The 2024 Corruption Perception Index
Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (2024) is out. The index measures perceived level of corruption in the public sector using data from thirteen different sources. The exercise is completed by a group of experts – business persons and academics. Each country scores anywhere between zero (very corrupt) and hundred (not corrupt). In addition, countries are […]
Rural-Urban Gaps in Election Attitudes
Elections are the heart of any democracy’s architecture. In Ghana, the constitution guarantees every citizen the right to vote. It is important to note upfront that voter turnout is generally not a problem in Ghana. When asked nine times (1999, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024) over the course of the Afrobarometer survey […]
What Do Ghanaians Say About Military Rule? – 7 Key Observations
Post the presidential inauguration on January 7, one of the narratives that gained traction in public conversations was how to interpret the applause that greeted Burkina Faso’s military leader who was in attendance. For some, it was an endorsement of military rule and a growing disenchantment with democracy. What do Ghanaians say about military rule, […]
Policy Expectations of the New Government: A robust asset and liability declaration framework
By Nick Opoku Public officials are entrusted with the authority to award contracts, allocate resources, and oversee decisions involving public funds. To ensure they act in the public’s interest rather than for personal gain, most countries require them to declare their assets, liabilities, and other interests, including those owned or controlled by their families and […]
The 2024 Presidential & Parliamentary Elections: Electoral Competition and the Future of Ghana’s Democracy
The 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections are generally over. There are still some post-election issues to be resolved with nine outstanding constituencies. Nonetheless, Ghana has held nine successful elections, voted to for six presidents, and chose political party turnover four times (2000, 2008, 2016, 2024) over the last thirty-one years of democratic governance. Electoral competition […]
CSOs Engage with IGP and National Election Security Task Force on Post-Election Violence and Disruptions, Call on all Citizens to be Law Abiding
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Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises – Questions of Governance
The latest State Ownership Report reveals critical insights into the performance of Ghana’s SOEs. Despite reforms, 2022 saw a staggering ₵14.4 billion net loss, raising questions about governance, transparency, and efficiency. With nearly 50% of government assets tied to SOEs, can improved corporate practices and accountability turn the tide? Explore the challenges and opportunities in […]
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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
