Currently grappling with high levels of unemployment[1], food insecurity[2], persistent high inflation[3] coupled with a high cost of living[4], Ghana’s economy in 2024 seems to be in dire straits. However, given that the country had to pull itself up by its bootstraps in the past...
In 2023, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) made a significant move by calling for the issuance of gender bonds on Ghana’s fixed-income market to promote the inclusion of women-owned businesses on the Ghana Alternative Market.[i] Since this announcement, the GSE has begun developing guidelines for gender bond issuance...
Introduction Sextortion is a deeply insidious form of blackmail, which has emerged as a growing threat in our digital age. It preys on victims’ vulnerabilities and sometimes traps them in silence and submission. It has therefore become crucial to shed light on the realities of sextortion...
Adelaide Benneh Prempeh, Maame Barnie Adu Amoah, Bessy Agyeiwaa Crentsil and Christian Odame of , share this update in addition to their coverage of hashtag#ESG laws and regulations in the latest edition of the ICLG – Environmental, Social & Governance Law. Read more ...
Introduction Governments are charged with the maintenance and provision of social amenities, payment of employees and other related services to their citizens. In order to meet these responsibilities, governments must find creative ways to raise funds. Taxation and borrowing are generally the main sources of revenue...
What are the jurisdiction criteria for divorce in Ghana? In Ghana, the dissolution of marriages is governed by the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 (Act 367) (“the Act”). The Act applies to monogamous marriages.[1] Notwithstanding this, the Court may apply the provisions of the...
B&P Associates is a reputable law firm located at Labone, Accra, with 20 core team members including the managing partner and five non lawyers. The firm keenly promotes the ease of doing business in Ghana, and provides top notch, user-friendly legal advice to domestic and...
Introduction Taxation is crucial for developing countries to promote growth and finance social and physical infrastructure needs. A tax is a compulsory charge imposed by an organ of government for public purposes. This charge can be imposed on income, transactions, goods and services, or property. By generating...
Introduction Imagine a scenario where a diligent employee working for a government agency in Ghana uncovers evidence of widespread corruption among high-ranking officials. Faced with a moral dilemma, the employee is torn between staying silent to avoid personal risks or stepping forward to expose the...
INTRODUCTION Green bond financing has emerged as a significant instrument in the contemporary financial landscape, contributing to the improvement of the world. It is employed in funding initiatives beneficial to the environment, while addressing critical concerns such as climate change. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GREEN BOND MARKET The...