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...
By Amos SAFO
Last week, I listened to a weird audio in which the former president of Ghana, Mr. John Dramani Mahama told an audience in Accra in the Ga language: “we don’t eat digitisation.”
The former president’s decision to address a Ga community, where he linked the Ga staple food...
By Kofi Anokye OWUSU-DARKO (Dr)
For many young people in Ghana, finding a decent job that offers both stability and growth is becoming increasingly difficult. Each year, thousands of graduates and school leavers enter the workforce, but the availability of quality jobs remains limited.
Rising unemployment and underemployment have left many...
By Kinsley LARBI( Rev. Prof.)
In Ghana's rapidly evolving economy, leaders are often celebrated for their achievements, rising GDP, increasing foreign investments, and successful entrepreneurial ventures.
However, beneath this veneer of success lies a profound sense of emptiness and disconnection from purpose among many of these leaders.
This phenomenon echoes the lament...
Hello, my name is Dede Nyansapo. I am an entrepreneur who also participates in Accra’s burgeoning gig economy.
My love for meeting fascinating people and my curiosity about how they think usually places me in the midst of some very entertaining conversations. Invariably, these conversations lead to some key...
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has officially received the first copy of the Oxford Business Group’s (OBG) annual economic report, The Report: Ghana 2024. The report, was presented during a meeting between the President, Oxford Business Group and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) in Accra.
It explores the factors...
By Kodwo Brumpon
“A person who carries responsibility also receives blame.” – Kenyan proverb
The explosion in knowledge has given us insights into the fact that our actions and inactions affect all of us. We understand how the neglect of one group of people affects us all in the long run. Likewise, our...
By Elizabeth PUNSU
Speakers at this year’s annual conference of the Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP) have underscored the critical role of project managers in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the country.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is crucial for the economic growth of any country, as it plays a...
By Richmond Kwame Frimpong
Unlike traditional Special Economic Zones, which prioritizes manufacturing, Innovation Zones(IZs) emphasize knowledge transfer, technological advancement and the creation of a robust innovation ecosystem.
These zones are designed to foster collaboration between businesses, research institutions, and government entities, ultimately driving technological advancements and productivity.
One of the primary catalysts...
I can always tell when I’m dealing with a founder who’s been through it. It doesn’t take me long now. Their one giveaway is how they spend their money. When I sit down with early-stage founders or young entrepreneurs in Ghana, especially the ones looking for my money, it’s...