Tag: Michael Kottoh
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Don’t lend to government at the expense of private sector – Banks urged
Stakeholders at the launch of a report assessing Ghana’s competitiveness and available opportunities for the country under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) have blamed the continued lending by some banks to government as well as the high treasury bill rates, for the low level of credit advanced by financial institutions to the private…
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Be proactive to benefit from AfCFTA – AfroChampions urges businesses in Ghana
Almost a week after the commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), businesses in Ghana, both small and big, have been charged to be proactive in taking steps to participate and benefit fully from the continent-wide agreement. Trading under the agreement was supposed to have commenced in July 2020 but had to be…
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An African candidate could be the next WTO Director-General – Trade Analyst predicts
An African could emerge as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) if the continent puts forward a competent name for the vacant position created by the resignation of Brazil’s Roberto Azevêdo. That’s the view of a Trade Analyst and Managing Partner at Konfidants, Michael Kottoh. Mr. Kottoh argues that geopolitical issues and trade…
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Reduce cost of credit, power, rent for indigenous businesses – Michael Kottoh
Managing Partner of Konfidants, Michael Kottoh is advocating a reduction in the cost of doing business and support for targeted businesses if Ghana is to improve its competitiveness. Speaking at the opening of Citi FM’s Ghana Rising Conference on Thursday, he cited the high cost of credit, power as well as rent charges for office…