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The Chronicle
… The latest data was revealed in the 2026 edition of the UNDP and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative annual report, released on Monday. …
113 Million Nigerians are deprived of Health, Education, Living Standards-UNThe Ghanaian Times
… She revealed that the GCX, in collaboration with development partners, including USAID and UNDP, had been working on quality parameters and grading standards for shea, which were validated through stakeholder engagement in Tamale in 2024. …
GCX calls for new era of shea tradingJoy Online
… was making some progress, saying a high-level joint technical committee was preparing a cabinet memo to strengthen governance and protection of aquatic zones. “To consolidate these gains, a draft Blue Economy Commission Bill prepared by the consultant Dr Godwin Djokoto with UNDP …
Fisheries Minister rallies scientists to develop solutions for sustainable Blue EconomyJoy Online
… the initiative will “introduce regional SME clinics offering training in digital tools, financial management, and mentorship.” GEA CEO Margaret Ansei stressed that “businesses must embrace digital transformation to remain competitive globally,” announcing a partnership with UNDP …
Why Ghana’s MSMEs must rethink human capital investment: Seven strategic benefitsJoy Online
… His professional experience further includes consulting work with international and multilateral institutions such as the World Bank, UNDP, DFID, OSIWA and ClientEarth. …
Oliver Barker-Vormawor appointed Secretary of Constitution Review Implementation CommitteeJoy Online
… His acclaimed productions include Things We Do for Love, YOLO, STRYKE, House of Klu, and campaigns for MTN, UNICEF, and UNDP, earning him over 25 local and international awards. …
Meet 2026 jury for Blackstar International Film FestivalJoy Online
… The Writer is a Partnerships and Communications Specialist for Africa at UNDP
Unlocking Value in Africa’s Cocoa: Lessons from HersheyJoy Online
… The Ministry of Finance and the UNDP have begun exactly this kind of cover for Greater Accra. …
Accra under water again: A city, a balance sheet, and a climate warningJoy Online
… The UNDP described the disaster days later under a headline that needed no embellishment: “Accra Under Water Again.” What it has cost and what was promised The economics of Accra’s flooding are, in the words of one 2026 commentary, an exercise in paying repeatedly for a disaster …
Accra under water, again: Inside Ghana’s 66-year flooding crisis that nobody has fixedJoy Online
… Its portfolio includes collaborations with 15 international universities, the World Bank, IFAD, national and international financial institutions, Mastercard Foundation, USAID, GIZ, UNDP, ECOWAS, NEPAD, and several embassies and development partners. …
Daniel Acquaye leads Agri-Impact Delegation to Ghana-UK Investment Summit in LondonThe United Nations says 113 million Nigerians (48.7 per cent of the population) are deprived of health, education, and living standards, according to the 2026 UNDP and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative report. Poverty is highest in rural and northern areas, with clean cooking fuel and electricity identified as the biggest poverty gaps.
3 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The United Nations says 113 million Nigerians (48.7 per cent of the population) are deprived of health, education, and living standards, according to the 2026 UNDP and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative report. Poverty is highest in rural and northern areas, with clean cooking fuel and electricity identified as the biggest poverty gaps.
3 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Commodity Exchange has called for a fundamental transformation in shea trading to help Ghana derive greater value from the commodity, noting that about two-thirds of Ghana's shea is exported unprocessed, causing the country to lose significant economic opportunities in higher-value products.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development has asked the Ghana Science Association and research community to develop science-based solutions to protect Ghana's ocean and secure livelihoods, proposing a joint technical body to address stock assessment, climate adaptation, and coastal resilience amid threats from illegal mining and destructive fishing.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's MSMEs, which account for over 90% of all businesses and contribute about 70% of GDP, face a 50% failure rate, partly due to severe underinvestment in human capital. The article argues that rethinking training and human capital investment is a strategic necessity for MSME survival.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been appointed Secretary of the 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee, which will examine the government's position paper and develop a framework for implementing constitutional review proposals accepted by government.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A panel of Ghanaian filmmakers, producers, and directors has been assembled to judge the 2026 Blackstar International Film Festival. The jury includes Ivan Quashigah (chairman), William Kojo Agbeti, Anny Araba Sedufia, and others, bringing decades of experience across African cinema.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire produce most of the world's cocoa, but much of the value generated by the beans is created elsewhere, as illustrated by the example of Hershey, which has built a global chocolate empire and tourism destination partly on cocoa from West African farms where growers receive only a small fraction of the economic value.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Heavy rainfall beginning Sunday night has submerged multiple Accra neighborhoods including Adabraka, Kaneshie, Weija, and Spintex; soldiers are rescuing stranded families from flooded homes, and at least one death from electrocution is feared. The flooding threatens livelihoods, with traders and households losing inventory and savings as water has not yet receded and more rain is forecast.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra continues to experience severe flooding in the same areas—including Weija, Kasoa, Dansoman, and Lakeside—a pattern documented since at least 1960. Credible studies identify five persistent causes: the city's low-lying geography, settlements built on floodplains and drainage channels, drains clogged with plastic and sachet-water bags, outdated drainage infrastructure, and unenforced zoning and wetland-protection laws.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Daniel Fahene Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited and Chairman of the CSIR–Crop Research Institute, will lead a delegation to the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London on 1–2 June 2026, where he will participate in a high-level panel on positioning Ghana as an agribusiness investment hub and meet with potential investors and development partners.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Amb. Dr Samuel Ben Owusu represented Ghana at the 11th Annual UN Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals in New York, where he highlighted the role of technology in addressing water security, environmental crimes like illegal mining, and the need for inclusive approaches that give African countries voice in shaping global norms.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Across 26 TGMA editions since 2000, only ten artists have maintained long Artiste of the Year nomination streaks. Sarkodie leads with eleven consecutive nominations from the 15th edition in 2014 through the 25th edition in 2024, before his name was left off the 26th edition shortlist in 2025.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action held a high-level gathering in Accra with diplomats, government officials, academics, and development partners to advance nature-based climate solutions across the continent. The Global Lead emphasized that despite Africa's minimal contribution to global emissions, it faces severe climate impacts and possesses rich natural assets including forests and wetlands that should anchor the continent's climate strategy.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is conducting nationwide consultations to develop its first National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security through a multi-stakeholder process led by the National Youth Authority and KAIPTC, with engagements underway across multiple regions to ensure the policy reflects young people's experiences and concerns.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →