The relevance of corporate governance principles in the management of corporate organisations can... more The relevance of corporate governance principles in the management of corporate organisations cannot be underestimated. The increasing influence of principles of corporate governance across the globe has been greatly linked to the recent corporate frauds and scandals. These frauds and scandals largely resulted from the failure of authorities of countries to effectively implement the legal and regulatory frameworks pertaining to corporate governance. Ghana is archetypal in regards to the failure of authorities to enforce the laws and regulations in relation to corporate governance. During the enforcement of the laws and regulations of corporate governance, some vitally important issues are either overlooked or deliberately deserted. This paper attempts to examine the legal and regulatory framework of Ghana in regards to corporate governance and points out the importance of complying with good corporate governance. It also highlights prevailing issues of corporate governance practice ...
Growth in demographic requirements, increased urbanization and rural electrification coupled wit... more Growth in demographic requirements, increased urbanization and rural electrification coupled with an everincreasing technological demand, and the aspiration to transform into a middle-income country have led to a fast growth in energy demand in the past two decades in Ghana. Yet there is a huge deficit in supply and this has become a major limitation to growth and quality of life. As Ghana has devoted itself to universal access to electricity by 2020, the real challenge is in reaching the capacity to meet this goal; and most importantly, ensuring that supply is adequate and reliable. With access to electricity in Ghana been low for some time now with no improvement in sight, there is the need for a study such as this. The paper sought to examine the challenges preventing the progress of accessible electricity in Ghana. The paper adopted a systematic review approach and used publications that focused on or related to the subject understudy. Key findings identified in the paper include; poor pricing, increasing demand and supply shortfalls coupled with irregularities, institutional restrictions, lack of credible off-taker and lack of policy and project continuity. To address these challenges, suggested recommendations include; exploring all means of getting power source, including LNG, Solar, landfill gas and nuclear power, establishing a vibrant and robust power ministry that can help reform and also help in revenue collection. Keywords: Ghana, Electricity Access, Efficiency and Performance, Electricity Demand, Electricity Supply
In many developing countries, natural resources such as oil and gas have had negative
impact on ... more In many developing countries, natural resources such as oil and gas have had negative impact on economic development. There is a myriad of literature on “the resource curse” which shows an austere relationship: countries endowed with huge deposits of oil and gas usually experience lower economic growth than countries that do not have these resources. As a modern ‘frontier region’ Somalia is one of the most promising countries blessed with oil and gas in the Eastern part of Africa. However, it is faced with political upheavals, weak state structures, physical insecurity, and property rights full of ambiguities; this makes it a challenge to exploit the country of its hydrocarbons. In addition to the present tense conditions within the region, the question that lingers, is whether or not Somalia is set to struggle with the common effect of the ‘resource curse’ and paradox of plenty disorder? Somalia was selected because it provides an ideal laboratory to ascertain if she is predisposed to the ‘resources curse’ disease. To this end, the study examines and also outlines the primary themes that guide the work using the case of Somalia as an addition to the body of empirical knowledge. The study recommends that new governance structures should be built, existing ones should be built, local content and local participation should be enhanced and the security and judicial agencies should be supported.
Economic development thrives on the availability and reliability of power supply. This is because... more Economic development thrives on the availability and reliability of power supply. This is because energy is a vital input to every economic activity. In this study, we trace the electricity reforms of Ghana, examine the challenges and provide recommendations to improve power supply and supply in Ghana. Key literature and policy papers on the power reform in Ghana are evaluated. Further, the role of the private sector in electricity supply is examined. The study recommends that policies such as net metering, flexible, independent and investor friendly regulatory framework, reliable off-taker and investment in LNG facilities to ensure availability of natural gas for thermal power generation.
