By Emmanuel AGYEMAN
It is the responsibility of every state to promote the highest level of economic development while safeguarding the welfare, freedom, and happiness of all its citizens. A key factor in achieving these goals is financial inclusion, which is essential for sustainable development and the equitable distribution...
…Mahama’s Strategic Plan
John D. Mahama's manifesto for the 2024 general election lays out a comprehensive vision to promote indigenous participation in Ghana’s banking sector. The current state of the industry highlights the dominance of foreign-owned banks, with only 9 out of 23 banks being indigenous, controlling less than 40%...
Ghana might be going through a rough patch. Yet, it is true that we have witnessed significant advancements in many sectors over the past few decades. With a diverse economy encompassing agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and a growing services sector, the nation is poised for continued prosperity.
Central to this growth...
A joint regional course on financial programming and policies is underway, bringing together experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) to train participants on diagnosing and addressing macroeconomic imbalances.
The course, held at a critical time for the global...
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has joined the global community to mark International Equal Pay Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the gender pay gap and promoting equal pay for work of equal value.
The United Nations International Day of Equal Pay for Work of Equal...
By Isaac BOADI (Prof)
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been a major political force in Ghana since its formation in 1992, evolving from a revolutionary government into a key player in the country’s multiparty democracy.
Over the past 32 years, per my weak mathematical background, the NDC has spent significant...
In pursuing profit, businesses constantly seek ways to lower costs and enhance efficiency. And economies of scale provide one of the most effective strategies for achieving these goals. Economies of scale occur when companies increase production and reduce the cost per unit, making them more competitive. This concept relies...
As part of its comprehensive coastal sanitation program, Ecozoil Ghana has successfully conducted a thorough cleanup of the Cape Coast Castle beach, also known as Abrofo Mpoano.
This initiative, which came off Friday, September 6, 2024, along the beaches of Cape Coast, not only aimed to maintain a clean beach...
By Samuel LARTEY (Prof)
In recent years, Ghana has witnessed a significant push toward digital financial inclusion, driven by the rapid growth of fintech and mobile banking technologies. According to the World Bank, by 2022, nearly 70% of Ghanaians had access to financial accounts, largely due to the proliferation of...
The Mastercard Foundation will host two pivotal events at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) on September 22, 2024. Both gatherings will address the critical issues of girls' education and women's economic empowerment in Africa and will be held at the Millenium Hilton New...