I. BRIEF OVERVIEW OF MICRO-CREDENTIALS
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving job market, the demand for a skilled workforce has surged, paving the way for inventive educational solutions. One such innovation gaining traction is the world of micro-credentials: focused, bite-sized learning experiences that empower individuals with the relevant skills they need...
Board Chair of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, Matthew Boadu Adjei, says Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds are set to invest at least US$30million in small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs).
Private equity and venture capital funds are investment vehicles that offer financing to companies...
Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds are set to invest at least US$30million in small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) during 2023, according to Board Chair of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, Matthew Boadu Adjei.
Private equity and venture capital funds are investment vehicles that offer...
British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution and impact investor, has unveiled a new technical assistance programme aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana.
The Ghana Investment Support Programme (GISP) seeks to enhance SMEs' access to finance and technical support and promote inclusive growth by...
Improving women's access to credit and loans for sustainable livelihoods and increasing agricultural productivity remain a challenge in Ghana and Africa as a whole.
In northern Ghana, a majority of the population (mostly women) involved in subsistence agriculture - who have the zeal to engage in either farming or petty...
The Executive Director at the Centre for Financial Literacy Education (CFLE) Africa, Peter Kwadwo Asare Nyarko, has underscored the need for enterprises to acquire financial literacy skills to increase their access for finance.
One of the common challenges faced by the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana is access...
While it is generally acknowledged that 70% of Ghana’s economy is the informal sector (GSS, 2017), it is also the sector in which SMEs are found.
SMEs in Ghana contribute about 70% to GDP and provide about 85% of manufacturing employment. However, in spite of its potential contribution to alleviating...
…assessing the goals of regulators and innovators in promoting fintech innovations
A lot has been said and is still being discussed about the benefits and disadvantages of the disruptive Financial Technology (Fintech) innovations and era. Emerging at the center of these discussions is how new means of access to financial...
In today's globalised world, the need for swift and secure payments of goods and services has become more important than ever. SWIFT payments have emerged as a reliable and efficient way to make payments within and across borders, and they have become a preferred option for many consumers and...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an investment in a risk-sharing facility worth US$77million for the Bank Of Africa Group (BOA), at a ceremony held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The investment aims to ease access to finance for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), including businesses in fragile and conflict-affected...
