Amid the dynamic and competitive business environment, organisations grapple with the task of efficiently measuring and managing their performance for sustained success. In response to this challenge, the Balanced Scorecard emerges as a potent solution. Conceived by Drs. Robert Kaplan and David Norton in the 1990s, this comprehensive performance...
When the aroma of roses hits the nostril of the tax man, give him part of your offspring to liberate your tentacle The Value Added Tax is one tax type paid by the taxable supplier to the revenue agency, the Commissioner-General. The tax is normally computed on the value of...
In the grand tapestry of societal change, every thread counts. As ordinary citizens, we often underestimate our potential to effect change, waiting for public officials or leaders to take the helm. However, this underestimation is a disservice not only to ourselves but also to the society we aspire to...
The Ghana Minerals Income Investment Fund is defying the odds and the general economic downturn plaguing the world by its meteoric rise in just 18-months. From a circa US$125 million dollars in October 2021, the Assets Under Management (AUM) for the Fund is set to reach the One-billion-dollar mark...
Africa's energy challenges are not only significant but also deeply intertwined with its development aspirations. The continent's energy deficit has dire consequences, impeding economic growth, job creation, poverty reduction, and overall progress. Despite a decade of growth, Africa's power generation gap is widening, leading to power shortages that annually...
Over a decade ago I was in a new white SUV, being driven by a rental company driver in in a rural area of northern Sierra Leone and observed an interesting sight: wherever we drove by dwelling places in the village, we saw people sitting with their hands on...
Key highlights Businesses led by women are engines of socio-economic well-being, particularly in developing societies where a significant proportion of women’s income goes to support families. Supply chain disruptions can disproportionally undermine the performance and survival of businesses owned and managed by women. Large-scale data from several agricultural supply...
Every morning, as the sun gently peeks through the curtains, my sister greets the day with a warm smile, glowing hope despite her challenge. With a bit of assistance, she rises from her bed, ready to take on the day. She loves choosing her outfit for school, and with...
A couple of years ago, I had a conversation with a young married couple, then looking for a house. One view after another, they couldn’t find anything within their budget. They threw up their hands in the air, almost giving up. What they actually needed was guidance, and the...
why independent power producers cannot accept debt haircut amid economic challenges. The energy landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the growing role of the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in meeting global electricity demands. In the intricate landscape of deregulated electricity markets, the role of Independent Power Producers (IPPs)...