In many parts of the world, a name is chosen for its sound, a family connection, or a specific meaning. In Ghana—particularly among the Akan people—your name is often determined by the very moment you entered the world. This unique tradition, known as "day naming,"...
Africa
The “Capital Trap” in West African Trade: Why Smart Importers Are Stop Paying Cash Upfront
If you are importing industrial components into West Africa, you are likely caught in a "Capital Trap." Global suppliers demand 100% Cash-in-Advance. Your local banks demand 30%+ interest rates. The result? Your growth is capped by your cash on hand. You can’t scale...
Modernizing the Shop: Applying US Operational Standards to Emerging Markets in Chile and Ghana
1. Operational Metrics: Establishing the Baseline In the U.S., efficient shops do not rely on guesswork; they rely on per-bay ratios. For developing markets in Chile and Ghana, where real estate varies from formal workshops to informal setups, standardization is the...
Feasibility Study and Strategic Road-map: Localized Oil Filter Manufacturing in Ghana – Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association
Executive Summary and Strategic Intent 1.1. The Strategic Pivot: From Trading to Industrialization The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association (AOSPDA), representing the largest cluster of automotive aftermarket traders in West Africa, has embarked on a...
Ghana’s Economic Resilience: Minister Ato Forson on Discipline, Development, and Outperforming Targets
In his concluding statement on the 2026 Budget Statement, Minister Ato Forson delivered a powerful defense of the government's economic policies, asserting that deliberate policy interventions and fiscal discipline have driven the country to outperform its key...
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