By Sheldon K. AMBAAH
Ghana’s energy sector is a vital component of its economic development and social progress. Over the decades, access to reliable and affordable electricity has underpinned industrial growth, technological innovation, and improved living standards.
However, Ghana's power sector has faced recurring crises that have exposed structural weaknesses,...
By Kwasi KYERE
Microfinance has played a crucial role in fostering financial inclusion and empowering underserved communities around the world.
To shape the future of microfinance and maximize its impact, it is important to look at Financial literacy and Fraud. Financial literacy and fraud are two important aspects to consider in the...
A research done by RiviaCo, a healthcare service provider, has revealed that hypertension (BP) and diabetes rank high as key health issues affecting productivity in the country.
The study sought to find out the impact of poor health on businesses and the broader economy, and therefore used findings from blood...
Following an extensive rehabilitation project funded by the World Bank in collaboration with the Akufo-Addo-led administration, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial and Mausoleum Park (KNMMP) has recorded a surge in patronage - welcoming about 200,000 visitors every month since its reopening in July 2023.
Mr. Edward Quao highlighted this during a...
By Korsi DZOKOTO
John Mahama’s return to power as President on January 7, 2025, presents him with a daunting set of challenges.
His administration will inherit a nation mired in economic turbulence, with widespread poverty, rising unemployment, fiscal irresponsibility, and an overburdened public sector. Korsi DZOKOTO looks into the immediate obstacles...
By Dani RODRIK
The world economy awaits with dread the arrival of Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. Trump clearly loves import duties and has promised to raise them for goods from China, Europe, Mexico, and even Canada.
How much havoc this will wreak depends not just on the tariffs’ scope and magnitude,...
By Philip TAKYI (Dr.)
Illicit financial flows in Global Trade is a consolidated enlightenment of the advanced world of illicit financial activities, with a particular focus on the insidious phenomenon of trade-based money laundering (TBML).
This article delves into the introduction of complex mechanisms employed by perpetrators to exploit legitimate international...
By Daron ACEMOGLU
Fissures within US President-elect Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” coalition have appeared sooner than expected. By the end of December, the tech-billionaire wing was in open warfare with MAGA’s nativist wing over America’s H-1B visa program, which enables US businesses to employ some 600,000 skilled foreigners...
By Jules NARTEY-TOKOLI
In contemporary society, political discourse often overshadows entrepreneurship. While the political framework undeniably influences business development and growth, it is imperative to recognize that an overemphasis on politics can impede the entrepreneurial spirit.
This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in Africa, where political instability, corruption, and socio-economic challenges often...
By Maxwell AMPONG
There is an entrepreneur in Ghana I’ve admired for years. He’s a figure I’ve followed quietly, and although he’s had his critics, I’ve come to understand and respect his journey. This man operated almost like a ghost for two decades.
His name was everywhere, but his face wasn’t...