Baseline Study and Policy Analysis: Foreign Powers, Interests, and Impacts on Democratic Consolidation in West Africa
This baseline study critically examines the shifting geopolitical landscape in West Africa and its implications for democratic consolidation and regional stability. In an era of intensified global competition, this research explores the strategic interests of key foreign actors, their models of engagement, and the resulting governance and security challenges. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study […]
High-level Regional Dialogue on Foreign Influence in West Africa and Launch of CDD-Ghana’s International Desk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10H_KWiR8elk_1zY41AvBjUU15ii54oUM/view *Featured image credit: Wilson Sons
Foreign Powers, Interests and Impacts on Democratic Consolidation in West Africa
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lFyKbnEwo7mKUxxVf-Mt9vcEuFaypN0W/view?usp=sharing *Featured image credit: Wilson Sons
Foreign Powers, Interests, and Impact on Democratic Consolidation in West Africa
This policy brief presents insights from a baseline study by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development’s (CDD-Ghana) International Desk, which maps the presence, interests, and influence of these foreign powers and analyzes their impact on democratic governance, state sovereignty, and regional stability. [embeddoc url=”https://cddgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/International-Desk-Policy-Brief_web.pdf”]
From the Sahel to Coastal West Africa: Examining the Spillover of Violent Extremism and Ghana’s Strategic Response
This desk study first explores the global context of violent extremism, highlighting its evolving nature and the shift of its epicenter from the Middle East to Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly the Central Sahel region. Extremist groups increasingly exploit governance weaknesses, socio-political grievances, and digital misinformation to expand their influence, adapting their tactics to localized contexts and […]
Don’t Work Ghanaians to Death: Why Raising the Retirement Age to 65 Is Misguided
Calls to increase Ghana’s retirement age from 60 to 65 years are gaining traction in policy circles, often framed as a necessary response to increasing longevity and pension sustainability. But this argument, when tested against empirical data, quickly unravels. Proponents of this shift are either poorly advised or fundamentally misread the realities of health and […]
Ghanaian Views on Authoritarian Alternatives to Democracy
Last Wednesday (April 23), the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) held a regional dissemination event to share with Ghanaians, results from the 2024 Afrobarometer survey. One of the findings that has gained media attention is how Ghanaians responded to this question – Which of the following statements is closest to your view? (Choose Statement 1 […]
Claiming the city: Citizenship and political connections in African neighborhoods
[embeddoc url=”https://cddgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Claiming-the-city_-Citizenship-and-political-connections-in-African-neighbourhoods-web-1.pdf”] *Featured photo credit: The Conversation
The Governance Roots of the Chief Justice Petition Saga
Introduction On March 25, 2025, President Mahama, through Minister for Government Communication Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced that three petitions to remove the Chief Justice had been submitted to the Council of State, in line with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution. On April 7, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo formally submitted her response to the petitions, […]
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 of International Education and Development with a career spanning over 30 years. [embeddoc url=”https://cddgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/press-statement-leading-education-policy-and-development-expert-professor-kwame-akyeampong.pdf”]
