Just as tropical forests help to maintain ecological balance and support livelihoods in the hinther- lands, so mangrove forests fulfil critical functions in coastal areas. Mangroves are found in 10 of the 17 West African countries and play a vital role in the region’s coastal fisheries, contributing about $400 million...
American foreign policy since World War II has been based on a simple idea, perhaps best expressed by President George W. Bush after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks: Either you are with us or against us. America should lead, allies should follow, and woe be to countries that...
Efforts in the United States to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour have gained steam now that the Democratic Party controls the White House and Congress. Such a move makes sense both economically and politically. Economists are no longer as skeptical of minimum wages as...
After falling significantly in 2020, oil prices have returned to pre-pandemic levels The rise has been driven by OPEC+ production cuts and an improving economic climate Higher prices are likely to support a rebound in oil-producing emerging markets Further virus outbreaks or increased production would pose challenges to...
Humanity must agree on the benefits of technology – and then use it to uplift each other and achieve our development goals, says Huawei vice-president Catherine Chen.  Technology holds significant benefits for humanity, and digital technology can be an indispensable tool for helping the United Nations achieve its Sustainable Development...
Across Africa, urban centres are rapidly expanding as the continent's large - and growing - youth population seek better fortunes in the city. In 2020, Kinshasha was the world's 17th-largest city by population size, and Lagos the 18th-largest. However, the astonishing rate of urbanisation will soon turn Africa's main...
Now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity to build a better world Looking back to the start of 2020, the world has changed almost beyond recognition. To protect public health, the global economy was put into stasis. Shops closed, factories were mothballed, and people’s freedom of...
In the modern corporate world, a company’s operations are subject to an increasingly complex web of rules and regulations. How can a company know what the law requires from them and how do they go about fulfilling these obligations? This is where a Company Secretary steps in. A Company Secretary...
Deutsche Gesellschaft fur International Zusarmmenarbeit (GIZ) has inaugurated a programme office at the police headquarters to strengthen their cooperation as part of their ‘Programme to Build and Strengthen the Police Structures in Selected Partner Countries in Africa’ on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The Director-General Legal and Prosecutions at the Ghana...
You have probably heard in the media several times a news item or discussion on the national housing deficit.  Depending on your situation, you may have ignored it or responded with passing curiosity. A closer look will reveal why the national housing deficit affects you more than you are...