Ghana's 'Affordable' Housing Mirage: Why Middle-Income Workers Are Priced Out
An analysis of Ghana's affordable housing programmes argues that government-built 'affordable' homes remain out of reach for most middle-income workers.
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An analysis of Ghana's affordable housing programmes argues that government-built 'affordable' homes remain out of reach for most middle-income workers.
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