...UNDP Ghana’s bold initiative is transforming lives through youth-led innovation
The Young Africa Innovates (YAI) programme, led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with funding from Mastercard Foundation, is transforming Ghana's approach to innovation, particularly among marginalized youth.
With nearly 40% of Ghana’s population aged between 15 and 35 (according...
By Albert A ARHIN
On January 7, 2025, President John Mahama began his second term of office to lead Ghana on its path of prosperity.
A major plank of President Mahama and the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) is its ambitious 24-hour economy policy, aimed to set a transformative vision for Ghana’s...
...reviewing the net-zero banking alliance in light of high profile exits
Background
In December 2024 and early January 2025, a slew of global banks exited the UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). Some issued statements explaining this decision and a few stayed quiet. So, what is the NZBA and how is...
By Dela AGBO
The Ghanaian cedi has faced persistent depreciation pressures over the years, driven by structural economic challenges, high import dependency, and global financial shocks.
In recent developments, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a US$360million disbursement to Ghana after the completion of its third review under the Extended Credit...
By Samuel Lartey(Prof)
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In today’s fast-paced world, where work dominates much of our lives, the concept of making work pay off extends beyond mere financial rewards.
It encompasses a holistic approach that integrates flexible working environments, work causality, streamlined bureaucracy, and maintaining essential protocols and respect within workplace hierarchies.
Additionally, it calls...
By Dr. Bernard TAWIAH
In May 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB) will elect its new president, a decision that will have profound implications for Africa's economic trajectory.
Among the contenders, Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, a seasoned Vice President at the World Bank with 30 years of development finance experience, stands...
By Enoch AKUFFU-DJOBI (PhD)
In today's corporate environment, financial statements serve as the cornerstone of stakeholder decision-making. However, the increasing use of impression management techniques in financial reporting raises concerns about the authenticity of these disclosures.
While the primary aim of financial statements is to provide a true and fair view...
By Professor Douglas BOATENG
In the fertile heart of Africa, where the land is generous, the people alive with possibility, and the cultures steeped in ancient wisdom, a silent truth towers above us all.
We talk. We talk in parlors, under shady trees, and in conference halls. Yet our words,...
Global Media Alliance, organizers of the prestigious Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA), has announced its readiness to receive nominations from beverage industry players and the general public following the unveiling of Ghana Beverage Awards 2024 in Accra.
The nominations, which seek to provide a platform for beverage producers and the general...