Daily Insight for CEOs: The CEO’s Role in Driving Year-End Performance

November 2, 2026

• The upcoming national budget is highly anticipated, with job creation expected to be a major focus for Ghana.
• Ghana faces a dual challenge: persistent high unemployment/underemployment and a growing number of employed individuals who are poorly paid.
• The current national daily minimum wage (approx. GH₵550/month) is highlighted as insufficient for a decent standard of living amidst rising costs of basic necessities.
• The article advocates for the budget to simultaneously address sustainable job creation and a significant upward adjustment of the national minimum wage, arguing against incremental increases.
• It suggests that higher wages can stimulate economic growth through increased consumer spending and proposes complementary measures for businesses like tax incentives and affordable financing.

November 2, 2026

• Prof. John Humphrey Amuasi from KNUST advocated for a 'One Health' approach to global health, prioritizing humans, animals, and the environment over economic interests.
• He also recommended integrating mental health into primary healthcare and urged practitioners to use their knowledge before solely relying on AI.
• Prof. Lydia Aziato of UHAS emphasized that healthcare innovation must extend to emergency and disaster management readiness, citing lessons from COVID-19.
• The article reports on the 2026 University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Research Conference, themed 'Innovating for Resilient Healthcare Delivery in a Changing Global Health Ecosystem.'
• Conference discussions covered universal health coverage, climate change, communicable diseases, and antimicrobial resistance, aiming to foster networking and collective action.

November 2, 2026

• Burkina Faso’s Minister Serge Gnaidem Poda commended Ghanaian artisans for their quality and creativity at the 18th International Arts and Handicraft Trade Show of Ouagadougou (SIAO 2026).
• Mr. Poda visited the Ghana Village Pavilion, appreciating Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship.
• Ghana’s Ambassador Kenneth Akibate highlighted the exhibition as a key international platform for showcasing the country's traditional crafts and cultural identity.
• The Burkinabe minister was particularly impressed by the diverse range of Ghanaian artefacts, seeing them as a reflection of the nation's cultural richness and artisan ingenuity.
• Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, had earlier urged visitors to explore the Ghana Village Pavilion to experience Ghana’s unique cultural identity.