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Africa’s economic landscape is rapidly evolving, and there is a growing recognition of the role that technology can play in driving economic growth, enhancing financial inclusion, and facilitating cross-border trade. Fintech and blockchain innovations can potentially revolutionize various sectors, including banking, payments, supply chain, and investment, thereby promoting sustainable development in Africa. With its innovative […]

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

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

The National Insurance Commission (NIC), Ghana’s statutory agency in charge of insurance regulation, accepted the invitation to launch the Driver Mo 2022 report. The Driver Mo 2022 report was a Young Africans for Opportunities research report on vehicle insurance experiences in Ghana. Mr. Charles Ansong Dankyi, Senior Manager in charge of Marketing and External Relations at the National Insurance Commission (NIC), represented the Commissioner of Insurance at the Driver Mo 2022 report launch on January 25th, 2023 in Accra, and delivered the speech below as chairman of the occasion; Good afternoon invited

The Young Africans for Opportunity (YAFO) launched the “Driver Mo 2022 Report” An Exploratory Report on Motor Vehicle Insurance Experiences in Ghana at Accra on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Present at the gathering was Mr. Charles Ansong Dankyi, Senior Manager in charge of Marketing and External Relations of the National Insurance Commission (NIC), Mr. Alexander

The Public Order Act in Zambia is used to repress rights and freedom of expression, association and assembly. The human rights defenders, journalists and opposition political parties has been increasingly restricted. Section 5(4) of the act provided that anyone intending to assemble or host a meeting or demonstration was required to give the police one

Ambassador course is a four-week online certificate course to help in educating students, entrepreneurs and young professional on the principles of free market and how it helps in creating prosperity. Also the course aid Young African for Opportunities (YAFO) in identifying talents and connecting them with opportunities from across the globe. This year’s Ambassador course

The sudden demise of Linda Whetstone on 15th December 2021 was really unexpected and a huge blow to the freedom fraternity. The cold hand of death has taken an oak from liberty lovers around the globe. She was a shining star of liberty and she dedicated her life to support liberty all over the world. Linda

In our modern society, economic prosperity is directly inclined to technology. It is almost impossible to have something of economic value without technology playing a vital part in its value. With this being the kind of world, we find ourselves in, one would think it absurd to have an array of young people who are