I Love Banking. Every day, I remain fascinated by its models and assumptions. In fact, as I sit here on the third floor of our Head Office on the main Accra High Street, I drift into reflection mode. Banking has come a long way in Ghana since the days...
The debt-to-GDP ratio is a measure of a country's debt in relation to its economic output. A high debt-to-GDP ratio indicates that a country may have difficulty paying back its debt and may be at risk of default. In the case of Ghana, the IMF is projecting that the...
In 2015, the United Nations successfully adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a comprehensive plan designed to promote sustainable development and address the most pressing issues facing our planet and its inhabitants. This ambitious agenda aims to create a better future for all by addressing poverty, inequality, climate...
In today's rapidly advancing digital landscape, technology innovations have become a driving force that shapes industries and transforms the way we work. Among these innovations, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer - revolutionising various sectors and opening up new horizons of opportunity for workers around the world....
Russia holds an African leaders' gathering this late July 27-28 in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in the Russian Federation. The summit is the highest historical profile and the largest-scale diplomatic landmark event in Russia's bilateral relations with Africa. In our assessment of the emerging multipolar world, majority...
Tax compliance is a critical element of any organization’s financial operations. We can also say for individuals who are eligible to pay taxes in the country. Compliance relates to the extent to which a taxpayer meets their tax obligations. Generally, a taxpayer’s obligation encompasses issues such as registration in...
Financial technology (Fintech) innovations are becoming the mainstay of the global financial sector and user responses to these innovations have been remarkably positive and embraced at an unprecedented scale. Today, the adoption and usage of fintech innovations particularly those facilitating payments are shown to have surpassed the volumes and values...
A combination of domestic imbalances and external shocks led to macroeconomic challenges in Ghana in 2022 with a spill over into 2023. The economy has since been riddled with persistent inflationary pressures, increasing public debt stock, interest rate hikes, and accelerated Cedi depreciation. The economy has also seen elevated...
Prologue I don’t remember specifically what the dream was. But what I do remember is waking up to this realisation: I don’t know kung fu. Back from Libya “Show them!” That was my cousin, Paa Kwesi. Tall and lanky Paa Kwesi, back from his father’s home nation of Libya. Paa Kwesi...
…the responsibilities of parents and caregivers! Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in ensuring the cybersecurity of children. As young individuals increasingly use digital devices and the internet, it's essential to educate and protect them from online threats. By taking an active role in their children's digital lives and...