The article discusses how the private sector in Ghana contributes to the country's development and the challenges it faces. It shows that the private sector provides most of the jobs in Ghana's industry and pays higher wages than the public sector. Despite efforts to support the private sector, there are still obstacles to its growth. Policy makers need to create a more favorable environment for businesses to thrive and consider the size, location, and type of businesses when designing policies. This information is important for policymakers to understand what has been achieved and what still needs to be done to help the private sector in Ghana succeed.