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Gov’t finally communicates intention to extend IMF program
Government has finally communicated to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) its decision to extend the Fund's program. Sources say the...
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McKinsey’s latest report on Africa-China economic partnership challenges previous beliefs
The People's Republic of China, June 28, 2017/ -- China is Africa’s largest economic partner. Yet it has been a...
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Viewpoint : President Nana Akufo-Addo
A strong economy creates opportunities and inspires more people to start new businesses. In much the same way, a strong...
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Foreign aid is being cut, but business will keep fighting poverty
It’s easy to feel discouraged these days about international development. The new US administration has proposed cutting the foreign aid...
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Zakat requires Muslims to donate 2.5% of their wealth: could this end poverty?
Usman, a fisherman in North Sumatra, used to have a rickety fishing boat that could only take him as far...
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‘Susu’ is development tool – Proffesor Habib
“Susu,” an indigenous way of pooling resources for future expenses for the poor, has been described as a developmental tool....
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Why the ‘maximise shareholder value’ theory is bogus
This is the continuation of the article published in last week’s edition which among other things looked at why the...
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IMANI Quarterly Brief on Ghana’s 2017 Budget Performance
Quarter one targets for import duties, non-tax revenue and grants missed by 23, 21 and 53 percent, respectively. Expenditure targets...
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CCA U.S.-Africa Business Summit Spotlights African Business in Washington DC
Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) convened more than 800 government and business leaders for its 11th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit...
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