The construction industry has witnessed a paradigm shift in recent years, with a growing emphasis on collaborative delivery methods. Two prominent approaches that have gained traction are Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) and Progressive Design-Build (PDB). These methods prioritise teamwork, communication and innovation to ensure successful project outcomes. In this...
Financial Consumer Protection has gained significance all the world over, following the 2007/2008 Global Financial Crisis which exposed gaps in consumer protection mechanisms on the part of regulators as well as regulated institutions.
Central banks have since the crisis accepted consumer protection as one of the tools for ensuring financial...
Some moments resonate as profoundly remarkable in life, when dreams are born from humble beginnings and transformed into extraordinary realities.
As I stood before 700 UBA graduate trainees drawn from across Africa, I thought of the long journey that brought me to where I am today. A journey that began...
In today's rapidly evolving landscape, leaders face the daunting task of navigating global technological changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technologies. To effectively respond to these challenges, we can draw valuable lessons from eagles, nature's masters of adaptability and innovation. Just as eagles conquer the skies,...
In recent years, a powerful shift has been observed in the world of finance and investment; one that emphasises not just returns but also the impact of investments on society and the planet. This shift is encapsulated in the growing trend of sustainable and responsible investing (SRI). By incorporating...
The rapid economic and social change we have experienced over the past decade means that the way we evaluate the work of finance teams must adapt to keep up.
To say the past few years have been eventful for finance professionals is an understatement. The pandemic not only caused unprecedented...
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations in 2015 represent an ambitious global agenda to address a wide range of societal, economic, and environmental challenges by 2030. These 17 interconnected goals aim to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, combat climate change, promote sustainable economic growth, and ensure...
The term “Building Back Better” has been increasingly and widely used in the context of the economic recovery from COVID-19 (WRI, 2020[) (We Mean Business Coalition, 2020). The notion originated in the context of recovery and reconstruction from physical disasters, with an emphasis on making preventative investments that improve...
In a bid to harness the untapped potential of Ghana's salt industry, the Policy Initiative for Economic Development (PIED) Africa has issued a compelling call to investors, at a cocktail reception to welcome Prof. Iraki XN to Ghana. This appeal seeks to rally support for the Ada Salt Project...