COVID-19 continues to battle all aspects of our Ghanaian economy, not sparing the agricultural sector, which we have described in many instances, as our national backbone and lifeline. The fact is, all African countries are being adversely affected by the pandemic, as, continent-wise, 60 percent of the population is...
In today's discussion about Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), let's start with a story about salt. This mineral is a fundamental part of human life and has many uses. The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that adults consume no more than 5 grams of salt, or 2,000 mg of...
Financial inclusion, which refers to the provision of affordable and useful financial services and products to households and firms via a sustainable approach, is a major driver of growth that has the potential for achieving sustainable development.
Why is this true? Well, to begin with, when businesses - particularly small...
Financial independence is having enough income to pay your living expenses for life without having to be employed for salary or depend on others for handouts or loans. The rule of 72 simply computes how fast your money grows given an investment return over a period. It is one of the most useful “must-knows” for every...
“It is not the absence of risk that determines a program’s success but the manner in which risk is identified and managed”
Dear readers, last week, I looked at the need to get the image of the risk personnel rebranded. I always observe the usual banter between the compliance/risk staff,...
About a year ago, having been persistently shocked by a series of unprecedented adverse climate change events from all parts of the world, I was increasingly drawn to the question “Are We Close to the Line of No-Return?” As heavy rains caused severe land-slides in many countries, including Australia...
Let’s take the Sustainable Development Goals pledge together. Pledge with me to make sustainability a priority personally. Pledge with me, “I understand that my actions, behaviors, and choices make an impact on the society, environment, and our economy. I pledge to make intentional choices that will benefit the quality...
On a Wednesday mid-morning, I made my way to the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba, located in Airport Residential Area, within the heart of the national capital, Accra for an arranged meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Ghana, Her Excellency Anette Chao García.
Cuba, a...
Powerful communication skills are an indispensable facet of any leader’s portfolio of skills and experience. The true mark of influential leadership centres on knowing how to communicate within all spaces of the organisation, internally and externally, crossing over from employees, managers, clients and investors. Each distinct stakeholder group requires...