Author: Henry-Steel

How blockchain technology might help developing economies to increase financial inclusion — a closer look at financial services in Ghana. In modern times of rapid globalization and digitization, technological developments have now reached such proportions that the usage of cryptocurrencies is no new phenomenon. The technology behind blockchain opens the internet for financial services by…

When several large automakers considered how to confront a looming sustainability problem, they turned to blockchain. The issue? Even as electric vehicles (EVs) penetrate the market in growing numbers, with global sales jumping 40 percent year-on-year in 2019 according to the IEA, questions around the ethical sourcing and disposal of their batteries have lingered. In response,…

The recently concluded COP26 in Glasgow was, among other things, a festival of acronyms. There’s COP itself (Conference of Parties). And also GFANZ (Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero), ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board), and TSVCM (Taskforce on Scaling up Voluntary Carbon Markets). Watching from afar, I came up with my own acronym to define the…

Two billion people across the globe lack access to formal financial services and approximately 90% of these live in developing countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated growth but also increased the danger that those at the very margins of society, could get left behind. A new study examines crucial lessons learned over the past 12…

An analytical approach to sustainability  Analytics has proven to be a deciding factor in who comes at the top in this ever-increasing business competitiveness. Organizations are always on the lookout for newer methods and technologies to drive business growth. Similarly, Sustainability has become synonymous with resilient enterprises and more and more organizations are now aiming…

Inclusive Fintech A business case for financial inclusion in Liberia. Liberia’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) 2020-2024 has high ambitions. It strives to increase access to formal financial services for the population to 50% by 2024. This is a significant target of 40% increase from the current situation, which is at 35.7% of the total…

There is nothing as constant as change. As we know, the world will continue to evolve with new technologies designed to transform businesses. Understanding emerging technologies like the Internet of Things, Blockchain technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning will set the pace of transformation, help organizations position better, and derive long-term exponential growth.  Regardless of…

It’s been said that “technology is everywhere.” The same people are beginning to say the same thing about organizational change, which is all about making businesses more efficient and effective. But what if tech and organizational change haven’t exactly been knocking on the door of your small business? What if you’re a little behind both…

Information technology drives innovation and innovation is the path to business success. Innovation in business has the same impact that steam had on the industrial revolution. In fact, it’s hard to imagine any business that has not benefited from the digital revolution. Even something as hands on as agriculture uses computers. Farmers use computers for…

The Internet of Things (IoT) has had a dramatic impact on how we live and made various aspects of daily life smarter and more efficient. High-speed data communication and mobile internet are becoming cheaper and more accessible, the cost of smart technology is being reduced, and more devices are being built with wireless connectivity embedded….