Washington D.C., United States of America// — Remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) grew an estimated 3.8% in 2023, a moderation from the high gains of the previous two years.
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Afrobarometer Surveys Director Urges Young Researchers to Empower Africa’s Narrative
Afrobarometer surveys director Boniface Dulani has urged up-and-coming researchers to empower Africa’s narrative to propel the growth and development of the continent.
Ghana: 2023 School Placement Released Today
The 2023 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) for Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Schools (TVET) has gone live today.
Confucius Institute, Ghanaian University Ink Deal to Boost Chinese Language Learning
Beijing, China// — The Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana and the Accra Technical University (ATU) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the introduction of Chinese language and culture in the school.
Participants at TWN-Africa’s Regional Forum on AfCFTA: Free Movement of Persons Still a Major Headache
Accra, Ghana//-Participants at a three-day regional multi-stakeholder forum on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) organised by Third World Network-Africa (TWN-Africa) for Anglophone West Africa in Accra say the Protocol on Free Movement of persons is still a major headache despite some years into the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.
Agoa Trade Deal Talks: South Africa Will Need to Carefully Manage Relations with the US and China
Arno J. van Niekerk, University of the Free State South Africa must tread carefully in its economic relationships to avoid being caught in the escalating tension between East and West, and more specifically China and the US. The country’s hosting, and the outcome, of the 2023 Agoa Summit should strengthen its role in diplomatic relations […]
Ocean Country Partnership Programme Scholarships Extend to Universities in Ghana, India, Others
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) today announce the launch of up to 56 fully funded Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) Scholarships for students from Ghana, India, Bangladesh and Belize.
Beyond the Certificate: Tarragon Edge Holds Transformative Youth Bootcamp For GCTU Students
Accra, Ghana//-Tarragon Edge Limited, an SME System and implementation company today partnered with the Office of the Dean of Students Career Development Centre of the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) to organise a well-attended Transformative Youth Bootcamp for hundreds of students in the school.
Improving Statistics on Gender and Trade in Developing Countries
Geneva, Switzerland// — When it comes to understanding and fostering women’s economic empowerment, measuring the gender dimension of trade has emerged as an increasingly important endeavour.
Niger Coup: ECOWAS Chiefs of Defense Staff to Meet in Accra
Accra, Ghana//-Chiefs of Defense Staff from Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries will meet in Accra on Thursday, August 17, 2023, to strategize on a possible military intervention in Niger.