In a landmark collaboration set to reshape policy-related discourse and business analysis in Ghana, the Business & Financial Times (B&FT) and Nvame Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
In this agreement, these leading entities aim to jointly create, publish, and disseminate special publications on certain crucial national matters and strategic projects. This partnership between B&FT, a leading business newspaper and news media organisation in Ghana, and Nvame, a premier business development consultancy and publication firm, is designed to leverage these entities’ combined strengths for the benefit of the country at large.
The MoU specifies that the collaboration will focus on delivering in-depth analysis, comprehensive data, and actionable recommendations to inform and influence policymakers, business leaders, investors, and the general public, across various sectors of the economy, all the while shining the spotlight on individuals and organisations contributing immensely to national progress.
Objectives and impact
B&FT, known for its extensive reach and influence, provides news, information, and analysis across various sectors of the Ghanaian economy. Its Director of Operations, Dr. Daniel Anim, noted that this partnership with Nvame, a worldclass company which excels in advancing public policy, fostering public/private partnerships, and influencing national agenda through rigorous analysis and expert consultations, will, among others, help in the advancement of public policy, and ensure the fostering of business and academic research.
“This MoU with Nvame aligns with our mission to provide comprehensive and impactful analysis. Together, we can drive significant change in the health sector and beyond,” he stated.
Co-founder and CEO for Nvame, Ms. Kafui Akutor (Makafui Aikins), expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that it presents a unique opportunity to influence public policy, boost collaborations between key sectors, and foster public/private partnerships across the board. “Our expertise in business development and policy analysis, combined with B&FT’s media reach, will enable us to make substantial contributions to national discourse cutting across all sectors of this diversified economy of ours,” she remarked.
She reiterated that this collaboration for joint publications will offer data-driven insights and recommendations to shape effective policies in Ghana, and bridge the gap between the public and private sectors, ergo fostering effective collaborations for better policy outcomes.
The signing of this MoU marks a significant step forward in this very important collaborative effort. By pooling their resources and expertise, B&FT and Nvame are poised to make a meaningful impact on national policy, research, and public/private partnerships, ultimately benefiting the wider Ghanaian community.
Business & Financial Times (B&FT) is currently Ghana’s biggest business newspaper with a varied readership base across the 16 administrative regions of the country. Established in 1989 as a weekly publication, the newspaper is presently a daily paper, delivering business and financial news and information to the business community within the country and across the globe.
Over the years, Business & Financial Times Ltd. has rolled out a cocktail of other publications including the pan African business magazine, Business Times Africa; Energy Today, and the online portal: thebftonline.com, as well as the B&FT Weekend, which is dedicated to social issues and unearthing the social side of corporate Ghana.
Nvame is a premier African business development consultancy and publication firm. The company’s aim is to offer 360-degree business development solutions for clients spread across all sectors and segments of the economy—across varied countries and continents. The organisation helps corporate and individual clients attain their wildest business dreams—by offering their signature world-class assistance, right from the ideation stage, through to all the stages of an organisation’s life.
Brand visibility, awareness, distinctness, market penetration, thought leadership etc. these are ends the company endeavours to always reach with its clients. The broad categories of services they offer include: business development consultancy, publication, business-related media productions, and African sustainability championship.
Nvame is a company that is quick to change with the times. And very often, in their own ways, they spearhead much needed changes in the business world. And projects such as these—such as this partnership with B&FT—are very much on brand with the company’s knack for influencing change.
