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Managing the Increased InternationalCapital Flows to Ghana
Isaac Bruce
May, 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract....3
Introduction3
- International Capital Flows..3Literature Review.5
Data and Methodology...7
Empirical Analysis8
Recommendations.10
Conclusion.10
References.11
Appendix.12
- Fig 1:1991 2007 Cedi-Dollar exchange rate- Fig.2: Inward and Outward Investments in Ghana- Fig.3:19902008 Net Inflows of Emerging Markets- Table 1 Composition of stock of Foreign Liabilities- Table 3Sectorial Distribution of Foreign Direct Investments- Table 23Turnover by Sector (Million)- Table 24Investments by Sector (Million)- Table 26Employment by Sector
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Abstract
This paper analyses the recent capital surge in Ghana from the recent oil discovery coupled
with the high growth prospects by growth economies like Ghana. It examines this new
development in Ghana using both empirical evidence and theoretical reasons to make
arguments on the subject. Furthermore it looks at the examples of other emerging markets
like Brazil, Turkey to recommend macroeconomic policies in managing the increased capital
flows. This new development has been characterized by large foreign direct investments, long
term loans and overseas development aid.
Keywords:Capital flow, Emerging Markets, Matured Markets, Foreign Direct Investment
(FDI), Exchange rate determination.
Introduction
In the midst of the countless seminars, workshops, public briefings of the state of the
Ghanaian economy, there have been significant developments in the area of foreign direct
investments to growth economies including Ghana. This has made Ghana part of the group of
emerging economies experiencing a capital flight after the global financial crisis. The
statistics and developments from year 2004 to date show a significant increase in the amount
of investments coming to Ghana. Take for example, the move to allow foreign investors to
participate in debt issues. Just from our knowledge in economics and international trade, this
is a good sign for an economic development in the long term. However, this new
development presents Ghana with new challenges including real exchange appreciation and
effects of other sectors like cocoa. At the same time, these waves of capital flows into Ghana
have the potential to propel growth and increased standards of living amongst the people.
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In this regard, as a country we are tasked to find pragmatic solutions in our context to manage
the increased capital flows into the economy by examining the effects of capital flows on
growth economies like Ghana. Other growth economies like Turkey, Brazil, Korea, etc.
Whilst other Asian countries like South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the
Philippines have been hard hit by the mismanaging this development. These economies have
experienced in a single year a turnaround of US$105 billion, reaching more than 10 per cent
of the combined G.D.P. The shift was from an inflow of capital of + US$93 billion in 1996 to
an estimated outflow of US$12 billion in 1997 (Griffith-Jones). Other economists, policy
makers and government officials have provided empirical evidence to on this subject in
addressing the situation.
Ghana is experiencing a wave of capital flows, which refers to a large number of country
prolonged surge occurring at the same time typically reflecting a stock adjustment in investor
portfolios (Reza Moghadam, 2011). Ghanas capital flows have mainly been in the area of
long-term loans, foreign direct investments and overseas development aid. However, a
migrant remittance is another form of capital flows has become a more constant source
income to most developing countries like Ghana which accounts for a large proportion of
Ghanas current account. Remittances have also proved to be more stable to overseas
development aid (ODAs) and private capital flows (Quartey, P., 2010).
Particularly in the case of Ghana, unique macro level structures have sparked this wave of
development in capital flows to Ghana. In our case, some of these factors are growth
prospect, democracy, political stability, oil discovery and above all the rich Ghanaian culture.
It is against this backdrop that I propose that this wave of capital flows will be long term.
Thus, our responses and solutions on how we can manage the increased flow of capital
should then go beyond macro-economic policies. The sectorial analysis of foreign direct
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investment in Ghana shows some industries are not experiencing large increase due to the
transfer of technology, skills, innovative capacity, and organisational and managerial
practices. In Ghana, there has been a much more liberalised regime for FDI, addressing
investors concern, privatising public enterprises and actively promoting investment, all of
which are aimed at creating a good environment to boost investor confidence. Again, the
Ghana government has expanded the scope for FDI by reducing the number of industries
closed to foreign investors (Bank of Ghana , 2004).
L iterature Review
Foreign direct investments refer to an investment in which a nonresident
enterprise/individual has 10 per cent or more equity share in a resident entity (Bank of Ghana
, 2009). Capital flows can be defined as the movement of money for the purpose of
investment, trade or business production. Capital flows occur within corporations in the form
of investment capital and capital spending on operations and research and development. On a
larger scale, governments direct capital flows from tax receipts into programs and operations
and through trade with other nations and currencies (Investopedia ).
There are many factors that determine the inflows of capital into a country ranging from
domestic to international settings. The relative significance of the factors varies from one
country to another as well as types of factors. There have been different schools of thought
from early 1990s that examine the determinants of capital flows. One of them is Calvo et al.
(1993) who assert that the push factor (typically refer to global factors that affect all EMs
across board), hence explaining the accumulation of foreign reserves and appreciating real
exchange rates during this period.
To add to the fact that push factors are the main drivers for capital inflows, Hernandez and
Rudolf (1995) argue that domestic variables such as pull factors (refer to the relative
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attractiveness of different destinations for investment opportunities) are associated with
domestic policies carried out by developing countries. He believes pull factors such as
consumer price index, domestic credit, political stability, democracy which are unique to
Ghana is central in explaining the surge of capital flows. Thus macroeconomic policies that
promote savings and exports are likely to enhance foreign investment (Asraf, Mansor, &
Puah).
