During the maiden State of the Nation Address delivered by H.E President John Dramani Mahama, on Thursday, 27th February 2025, the new government revealed its resolve to hand over the activities of feeding in Senior High Schools (SHS) back to the administrators of the various schools. This is at the back of a campaign promise […]
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President of YAFO Institute Nathanial Dwamena has advised the ruling government to scrap the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). He believes the E-Levy is not only a nuisance tax but has also not generated the expected revenue. According to Mr. Dwamena, there is no need for the government to maintain the levy. He indicated that the
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President of YAFO Institute, Nathaniel Dwamena, has bemoaned the difficulties involved in land administration. He stated that several individuals are scared of purchasing land and other properties due to fraud and litigations resulting from the challenges involved in the validation process of determining the rightful owners. To address these challenges, he has proposed the use
Nathaniel Dwamena, Founder and President of YAFO Institute, a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank that advocates for free enterprise and liberty in Ghana has underscored the importance of decentralized business empowerment in reducing business costs and enhancing operational efficiency. YAFO’s Founder made the above statement during the Institute’s recent hosting of a one-day in-person training on
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The recently held Decentralised Business Empowerment training, led by the President of YAFO Institute, Nathaniel Dwamena, provided invaluable insights into the adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to help businesses mitigate high operational costs and safeguard their capital against inflation. Read more
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Yafo Institute has launched “Yonathan Akwantuo”, an Asante Twi translation of A Free Market Odyssey: Jonathan Gullible, originally authored by American economist and professor Ken Schoolland. During the virtual book launch on January 4, 2025, Yafo Institute President, Nathaniel Dwamena, emphasized the significance of introducing younger generations to the principles of liberty and free markets.
Women are remarkable individuals created by God. Historically, they have been the backbone of their communities, often balancing roles as mothers, caregivers, and contributors to the family economy. Women have played crucial roles in shaping societies and driving progress, and their contributions to societal development are increasingly being recognized. In recent years, Ghana has made
Ghana’s business environment has become increasingly challenging, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that form the backbone of the economy. Rising inflation, currency depreciation, high taxes, and limited access to financing have created significant obstacles for entrepreneurs striving to sustain and grow their businesses. In the face of these difficulties, adopting innovative technologies has
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The YAFO Institute is delighted to announce the publication of its 2024 Annual Report: Let Liberty Shine, which highlights a year of significant progress, policy reform, and deepening organizational strength aimed at promoting civil liberty, free enterprise, and prosperity in Ghana. The year 2024 details our effort and commitment to research-backed advocacy for freedom. Through
We express our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Demographic Development (CDD-Ghana), on your appointment as Chairman of the constitutional review committee set up by His Excellency President John Mahama. This momentum achievement marks a turning point not for yourself alone but for all Civil Society organizations
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