The relevance of corporate governance principles in the management of corporate organisations can... more The relevance of corporate governance principles in the management of corporate organisations cannot be underestimated. The increasing influence of principles of corporate governance across the globe has been greatly linked to the recent corporate frauds and scandals. These frauds and scandals largely resulted from the failure of authorities of countries to effectively implement the legal and regulatory frameworks pertaining to corporate governance. Ghana is archetypal in regards to the failure of authorities to enforce the laws and regulations in relation to corporate governance. During the enforcement of the laws and regulations of corporate governance, some vitally important issues are either overlooked or deliberately deserted. This paper attempts to examine the legal and regulatory framework of Ghana in regards to corporate governance and points out the importance of complying with good corporate governance. It also highlights prevailing issues of corporate governance practice ...
Growth in demographic requirements, increased urbanization and rural electrification coupled wit... more Growth in demographic requirements, increased urbanization and rural electrification coupled with an everincreasing technological demand, and the aspiration to transform into a middle-income country have led to a fast growth in energy demand in the past two decades in Ghana. Yet there is a huge deficit in supply and this has become a major limitation to growth and quality of life. As Ghana has devoted itself to universal access to electricity by 2020, the real challenge is in reaching the capacity to meet this goal; and most importantly, ensuring that supply is adequate and reliable. With access to electricity in Ghana been low for some time now with no improvement in sight, there is the need for a study such as this. The paper sought to examine the challenges preventing the progress of accessible electricity in Ghana. The paper adopted a systematic review approach and used publications that focused on or related to the subject understudy. Key findings identified in the paper include; poor pricing, increasing demand and supply shortfalls coupled with irregularities, institutional restrictions, lack of credible off-taker and lack of policy and project continuity. To address these challenges, suggested recommendations include; exploring all means of getting power source, including LNG, Solar, landfill gas and nuclear power, establishing a vibrant and robust power ministry that can help reform and also help in revenue collection. Keywords: Ghana, Electricity Access, Efficiency and Performance, Electricity Demand, Electricity Supply
In many developing countries, natural resources such as oil and gas have had negative
impact on ... more In many developing countries, natural resources such as oil and gas have had negative impact on economic development. There is a myriad of literature on “the resource curse” which shows an austere relationship: countries endowed with huge deposits of oil and gas usually experience lower economic growth than countries that do not have these resources. As a modern ‘frontier region’ Somalia is one of the most promising countries blessed with oil and gas in the Eastern part of Africa. However, it is faced with political upheavals, weak state structures, physical insecurity, and property rights full of ambiguities; this makes it a challenge to exploit the country of its hydrocarbons. In addition to the present tense conditions within the region, the question that lingers, is whether or not Somalia is set to struggle with the common effect of the ‘resource curse’ and paradox of plenty disorder? Somalia was selected because it provides an ideal laboratory to ascertain if she is predisposed to the ‘resources curse’ disease. To this end, the study examines and also outlines the primary themes that guide the work using the case of Somalia as an addition to the body of empirical knowledge. The study recommends that new governance structures should be built, existing ones should be built, local content and local participation should be enhanced and the security and judicial agencies should be supported.
Economic development thrives on the availability and reliability of power supply. This is because... more Economic development thrives on the availability and reliability of power supply. This is because energy is a vital input to every economic activity. In this study, we trace the electricity reforms of Ghana, examine the challenges and provide recommendations to improve power supply and supply in Ghana. Key literature and policy papers on the power reform in Ghana are evaluated. Further, the role of the private sector in electricity supply is examined. The study recommends that policies such as net metering, flexible, independent and investor friendly regulatory framework, reliable off-taker and investment in LNG facilities to ensure availability of natural gas for thermal power generation.
