has found critical challenges facing the western and north western region in the areas of infrastructure, housing and income. The report found that average disposable income in the region is over ...

And the state has devoted relatively little of its federal funding for disaster protection in its western region, which is often considered less vulnerable to extreme weather than the coast.

"Our region covers only 10% of Ghana’s landmass but contributes over 50% of the nation’s wealth," he noted. "Yet, we continue to battle land degradation, illegal mining, and weak governance ...

China's western region has high potential to realize high-quality development despite facing challenges in achieving Chinese-style modernization. At a symposium in Chongqing on how to boost the ...