February 5, 2026 No Comments

NOT ANOTHER NKRUMAH

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 […]

January 7, 2026 2 Comments

STATEMENT BY RESEARCH DIRECTOR

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 […]

January 7, 2026 No Comments

THE ACTIVE DIGITAL SKILLSET

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 […]

January 7, 2026 No Comments

THE DYNAMICS OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN GHANA.

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 […]

January 7, 2026 No Comments

EDUCATION: 2026 BUDGET REVIEW

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 […]

January 7, 2026 No Comments

CASHEW PROCESSING FACTORY: 2026 BUDGET REVIEW.

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 […]

January 7, 2026 No Comments

JOB CREATION: 2026 BUDGET REVIEW

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 […]

January 5, 2026 No Comments

OIL PALM DEVELOPMENT: 2026 BUDGET REVIEW

OIL PALM DEVELOPMENT. Agriculture contributed 5.2% of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product in 2025. The agrarian sector employs about 38% of Ghanaians, who are mostly engaged in seasonal farming. The government’s strategic partnership with the World Bank and other financial institutions to invest US$500 million in Oil Palm development over the next 5 to 7 years […]