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technological demand, and the aspiration to transform into a middle-income country have led to a fast growth in
energy demand in the past two decades in Ghana. Yet there is a huge deficit in supply and this has become a major limitation to
growth and quality of life. As Ghana has devoted itself to universal access to electricity by 2020, the real challenge is in
reaching the capacity to meet this goal; and most importantly, ensuring that supply is adequate and reliable. With access to
electricity in Ghana been low for some time now with no improvement in sight, there is the need for a study such as this. The
paper sought to examine the challenges preventing the progress of accessible electricity in Ghana. The paper adopted a
systematic review approach and used publications that focused on or related to the subject understudy. Key findings identified
in the paper include; poor pricing, increasing demand and supply shortfalls coupled with irregularities, institutional restrictions,
lack of credible off-taker and lack of policy and project continuity. To address these challenges, suggested recommendations
include; exploring all means of getting power source, including LNG, Solar, landfill gas and nuclear power, establishing a
vibrant and robust power ministry that can help reform and also help in revenue collection.
Keywords: Ghana, Electricity Access, Efficiency and Performance, Electricity Demand, Electricity Supply
impact on economic development. There is a myriad of literature on “the resource curse” which shows
an austere relationship: countries endowed with huge deposits of oil and gas usually experience lower
economic growth than countries that do not have these resources. As a modern ‘frontier region’
Somalia is one of the most promising countries blessed with oil and gas in the Eastern part of Africa.
However, it is faced with political upheavals, weak state structures, physical insecurity, and property
rights full of ambiguities; this makes it a challenge to exploit the country of its hydrocarbons. In
addition to the present tense conditions within the region, the question that lingers, is whether or not
Somalia is set to struggle with the common effect of the ‘resource curse’ and paradox of plenty
disorder? Somalia was selected because it provides an ideal laboratory to ascertain if she is
predisposed to the ‘resources curse’ disease. To this end, the study examines and also outlines the
primary themes that guide the work using the case of Somalia as an addition to the body of empirical
knowledge. The study recommends that new governance structures should be built, existing ones
should be built, local content and local participation should be enhanced and the security and judicial
agencies should be supported.
technological demand, and the aspiration to transform into a middle-income country have led to a fast growth in
energy demand in the past two decades in Ghana. Yet there is a huge deficit in supply and this has become a major limitation to
growth and quality of life. As Ghana has devoted itself to universal access to electricity by 2020, the real challenge is in
reaching the capacity to meet this goal; and most importantly, ensuring that supply is adequate and reliable. With access to
electricity in Ghana been low for some time now with no improvement in sight, there is the need for a study such as this. The
paper sought to examine the challenges preventing the progress of accessible electricity in Ghana. The paper adopted a
systematic review approach and used publications that focused on or related to the subject understudy. Key findings identified
in the paper include; poor pricing, increasing demand and supply shortfalls coupled with irregularities, institutional restrictions,
lack of credible off-taker and lack of policy and project continuity. To address these challenges, suggested recommendations
include; exploring all means of getting power source, including LNG, Solar, landfill gas and nuclear power, establishing a
vibrant and robust power ministry that can help reform and also help in revenue collection.
Keywords: Ghana, Electricity Access, Efficiency and Performance, Electricity Demand, Electricity Supply
impact on economic development. There is a myriad of literature on “the resource curse” which shows
an austere relationship: countries endowed with huge deposits of oil and gas usually experience lower
economic growth than countries that do not have these resources. As a modern ‘frontier region’
Somalia is one of the most promising countries blessed with oil and gas in the Eastern part of Africa.
However, it is faced with political upheavals, weak state structures, physical insecurity, and property
rights full of ambiguities; this makes it a challenge to exploit the country of its hydrocarbons. In
addition to the present tense conditions within the region, the question that lingers, is whether or not
Somalia is set to struggle with the common effect of the ‘resource curse’ and paradox of plenty
disorder? Somalia was selected because it provides an ideal laboratory to ascertain if she is
predisposed to the ‘resources curse’ disease. To this end, the study examines and also outlines the
primary themes that guide the work using the case of Somalia as an addition to the body of empirical
knowledge. The study recommends that new governance structures should be built, existing ones
should be built, local content and local participation should be enhanced and the security and judicial
agencies should be supported.