Human activity poses a serious and diverse threat to the Earth's oceans, which make up the largest ecosystem on our planet. The rising temperatures, acidification, pollution, and overfishing of these waters significantly impact the marine life inhabiting them and the individuals who rely on them for their livelihoods. The sustainable...
In this edition of ITEN Global Trade Insights, we delve into the recent developments surrounding India's ban on non-basmati rice exports. Imposed on 22nd July, 2022, the ban is India's response to soaring domestic rice prices and has significant implications for global food security. This report elucidates the repercussions of...
Currently, in Ghanaian society, there is an upsurge of strong irresistible desire among people to engage in buying and selling businesses as a means of earning a living, particularly among the little or less educated, illiterate women and children. The present situation of economic hardship in the country has...
Financial independence is an achievement many people aim to have in the course of their lives. For many, it is a goal they have worked their entire lives to achieve. In this article, we will explore how to set goals for financial independence. Just as goals shape our personal...
Even in the best of times, policy-makers find it difficult to explain complex issues to the public. But when they have the public’s trust, the ordinary citizen will say: “I know broadly what you are trying to do, so you don’t need to explain every last detail to me”....
Throughout a person’s lifetime, they are confronted with the burden of making financial decisions, particularly when starting their adult lives. Unfortunately, however, may people lack the requisite knowledge and information when making these important financial decisions. Beyond the individual level, the role financial literacy plays in creating sustainable development...
The evolution of AI in chatbots The last year has seen significant announcements and global public attention toward emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Model (LLM) platforms like ChatGPT. Capturing both the public's imagination and sparking fears around the rapid evolution of these transformative technologies, many industries are now...
As the end of the year approaches, small companies must review their performance, make any modifications, and set the foundation for a good conclusion. The end of the fiscal year is not only a time for reflection, but also a chance to strategically position the company for success in...
The world was created by a number of projects executed with specific requirements that generated some outcomes within certain time limits. You and I are some of the outcomes of these projects. I like to refer to the process as the Creation Program with the Creator as the Program...
History bears witness to the centrality of the mining sector in driving growth and economic transformation. The 1886 discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand basin and how it drove the growth of the South African economy is often touted as an example of the transformative potential of mining. So,...