By Amos Safo
From today Monday, 18th November, it is left with 20 days to the crucial presidential and parliamentary elections. Ghana is among 64 other countries in the world that have held or are yet to hold their elections in 2024.
This represents a combined population of about 49% of...
By Maxwell Ampong
PET stands for Political, Economic, and Technological factors, the three key external forces that shape a business environment. In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, understanding the interplay of political, economic, and technological factors is essential for comprehending the complexities that shape our world.
These dimensions are deeply interconnected,...
By Mohamed A. EL-ERIAN
“It’s the economy, stupid!” This famous mantra, coined by the political strategist James Carville, helped Bill Clinton unseat President George H.W. Bush in 1992, and now it explains another election.
The economy played a critical role in the 2024 presidential race, creating the conditions not only for...
Introduction
Elections are about more than voting, and the entire election cycle is increasingly data dependent. Voter registration, voter authentication, voting and results transmission all involve the the collection of at least some personal data.
Political parties depend on data to drive their campaigns, from deciding where to hold rallies,...
By Katharina PISTOR
This US election marks what Germans call a Zeitenwende (“turning point”). Voters are signaling clearly that they want change, preferring a second Donald Trump administration to another caretaker government presiding over a regime that they reject.
True, political parties that promised to protect the status quo have lost...
PET stands for Political, Economic, and Technological factors, the three key external forces that shape a business environment. In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, understanding the interplay of political, economic, and technological factors is essential for comprehending the complexities that shape our world. These dimensions are deeply interconnected, influencing...
By Samuel LARTEY (Prof)
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The question of whether God chooses leaders for nations is both a theological and cultural debate, with significant relevance in Ghana’s political landscape. This debate has shaped political attitudes, influenced voter behaviour, and driven narratives about leadership across the country’s history.
In Ghana, religious beliefs often intertwine...
By Osagyefo Ernest DE-GRAFT EGYIR
November 12 marked the fourth anniversary of the passing of Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana’s former president and one of its most transformative leaders. Known for his unwavering commitment to justice, accountability, and the empowerment of the ordinary Ghanaian, Rawlings also left behind a robust legacy...
By: Emmanuella YAMOAH
As Ghana gears up for its elections, there’s one undeniable truth: communication is more than just a tool for political engagement; it is the lifeblood of a healthy democracy. The country's democratic history has seen periods of tension and, in some cases, violence. Ethical communication, especially...
By Daron ACEMOGLU
The outcome of the US presidential election was more of a Democratic loss than a triumph for Donald Trump. The Democrats lost not because US President Joe Biden stayed in the race too long, and not because Kamala Harris is unqualified, but because they have been losing...