At CDD-Ghana, we work to promote and strengthen democracy, good governance, and inclusive development in Ghana and the rest of Africa.
Claiming the city: Citizenship and political connections in African neighborhoods
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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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Professor Kwame Akyeampong joins CDD-Ghana as a Senior Fellow
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development has announced the appointment of Professor Kwame Akyeampong as a Senior Fellow of the Center. He is a professor

Repeal of the electronic transaction levy (e-levy) aligns with Ghanaians’ wishes ahead of 2024 election
The government’s repeal of the electronic transaction levy (e-levy) on Wednesday fulfils one of the strong preferences that Ghanaians expressed ahead of the December 2024

CDD-Ghana Condemns Acts of Post-Election Hooliganism, Vandalism and Assault on State Officials and Properties
*Featured photo credit: Ghanaweb.com