07 – 08 – 2009 SOYBEAN CONFERENCE
A national conference on Soybean Stakeholder Value Chain is taking place in Kumasi. The two day conference organized by Venture Capital Trust Fund is being attended by research scientists, farmers, lecturers, and industrialists. It seeks to identify the priorities, constraints and opportunities for soybean crop that will enable management of the Venture Capital Trust Fund to develop an efficient and sustainable business model for financing a Soybean Value Chain. The Soybean has been described by many as the Wonder Crop due to its invaluable properties as a storehouse of very important minerals and elements needed by man and animals by way of nutrition. It is also believed that soybean can pass as a food security and cash crop for the economy. The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Yaw Effah Baafi who opened the conference charged the participants to be guided by the objectives of the conference and strive to build and develop the value chain and the business model for the development of soybean. He said government will collaborate with institutions that have programmes to address food insecurity. According to him, soybean value chain development project is nothing more than a management process of ensuring that, all stakeholders involved in the production, processing and marketing of soybean add value to all that they do, to ensure that at the end of it all the nation can boast of food that is valuable in quantity and quality, raw material that will be valued for processing and soybeans that can value on the market, to ensure increased food security and poverty reduction. The Chief Executive of the Venture Capital Trust Fund, Nana Osei Bonsu said the Fund was established by an act to provide financial resources for the development and promotion of venture capital financing to small and medium enterprises in the country. He described as unfortunate, that out of more than 20 million arable hectares of land for food and crop production in the country only four million hectares are being cultivated. Nana Osei Bonsu said Sorghum farmers are being supported to engage in large scale cultivation and Guinness Ghana limited is providing already market for the product.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
09 – 08 – 2009 REJECT SUPERSTITION
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mrs. Betty Mould Iddrisu has assured Ghanaians that Government will not relent in its efforts to help eradicate superstitious beliefs in the society. She said where the laws to punish people who abuse the rights of others have to be applied, the Government will do so unflinchingly. Government will as well partner with religious organizations and civil society to educate the public on the eradication of superstitious beliefs. Mrs. Iddrisu was addressing the 30th Annual National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association, Najna Imaillah in Kumasi. The two day programme was under the theme, “Eradication of Superstitious Beliefs – Prerequisite for Social and Spiritual Development”. Mrs. Iddrisu noted that the far reaching ramifications superstitious beliefs have on the society is a cause for alarm, as it endangers efforts to build a healthy society on the foundation of hard work, goodwill, honesty and morality. She said one area of superstition that permeates the fabric of the Ghanaian society is witchcraft, adding that the Gambaga witch camp remains a dent on the country’s image as a nation that respects women. Another area of superstition that is destroying the youth, Mrs. Iddrisu mentioned is the belief that a person can get rich quick through heinous spiritual process, referred to as Sakawa. She said the fact that the country is facing some employment challenges does not in any way justify murder and kidnapping for the purpose of rituals for riches or for any other purpose. Mrs. Iddrisu said the youth must appreciate the virtues of hard work and patience and warned that the law will deal drastically with anyone who is caught perpetrating any heinous crime against humanity. The Deputy Ashanti Regional Minister, Madam Anima Wilson called on Ghanaians to come together and help to eradicate any uncouth behavior and rather concentrate on acquiring modern technology and Allah’s blessings to solve problems. The National Vice President of Lajna Imaillah, Hajia Hanna Jabrael Saeed explained that the annual convention affords the Association the opportunity to make sober reflections on the roles and contributions of members as Muslim women to the economic development of the country.
