Nathaniel Dwamena

Policy Dialogue: Fintech & Blockchain Innovations for Free Trade

Past Events /

This round table event aims to explore the potential of fintech and blockchain innovations in promoting free trade in Africa. The event will bring together policymakers, fintech experts, blockchain innovators, and industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of using digital technologies to enhance trade and economic growth in Africa.  Africa’s economic landscape is […]

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The Erosion of Journalism Ethics: Unveiling the Dark Side of Media Consultancy.

In the News /

The practice of gathering, verifying, and publishing news and information to the public serves an important role in society as a watchdog, a forum for educated debate, and a means of holding those in power accountable. Journalism’s key purposes include informing the public, promoting transparency, and encouraging an engaged and well-informed populace. The public trust

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Breaking the Cycle: Military Approach against Galamsey has been ineffective Since 1980

In the News /

Dr. AK Mensah who has done rigorous study in the area of Artisanal Small-Scale mining added that, the military approach has been ineffective since 1980 when it was first introduced. Afterwards, despite its ineffectiveness, the military approach against galamsey has resurfaced under different names thus Police Taskforce in 1990, Operation fight illegal mining in 2006,

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Advancing Free-Market Based Solutions for Sustainable Mining in Ghana: Insights from YAFO Policy Dialogue

Blog /

The mining sector in Ghana plays a significant role in the country’s economy, particularly in the production of gold. To address the challenges and promote sustainability in the mining industry, the YAFO Institute organized a policy dialogue focused on free market-based solutions for sustainable mining in Ghana. One of the notable presentations during the event

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The Erosion of Journalism Ethics: Unveiling the Dark Side of Media Consultancy in Ghana

Public Opinion /

The practice of gathering, verifying, and publishing news and information to the public serves an important role in society as a watchdog, a forum for educated debate, and a means of holding those in power accountable. Journalism’s key purposes include informing the public, promoting transparency, and encouraging an engaged and well-informed populace. The public trust

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Forcing Green Energy on Africa Would Deepen Poverty

Climate & Economics /

The developed world and Europe have relied on fossil fuel through the industrial revolution, and have ripped the benefit of cheap energy to build strong economies with a reliable energy supply. However, the situation is not the same in Africa. First, we have not completely industrialized Africa, the problem of poverty persists, and the continent

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Free Market-Based Solutions for Sustainable Mining in Ghana: Tackling the Galamsey Challenge

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In Ghana, illegal mining, often known as “galamsey,” has become a significant issue with detrimental impacts on the environment and general public health. Gold mining occurs in several parts of the world, formally or informally. Most individuals lack the capacity to undertake formalized mining hence artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is largely undertaken especially in

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Clarifying the Nature of 2.2 million Jobs Claimed by Vice President Dr Bawumia: Government Jobs and Their Impact on Economic Growth

Press Release /

Job creation stimulates economic growth by increasing the purchasing power of individuals and creating demand for goods and services. This leads to increased production, sales, and revenue which in turn contributes to the growth and expansion of the economy. However, the statement by the Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, speaking to New Patriotic

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Unpacking the Divine Economy Model: Reflections and Key Takeaways from Bruce Koeber

Blog /

A book review session by the YAFO Institute hosted Bruce Koerber, the author of Divine Economy Model on the 1st of April 2023. The event was dubbed ‘An Encounter with Divine Economy Model’ under the theme: Understanding economics in the environment in which we live and work and the role of institutions in creating prosperity.  The

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Breaking Down Ghana’s Three New Tax Laws: Implications for the Economy

Tax & Government Waste /

In the country’s bid to be in good standing for an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) from the IMF, the parliament of Ghana on 31st March 2023 passed three additional revenue mobilization strategies. These were The Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2022, The Growth and Sustainability Levy Bill 2022, The Ghana Revenue Authority Bill 2022, and The Income Tax

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