By Adwoa Birago NYANTAKYI
In recent years, the intersection of property technology (proptech) and sustainability has gained significant attention globally. Gone are the days when homebuyers and investors relied solely on traditional methods like, long drives to view listings, cumbersome paperwork, and a lack of transparency.
Today, as urbanization accelerates and...
By Benjamin Nathan OTCHERE
In this publication, I examine the impact of SSNIT's decision to tilt their portfolio towards fixed income investments. This decision aligns with SSNIT's objectives of providing income stability and ensuring financial sustainability.
It is equally important to consider how a large-scale allocation to fixed-income securities influences the...
The Private Sector ESG Forum has concluded its 2024 event with a call for private sector leaders across Africa to leverage the carbon market to drive investment for a greener and more inclusive future.
The event, focused on the theme “The Carbon Market: Driving Investment for a Sustainable Africa,” and...
By Dr. Richmond Akwasi ATUAHENE
A credit-based economy is a system in which individuals, businesses, and governments use credit, or borrowed money, as a primary tool for conducting economic transactions. In such an economy, credit plays a crucial role in facilitating consumption, investment, and overall economic growth. In the developed...
By Martin Grote, Mario Mansour, & Jean-François Wen
The world’s governments must raise an additional US$3 trillion to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth goals this decade. The cost in emerging markets equals 4 percent of gross domestic product—and 16 percent for low-income countries.
How can countries finance such staggering price...
By Nadia CALVIÑO
This year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku is taking place against a tumultuous geopolitical backdrop. In addition to shifting strategic alliances, trade tensions, and violent conflict, the “year of elections” has ushered in a period of heated political rhetoric and led to changes of...
By Buertey Francis BORYOR
In a bold step to position Ghana as the destination of choice for business process outsourcing (BPO) in Africa, German Cooperation, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and other key stakeholders, officially launched the ‘Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana’ (BOSAG), in Accra, November 12, 2024.
The BOSAG’s...
By Kizito CUDJOE
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has introduced 'MyCredit Score' - a pioneering credit score system designed to enhance access to credit while promoting responsible financial behaviour - as part of efforts to enhance economic resilience and inclusivity.
The new initiative aims to modernise the country’s financial ecosystem,...
By Solomon ADU-ASARE
The investment landscape has changed as a result of crowdfunding, which has made finance more accessible to businesses and projects all around the world. Initially founded on little donations from large groups, it has developed into a noteworthy financial instrument that includes a number of strategies,...
By Samuel Lartey (Prof.)
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As the festive season approaches, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced proactive measures aimed at fortifying its reserves to address the persistent depreciation of the cedi against major global currencies.
This intervention comes at a critical time, as the Ghanaian cedi currently stands at approximately GH¢17...