Economist and professor of finance at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, wants the government to strike a fine balance between government’s operational cost and growth-enhancing spending.
Category: Economy
Strengthening Capacity to Address Gender Inequities in Ghana’s Health Sector
Accra, Ghana// — Addressing gender barriers and inequities in access and use of health services has been identified as a key to accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly universal health coverage as enshrined in SDG three.
Cautious Welcome: World Bank and IMF Return to Africa, But Questions Remain
Carlos Lopes, University of Cape Town The annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are due to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, in mid-October. The city and country are still reeling from a devastating earthquake in early September.
Celebrating a Decade of Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Cortex Hub and Angel Fair Africa – Andile Ngcaba
In a landscape defined by the ebb and flow of African entrepreneurship, milestones are more than mere time markers; they stand as beacons of progress. This year, we gather to celebrate an extraordinary achievement as both The Cortex Hub and Angel Fair Africa reach the impressive milestone of a decade.
Popular trust in National Elections Commission Remains Weak, But Majority of Liberians Trust Voter Power
Only one-third of Liberians say they trust the National Elections Commission (NEC) as the country approaches general elections in October, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey.
Squad of Accra-Tamale-Accra Bicycle Trip for Mental Health Unveiled
Accra, Ghana//-Between November 1 and 11, 2023, five non-professional Ghanaian bikers will be going on a 1300-kilometre journey from Accra to Tamale and back on bicycles to raise awareness and funds in support of mental health.
MultiChoice Ghana Rewards Loyal Customers During Customer Service Week
Ghana’s leading provider of premium pay-tv services as part of its thirtieth anniversary celebrations, is pleased to announce special rewards for its loyal customers during its Customer Service Week.
Pinterest, Entravision Enter Into Global Partnership Deal
Entravision, a global advertising solutions, media and technology company serving clients across more than 40 countries, has entered an international sales partnership with Pinterest, the visual inspiration platform.
Comoros: New World Bank Report Identifies Reforms to Address Fiscal Challenges to Achieving Inclusive Growth
Dakar, Senegal// — For Comoros to have a fiscal policy that achieves inclusive growth while being sustainable, the country must improve public financial management, enhance domestic resource mobilisation, improve the efficiency of public health spending, and take steps to incorporate climate change and disaster risk management.
India, Ghana Continue to Deepen Partnerships and Economic Ties
Accra, Ghana//-India and Ghana have pledged to continue to deepen their commitment to their unique economic, cultural, and multilateral-level partnerships for mutual benefit.