At CDD-Ghana, we work to promote and strengthen democracy, good governance, and inclusive development in Ghana and the rest of Africa.
International Women’s Day – Our Attitudes on Gender Issues
Today is International Women’s Day. It is a day set aside to draw attention to the need to continue efforts in support of gender equity and equality. While society recognizes the progress achieved over the years, it acknowledges there is
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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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Jammeh2Justice Ghana Campaign
01:01
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What will it take to reset Ghana’s politics, economy, and society?
54:30
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CDD-Ghana Citizen Expectation Townhall
02:25:10
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Promoting peaceful and credible elections
01:55
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nforming and empowering citizens for change.
01:22
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Advancing Transparency & Accountability!
00:32
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Throwback to an Anti-Corruption Win!
00:32
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Impact Thursday
00:47
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A new sub-regional order? Ghana's response to Traore and the Sahelian Exit. Episode 2
51:33
10
A new Parliament, fresh voices, and the affirmative action agenda. Episode 1
49:46
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I Am Aware Annual Partners Planning meeting in Ada.
02:29
12
CODEO: Presidential Results Verification Press Briefing
16:56
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CODEO Preliminary Post-Election Press Briefing
00:45
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CODEO Mid-day Election Press Briefing
17:40
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CODEO Mid-day Election Press Briefing
16
CODEO Eve of Elections Press Briefing
01:15:48
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Behind the scenes CODEO preparations for training e day observers
01:45
18
The 19th edition of the 'Kronti ne Akwamu' Lecture
02:20:32
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Citizens' top priorities and views on economic conditions
02:21:31
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The People EP 2 1
05:40
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The People EP 2 2
05:16
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The People EP 2 3
03:41
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The People EP 2 4
08:48
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CODEO Election Observers Activities Launch
04:50
25
Views on elections
02:35:16
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CODEO Unveils 2024 Election Observation: Election Day Observation & Post-Election Action Plan
02:08:55
27
Launch of the Mining Districts Development Scorecard (MDDS) 2023 Report
03:57:05
28
3rd stakeholder convening on governance, democracy and human rights in Africa (D4GA)
42:41
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CDD-Ghana’s Mining Districts Development Scorecard (MDDS) project, 2023
04:54
30
Advancing electoral integrity in Africa through citizen engagement: AHEAD Africa launch in Accra
04:35
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Advancing electoral integrity in Africa through citizen engagement: AHEAD Africa launch
03:59:32
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CDD-GHANA @25 ANNIVERSARY BALL
11:06
33
Media Training on Electoral Reforms
05:29
34
Ghana's Democracy:Lessons Learned &Implications for Reversing Democratic Retrogression inWest Africa
01:33:09
35
Failing Fight Against Corruption, Petition to Remove Special Prosecutor and Matters Arising
47:07
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Failing Fight Against Corruption, Petition to Remove Special Prosecutor and Matters Arising
03:44
37
Democracy Capture (DemCap) Index Workshop, Accra
02:57
38
Roundtable Discussion on Public Officers' Responsiveness to Accountability and Transparency
00:10
39
Decline in West Africa: In Conversation with Prof. Larry Diamond
02:16:01
40
The Big 18 and Human Rights Coalition urge Parliament to reconsider passage of the 'Gay Bill'
12:06
41
RTD on State Capture and Corruption Worldwide, implications for Ghana and Africa
03:39:38
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Research report launch: Ensuring Accountability in the Governance of Media and the Internet.
02:24:25
43
CDD-Ghana Anniversary Ball: Celebrating 25 Years of Dedication and Excellence Awards
00:02
44
CDD-Ghana’s 25 Anniversary Regional Outreach Engagements
12:28
45
Roundtable Discussion on Public Officers' Responsiveness to Accountability and Transparency
02:51:39
46
2023 ‘Kronti ne Akwamu’ Public Lecture (25th Anniversary Edition)
02:59:14
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‘Kronti ne Akwamu’ Public Lecture (25th Anniversary Edition) Teaser
00:45
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RTD: Building a Culture of Accountability, Safeguarding Democracy, & Promoting Inclusive Development
03:03:48
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D4GA 2nd Stakeholder Convening on Governance, Democracy, and Human Rights
01:33:46
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Roundtable Discussion on CSO Assessment of Ghana's 2024 General Elections
01:36:14
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CDD in the News
CDD-Ghana Condemns Acts of Post-Election Hooliganism, Vandalism and Assault on State Officials and Properties
*Featured photo credit: Ghanaweb.com
January 15, 2025
