By Ernest Bako WUBONTO
Former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Kofi Annan, once said: “Education is a human right with immense power to transform; on its foundations rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development”.
This is to say that education is the most powerful weapon which can...
By Enoch K. AKUFFU-DJOBI
In Ghana’s evolving financial landscape, banking compliance and innovation often appear as adversaries in a high-stakes balancing act. Compliance, with its rigid rules and unyielding structure, is essential to safeguard the banking sector and protect consumers.
Yet, innovation, fueled by the digital era, is equally critical...
By Ernest De-Graft EGYIR
Mr. President, your return to office offers a unique opportunity to inspire hope and set a transformative agenda for Ghana. The first 100 days of your presidency will be crucial for defining your leadership and laying the groundwork for long-term development. Here is a strategic roadmap...
By Samia Suluhu HASSAN
The recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29) and G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro were a watershed, particularly for developing countries.
It was heartening to see the African Union join the discussions in Rio as the G20’s latest official member. And now South Africa...
The heartiest of congratulations on your re-election as the President of the Republic.
There are scarcely any plaudits left to describe you and your monumental comeback that have not already been used.
It is the stuff of legends and we considered ourselves privileged to have been witnesses to it.
We are indeed...
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector continues to play an important role in supporting rapid and sustainable economic growth, equitable social development, and job creation. It is in this vein that development of strategies has become crucial in the bid to seize new opportunities and effectively overcome challenges.
In...
In recent years, the digital landscape has witnessed the emergence of a powerful new technology that is both fascinating and frightening: deepfakes. Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, deepfakes allow the creation of realistic audio, video, and images that can make people appear to say or do things...
By Daron ACEMOGLU
It should not have come as such a surprise that US voters were largely unmoved by the Democrats’ warnings that Donald Trump poses a grave threat to American institutions. In a January 2024 Gallup poll, only 28% of Americans (a record low) said that they were satisfied...
By Leonard Maximus Ireneous MENSAH
The Gold for Oil policy, introduced with the noble intention of addressing Ghana's payments deficit, has regrettably exacerbated the environmental and socio-economic crisis fueled by illegal mining, popularly known as "Galamsey." The policy has inadvertently created a gold rush that has emboldened unauthorized mining operations,...
BY Gabriel AMETAME
As Ghana increasingly integrates digital technology into its economy and daily life, robust cybersecurity has never been more critical. The rapid expansion of online services has exposed individuals, businesses, and institutions to a growing array of cyber threats, from phishing scams to sophisticated ransomware attacks.
In 2020 alone,...