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mrs. Betty Mould Iddrisu has assured Ghanaians that Government will not relent in its efforts to help eradicate superstitious beliefs in the society. She said where the laws to punish people who abuse the rights of others have to be applied, the Government will do so unflinchingly. Government will as well partner with religious organizations and civil society to educate the public on the eradication of superstitious beliefs. Mrs. Iddrisu was addressing the 30th Annual National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association, Najna Imaillah in Kumasi. The two day programme was under the theme, “Eradication of Superstitious Beliefs – Prerequisite for Social and Spiritual Development”. Mrs. Iddrisu noted that the far reaching ramifications superstitious beliefs have on the society is a cause for alarm, as it endangers efforts to build a healthy society on the foundation of hard work, goodwill, honesty and morality. She said one area of superstition that permeates the fabric of the Ghanaian society is witchcraft, adding that the Gambaga witch camp remains a dent on the country’s image as a nation that respects women. Another area of superstition that is destroying the youth, Mrs. Iddrisu mentioned is the belief that a person can get rich quick through heinous spiritual process, referred to as Sakawa. She said the fact that the country is facing some employment challenges does not in any way justify murder and kidnapping for the purpose of rituals for riches or for any other purpose. Mrs. Iddrisu said the youth must appreciate the virtues of hard work and patience and warned that the law will deal drastically with anyone who is caught perpetrating any heinous crime against humanity. The Deputy Ashanti Regional Minister, Madam Anima Wilson called on Ghanaians to come together and help to eradicate any uncouth behavior and rather concentrate on acquiring modern technology and Allah’s blessings to solve problems. The National Vice President of Lajna Imaillah, Hajia Hanna Jabrael Saeed explained that the annual convention affords the Association the opportunity to make sober reflections on the roles and contributions of members as Muslim women to the economic development of the country.
19-08-2009 RAPIST JAILED
A Kumasi Circuit Court has jailed Eric Bawuah 30 years in prison after finding him guilty of rape. He was also jailed 25 years for robbery. The sentences are to run concurrently. The trial of Bawuah, an Accra- based gym instructor at a Circuit court presided over by Mr. Justice Adjei Frimpiong, has been going on for the past one month The convict, was arrested by the police on the 29th of last month at the Asafo Neoplan Station in Kumasi for dragging his victim at dawn to a nearby drinking bar around a car washing bay, tore her jeans trousers and forcibly had sex with her. He also robbed the victim of 30 Ghana Cedis. Bawuah who admitted the offence in his defense said, her victim who he claimed to be a prostitute, agreed to the request to have sex with him upon refusing to follow him to his house. The trial of Bawuah has attracted a lot of comment from human rights activists who think the convict used his masculine structure to rape her victim in public. They have therefore commended the court saying the sentence will serve as an enough deterrent to anybody with such intention to carry it out.
A Kumasi Circuit Court has jailed Eric Bawuah 30 years in prison after finding him guilty of rape. He was also jailed 25 years for robbery. The sentences are to run concurrently. The trial of Bawuah, an Accra- based gym instructor at a Circuit court presided over by Mr. Justice Adjei Frimpiong, has been going on for the past one month The convict, was arrested by the police on the 29th of last month at the Asafo Neoplan Station in Kumasi for dragging his victim at dawn to a nearby drinking bar around a car washing bay, tore her jeans trousers and forcibly had sex with her. He also robbed the victim of 30 Ghana Cedis. Bawuah who admitted the offence in his defense said, her victim who he claimed to be a prostitute, agreed to the request to have sex with him upon refusing to follow him to his house. The trial of Bawuah has attracted a lot of comment from human rights activists who think the convict used his masculine structure to rape her victim in public. They have therefore commended the court saying the sentence will serve as an enough deterrent to anybody with such intention to carry it out.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
WHAT IS KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY
Knowledge is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as (i) expertise, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject, (ii) what is known in a particular field or in total; facts and information or (iii) awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation. Philosophical debates in general start with Plato's formulation of knowledge as "justified true belief".
the term Knowledge Society refers to any society where knowledge is the primary production resource instead of capital and labour. It may also refer to the use a certain society gives to information. A Knowledge society "creates, shares and uses knowledge for the prosperity and well-being of its people".
A society that creates, shares and uses knowledge for the prosperity and well-being of its people.
the term Knowledge Society refers to any society where knowledge is the primary production resource instead of capital and labour. It may also refer to the use a certain society gives to information. A Knowledge society "creates, shares and uses knowledge for the prosperity and well-being of its people".
