In a significant show of commitment to literacy and free market education in Ghana, YAFO Institute has donated a collection of books to support the Open-Field Library initiative led by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene. The presentation was made during a meeting between the Minister and representatives of the Institute, being the President, Nathaniel Dwamena, and Vice President, Joshua Larweh Tetteh.
The Open Field Library, an innovative approach to expanding access to reading and reigniting the reading culture, continues to gain traction across the region. Designed as an open and inclusive learning space, the initiative allows individuals – particularly young people – to freely access books in a community-centered environment. According to the Regional Minister, the Open Field Library records an average of about 100 visits daily, an indication of the growing demand for accessible educational resources.
The donation by YAFO Institute is part of its broader mission to empower individuals through the cultivation of free market education, knowledge, critical thinking, and access to information. By contributing books to the initiative, the Institute aims to strengthen the culture of reading while supporting government-led efforts to improve literacy outcomes in the Ashanti Region. In all, the Institute donated seventy (70) copies of the following books:
- Macro and Micro: Economics Renewed
- Pocket Guide to Objectivism
- Pocket Guide to Postmodernism
- Ayn Rand and Business Ethics
- The 7 Habits of Highly Objective People
- Divine Economy Model
- Pocket Guide on Terms
Speaking during the meeting, the Regional Minister expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as timely and aligned with the vision of expanding educational access. He further shared plans to enhance the initiative through the introduction of a mobile library in the region. This vision of a mobile library will make it possible to store and circulate scarce, expensive and high-demand books more effectively.
Under the mobile library model, individuals will be able to borrow books for a specified period and return them after use. This approach is expected to extend the reach of the Open Field Library beyond its physical location, ensuring that more people – especially those in underserved communities can benefit from quality reading materials. The concept reflects a shift from static access to a more dynamic and flexible system of knowledge sharing. By enabling circulation, the mobile library is likely to improve the availability of limited resources while encouraging responsible usage among readers.
For YAFO Institute, the engagement represents more than a one-time donation. It signals a willingness and commitment to collaborate with public institutions and stakeholders to expand access to library, ignite reading culture while promoting free market books including Objectivism pocket guides, Divine Economy, Economics Renewed and other liberty books. As the Open Field Library continues to evolve, partnerships like this could play a critical role in sustaining its impact and scaling its reach.
The interaction between YAFO Institute and the Ashanti Regional Minister highlights a shared understanding: that access to books is not merely about education, but about opportunity. With consistent support and innovative approaches such as the mobile library, initiatives like the Open Field Library could become a model for community-driven literacy development across Ghana.
As the Ashanti Region continues to explore practical solutions to improve reading culture, contributions from organizations like YAFO Institute demonstrate how meaningful efforts can drive meaningful change – one book at a time. We wish to take this opportunity to thank our partners for making it possible for the cultivation of free market education among younger generation in Ghana.
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YAFO Communication Bureau
