However, Ghana could be subject to an automatic downgrade to Tier 3 Watch List country for Trafficking in Persons Report in 2018. If Ghana is downgraded to Tier 3, it will become subject to restrictions on US assistance. Ghana is expected to implement the national plan of action against trafficking with dedicated resources, including funding and implementation of the human trafficking fund. Ambassador to Ghana, Robert Jackson, said “the Government of Ghana has taken initial steps this year to protect Ghanaian men, women and children from being enslaved”. Human trafficking is a $150 billion industry and every country including Ghana and including the United States — must do everything possible to stop this human trade”.

Source: GhanaWeb June 28, 2017 13:41 UTC