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Internal control is an integral part of business management that consists of rules, procedures, and practices to protect assets, maintain accuracy and reliability in financial reporting, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Internal controls are essentially a set of checks and balances within an organisation that...
A significant step toward achieving sustainable economic growth has been taken with government launching the first phase of Ghana’s Green Finance Taxonomy at the SDGs Investment Fair.
This new framework aims to guide investments into environmentally friendly sectors and align the nation’s financial system with global sustainability trends.
Finance Minister Dr....
A surprise uptick that saw inflation reach 21.5 percent in September has seen the Bank of Ghana (BoG) revise its year-end inflation target to 18 percent, citing upside risks including some geopolitical developments.
Governor Ernest Addison announced the adjustment during a joint press briefing with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
Some 270 micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) have been supported with a GH₵28,339,752 grant under the Ghana Economic Transformation Programme (GETP) funded by the World Bank.
The GETP grant aims to promote growth within the MSMEs sector – considered the economy’s backbone and providing jobs to over 70 percent...
By Korsi DZOKOTO
Ghana is currently facing one of its most severe economic crises under the Fourth Republic, marked by an unprecedented default on debt obligations, a crippling debt restructuring program, and widespread economic hardships.
From soaring inflation, particularly in food prices, to high unemployment rates, low productivity, and a deteriorating...
By Samuel Lartey (Prof.)
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Cocoa has long been the backbone of Ghana’s agricultural sector, providing jobs for millions and serving as a significant source of foreign exchange. However, recent developments threaten the stability of this vital industry.
Ivory Coast’s recent decision to increase its farmgate price for cocoa by 20%, a...
By Ernestina MENSAH
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is introducing the Ghana Gold Coin, an innovative initiative aimed at providing Ghanaians with a secure investment option backed by locally mined Gold. The move comes at a critical time when many citizens are converting their cedis into U.S. dollars to preserve...
By Buertey Francis BORYOR
The youth of Bissa in the Bawku Municipal District of the Upper East Region of Ghana are threatening to boycott the 2024 elections and subsequent ones for being continually denied developmental projects.
The Bissa Youth Association's spokesperson, Ali Ibrahim Issaka, in an interview with the Business and...
A major breakthrough has been achieved with the successful restructuring of a US$13billion Eurobond debt, Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has announced.
Emphasising the importance of this achievement, Dr. Adam stated: “We are poised to turn the page on our restructuring journey and embark on a new chapter of...