Why does the IMF include the debt of state-owned enterprises in Ghana’s public debt?
If we lived in a world in which our SOEs were well managed and independent, they had no cashflow problems, were profitable, did not depend on government bailouts, and easily serviced their debts, they would pose no fiscal risks to the government’s ability to manage non-SOEs public debt. There may be no need to include […]
Beyond the Ballot: Exploring Trust, Freeness and Fairness in Ghana’s Electoral Process for the 2024 Elections
Several norms are a regular feature in democracies. Regular competitive election is one of them. Electoral processes, however, are not without their challenges and controversies. If it is not the outcome we are displeased with, it is the process we had concerns about. In a little over a year, Ghanaians will head to the polls […]
The Challenges to Ghana’s Peace with Democracy
Dr. Osae-Kwapong asserts emphatically that Ghanaians have made peace with democracy, as evidenced by their strong support for democracy and positive attitudes toward democratic norms, as measured by Afrobarometer surveys. A detailed examination of the data reveals, however, that Ghana’s peace with democracy faces some challenges. Two of these challenges are highlighted in this blog […]
Vetting of Chief Justice Nominee: Matters Arising
On April 25, 2023, President Akufo Addo nominated Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Her nomination fills the vacancy being left by retiring Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah. On May 26, the nominee appeared before the parliament’s vetting committee as part of the confirmation process. The nominee spent a few […]
The IMF Bailout
On July 1, 2022, the Government of Ghana announced it was heading to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to seek an Enhanced Credit Facility (ECF) or what is commonly known as an “IMF Bailout”. In the official communication from the Ministry of Information that day, the government’s decision was stated as follows “The engagement with […]
Press Freedom In Ghana
May 15, 2023 Wednesday May 3, 2023 was World Press Freedom Day. This year marked thirty years of celebrating this day which highlights the critical role of press freedom as well as freedom of expression. At the same time, Reporters Without Borders released the 2023 edition of their Annual Press Freedom Index. The index, including […]
Fixing Ghana’s Non-Existent Adult Social Care System
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals that the elderly population (60 years and older) has increased almost 10 times in the past six decades from a little over 213,477 in 1960 to 1,991,736 in 2021. Of these, 43.3% are males and 56.7% are females. This paper highlights the need and proffers solutions to evolve an […]
The Democratic Quality of Primaries in Ghana: A Look at the 2020 NPP Internal Party Elections
In Ghana, political party primaries are not only a democratic imperative but also a constitutional requirement. However, no laws regulate the conduct of political party primaries in Ghana. Even the involvement of the national election management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), is limited to the counting and declaration of votes. This paper shares insights on […]
CSOs’ take on the President’s Appointment of Three New Members to the Electoral Commission
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) in collaboration with the STAR-Ghana Foundation, and the Civic Forum Initiative (CFI) are addressing the press to express concern and displeasure about recent appointments to the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and announced on March 20, 2023. When it comes to […]
Building Local Entrepreneurial Skills to Support the Rural Poor for Sustainable Economic Self-Reliance: The youth at Asutifi North District
The European Union delegatioin to Ghana has supported a 42 months LED project at the Asutifi North district of the Ahafo Region of Ghana. The project was implemented by CDD-Ghana in partnership with the Asutifi North District Assembly (ANDA). The project aimed to harness local resources, knowledge, ideas, skills, and other comparative advantages to stimulate […]