A society that creates, shares and uses knowledge for the prosperity and well-being of its people.
Characteristics
Knowledge societies have the characteristic that knowledge forms a major component of any human activity. Economic, social, cultural, and all other human activities become dependent on a huge volume of knowledge and information. A knowledge society is one in which knowledge becomes a major creative force.
Knowledge societies are not a new occurrence. For example, fishermen have long shared the knowledge of predicting the weather to their community and this knowledge gets added to the social capital of the community.
What is new is that
- With current technologies, knowledge societies need not be constrained by geographic proximity
- Current technology offers much more possibilities for sharing, archiving and retrieving knowledge
- Knowledge has become the most important capital in the present age, and hence the success of any society lies in harnessing it.
Monday, October 5, 2009
GIVE THREE DEFINITION OF INFORMATION SOCIETY
Information Society is a term for a society in which the creation, distribution, and manipulation of information has become the most significant economic and cultural activity. An Information Society may be contrasted with societies in which the economic underpinning is primarily Industrial or Agrarian. The machine tools of the Information Society are computers and telecommunications, rather than lathes or ploughs.
Information Society: A society characterised by a high level of information intensity in the everyday life of most citizens, in most organisations and workplaces; by the use of common or compatible technology for a wide range of personal, social, educational and business activities, and by the ability to transmit, receive and exchange digital data rapidly between places irrespective of distance.
source: encarta
An information society is a society in which the creation, distribution, diffusion, use, integration and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity. The knowledge economy is its economic counterpart whereby wealth is created through the economic exploitation of understanding. People that have the means to partake in this form of society are sometimes called digital citizens.
source: google.
Information Society: A society characterised by a high level of information intensity in the everyday life of most citizens, in most organisations and workplaces; by the use of common or compatible technology for a wide range of personal, social, educational and business activities, and by the ability to transmit, receive and exchange digital data rapidly between places irrespective of distance.
source: encarta
An information society is a society in which the creation, distribution, diffusion, use, integration and manipulation of information is a significant economic, political, and cultural activity. The knowledge economy is its economic counterpart whereby wealth is created through the economic exploitation of understanding. People that have the means to partake in this form of society are sometimes called digital citizens.
source: google.
Friday, October 2, 2009
CHILD LABOUR IN GHANA
Child Labor is a widespread phenomenon in the developing world. The cause of this which has been narrowed poverty, do not convincingly show on data. Child labor prevents victims from participating in the education process. it has also increased tremendously of which Ghana is included.Victims in the Ghanaian society end up in stone quarries and sand weaning sites,and also as hawkers in the cities streets.
In Ghana, a lot of factors contributes to the problem of child labor.It includes poverty,irrelevance of education,high cost of schooling, etc. Parents should note that, ensuring the proper upbringing of their wards is neither the responsibility of the mother nor the father,but rather both.
It is so disheartening to see children of school going age selling all sort of items under the scorching sun and in the rain. Often these children become victims of sexual harassment, drug abuse and are sometimes knocked down by careless drivers, an incident that happened not long ago on the Kasoa road.
In other cases, responsibility towards children comes to a halt as soon as parents realize that their wards are capable of taking care of themselves regardless of their age. This often result in child labor,simply because the child has to find a job in order to be a survivor.
I think the most effective way of reducing child labor is the Increase demand for schooling.
In Ghana, a lot of factors contributes to the problem of child labor.It includes poverty,irrelevance of education,high cost of schooling, etc. Parents should note that, ensuring the proper upbringing of their wards is neither the responsibility of the mother nor the father,but rather both.
It is so disheartening to see children of school going age selling all sort of items under the scorching sun and in the rain. Often these children become victims of sexual harassment, drug abuse and are sometimes knocked down by careless drivers, an incident that happened not long ago on the Kasoa road.
In other cases, responsibility towards children comes to a halt as soon as parents realize that their wards are capable of taking care of themselves regardless of their age. This often result in child labor,simply because the child has to find a job in order to be a survivor.
I think the most effective way of reducing child labor is the Increase demand for schooling.
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