4 d. ago ISSER Director urges private sector support for research dissemination

Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has called on industry players and private sector actors to actively support research and dissemination initiatives that can help shape public policy and foster inclusive national development. He pointed to the critical role of collaboration in translating research findings into actionable outcomes that improve lives and inform governance. Professor Quartey made the call during the launch in Accra of the 7th edition of Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, one of ISSER’s flagship biennial publications, on Thursday.

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1 week ago Public Sector should not lead feasibility studies for PPP Projects – AB & David Africa

Dr David Ofosu-Dorte, Founder and Senior Partner of AB & David Africa, has proposed that the public sector should not lead feasibility studies for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. He argued that the current practice has significantly contributed to Ghana's high public sector debt, as many feasibility studies for projects are either incomplete or never executed.

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1 week ago Tourism Minister urges private sector to embed culture, excellence in hospitality

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on the private sector to embed cultural identity and service excellence at the heart of every hospitality experience. “In every hotel room, every tour vehicle, every restaurant, there must be a sense of who we are,” she said. “Every guest we serve is […]

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2 w. ago Number of jobs advertised increased by 15% in first four months of 2025

Meanwhile, the total number of private sector Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributors, which partially gauges employment conditions, improved marginally by 0.8% to 1,040,013 in March 2025.

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2 w. ago M&C Group pledges GHc10k each to JoyNews Impact Makers awardees, urges private sector to boost grassroots dev’t

On June 28, 2025, M&C Group Global graced the 3rd annual JoyNews Impact Makers Awards, serving as headline sponsor for the inspiring event held at Ecobank’s Head Office in Accra Central

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2 w. ago MTN marks World MSME Day 2025 with call for digital inclusion and sustainable growth

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) took the spotlight on Friday, June 27, as government, development partners and private sector leaders converged at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra to mark MTN World MSME Day 2025.

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2 w. ago Scientists clamour for private investments in seed production at Researchers

There are heightened calls for the private sector and the government to take a critical look at investing heavily in Ghana’s local seed production industry.

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2 w. ago The private sector fuels corruption; must be held to ethical standards – Prof Ali

Associate Professor at the University of Ghana School of Law, Professor Abdallah Ali-Nakyea, has urged private businesses in Ghana to adopt strong ethical standards, warning that corrupt practices in the private sector continue to undermine the nation’s development.

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2 w. ago MOTI to elebrate 2025 MSME Day with national event focused on digital empowerment and sustainability

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and a host of development and private sector partners, will commemorate the 2025 International Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day with a national celebration in Accra.

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3 w. ago Volta Regional Minister deepens stakeholder engagement in Ketu South, inspects site for modern market project

The visit formed part of his broader stakeholder engagement strategy aimed at fostering deeper collaboration between regional authorities and traditional leaders, municipal assemblies, private sector players, and community influencers.

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3 w. ago IFC urges banks to increase lending for sustainable buildings

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has urged banks in Ghana to expand their lending portfolios to support sustainable building projects, embarked on by both government and the private sector, to boost the country’s carbon emissions reduction efforts.

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4 w. ago Ghana Diaspora Investment Forum highlights urgent call to unlock diaspora capital for national development

Over 100 public and private sector stakeholders convened in Accra for the Ghana Diaspora Investment Forum 2025, a high-level platform focused on harnessing diaspora capital for sustainable development. Organised by Global Affairs Canada, Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited, and GIZ Ghana (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH), the event took place during the 2025 Africa Impact […]

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last month Council of State member urges Ghana to localise global solutions for youth employment

A member of Ghana’s Council of State representing the Volta Region, Mr Kwamigah Tanko, has issued a strategic call for a radical rethinking of job creation in Ghana, urging a bottom-up alliance between local government actors and private sector innovators to tackle the country’s escalating youth unemployment crisis. Speaking to Metro TV’s Eastern Regional Correspondent, […]

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