The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has said that it aims to use its newly launched Ghana Macroeconomic Model (GMM) as a tool to help the county assess economic scenarios and make smart policy choices. Developed by Oxford Economics with the active involvement of Ghanaian institutions, the GMM is an online analytical tool designed to describe […] The post NDPC
The Africa Investment Forum was working to promote content deals as well as digital infrastructure projects to advance creative industries, including support to smaller players Digital platforms in Africa should scale up to take advantage of the continent’s surging demand for creative content, said Africa Investment Forum Senior Director Chinelo Anohu, adding that the […] The post Time
As widely reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Novel Coronavirus (Sars-Cov 2) as a global pandemic on March 11th, 2020. While contagion was the main health impact, government decisions to contain the spread have consequential economic impacts in the short and long terms. China, the second-largest world economy and the purported source of […] The post COVID-19
The Staff Welfare Association of GCNet attention has been drawn to media stories which are inconsistent and purported to come from Management of SGS/GCNet regarding the redundancy compensation due staff. We set the records straight as follows: Issue of Legitimacy of Human Resources Policy Manual (HRPM) The HRPM is the most critical document about the […] The post Response
Boxing’s number one star, Canelo Alvarez, makes his return in Miami on Sunday dawn (28 February) and it’s all live for DStv viewers. Canelo Alvarez, the super-middleweight champion, defends his WBC and WBA title belts against Avni Yildirim in a fight he must win in style to justify his billing as the sport’s top fighter. […] The post Boxing’s
Just as tropical forests help to maintain ecological balance and support livelihoods in the hinther- lands, so mangrove forests fulfil critical functions in coastal areas. Mangroves are found in 10 of the 17 West African countries and play a vital role in the region’s coastal fisheries, contributing about $400 million annually to the regional economy, […] The post EU
American foreign policy since World War II has been based on a simple idea, perhaps best expressed by President George W. Bush after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks: Either you are with us or against us. America should lead, allies should follow, and woe be to countries that oppose its primacy. The idea was […] The post Why the US should pursue cooperation with China
Efforts in the United States to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour have gained steam now that the Democratic Party controls the White House and Congress. Such a move makes sense both economically and politically. Economists are no longer as skeptical of minimum wages as they once were. It used […] The post The case for a higher minimum wage appeared first
After falling significantly in 2020, oil prices have returned to pre-pandemic levels The rise has been driven by OPEC+ production cuts and an improving economic climate Higher prices are likely to support a rebound in oil-producing emerging markets Further virus outbreaks or increased production would pose challenges to price stability A combination of continued production […] The post How
Humanity must agree on the benefits of technology – and then use it to uplift each other and achieve our development goals, says Huawei vice-president Catherine Chen. Technology holds significant benefits for humanity, and digital technology can be an indispensable tool for helping the United Nations achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This was the […] The post ‘Believe
Across Africa, urban centres are rapidly expanding as the continent’s large – and growing – youth population seek better fortunes in the city. In 2020, Kinshasha was the world’s 17th-largest city by population size, and Lagos the 18th-largest. However, the astonishing rate of urbanisation will soon turn Africa’s main metropoles into the largest in the […] The post Building
Following recent media reports, the World Bank wishes to clarify that it has not provided any financing or guarantees to the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) that signed Power Purchase Agreements with the Government of Ghana or the Electricity Company of Ghana during the (Dumsor) energy crisis in 2014-2016. To secure Ghana’s energy future, the World […] The post World
The Caroline Group has signed a partnership with Merrick Preparatory, a world-class Canadian Boarding School. Caroline Esinam Adzogble, CEO of Caroline Group noted that over the years, African parents have warmed up to the idea of international boarding school. Till date, there are over 1400 boarding schools across USA, UK and Canada. “While the similarities […] The post Caroline
Now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity to build a better world Looking back to the start of 2020, the world has changed almost beyond recognition. To protect public health, the global economy was put into stasis. Shops closed, factories were mothballed, and people’s freedom of movement was severely curtailed. No country […] The post Features: Beyond the crisis appeared first
GH¢50m capital injection to benefit creative arts US$20m national film studio push for domestic tourism drive Ghana’s tourism and creative arts industry is expected to rake in a revenue of US$5 billion within two years and up to US$6 billion in the next four years to become an essential contributor to the country’s GDP, Minister-designate […] The post Dr.
…says poor mortgage financing is structural The nation’s rising housing deficit would tumble, as more household would be able to access mortgages at competitive rates, if a mechanism existed where mortgage-originating institutions, particularly banks, were able to ‘swap’ their liabilities with pension funds, who have far more patient capital to deploy. This is according to […] The post Look
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is assiduously working to transform itself into an authority by the end of the second quarter of this year after the passage of the cybersecurity bill late last year. The move has become critical with the rapid adaptation to the digital platforms for the execution of various schemes. The authority, according to […] The post Cyber
U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa Command, conducted a two-day visit to Ghana, Feb. 23-24. This was Townsend’s first visit to the country, where he met with Ghanaian leaders and U.S. Embassy personnel in Accra. “Ghana is an African security leader and a key partner of U.S. Africa Command. Ghana’s peacekeeping contributions, protection […] The post AFRICOM
The Omanhene of Asante Juaben, Nana Otuo Siriboe II, has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Council of State for the second term of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. At its maiden meeting held at the Accra International Conference Centre Nana Otuo Siriboe was nominated by Mr Sam Okudzeto and was seconded by 10 […] The post Otuo Siriboe re-elected chairman of
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