick Opoku Asuming

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Patrick Asuming

Lecturer, University of Ghana

James Dzansi

Senior Country Economist, Ghana, International Growth Centre

Henry Telli

Senior Country Economist, Ghana, International Growth Centre
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