By Dela EVANS Governments around the world face the complicated task of navigating national development in a landscape full of complexities and uncertainties. In the pursuit of sustainable prosperity and national identity, a clear distinction is emerging between the aspirations of nation-building and national development planning strategies for national development. Nation...
By Nelson Semanu BOANDOH-KORKOR & Elizabeth BOANDOH-KORKOR “Money is not sinful or evil. The kingdom of God needs it desperately! Making money is what I do best but it must be made for God’s glory and not mine. As a Christian entrepreneur, my company relies on prayer and inward confirmation...
By Godson Kofi DAVIES In Africa, where the beauty of landscapes is as vast as its cultural diversity, a silent crisis brews in the realm of healthcare. The continent faces a dire shortage of healthcare professionals, a predicament most acute in the rural and underserved areas. According to the World...
Intellectual Property Rights, a crucial legal framework, serve as a shield for intellectual property and intangible creations of the human mind. These include inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, and symbols used in commerce. Intellectual property rights play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and economic growth by significantly...
By Edward Worlanyo Bankas In a world where digital advertising is increasingly crucial for businesses, Ghana's 21% Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Facebook and Instagram ads poses a significant challenge. This draconian policy not only threatens to cripple small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but also undermines Ghana's aspirations to become a...
By Yu YONGDING On March 5, at the opening of the annual meeting of China’s legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced that the government’s target for GDP growth this year is around 5%. It is an encouraging target, but if China is to reach it,...
By J. N. Halm I was wondering why the secretary was not taking minutes. Taking into consideration the importance of the meeting, I could not help but wonder why the secretary just sat there without making any notes. So you can imagine my shock when within hours of the meeting,...
By Amos SAFO Beginning January 2024 to date, Ghana has witnessed an unprecedented heat, as a result of global warming and climate change. This extreme change of the weather is redefining people’s sleeping habits and overall health. Several people across the country are complaining about extreme heat that makes them sweat...
“A brand is defined by the customer’s experience. The experience is delivered by the employees” ….. Shep Hyken Last week, I highlighted a series of concerns currently being expressed among some bank staff working in the digital banking era. Their concerns mostly harbour around the positive but intrusive 4th Industrial...
By Catherine ADODOADJI-DOGBE and Fatima FAROUTA Globally there has been an increase in municipal solid waste generation. Predictions indicate that Municipal solid waste generation will grow from 2.3 billion tonnes in 2023 to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050. The global direct cost of waste management was estimated at USD 252...