COLUMNIST: PHILIP TAKYI, DR.

The layman’s version of IMF’ 2026 Article IV Consultation and Sixth Review (Ghana) – 3rd series

Aug 14, 2026 | Feature Article

Ghana 39;s economy appears to be in a much better place today than it was a few years ago. Inflation has come d ...

The layman’s version: IMF’ 2026 Article IV Consultation and Sixth Review (Ghana)...

Aug 12, 2026 | Feature Article

Ghana is sitting on a golden opportunity. But if the country fails to control galamsey, manage its gold industry p ...

The layman’s version: IMF’ 2026 Article IV Consultation and Sixth Review (Ghana)

Aug 9, 2026 | Feature Article

Ghana may have fixed the government 39;s immediate debt problem. But if state-owned companies continue to lose mo ...

2026 Mid-Year Budget Review (Abridged version)

Jul 24, 2026 | Feature Article

Ghana 39;s Economy Is Recovering mdash;But How Will It Affect Your Daily Life? After years of economic hardsh ...

Quantum, Artificial Intelligence and Biotechnology

Jul 17, 2026 | Feature Article

The First Half of 2026 Marks a Historic Milestone in Global Finance The first half of 2026 will be remembered ...

Kasoa: Ghana's Emerging Multicultural Economic Capital? Lessons For Building Inc...

Jul 13, 2026 | Feature Article

Across Africa, policymakers, urban planners, and development experts continue to search for practical models capable of ...

Market Manipulation Dynamics in U.S. Securities Markets: Implications and Policy...

Dec 23, 2025 | Feature Article

Modern securities markets depend on transparent price discovery, accurate information flows, and investor confidence. Wh ...

Mobilizing Climate Finance: How Emerging Markets Can Leverage IFC’s Strategy to ...

Nov 22, 2025 | Feature Article

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is at the forefront of mobilizing ...

Mobilizing Climate Finance: How Emerging Markets Can Leverage IFC’s Strategy to ...

Oct 20, 2025 | Feature Article

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is at the forefront of mobilizing ...

Bridging or Broadening? AI and the Digital Divide in African Financial Inclusion...

Sep 30, 2025 | Feature Article

The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize financial inclusion across Africa is immense. With a young, ...

From Biometrics to Blockchain: Building Trust and Security in Africa's Digit...

Sep 24, 2025 | Feature Article

The absence of a foundational identity remains one of the most significant barriers to financial inclusion in Africa, a ...

Systemic Contagion from a Mass Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDI) Cle...

Sep 16, 2025 | Feature Article

A technical assessment of systemic risks following large-scale license revocations of specialized deposit-taking and ...

Phishing Campaign Targeting Hospitality Sector: Microsoft Unveils ClickFix Techn...

Sep 7, 2025 | Feature Article

Microsoft has recently uncovered an ongoing phishing campaign targeting the hospitality industry. This campaign, which m ...

Bridging or Broadening? AI and the Digital Divide in African Financial Inclusion

Sep 2, 2025 | Feature Article

The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize financial inclusion across Africa is immense. With a young, ...

Dr. Philip Takyi Launches Credit Digital Twin in the United States: First Africa...

Sep 1, 2025 | Feature Article

New Jersey, USA: 8/31/2025 ndash; Dr. Philip Takyi, Founder and CEO of PTSolutionz Investments LLC, has made his ...

Introducing Credit Digital Twin: A High-Fidelity AI-Driven Borrower Resilience S...

Aug 30, 2025 | Feature Article

Introduction ndash; The Imperative for a Resilient, Inclusive Financial System Despite America rsquo;s role a ...

Reconciling Ghana’s Remittance Discrepancies: Implications for Money Laundering ...

Aug 26, 2025 | Feature Article

Ghana rsquo;s economy depends heavily on remittances. In some years they rival cocoa, gold, and oil as sources of foreig ...

Philip Takyi, Dr.

Financial security expert and seasoned advisor in finance, risk management, cybersecurity, and governance for emerging markets. More Dr. Philip Takyi is a seasoned Financial Security and Risk Management Expert with over 20 years of executive experience spanning corporate governance, financial systems protection, and strategic risk advisory across Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the United States. A member of several professional bodies in Africa and the United States, he holds a Doctorate from SBS Swiss Business School (Switzerland), along with a Master of Business Administration, Finance (UG-Ghana) and a Master of Applied Business Research (SBS, Switzerland), complemented by Executive MBA in cybersecurity from Ottawa University (USA) and BSc. Banking and Finance (UG-Ghana). He is a member of Chartered Institute of Bankers (Nigeria), Doctoral Fellow of Chartered Institute of Financial and Investment Analysts (Ghana), Research Supervisor for Doctoral Candidates (NIBS), member of Chartered Institute of Leadership & Governance (USA), among others.

A financial consultant with a strong focus on financial security innovation, cyber-enabled risk management, and governance transformation. He currently leads PTSolutionz Investments LLC (USA), a consultancy supporting Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in adopting advanced, technology-driven solutions to address complex financial and operational risks in an increasingly digital global economy.

2026 Mid-Year Budget Review (Abridged version)