All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the International Conference on Engineering, Science, and Urban Sustainability, 2025 during 17-19 September 2025 in Accra. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief,...

Investor trust shapes deal flow, cost of capital, and the pace at which projects break ground in Ghana. This paper reframes an ARCATU 2025 keynote into a perspective on what drives investor confidence and what Ghana can change in the next 12–24 months. It presents five pillars: clear and predictable...

Understanding the Cumulative Fertility Rate (CFR) of any country is relevant for national planning and ensuring environmental sustainability. In this article, we investigate the effect of socio-demographic and geographical factors, and their interactions on recent Fertility Rates amongst Ghanaian women....

Revenge tourism, the surge of travel after COVID-19—has been hailed as resilience, yet visitor numbers disguise fragility. This commentary argues that surging arrivals fuel workforce burnout, overtourism, and community strain rather than sustainable recovery. Using a dialogical perspective, the paper...

Blockchain is increasingly recognised as a disruptive technology in supply chain management (SCM), enhancing transparency, trust, and traceability. However, research remains fragmented. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 4,044 Scopus-indexed publications (2015–2024) to map the intellectual...

This study introduces a novel exploration into the application of blockchain-enabled triple-entry accounting (TEA) to enhance financial transparency and accountability in microfinance institutions (MFIs) operating in Edo State, Nigeria. Unlike traditional double-entry accounting, TEA leverages blockchain...

This study explores the uncharted integration of blockchain technology with traditional accounting systems to enhance transparency, efficiency, and trust in financial reporting within cooperative societies in Edo State, Nigeria. Despite the growing adoption of digital tools in accounting, the potential...

This paper examines the relationship between CEO age and inventory conversion efficiency, using two main operational indicators, inventory turnover and Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC). This study examines the implications of the Upper Echelons Theory (UET), which suggests that characteristics of executives...

The increasing global demand for food, coupled with the challenges of climate change and resource limitations, necessitates innovative approaches for the agricultural value chain. Advances in data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) offer transformative potential to optimise agricultural practices,...

The pursuit of a clean sustainability footprint within the basic education sector is an emerging priority in the context of global environmental and economic challenges. In many schools, current record-keeping, assessment, and communication systems rely heavily on manual processes, including handwritten...

Entrepreneurial orientation (EO) is important to business survival and sustainability. Using multidimensional indicators of EO, this study examines the influence of EO on business performance of selected firms in Nigeria’s service sector. Data was collected through a cross-sectional survey from 45 firms...

Voter participation is central to democratic legitimacy, yet election turnout in Ghana and globally has recently declined. This study examines how emotional branding strategies influence voter participation, with campaign songs and voter attachment serving as mediators. Anchored in the Stimulus–Organism–Response...

This study investigates the impact of business education on the development of entrepreneurial competencies among undergraduate students in Edo State, Nigeria. Despite the growing recognition of entrepreneurship as a driver of economic development, there is limited empirical evidence on how business...

Entrepreneurship Education is the catalyst of unemployment in an emerging economy. A nation’s success depends on the creativity and innovation of its citizens. This study explores the relationship between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial intention, focusing on the mediating role of the...

Tourism contributes significantly to the economic growth of transitioning economies but often generates sustainability challenges, including environmental degradation, cultural erosion, and limited community benefits. This paper examines how integrating community involvement and carrying capacity management...

This study investigates the mechanisms through which supply chain technologies (SCTs) drive innovation in manufacturing firms, with a focus on the mediating roles of transformational leadership and entrepreneurial emphasis. Grounded in the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Dynamic Capabilities Theory, the...

This study investigates the nexus between indigenous culinary heritage and sustainable hospitality practices in Ebonyi State, Nigeria a region renowned for its cultural diversity and growing tourism sector. Despite the global emphasis on sustainability in hospitality management, the integration of indigenous...

Financial inclusion is highlighted as a means to achieve economic empowerment in developing regions, yet its psychological implications remain underexplored. This study examines how financial inclusion influences mental health in low-income communities in Ghana, emphasising the mediating role of financial...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is transforming global logistics by integrating smart technologies that promote sustainability, efficiency, and resilience. This paper synthesises how 4IR technologies—namely the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, big data analytics,...

The advent of Industry 4.0 has redefined global economic systems, demanding a workforce skilled in digital, technical, and entrepreneurial competencies. In Nigeria—where over 60% of the population is under 25—Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) remains pivotal to youth empowerment....

Last-mile delivery (LMD) remains the most complex and costly phase of logistics, accounting for over half of total distribution expenses. This study examines how optimisation strategies, digital transformation, and sustainability practices jointly enhance delivery performance in Accra’s rural distribution...

The persistence of youth unemployment in Nigeria, despite rapid digital advancement, underscores a critical gap in public policy and institutional coherence. This study appraises evolving policy strategies promoting youth empowerment through digital innovation, with a focus on how governance structures...

This study examines the role of Sustainable Human Resource (HR) practices as a catalyst for green finance adoption in Ghanaian banks, considering the mediating role of employee sustainability literacy and the moderating effect of regulatory pressure. Drawing from institutional theory and the resource-based...

This study explores how Ghana’s tax incentives for the renewable energy sector align with national efforts to promote youth employment and skills development. While incentives such as import duty waivers, value-added tax exemptions, and corporate tax relief have attracted local and foreign investments,...

The current study assesses the influence of students’ personality traits (Need for Achievement and locus of control) and subjective norms on the entrepreneurial intentions of TVET students at the tertiary level in Ghana. The study adopted a quantitative approach through a structural equation modelling...

This study examines how financial behavior and risk tolerance of microenterprise owner-managers affect their business performance and poverty levels. Despite informal microenterprises being critical employment sources for the poor, their typically poor performance remains inadequately explained. Using...

The rapid growth of e-commerce and heightened customer expectations have intensified the importance of last-mile delivery, particularly in emerging markets like Ghana. This study investigates the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in optimising last-mile delivery performance, focusing on DHL Ghana...

Digital payment systems (DPS) are transforming business transactions in emerging economies, yet their impact on supply chain performance (SCP) among small enterprises remains underexplored. This study investigates how DPS adoption enhances SCP in Accra, Ghana, and examines the mediating roles of supplier...

This paper explores the omnipresence of marketing in human life, emphasizing its role in shaping consumer behaviors, identities, and decision-making processes from pre-birth to death. It examines how marketing influences key life stages, major life decisions, and societal structures, reinforcing the...