March 2024

Decoding Digital Quadruple Taxation: Insights from Ghana’s E-Levy in the Digital Economy

Commentary, Tax & Government Waste /

Double taxation, a scenario where a taxpayer is taxed twice on the same source of income, either by the same jurisdiction or different jurisdictions, is a complex issue that poses significant challenges for businesses and individuals operating in Ghana. With its implications on investment, trade, and economic growth, understanding and addressing double taxation is crucial

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Building National Cathedral: How Blockchain Technology Could Have Prevented the Scandals in Ghana

Commentary /

Ghana’s National Cathedral Project commenced as a promise by the President, Nana Akufo Addo, to some portions of the Christian faith during the campaigning period toward his presidency. This promise resonated with portions of the Christian faith and having been elected as President in 2016, there was the need to fulfill the promise of building

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Ghana’s Economic Tightrope Walk: Navigating Inflation, Growth, and Poverty

Poverty & Urban Poverty /

The average Ghanaian does not need an economics degree to know the economy is going through a very rough patch. They feel it on their commute to work and when shopping for foodstuffs. As of August 2023, Ghana faces an extremely challenging economic outlook with high inflation exceeding 40%. This is largely driven by rising

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Bridging Profit & Principles: A Dialogue on Capitalism and Morality

Past Events /

In an era where profit often appears to conflict with ethical imperatives, a balanced conversation has never been more important. Our next policy dialogue, “Bridging Profit and Principle: A Dialogue on Capitalism and Morality,” seeks to go into the heart of this seeming divide by investigating the complex relationship between capitalism and moral ideals. This

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Free Market in Climate Policy: How Effective is Ghana’s Emission Tax?

Past Events /

As Ghana takes major steps to tackle climate change by imposing a Combustion Tax [Emissions Levy Act, 2023, (Act 112)] on vehicles and machinery in important sectors, we must critically analyze the efficacy of such tax-based method as respond to the climate crisis. While taxation can induce behavioral change and fund environmental projects, it is

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YAFO Institute critiques sustainability in Ghana’s agricultural sector

In the News /

YAFO Institute has organised a policy dialogue themed “Beyond Slogans: Rethinking Ghana’s Agriculture: Reflections on Some Key Policies and the Way Forward,” focusing on past policies, performance, limitations, and future strategies, including the Planting for Food and Jobs programme by President Akufo-Addo. Read more

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