In the blockchain industry, gender disparity continues to be apparent - whereby women's involvement and representation is noticeably lower compared to men. Although the exact numbers vary depending on the source and specific industry area being analysed, studies consistently show that women are generally underrepresented in blockchain and cryptocurrency.
The...
Emerging markets see increasing share of global agri-tech deals despite investment slump
Improved supply chains enable smallholder farmers to increase market reach
Artificial intelligence and digital solutions help farmers optimise resource use
Financial support and digital networks essential to building climate resilience
Even as global funding levels drop, agri-tech...
Experts have maintained that effective leadership - making optimal decisions - and collaboration remain key to Africa’s growth.
While emphasising the need for a paradigm-shift on the continent, they made a strong case that ensuring effective leadership at every level and sector remain crucial in realising the African dream of...
OmniBSIC Bank has held a health walk with a call on Ghanaians to prioritise regular workout.
The health walk dubbed ‘better health starts here’, commenced at the Burma Camp complex in Accra through to the 37 Military Hospital and back to Burma Camp. After completing the about two-hour walk, participants...
Every social development project involves communication: Communication between members of a community and a group; communication between development workers and the people among whom they work; communication between funding agencies and field workers and so on. Communication involves the sharing of ideas – information, of emotions, of hopes and...
The USAID-supported Feed the Future Ghana Mobilizing Finance in Agriculture (MFA) Activity as of February 2023 had facilitated investments to the tune of $192.9 million into the agribusiness industry in Ghana.
The investments benefited 25,408 agribusinesses of which 54 per cent are female-led enterprises. The beneficiary agribusinesses operate in the...
Swift today announced further progress on its experimental solution for interlinking Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), reporting that 18 central and commercial banks found “clear potential and value” in the API-based CBDC connector after a comprehensive review.
The cooperative published the findings of the 12-week period of collaborative sandbox testing, in...
The African Development Bank and the Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CoDA) have officially launched a three-year support project to improve regional coherent and coordinated response to illicit financial flows. The project will help African stakeholders actively engaged in stemming such flows to improve domestic revenue mobilisation in African...
The pain that comes with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is not only physical but can also be psychological. The frequent hospitalizations and absenteeism from school or work can result in feelings of low self-esteem and hopelessness. In Ghana, mental health is not always regarded by family members, teachers and...
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD) has disclosed that an estimated amount of US$2.5million is needed to fully tackle and bring an end to the menace of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) in the country’s waters.
Fisheries Minister Mavis Hawa Koomson was speaking during a plenary session...
