At CDD-Ghana, we work to promote and strengthen democracy, good governance, and inclusive development in Ghana and the rest of Africa.
Legal options for reversing U.S. presidential election results narrow
The rest of the world is paying close attention to the results of the ongoing U.S. presidential election, and for good reason. The re-election of one candidate will likely see an irreversible decline in democratic norms, embolden other populist-nationalist leaders in
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Established in 1998, Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is an independent not-for-profit think-and-do-tank that works through research, policy engagement, thought leadership, and civic dialogue and partnerships to promote and strengthen democracy, good governance, and inclusive development in Ghana and the rest of Africa. A founding Core Partner (and Ghana National Partner) of Afrobarometer, CDD-Ghana is also the convenor and secretariat for the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), West Africa Election Observers Network (WAEON), and West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS).
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Ghanaians prioritize candidate honesty, character, and campaign promises in 2024 elections – Afrobarometer R10 survey
As Ghana prepares for general elections in December, honesty, character, and campaign promises stand out as top factors shaping voters’ choices, according to the latest
CDD-Ghana calls for restraint and peace following the Supreme Court’s directions on the vacation of MPs’ seats
Following the recent scuffle between Parliament and the Judiciary on the declaration of some four (4) parliamentary seats vacant by the Speaker of Parliament, the
CDD-Ghana condemns abuse of due process in the arrest and detention of protesters by the police
Article 21(1)(d) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana asserts: “All persons shall have the right to freedom of assembly, including freedom to take part in