A governance expert has urged the government to introduce a double tracking employment system in the public sector. Dr. Eric Oduro Osae, Dean of Studies and Research at the Institute of Local Government Studies explained that, the nights of the public sector in Ghana is invariably wasted as workers close from work by 5 pm … Read more
A governance expert has urged the government to introduce a double tracking employment system in the public sector. Dr. Eric Oduro Osae, Dean of Studies and Research at the Institute of Local Government Studies explained that, the nights of the public sector in Ghana is invariably wasted as workers close from work by 5 pm … Read more
The Ministry of Information has launched a national policy summit aimed at regularly informing the public on detailed government strategies on revamping the economy for sustained growth. The expectation of the maiden summit is to build partnerships and elicit feedback to government to enhance further policy development. It would begin on May 2 and end … Read more
Policy Think-Tank, Ghana Center for Democratic Governance (CDD-Ghana) is deeply worried about by the social exclusion of many citizens from decision making at especially at the district assemblies level. It is against this backdrop the organization has launched a four-year project to be piloted in some 20 selected districts nationwide meant to promote citizens participation … Read more
A new “Wind of Change” is blowing across the landscape of Africa. This new wind is bringing about the democratic transformation of the continent from Cape Town to Cairo and from Dakar to Dar es Salam. For example, in 1984, only four countries on the continent have held multi-party elections. But do multi-party elections alone … Read more
I believe sincerely deep down in my heart that the change of Government brought about by the people of Ghana at the just ended elections portends hope, expectations and anticipation in each of us who put Ghana First at the ballot for good governance, the rule of law, probity, accountability and transparency in the coming … Read more
By Kennedy K. Amofa PhD The issue of political instability in Africa has negatively affected both the political and socio-economic development of the various African countries experiencing this problem. The emerging and promoting of e-democracy is imperative to strengthen the political systems to ensure freedom and self-governance in the various African countries. The integration of … Read more
The issue of political instability in Africa has negatively affected both the political and socio-economic development of the various African countries experiencing this problem. The emerging and promoting of e-democracy is imperative to strengthen the political systems to ensure freedom and self-governance in the various African countries. The integration of advanced technology into African`s political … Read more
Democracy according to the former US President Abraham Lincoln, “the government of the people by the people and for the people”. Historically, Americans take pride in their democratic traditions, and academics have agreed that democracy in America is special. From Alexis de Tocqueville’s 1800s classic “Democracy in America” to Almond and Verba’s groundbreaking 1960s study … Read more
On October 10, 2016 at a press conference accompanied by an undated press release, the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana announced the disqualification of 13 presidential aspirants for the 2016 election. Most noteworthy was that of the Dr. P. K. Nduom, leader of the PPP, whose party placed a distant third in the 2012 election. … Read more
2016 Election in Ghana – Another test for democratic consolidation Elections are significant in every democratic regime as it creates room for electorates to elect their representatives as well as engage in active politics. Elections serve as a medium for testing a country’s democratic processes and how solid its democracy has become. Ghana after transiting … Read more
Elections are significant in every democratic regime as it creates room for electorates to elect their representatives as well as engage in active politics. Elections serve as a medium for testing a country’s democratic processes and how solid its democracy has become. Ghana after transiting to democratic rule in 1992 has successfully conducted six elections … Read more
Elections are very important especially in representative democracy where electorate elect their own officials to authoritatively allocate and distribute scarce resource in the Country. Ghanaians especially registered voters have a role to play in shaping the future of the country through participation in elections. The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from … Read more
Elections are very important especially in representative democracy where electorate elect their own officials to authoritatively allocate and distribute scarce resource in the Country. Ghanaians especially registered voters have a role to play in shaping the future of the country through participation in elections. The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from … Read more
Folks, there is no doubt that the kind of democracy being practised by the United States has been touted and branded as a model, which explains why the US Establishment is quick to invest itself in “exporting” that model to other parts of the world and to judge happenings with the yardstick that its military … Read more
“….Afrobarometer, Africa’s largest public-opinion survey is under threat…In Ghana, Ghana’s police administration first tried to discredit the findings, then publicly blamed the Ghanaian people for corrupting the police… the police administration has yet to seriously address the problem of corruption…The morale is.. Ghana Police could learn a lot from AfroBarometer and people like yours truly, … Read more
Today, 15 September, is International Day of Democracy (IDD). It is the ninth commemoration since 2007 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 62/7, deciding that every 15th September should be observed as the international Day of Democracy. Last year, 2015, the IDD focusing on “Space for Civil Society”, emphasized the role of ordinary … Read more
A Senior Governance Adviser to the United Nations has observed that heightened tension that characterise political discourse in the country is the result of the nature of the governance system. He said in Ghana and other parts of Africa too much power has been accorded the state, making it a viable channel to amass well, … Read more