Hundreds of film lovers who flocked to Labone over two days for a festival of film and television put together by New York University, Accra were rewarded with 11 spectacular screenings. “For centuries, storytelling has been a cornerstone in Ghanaian and the wider African culture.  It’s been a way to...
The legal profession in Ghana is highly esteemed; and two new lawyers, Kenneth Atsu Dogbey and Martin Waana-Ang, have recently been called to the Ghana Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana. Martin Waana-Ang, the best-graduating student in his class, earned the prestigious Mensah Sarbah...
Policymakers are being urged to remain vigilant and direct economic strategies in response to emerging global risks. the IMF’s latest World Economic Report highlights that the global economic outlook remains fragile despite promising signs of recovery. Key risks, such as regional conflicts, climate shocks and migration slowdowns require urgent action. Pierre-Olivier...
By Mercy TEDEKU & Paul FRIMPONG What will the future of Africa-China relations look like without the active participation of the youth? How can a continent where over 60% of the population is under 25 years old thrive without the voices, ideas, and innovations of its young people? We must address...
By Bright BOATENG Inflation is a key macroeconomic variable that affects the stability of an economy. It represents the rate at which the general price level of goods and services in an economy rises, eroding purchasing power and affecting various aspects of economic stability. Controlling inflation is a primary goal of...
By Eswar PRASAD After a tumultuous couple of years, the global economy finally seems to be in recovery mode. But beneath a placid surface of falling inflation and rising overall growth lie considerable inconsistencies, weaknesses, and tensions, reflected in tanking private-sector confidence. The latest update of the Brookings-Financial Times Tracking Indexes...
By Samuel Lartey (Prof.) [email protected] Ghana, once lauded as an African success story, has faced significant economic hurdles in recent years, from overburdened national debt to the volatile depreciation of the cedi, sky-high inflation, and the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining (Galamsey). As the country nears the 2024 General Elections, signs...
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Ghana has long been recognized as a lighthouse of stability in a region often characterized by volatility. Its reputation for democratic governance, rich natural resources, and growing consumer market have made it an attractive destination for foreign investment. Yet, despite these advantages, the country struggles to fully...
 By Enoch AKUFFU-DJOBI The Bank of Ghana's (BoG) gold coin investment initiative announced on 27th September, 2024 by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) introduces an intriguing opportunity for investors, but it also comes with unknown or less-clear elements that potential investors should fully understand before committing. Undoubtedly, While the initiative...
By Isaac Yaw OBENG Agricultural exports contribute significantly to Ghana’s economy. According to the data, agri-food products worth US$3.4billion were exported from Ghana over the period 2022 and 2023 (Ghana Statistical Service, 2023. Ghana’s agricultural-related exports are led by Cocoa and Cocoa preparations ($1.090B), Edible fruits, nuts, peel of citrus fruit, melons (US$387.29M), and Animal, vegetable...