Political Attitudes of West -Africa’s Youth
The Open Society Barometer report (2023) revealed some interesting findings about the youth. The barometer covered 30 countries out of which five were from Africa (Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa). Consider these two statements from the report: “Age appears to be a factor in shaping attitudes toward democracy. There was less enthusiasm among […]
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 […]
Has Democracy Been Good for the Youth?
Per the National Youth Policy, Ghanaians falling between the ages of fifteen and thirty-five are considered youth. The Afrobarometer survey samples Ghanaians who are 18 years or older. This piece therefore covers Ghanaian youth between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five. Over time though, all areas of how well governments have addressed socio-economic issues show […]
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 […]
