Relying heavily on development partners for continuous support cannot deliver long-term benefits to the nation’s economy.  This therefore renews calls for the country to create and execute a strong domestic national development programme. Professor Alexander Bilson Darku – a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) – believes government “must implement complete structural […] The post

Even before COVID-19 struck, the world was already going through a seismic technological transformation driven by rapid digitalisation of processes and systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Big Data, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Robotics and Humanoid Robotics and many other technological innovations now termed the 4th Industrial Revolution. Collectively, these developments are causing profound changes in the […] The post

Students of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) are calling on government, NGOs, and agencies within the maritime sector of Ghana to partner the school in key engineering projects that will provide sustainable solutions for societal problems. The students of the Marine Engineering Department, as part of their final year projects, have come up with samples […] The post

Director of Port of Tema Sandra Opoku and the Mayor of Tema, Yohane Amarh Ashitey, have joined Meridian Port Services’ tree-planting exercise around the port area. MPS is garnering support from stakeholders in the port industry to plant 1,001 trees as part of the Green Ghana project. The trees are being planted around the MPS […] The post Director

A well-functioning and vibrant mortgage market is a necessary requirement for developing a sustainable housing sector that delivers decent and affordable housing to individuals and households.  While Ghana’s housing sector holds a lot of promise in spearheading the socio-economic transformation of the country, its contribution to the economy is hampered by a lack of affordable […] The post

Fixed deposits, also known as term deposits, are similar to certificates of deposit in that they are a combination of a savings account and an investment vehicle. When a person purchases a fixed deposit, they deposit money into a bank and receive interest payments in return. The interest rates paid on fixed deposits are typically […] The post

…An indispensable symbiosis In his famous quote, Peter Drucker emphasised the significant role of culture in shaping an organisation’s success, stating that “culture eats strategy for breakfast”. Culture encompasses shared values, beliefs, behaviours and norms that influence how employees interact, make decisions, and approach their work. A strong and positive culture can serve as a […] The post

Hiring new employees and promotions within organizations can be promising for organizational growth — but challenging for Information Technology (IT) teams. The job market is hot, filled with millions of openings and new hires. For the Human Resource (HR) and IT departments, it leads to the Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) identity process landscape and creates some challenges. […] The post

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana, Professor David Norris, has been appointed as the newest member of the Advisory Panel of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA). The ACCPA is a Sino-African research and policy think tank and advisory firm. The centre is dedicated to providing unbiased policy and market research […] The post Vice

GCS Ghana Limited has held a hangout session to afford its community members opportunity to fraternise, have fun and look at the way forward for the community. The company is a subsidiary of GCS Fibres, LLC – funded by the ASH Environmental DAO, a United States-registered Decentralised Autonomous Organisation. Dubbed ‘Ash Token Community Hangout’, the euphoric event […] The post

The strong growth rebound that was widely expected to follow the end of China’s zero-COVID policy has yet to materialize. This is both less surprising and easier to understand than many observers seem to think. The end of COVID-19 lockdowns was supposed to unleash a powerful wave of pent-up demand. Instead, aggregate demand, which had […] The post Don’t

Talks about university education have taken an astronomical magnitude as if universities were a new phenomenon. Talks about university education have taken such an astronomical magnitude because of the extent to which privatisation and marketisation have usurped the public good of education. Privatisation and marketisation of university education continue to explore conventional ways by which […] The post

Social scientists refer to that feeling of being capable and competent to act effectively to orchestrate an outcome as self-efficacy. Self-efficacy will tend to increase with the increase in gratitude. When that happens that employee begins to feel good about himself or herself more and more. This is what translates into happiness and its attendant […] The post

Agrihouse Foundation’s Gold in the Soil Awards has garnered significant attention and participation this year as it has received a record-breaking 96 nominations from 33 districts in the Eastern Region. This remarkable achievement highlights the growing recognition of exceptional women farmers and farmers with disability in the agricultural industry, along with their invaluable contributions to […] The post

At the Huawei Product & Solution Innovation and Practice launch event held during 2023 MWC in Shanghai, Huawei took the opportunity to launch four Intelligent OptiX innovative practices of F5.5G in scenarios of smart home, small and micro enterprises, smart manufacturing and metro network. Richard Jin, President of Huawei Optical Business Product Line, stated that […] The post

The Executive Director of the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, Ruka Sanusi, has charged women entrepreneurs in the green economy to be climate responsive. In a dispensation where the world continues to struggle to deal with the negative implications of climate change, she said it was important for women, especially those operating the green economy value […] The post

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary technology that is transforming various aspects of our lives. Its potential for disruption is particularly notable in the economic landscape. By augmenting human capabilities, AI has paved the way for ground-breaking advancements and opened up new possibilities across industries and professions. In recent times, AI has become […] The post

The GIZ project’s Market Oriented Value Chains for Employment and Growth in the ECOWAS Region (MOVE), in collaboration with Agri-Business Facility (ABF) for Africa, has organised the first Gender makes Business Sense plus training. Held in Accra, the training event is a development journey intended to help agripreneurs improve their knowledge on how to run […] The post

In a special address on Canada Day 2023, Martine Moreau, High Commissioner of Canada, highlighted the significant relationship between the two countries, emphasising shared values, partnerships and a commitment to gender equality. Notable guests including the Honourable Lariba Zuweira Abudu, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, and representatives from various nations attended the event. […] The post

Over the last few years, over 140 mining companies across the world have established strategies to achieve net-zero emission reduction targets and decarbonisation, according to a report on the mining sector from Global Data. However, stakeholders and advocates of sustainable mining are concerned that the actual emissions reductions from some of the 140 companies are […] The post