Standard Bank Group’s 160-year history in Africa makes the group more than a financial services organisation. The group has become a core and an indispensable member of the African community, offering not just integrated financial services and superior value, but also supporting the continent in varied and distinct ways. In all the years that the […] The post Driving
Ghana, a West African nation known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant economy, has recently faced significant challenges due to its over-borrowing and subsequent debt crisis. In a bid to address its economic woes, the Ghanaian Government embarked on a debt exchange programme, hoping to secure much-needed financial support from the International Monetary Fund […] The post
According to the Official Ghana Demand Side Survey 2021, Ghana has achieved its financial access target of 85 percent set by the National Financial Inclusion and Development Strategy 2018 – 2023 ahead of the end of the target year – 2023. As noted by the survey, by the end of the year 2021, Ghana had […] The post Financial inclusion 2.0
This is a sequel to the article titled ‘the intricacies of the minimum chargeable income’. From a cursory reading of the provision of section one of the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 1094), the content of that section requires an entire article to digest its interpretation, implications, and its consequences. This article is to […] The post
A member of the World Energy Council, Justice Ohene-Akoto, has underscored the need for individuals and institutions to develop a keen interest in predicting global happenings in order to mitigate their potential shocks. He made this call while speaking virtually during the ‘3rd IEEE International Conference on Advance Computing and Innovative Technologies in Engineering’ held […] The post
…change management, results to be prioritised In order to maximise the current Public Financial Management strategy’s (2022 – 2026 PFM Strategy) potential, it is crucial for all relevant stakeholders to promptly implement change management strategies. These strategies should focus on fostering a positive attitude and prioritising results. This view is from a pair of key […] The post
“I don’t believe in aid” This bold statement was made in 2023 by the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. President Maada Bio, during an interview. He also added that the foreign aid compromises Sierra Leone’s freedom and independence, due to the strings attached to it. According to the World Bank data from […] The post
The World Bank has granted a US$100million facility to boost production and improve the value chains of cashew, coconut and rubber, deputy Chief Executive Officer of Operations at Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) Foster Boateng has revealed. The facility is a partnership with government under a six-year funding initiative known as the Tree Crop Diversification […] The post
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has chosen Ghana as the host country for its upcoming 30th anniversary celebration and Annual Meetings. The decision was made due to Ghana’s historical significance as the birthplace of Pan-Africanism and its strong commitment to Pan-African ideals. Additionally, Ghana’s prompt response to Afreximbank’s capital call in 2021, despite challenges posed […] The post
The recent COVID-19 pandemic and other global crises, including climate change and conflict, have arguably resulted in the reversal of decades of development progress worldwide. This sudden and unexpected reversal has created a crisis for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its associated goals, putting the entire project on a precarious footing. The stability […] The post
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