Universities in emerging economies are playing a key role in the response to the coronavirus crisis through cutting-edge research and development (R&D) and pioneering approaches to learning.
Higher education institutions around the emerging world have adopted a range of different models in reaction to the pandemic. Some are working more closely with governmental bodies, while...
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO chief executive, is to reconvene the agency’s emergency committee this week to assess the pandemic.
He admitted that the world has made a huge effort, but conceded that there is “a long hard road ahead of us”.
The WHO first declared the spread of the...
The pandemic has led to a surge in pollution from disposable products like plastic face masks and hand sanitiser bottles. Effective trade rules can help limit the spread of coronavirus waste.
Historical data tell us that about 75% of coronavirus plastic will likely become waste, clogging our landfills and floating...
Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has said that the expenditure related to the coronavirus pandemic should not be solely considered as responsible for the widening fiscal deficit but rather what is driving the debt is the funds used to resolve financial institutions and energy sector debt which were excluded...
Bank of Ghana data shows that the while coronavirus pandemic has severely bruised the country’s economy, leading to losses in most sectors, other sectors have started showing recovery even as early as the month of May 2020.
The data reveals cement sales and port activities have improved significantly in the...
On Sunday night, the President delivered his 14th address to the nation on measures taken against the spread of the novel and devastating COVID-19.
He used the address to reaffirm government’s determination to save lives, jobs and livelihoods, while revitalising the economy, and safeguarding the future. As part of the...
At one time or another, nations and individuals confront crisis points – moments of existential challenge that also open up new possibilities. African countries, at just such a crisis point as a result of the novel coronavirus, face three possible outcomes post-pandemic: play catch-up, stand still or fall even...
Auditing firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has asked government to put in place measures to insulate the Coronavirus Alleviation and Revitalization of Enterprises Support (CARES) programme from any political risk and transcend regimes since it has the potential to place the economy on a sustainable growth path.
The Finance Minister announced in Parliament...
World's first airline to offer its passengers free cover for COVID-19 medical expenses and quarantine costs, in a unique assurance when they fly to any destination, in any class of travel
Emirates customers can travel with confidence, as the airline will cover medical expenses of up to EUR 150,000 and...
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have called on government and all political parties to help empower the local seed industry by providing an enabling environment and logistical support to ensure that Ghana is seed sufficient.
The CSOs believe that government and political parties can, through their manifestos and policies, safeguard input...