Ecoroads article,first published,May 25,2026 Road failure is rarely caused by the pavement surface itself. In most cases, deterioration begins deep beneath the roadway, within the base, sub-base, and subgrade layers that support the entire structure. Even the most carefully engineered pavement design will eventually fail if it is built on weak, unstable, moisture-sensitive, or poorly compacted base. Traditional road construction practices often attempt to overcome poor soil conditions by excavating unsuitable materials and replacing them with imported aggregates, crushed stone, cement-treated materials, or another structural fill. These approaches are frequently…
Month: June 2026
The Hidden Lifeline On a Side of Every Country Road
EcoRoads Article,first Published,June 9,2026 Why proper roadside drainage is the unsung foundation of safe, durable rural infrastructure , and what happens when it fails. Water: The Road’s Quiet Adversary Drive along any well-maintained rural road and you might not think twice about the shallow ditches lining each side, the gentle crowning of the pavement, or the culverts hidden beneath at every low point. Yet these unassuming features are working constantly — diverting, channeling, and dispersing the single greatest enemy of rural infrastructure: water. In urban settings, extensive storm sewer networks…
Ensuring accuracy of School textbooks content in Ghana
Dagbon Team engages NaCCA Story: Mohammed A. Abu The Director General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Ghana, Professor Samuel Ofori Obuobisa Bekoe, has expressed his gratitude to the Dagomba Community for choosing to engage with the Council rather than pursuing alternative options. The Director-General commended the team from Dagbon for taking this approach to formally engage NaCCA. He bemoaned the practice whereby some writers in the system publish books and falsely claim NaCCA approval when no such approval was granted, and indicated that NaCCA is…
IICCI-WeFaa announce Global Launch of Al-Qalb Global Halal Certification
In a landmark event poised to redefine international trade standards, Dr. Mohammad Seraj Ansari, Global President of the Indo-OIC Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry(IICCI) and World Economic Forum for Asia-Africa (WeFaa), officially announced the global launch of Al-Qalb Global Halal Certification Private Limited according to an official statement issued in New Delhi,Monday. The launch,the statement said, was attended by Director Mohammad Soheb Alam and a distinguished assembly of international dignitaries, marks the transition of Al-Qalb Global Halal from a strategic visionary project to a fully operational global certification authority.…
India to Host WCEF2026,strengthen resilience in turbulent Times
The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) will be held for the first time in South Asia this year an official statement issued in Gandhinagar/Helsinki, Teusday,has disclosed The event,the statement said, will take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, from 15th to 18th September,2026. The tenth edition of WCEF,it notes, places India at the forefront of scaling circular economy solutions that address the challenges of a resource constrained world. WCEF2026,it added, will be organised jointly by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), supported by the Ministry…
Climate Change Impact in Dagbon: The Shea Factor
By: Mohammed A. Abu Introduction Climate change refers to long-term shift in the Earth’s average temperatures and weather patterns. While the Earth’s climate has changed naturally throughout history, the current, rapid warming is primarily driven by human activities with fossil fuels said to be the worst offender which releases heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Climate change has since impacted sources of livelihood of many in Dagbon and the wider Northern Savannah Zone (NSZ) making climate action mitigation and adaptation strategies non-negotiable. Climate change impact researchers have since unearthed how…
What is the climate impact of the Climate Investment Fund?
By:Karoline Teien Blystad and Bjornar Baugerud Climate and Impact Director Head of Climate Investment Fund The Climate Investment Fund,managed by Norfund,has received many headlines linked to large amounts of avoided emissions.But how do you calculate how much emissions the fund’s investments actually avoided? If the world is to succeed in limiting the climate crisis, we are running out of time to phase out fossil energy. The good news is that renewable energy is now competitive. The bad…
Landmark agreement mobilises private finance for climate action
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have sealed a landmark financing agreement that will provide a big boost to climate action in 10 emerging markets across the world according to a news update of the Fund published on June,5,2026. Under the agreement,it said, GCF is committing USD 233 million to the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI), a flagship European Union programme. Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, will run the GGBI Fund, a public‑private investment vehicle with a target of USD 3.5 billion (EUR 3 billion). The GGBI Fund…
Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution…CIBAFI-OIC Arbitration Centre Signs MOU
In a strategic step reflecting the shared commitment to strengthening stability and legal governance in the Islamic finance sector, the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC) an official statement disclosed on Sunday. The Memorandum of Understanding,the statement said, was signed on 4 June 2026 during the opening ceremony of the recently held 3rd Global Islamic Economy Summit in Istanbul, under the esteemed patronage of H.E. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic…
“We Paved Paradise and Made a Flood”-(By Eddie Yawson)
You see, we all to blame. When you concrete every space on your plot, you do not allow the rains to percolate into the soil. All the rain goes out into the street or drains not designed for it. And it overwhelms the drains. But the drains were never the real problem. We are. We have declared war on soil. Look at any new house in Accra, Kumasi, or Takoradi. The compound is tiled edge to edge. The frontage is paved for cars. The backyard is concreted so “it won’t…