Another literature that supports the importance of pull factors in attracting capital inflows to
emerging markets has been explain by Mody et al.(2001). The study concludes that pull
factors such as (consumer price index, domestic credit, industrial production index, domestic
interest rate, credit rating, reserve-import ratio and domestic stock market index) have
significantly attracting capital flows to Ghana (Asraf, Mansor, & Puah). However, with
respect to the economy of Ghana, pull factors such as the consumer price index, political
stability, democracy, etc. proves to create a more stable and equilibrium state in the long run.
Below is the framework of push and pull factors attracting capital flows to most emerging
markets across the world.
Examples of F actors Affecting Capital I nf lows to EMs
PUSH PULL
Low interest rates High commodity prices
Low global risk aversion High domestic interest rates
Strained matured market balance sheets Low domestic inflation
International portfolio diversification Improving emerging market balance sheets
Low matured market potential growth High emerging market potential growth
Trade openness
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Data & Methodology
This study analysis uses data mostly from year 1990 to 2010 which were obtained mostly
from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Central Bank of Ghana and university
research papers.
The country under review is Ghana, compared to other emerging markets around the world.
The main dependent variable in this study is capital flows which have been obtained by
summing up all the foreign direct investments, long term loans, overseas development aids,
etc. from year 1990 to 2010. The rationale behind using the aggregated data on capital flows
is to analyse the overall investment environment in Ghana and distinguish the present study
in different sectors of the economy.
The independent variables used in this study include both pull and push factors affecting in
Ghana. For push factors I analysed the potential growth of the market, portfolio
diversification, whilst for pull factors I look at factors like the political stability, democracy
and high consumer prices.
Empir ical Analysis
This section reviews the analysis made by institutions and key individuals in the industry.
First of all, exchange rates are an important factor in controlling capital flows and thus needs
to be monitored to a large extent. During capital flows, real exchange rates increases to a
large extent. Therefore some countries allow the exchange rate to appreciate corresponding to
the extent of their reserve accumulation. From the appendix, Ghanas increased capital flow
from year 2005 to 2010 has a direct relationship with its exchange rate during this same
period (See Appendix, F ig 1&2).
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Ghana stands a huge chance of attracting more capital flows to it based on its untapped
growth potential, future portfolio diversification and strong macroeconomic policies for
private sector development. Therefore it is eminent the country manages the increased flows
to enjoy the full benefits. Therefore from the experiences of other emerging markets, strong
growth prospects and healthy sovereign and private balance sheets are likely to continue
drawing inflows in the future. At the same time, large inflows may result in sharp, sustained
currency appreciation, which can make our already unproductive export sector uncompetitive
(Reza Moghadam, 2011). Therefore government must establish the policies below to secure
this growth for a long period of time. From research, it has been proven that emerging
economies like Ghana are exposed more to sharp changes in capital flows as compared to
matured markets (See Appendix F ig.3).
A more practical policy countries in this situation usually adopt is sterilization. Sterilization
can be defined as a form of monetary action in which a central bank or federal reserve
attempts to insulate itself from the foreign exchange market to counteract the effects of a
changing monetary base. The main objective of these interventions is to allow countries to
manage exchange rate volatility, while keeping monetary aggregates under control. For
Brazil and Peru, this has been a dominant line of response against surging inflows. Sterilized
interventions are also an important tool for Indonesia, Peru, and Thailand in smoothing
exchange rate volatility and slowing the rate of appreciation at least in the short term (Reza
Moghadam, 2011). Therefore, the best time to allow the exchange rate to appreciate is when
the exchange rate is undervalued on a multilateral basis.
In addition, government should enforce certain fiscal policies in their quest to sterilize their
local currencies. Therefore, to reap the full benefits of this new development, the government
should increase their foreign exchange reserves especially when inflation is a concern.
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Nevertheless, the first line of defence when confronted with increased capital flows are
macroeconomic policies. these policies have proved over the years to propel growth and
improve the economic development and standard of living amongst the people (Reza
Moghadam, 2011).
A positive effect on the Ghanaian economy due to the increased capital flows is that is has
safeguard the economy after the recession to increase consumption and production in order to
increase the economic growth and the standard of living of the people. It also encourages
spending and rendering the export market more competitive in the long run of the economy.
Conclusion
From the analysis made using both empirical analysis and the theoretical reasons on this
subject, to sustain this increased capital flow to Ghana, the government needs to set major
macroeconomic structures like portfolio diversification, technology advancement, political
stability, human resource development, etc. However, what is more important to Ghana is
sustaining and creating opportunities for the citizenry. Therefore, the government must make
sure there is local content in the development. From the appendix, employment and turnover
generated from the various sectors from the investment opportunities have helped propel this
growth to a large extent. Therefore, Ghanaians should be the main focus for this
development.
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Appendix
F ig 1:1991 2007 Cedi-Dollar exchange rate
Fig.2: Inward and Outward Investments in Ghana
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Fig.3:19902008 Net Inflows of Emerging Markets
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