Opening Remarks from Dr. Asante at the National Dialogue on the Office of the Special Prosecutor
The establishment of the OSP in 2018 marked a significant step forward in the effort to reform the country’s anti-corruption institutional architecture. This development was a follow up to an earlier turn in anti-corruption institutional reform when the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) became the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in 2010 to deal with […]
CDD-Ghana Engages Journalists in Cape Coast on Rights-Based Approach to Journalism
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has engaged over 20 journalists from the Central Region in a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening rights-based journalism and promoting ethical reporting on sensitive social issues. Held in Cape Coast from March 17–18, 2026, the workshop focused on equipping media practitioners with the knowledge and tools to […]
CDD-Ghana Advocates for Citizen-Centered Reforms at 9th Parliamentary Crystal Ball Series
Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, Director of Policy Engagement and Partnerships at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has called on Parliament to place the welfare of citizens at the heart of reforms and decision-making. Speaking on the theme, “One Year of a Super-Majority Parliament: Reflections, Lessons and the Way Forward,” Dr. Asante emphasized that […]
Over 30 Journalists in Northern Ghana Strengthen Skills in Digital Security, Cyber Literacy and Conflict-Sensitive Reporting
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has strengthened the capacity of journalists in Northern Ghana on digital security and cyber literacy as part of a two-day training on conflict-sensitive journalism and national security. The training, organised with support from the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), brought together over 30 journalists from selected […]
Women Can Help Escalate or Resolve Community Disputes – CDD-Ghana
The Programs Manager and Team Lead for Security Sector Governance at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Paul Nana Kwabena Aborampah Mensah, says women in some communities can play a significant role in influencing the direction of local conflicts. According to him, although women are often viewed primarily as victims during communal disputes, their position […]
CDD-Ghana Programs Manager Explains Why Civilians Keep Weapons Despite Amnesty Programs
A Programs Manager at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Paul Nana Kwabena Aborampah Mensah, has identified key reasons why many civilians refuse to turn in their firearms despite government amnesty programs aimed at reducing the proliferation of small arms. Speaking on the issue of illegal arms circulation, Mr. Mensah said that weapons in […]
CDD-Ghana Urges Conflict-Sensitive Reporting on Chieftaincy Disputes
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has engaged journalists to examine the impact of chieftaincy disputes on Ghana’s economy. According to the organization, chieftaincy and land disputes occurring across several traditional areas in the country have significant social and economic consequences. CDD-Ghana notes that prolonged and unresolved chieftaincy and land conflicts pose a major […]
CDD-Ghana to Train Journalists in Northern Ghana on Conflict-Sensitive Reporting and National Security
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) will hold a two-day capacity building workshop on conflict-sensitive journalism and national security for selected media practitioners in Northern Ghana. The training will take place from March 10 to March 11, 2026 in Tamale, and will bring together 40 journalists from the Upper East, North East and Upper […]
Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, CDD-Ghana Sensitises Kaneshie Traders on Reproductive Health
Traders and residents at Accra’s Kaneshie Market joined an open discussion on sexual and reproductive health, hosted by the Adom FM Dwaso Nsem team in partnership with the Centre for Democratic Development-Ghana (CDD-Ghana) during a sensitisation exercise. The outreach focused on key issues, including teenage pregnancy, abortion, contraceptives, and family planning. The engagement aimed to encourage informed […]
CDD-Ghana Rallies Support for Law to Regulate Political Funding
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has engaged key stakeholders in the Western Region to solicit input on a proposed legislation aimed at curbing the monetisation of Ghana’s landscape. The Draft Model Bill on Political Finance in Ghana seeks to address the growing influence of money in the country’s electoral and political processes by […]
