Many in the global development community are pushing for rich countries to transfer large sums of money to developing countries to help them shift to cleaner energy without impeding economic growth. This advocacy raises important economic questions that do not receive enough attention in the mainstream press. Consider Africa. The...
By John S. QUAISIE In our desire and determination to live a successful retirement life, we need to create a positive and conducive environment around us. We must free ourselves from issues which could disturb our mind and general wellbeing.  We need to maintain a positive mindset which is capable...
US President Joe Biden wants to “build back better” after the pandemic. It’s a widely shared goal. But what exactly does it mean, and how should we do it? Clearly, we should build back with more equality of opportunity. Many communities in the United States and elsewhere in the developed...
Jingle Jangle is an all-Christmas journey musical fantasy movie. The movie has a leading character in the person of Forest Whitaker – one of the first black African American to have won the main leading role actor performance award in the Last King of Scotland film at the Oscars who...
...elevating your brand with fresh perspectives Dear readers, today we're diving into the exciting world of building brand equity for local firms. In a crowded marketplace where big names dominate, how can your businesses stand out? The answer lies in embracing novel ideas that captivate hearts, engage minds and leave...
Governments, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders implement development policies and initiatives as programs and strategies to advance the economic, social, and political development of a nation or region. By addressing specific issues like poverty, unemployment, and inequality, these policies and initiatives hope to promote inclusive and sustainable development. Public...
Whereas climate is mainly associated with the environmental conditions of a particular place, the word ‘climate’ could also mean much more. Climate could also mean the general attitude or feeling about an issue, a circumstance or a place. This is why we can have a climate of political unrest...
Building and sustaining a customer-centric culture to align with market needs The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic’s effects on tourism have been very significant, leading to a fall in the number of visitors over the past year or so. It is reported that in 2020 over 39,000 people visited the country...
Just like the crocodile, a lion ceases to be a lion when you can sit on its back and be taking pictures. The last time I tried sitting on a crocodile, the scorn with which it turned and looked at me tells me my hometown people were at work....
In today's dynamic corporate environment, relationships, whether professional or personal, remain complex in both structure and function. From how they are conceptualized, built, and nurtured, to how they evolve and sustain, relationships play a pivotal role in every aspect of life—business, work, and beyond. Given the increasing interconnectedness of stakeholders,...