Ernest Edem Tulasi

Given the growing global concern about sustainability, green energy has emerged as a key pathway to protecting the environment and ensuring economic stability. The study examined the mediating role of green procurement policy in the relationship between green energy projects and environmental value for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Ghana. The study was explanatory and quantitative in nature and underpinned by Stakeholder Theory and Resource-Based View. The study included 153 respondents selected from various IPPs and data collected from them using structured questionnaires. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with AMOS was used to analyse data. Results showed that green finance and technology adoption have a significant impact on environmental value, while green procurement policy has a strong positive influence on it. Moreover, green procurement policy was found to partially mediate the relationship between green finance and technology adoption and green value. The study finds that implementation of green procurement systems facilitates the utilization of financial resources and technology to support environmental sustainability in the Ghanaian energy sector. It highlights the urgent need for policies and industry leaders to implement sustainable financing, technology innovation and green procurement as a way of paving the way for Ghana's green energy transition.

Purpose: The study investigated the mediating effect of competitive strategy and adaptive capability in the relationship between digital transformation and performance of small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach: The study sampled 362 SMEs selected through convenience sampling. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect the data, while the partial-least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique was employed for the data analysis using the SmartPLS v.4 software. Findings: Results show that digital transformation significantly influences performance of SMEs. Besides, the mediation analyses showed that both competitive strategies (low-cost and differentiation) as well as adaptive capability mediate the relationship between digital transformation and SMEs performance. Practical implications: The results underscore the importance and need for SMEs to align their digital transformation initiatives with strategic positioning to drive competitive advantage and enhance performance, given that digital transformation alone may not be enough to drive performance. Originality/value: The study is one of the first to provide evidence of the indirect effect of competitive strategies and adaptive capability in the relationship between digital transformation and performance in the context of SMEs, contributing to the broadening of knowledge in the field.

Most research findings in Ghana and all over the globe lay much emphasis on the technical knowledge of plastics; especially giving preference to the biodegradable over the synthetic/Single-Use plastics. Questionnaires were administered to about 200 respondents in the Ho Municipality out of which 163 responses were filled and returned. Results showed that of all the variables tested only Legislative Framework has a meaningful impact on the behaviour of Ho indigenes. Awareness level: (Synthetic Plastics and Biodegradable Plastics) as well as Attitudinal Change do not influence people’s behaviour when using plastics. Findings from this study are further discussed and recommendations were proffered to instil eco-friendly behaviour among people.

Most research findings in Ghana and all over the globe lay much emphasis on the technical knowledge of plastics; especially giving preference to the biodegradable over the synthetic/Single-Use plastics. Questionnaires were administered to about 200 respondents in the Ho Municipality out of which 163 responses were filled and returned. Results showed that of all the variables tested only Legislative Framework has a meaningful impact on the behaviour of Ho indigenes. Awareness level: (Synthetic Plastics and Biodegradable Plastics) as well as Attitudinal Change do not influence people’s behaviour when using plastics. Findings from this study are further discussed and recommendations were proffered to instil eco-friendly behaviour among people.

This study examined green packaging, environmental awareness, and willingness to pay for green products in consumers’ purchase decisions. A cross-sectional survey was employed in collecting data from 218 respondents in Ghana. Purposive sampling was used to select respondents for the study. The data were analyzed using SPSS software for descriptive statistics and partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test our hypotheses. The study found that consumers’ environmental awareness had a positive and significant impact on green purchasing decisions. However, the impact of green packaging was not found to be significant on consumers’ purchase decisions in Ghana. The study further revealed that consumers’ willingness to pay for green products positively and significantly predicted consumer purchase decisions. Some recommendations are suggested for theoretical and managerial considerations.