How can we make Ghana’s e-levy, or MoMo tax, equitable and fair?
The current MoMo tax strategy is discriminatory, targets the poor and is unfair.
Interview: A Focus on The Future; Nanotechnology in Ghana
If I may suggest one area, I would choose the water industry. Water is essential for life, and with the increase in industrial activities, water pollution has become a significant concern.
Beyond the Odds of the DNA Revolution in Africa: Insights for DNA Day 2023
Africa has a young and growing population that can benefit from the latest advancements in genetic research.
DNA Day 2023: Bridging the Forensic DNA Divide in Africa
Conversations about existing policy gaps could lead to significant growth in the African forensic DNA application market.
Forensic DNA Analysis in the Fight Against Sexual Assault in Africa: Insights for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
As we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month, let us also recognize the importance of forensic DNA analysis in sexual assault cases in Africa and work towards addressing the challenges facing its use.
Food Fraud in Ghana: An Epidemic we are Struggling to Combat
It was reported that beverages and juices, fruits and vegetables, spices, oils, meat and fish, baked foods, honey, milk, and semi-processed local foods such as groundnut paste, “Dawadawa,” “Kulikuli zim,” and “Agushi powder” were all implicated in food fraud.
Unlocking the Full Potential of Forensic Science: A Call to Action for Ghana’s Policymakers and Private Sector
our young researchers in the field will continue to lack research funding to contribute to the development of the field in Ghana. Our passionate students will struggle
Opinion: Ghana Should be Ready to Overcome Hurdles on the Road to a DNA Revolution
But there is hope. There is a way forward. And that way is through the DNA revolution. The DNA revolution has the power to transform our world, unlock the secrets of life itself, and provide us with the tools and knowledge we need to build a sustainable, just, and equitable future for all.
Opinion: Towards a DNA Revolution; a Better Ghana Agenda
The potential of DNA technology to transform Ghana’s economy and society is clear, but to realize this potential, the country will need to invest in the development of the necessary infrastructure and human resources.
Interview: A Focus on The Future; 3D Forensics
I don’t think everyone can have enough resources to meet the demands of 3D forensics currently, but we have to try to do as much as we can if nations want to prioritize solving contemporary social and environmental issues. I think the forensic science communities in countries that are not benefiting directly from 3D forensics should strengthen the call for the government to see its relevance.
West Africa: DNAforAfrica Crusader Advocates for Implementation of DNA Laws and Policies in the Region
“I am optimistic about the benefits of the DNA revolution.” “I believe the establishment of DNA laws and policies and a proper regulatory framework will bring renewed hope to victims and their relatives in special cases of violent crimes, sexual assault and gender-based violence cases, recidivism, missing and anonymous person cases, ancestry, phenotype, identity, and kinship applications within the West African Subregion.”
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