By Samuel SAM
The second edition of the Ghana Institute of Engineers (GhIE) Branch Five annual general meeting (AGM) and conference has been held in Tamale, with engineers urged to commit to advancing the engineering profession to contribute to the growth and development of the country.
Advancing technology and innovation, alongside...
The recent success in completing the third review under the IMF’s US$3billion programme is a breath of fresh air in these otherwise tense times.
With US$360million unlocked following this development, we have shown the world our commitment to stabilising the economy and fostering growth. However, the challenges ahead demand unity...
At the Global Fashion Week in Accra on November 24, 2024, Amelia Edwards, the Second Secretary of the Australian High Commission in Ghana, highlighted the crucial role of the fashion industry in empowering Ghanaian women economically.
In her speech, Ms. Edwards pointed out that the fashion industry offers a unique...
How does a young, budding entrepreneur write about galamsey, and also at arguably the most politically charged period in Ghana this century? Well, I do that by stepping away from the politics momentarily and focusing on the heart of the matter – what galamsey truly represents for Ghana. It’s...
Dr. K.Y. AMOAKO
On December 7, Ghana will elect a new government—a historic step as we enter the second quarter of the 21st Century facing both immense challenges and boundless opportunities on our journey toward.
As we look towards the next twenty-five years, the question looms: What will it take for...
By Dr. Francis OSEI-KUFFOUR
Let me lean on ILAPI and be emphatic that ‘Abusua bi te sika so, Ԑnso ekϽm de wϽn’, literally translated as ‘some families are sitting on money, yet live in poverty’.
The recent publication by the Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) resonated with a text...
By Christopher K. BEYEREH
Christmas is a time of joy and giving, but in Ghana, December forth yearly also coincides with a critical period of elections and taxation. The country's developmental trajectory is heavily influenced by these two factors, (Taxation & Elections) which often pose a dilemma for its leaders.
There...
By Korsi DZOKOTO
Ghana’s youth unemployment crisis is an urgent challenge that requires a multi-dimensional approach. According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, nearly one in five young people (19.7%) in Ghana is unemployed.
For youth aged 15-24, this rate surges to 32.8%, with young women disproportionately affected (Ghana Statistical...
PET stands for Political, Economic, and Technological factors, the three key external forces that shape a business environment. In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, understanding the interplay of political, economic, and technological factors is essential for comprehending the complexities that shape our world. These dimensions are deeply interconnected, influencing...
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...