On 17 January 2026, a historic turning point for our blue planet was marked. The High Seas Treaty (HST) formally known as The Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) officially entered into force. While the maritime community, particularly littoral states, celebrates this victory, […]
The aftermath of the Second World War crippled European colonial powers, serving as a turning point that empowered nationalist movements across Africa in subsequent years. The Atlantic Charter of 1941, with its emphasis on self-determination, and the Fifth Pan-African Congress in 1945, further bolstered the African nations’ demands for sovereignty. The desire to break free […]
Land and natural resources are fundamental in Ghana’s economic, environmental, and social stability. They form the basis for productive activities including agriculture, mining, energy production, housing development, and conservation. The governance of these resources has direct implications for long-term sustainability. The Current Landscape In Ghana, land remains a pre-eminent economic and social assets. A significant […]
READY FOR MUTUALLY BENEFITIAL GLOBALISATION! The first twenty-five years of this century have shown great progress and promise an exciting new technology that is redefining globalization and will determine how global leaders respond to cultural changes in the future. Many people say, “We are the most fortunate generation,” especially in an era of super-intelligence and […]
In an era where a single post can travel across the globe in seconds, the power of our voices has never been greater. This episode moved the conversation beyond merely ‘using’ the internet, to mastering it as a tool for amplifying positive voices and deepening democracy. The ‘Active Civic Skillset’ series was designed to equip […]
As we begin the new year, we have fresh opportunity to pause and reflect on the state of our nation. While we often measure our progress in economic figures or infrastructure projects, there is a deeper, more systemic issue currently stagnating our development: the profound political disunity that has become the hallmark of our democracy. […]
Unemployment—a state in which individuals capable of work seek employment at the prevailing wage rate but remain unsuccessful—is a matter of national concern. As a key macroeconomic indicator, it serves to gauge the health of the economy. Its implications range from the economic to the social and spiritual. Unemployment constrains living standards, exacerbates poverty, and […]
UPGRADE OF SCHOOLS FROM CATEGORY A TO B & C. Education investment is the best expenditure which brings about great advancement to a nation. It is expected that the double-track system in secondary schools will be eliminated by 2027 through expansion of education infrastructure. In the 2025 Budget Statement, the finance minister made commitments to […]
Cashew Processing Factory. The finance minister announced that through the Accelerated Export Development initiative, two cashew processing plants will be built in the two Bono regions, and will be funded by the Ghana EXIM Bank. This is commendable because it will enhance the value addition of cashew and create jobs for the youth in the […]
JOB CREATION The 24-Hour Economy policy is described as “productive revolution that will increase earnings and turn idle hours into active work” (paragraph 992, pg. 127). The government aims to create 800,000 new jobs in the 2026 fiscal year to improve productivity and make Ghana more competitive . Three (3) garment factories are expected to […]