In part 1 of the series, the author laid the canvas to the devastating effect of Covid-19 on the world with emphasis on education specifically university education with reference to Ghana. Ghana’s university education has become one which always runs to the policy table to draw a policy when...
The world’s economy has currently come under intense pressure as a result of the novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This pandemic has affected most economies, of which Ghana is no exception. Governments all over the world, including Ghana, have had to take bold and drastic measures in order to stabilise...
Ghana and the world as a whole have hit hard times. Businesses especially are struggling to stay alive. Termination of employee contracts and default on financial and business-related obligations have quickly become the order of the day. The need to protect businesses from some of the adverse impacts of...
“The coronavirus is creating an additional sense of urgency for financial institutions that may have been on the fence about investing in digital mortgage technology before.”
-----Timothy J. Mayopoulos, President & Board Member of Blend
The novel coronavirus is expected to fundamentally change the way customers interact with their banks, retailers...
A critical question is whether the exceptional expenditures relating to COVID-19 or Corona Virus will be recorded as mere (a) “footnote”; (b) Budget Appendix item; (c) “below-the-line” item; and (d) isolated from so-called “headline” budget deficit and public debt in Ghana’s fiscal records. If this continues, it will be...
Tools, Tips, and Strategies
Seasons and times will compel many to chart unknown waters, others out of curiosity and necessity. Regardless of the trigger, having an online presence and brand has become a must-have in this age.
More so, the pandemic has propelled and created a sense of urgency to digitize.
Over...
“Move fast. Speed is one of your main advantages over large competitors.” Sam Altman
Ghana has signed and ratified the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, indicating a high political will toward the Agreement. This is evident in how the country pushed hard to win the race for hosting the...
I have recently been asked on my social media pages several questions about how leadership in the virtual workspace can work. With no physical engagement with your people or your team, how do the dynamics of communication have to change for you to still achieve your goals? In the...
Epidemics and pandemics are not new to the health sector and humanity globally. They have killed thousands and millions of people just as it is doing now. Economies going into recession and dwindling, laying off workers will be inevitable - but solutions will come shortly to curtail the spread....