“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do”. Potter Stewart
Last week, I discussed the implications of the new Code of Ethics and Business Conduct recently launched by the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ghana. It has come at a...
There are a lot of debates about how governments can support the private sector and, in turn, help their economy. There's another school of thought that public interest in a free market is actually detrimental to the economy. Special economic zones (SEZs) and public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Africa have...
Once upon a time, rock stars and celebrity artists were positioned as unreachable idols who came down from their lofty positions to play concerts and grant interviews for regular mortals to experience.
And while that’s still mostly true today, we see global superstars like Cardi B and Davido now comment...
…Leveraging the power of public relations for organisational success
Building and keeping a positive reputation has become more important than ever in today's dynamic and highly competitive business environment. Businesses are under pressure to do more than merely execute an innovative marketing campaign. Customers are becoming more discerning, critical and...
By Alexander Ayertey ODONKOR
How is China shaping the future of the world, and what will its next chapter hold? As the country further opens its doors to global investors, establishes leadership in green technologies, and maintains its unmatched supply chains, the indicators of its bright future are unmistakable. In...
Universal basic income (UBI) is when an entity, like an NGO, Government or other institution, provides a set amount of money to all of its beneficiaries irrespective of their wealth and taxpayer status. It's based on the idea that every member of society must have access to basic resources,...
Tourism is an imposing, outstanding, indispensable and holistic multi-million dollar universal industry that is founded on natural, man-made, cultural and heritage resources.
It has consistently contributed substantially both tangibly and intangibly to the current global socio-economic outlook and order since the turn of the millennium over two decades ago and...
To start with, emerging technologies refer to new and innovative applications that are being developed or in vogue. Emerging or innovative in a sense also means the creation of new and improved products, processes or services that can solve existing problems or meet new needs. Successful innovation is birthed...
“There are, as with any good plan, a few pillars, five of them,” Blinken said. “We will build our capacity and expertise in the areas that will be critical to our national security in the years ahead, particularly climate, global health, cybersecurity in emerging technologies, economics, and multilateral diplomacy.”
The...
‘Constantly engage issues to resolve them. Don’t breed fungi. Spray them. Don’t keep them.’
A leader must be ready for this. The leader grows, preparing to go through the day with challenges. Without this mindset, leaders would give up along the way. The underpinning point is the internal motivation not...