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When the climate is changing We should learn to adapt When the climate is warm We should be more circular Let us go circular together. Yes, we can. #Climatechange #Climateaction #Businessclimate #SDG13 #Savetheplanet #Compact #Sustainability #Partnerships #SDGs #circulareconomy  ... Photo Credit: Oluyomi Ola-David

#Resilience is needed in every #climate In peace we brace up for #conflict In conflict we warm up for #peace In #health we prepare for wealth In wealth we protect the weak Let us prioritise resilience in our domestic and global #environment.  Yes we can. ... #SDGs #Governance 

The African continent is fast becoming a hub for global investments in financial services, energy generation, goods manufacturing, sanitation and waste management, real estate development, construction, agro-processing, IT development, media and entertainment amongst several others. Consequent to this, African governments urgently need to move beyond promoting investments and creating favourable local business climates that are conducive for foreign direct investments.  I think it is more imperative and welfare-enhancing to build and maintain institutions that effectively and sustainably regulate business practices as well as protect consumers and the environment.  For instance, while the recent growth in the financial services sector, powered by vibrant indigenous and foreign-vested fintechs, has increased competition and innovation in the financial services sector, more is to be desired with respect to compliance with global best practices.  A survey of customer reviews of some forei

A proliferation in the use of social media has increased the rate at which news and information spreads across communities in the shrinking global space. Throughout history we can observe how careless words have resulted in war and conflicts as well as how thoughtful and soothing words have promoted peace and reconciliation.  While some economic agents seek to sell products, ideas and information fast, many may also use fake news and information to attract traffic to their web pages. During times like this, when societies and households are hurting from effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and internal conflicts in their economies, the world needs healing and restoration of lost fortunes. In 2021 and beyond, even as we employ social media tools to advance our noble causes, let us express our true humanity via our daily demonstration of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, goodness, self control and meekness. Moreover, while we employ social media tools to advance our noble cau