Election 2024: Restoring Public Trust
As the campaigns of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) battle over whether the upcoming election is a choice between “reset” or “upgrade”, there is another critically important issue which cannot be ignored – trust in the country’s institutions. As I mentioned in my midweek op-ed piece reflecting on Dr. Bawumia’s […]
Reflecting on my Internship with CDD-Ghana
My name is Fatoumata, and I am a third-year Political Science and International Development student at McGill University. This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to intern virtually with CDD-Ghana as a research analyst, allowing me to apply my academic research and writing skills. Passionate about democracy and good governance, I aspire to advocate for […]
Policy Brief on the Mining Districts Development Scorecard 2023
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2023 Mining District Development Scorecard (MDDS) League Table Report
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Reflecting on a productive summer as a Research Analyst Intern at CDD-Ghana
This past summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend three months as a Research Analyst Intern with the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana). CDD-Ghana is a non-governmental organization and research think tank dedicated to promoting good governance and strengthening democracy across the African continent. I discovered the position through McGill’s Arts Internship Office […]
Election 2024: The Cost of Manifesto Promises
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) released a Youth Manifesto with the main one coming in a few days. Yesterday, Sunday, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) released its 2024 Manifesto. From these manifestos, if elected, our political parties promise to do a lot for the people of Ghana. That, in and of itself, is good. Given […]
The 2024 Elections and Ghana’s Youth
The 2024 Elections and Ghana’s Youth On International Youth Day, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) released their youth manifesto. Typically, the political parties release just one manifesto covering all sectors and persons including the youth. It was therefore a unique way, especially on International Youth Day, to demonstrate the party’s commitment to addressing the pinch […]
Key Governance Issues and Proposals for Reform Ahead of the 2024 Elections and the Launch of Political Party Manifestos
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Dear Youth – Getting the Democracy You Once Hoped For
Today is International Youth Day. On this day, the world focuses attention on its youth – their hopes, and aspirations but also the many political, social, and economic challenges they face. It is a day where we renew our commitments and assure them of a brighter future. But it is also a day where the […]
Enhancing stakeholder collaboration for improved border management to reduce cross-border crimes
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