Is there a link between port traffic and government tax revenue?
This report explores the relationship between tax policies and port operations in Ghana, focusing on how changes in tax regimes affect port traffic and government revenue. Ghana’s ports, particularly Tema and Takoradi, are crucial to the nation’s economy, serving both domestic needs and neighboring landlocked countries. However, high taxes, especially post-2022, have strained Ghana’s port competitiveness compared to ports of neighboring countries like Togo and Cote d’Ivoire.
Advancing Africa’s Supply Chain: CARISCA’s Transition to a Centre of Excellence
The Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain – Africa (CARISCA) has been at the forefront of advancing supply chain research, education, and capacity building across the continent. Now, we are excited to announce our transition into a Centre of Excellence at KNUST!
CARISCA researchers advance scholarly impact
In the three years before CARISCA’s creation in June 2020, KNUST supply chain faculty had published only 13 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Since that time, they have published nearly 100, including a record 30 in the 12 months between October 2023 and September 2024.
2024 PhD Dissertation Award winner marries technical skills with management theory to address climate change
From the first time Zakaria El Hathat was introduced to computers as an elementary school student in Morocco, he saw them as “machines of wonder.” In secondary school, he began exploring the internet and the world of programming.
“It was very easy for me to learn new programming languages, discover the world of information technology,” says El Hathat. “I didn’t find it hard, to be honest, because I used to work on my computer.”
Combating drug counterfeiting for better healthcare: An assessment of traceability in the pharmaceutical supply chain in Ghana
Focus of Study: Examines the prevalence of drug counterfeiting in Ghana’s pharmaceutical supply chain and evaluates the effectiveness of existing traceability systems.
Key Objectives: Proposes strategies and technological innovations to enhance drug traceability and reduce counterfeiting impac
Health Supply Chain Financing System in Ghana: Implications for Policy and Practice
This study employs a mixed methods approach to assess the effectiveness of current healthcare financing mechanisms in Ghana to gain insights that can be used to shape and inform health financing policies in the country. It aims to highlight the financing deficiencies hindering the achievement of UHC goals and propose alternative models for policy consideration. The study draws on interviews with 50 practitioners, to complement secondary data obtained from the Ministry of Health and the World Bank database for analysis.
Career Services launches website, mentoring program to aid KNUST business graduates
Business students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology now have a dedicated digital resource to support their job search. CARISCA’s Career Services Office has launched a website to connect students and recent alumni with employment opportunities and resources to enhance their professional skills.
2025 Summit Call for Papers
Supply chain scholars, students, professionals and decision makers are invited to submit papers for CARISCA’s fifth annual Supply Chain Research Summit, to be held July 16 -18, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.
As in previous years, the 2025 Summit will be a hybrid event. The in-person venue is the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja. Virtual attendees will participate via Zoom.
The 2025 summit is focused on reimagining how Africa’s supply chains can help propel African countries and their businesses to a more sustainable future. We invite you to share your research, knowledge and insights.
2025 Paper Development Workshop
Selected faculty and senior doctoral candidates from higher education institutions (HEIs) in Africa will participate in a special Paper Development Workshop during our annual Supply Chain Research Summit. The goal of the Paper Development Workshop is to create a platform for faculty and senior doctoral candidates to meet with and seek professional advice from senior supply chain scholars on a specific academic research paper.