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 Center in this statement urges parties involved to avoid any actions that could lead to escalating tensions as we approach the December 7 polls. The Center calls for a deep […]
Assessment Report on the Implementation of the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Program (IPEP)
The Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Program (IPEP), is a development approach which was promised by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in its 2016 election manifesto to provide basic socio-economic infrastructure at the constituency level across the country This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Program (IPEP) in the 3 years […]
Monitoring the Initial Implementation of the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Program (IPEP)
This report provides details of the findings of our assessment and monitoring of the preliminary processes put in place towards the implementation of the IPEP at the national, regional and district/ constituency levels. The assessment is based on a review of the NPP 2016 election manifesto, government policy statements and the new Development Authority’s Acts; […]
Election 2024: The NDC and NPP Proposals to Address ‘Galamsey’
The galamsey issue is once again featuring in our public square conversations. In my September 5th op-ed piece, I summarized public sentiments on the issue, drawing on data from the Afrobarometer survey (Round 7, 2017) and CDD-Ghana’s pre-election survey (October 2020). As per the data, Ghanaians say – a) citizens should not engage in ‘galamsey’; […]
Galamsey: Is it really a legal problem?
The rationale for parliamentary scrutiny in transactions involving natural resources is to enhance transparency and expansive participation in matters involving such resources and ensure value for money. It is to that end that the Ghana Supreme Court affirmed the constitutional requirement that transactions involving grants/concessions by GoG for the exploitation of mineral/water/natural resources must be […]
Active Citizenship – Barriers and Disincentives
Democracies do not sustain themselves. They require active and engaged citizens. Civic habits such as voting, showing interest in the affairs of the state, discussing politics, etc. help grow and sustain democracies. A vibrant civic culture enables citizens to stay informed as well as find ways to communicate with elected and non-elected public officers. It […]
Breaking down the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Section 104 of the Criminal Offenses Act 1960 (Act 29) in Ghana
On July 27, 2024, Ghana’s Supreme Court ruled section 104 of the Criminal Code (Criminal Offenses Act 1960 (Act 29) to be constitutional. They upheld section 104 of the Criminal Code, which criminalizes “unnatural carnal knowledge,” including acts such as anal and oral sex. Key Points to Note Existing Law: The Supreme Court’s ruling did […]
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 processions and demonstrations.” The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) strongly condemns the unlawful tactics employed by the Ghana Police in the recent arrest and detention of approximately 40 citizens exercising […]
Burkina Faso’s Prolonged Transition: Failed Promises and Governance Shortcomings
[embeddoc url=”https://cddgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Vol.-20-no.-4-Burkina-Fasos-web-.pdf”] *Featured image credit: Timbuktu Institute
Ghana’s Changing Democracy Landscape: Shrinking Satisfied Democrats, Growing Dissatisfied Democrats
September 15, 2024 is international democracy day. It is a day set aside to promote the strengthening and consolidation of democracy around the world. It is, also in my view, a day for sober reflection on current challenges facing democracies and an opportunity for all stakeholders to renew their commitments to addressing them. In this […]
