There is a growing love for socialist ideas among young people in Ghana. This is also because the educational system in Ghana advances socialist ideas and makes heroes out of government interventions. It is also very difficult to get access to materials containing free market ideas in school libraries, particularly in basic and secondary schools. […]
Professor Enoch Opoku Antwi, Dean of Academic City University, sparked a crucial conversation as Chairman of the Free SHS Policy Reform Dialogue in Accra, organized by YAFO Institute. He emphasized that while free Senior High School education is beneficial, Ghana’s implementation is uniquely expensive, surpassing the cost of basic education. Read more
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Contrary to general expectation of reduced financial burden on Ghanaian parents as a result of the implementation of government’s flagship programme, the free Senior High School (SHS) policy, the reverse is the situation, a research report has disclosed. Parents whose children are benefiting from the policy have expressed concerns about incurring extra expenditures on their
Free SHS: Parents Lament Extra Expenditure on their Children in new Report Read More »
At a Free SHS Policy Reform Dialogue held on October 10, 2024, Nathaniel Dwamena, President of the YAFO Institute, raised concerns about the unintended financial and social consequences of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy on households. The event, themed “Reforming Free SHS: Addressing Unintended Consequences and Household Poverty in Ghana,” was part of
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Protests are a fundamental aspect of any democratic society. They provide a platform for individuals and groups to express grievances, demand accountability, and influence public policy. However, in Ghana, recent protests like “Fix the Country” and “The Fight Against Illegal Mining (Galamsey)” have highlighted a growing tension between citizens exercising their right to protest and
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Ghana, a Sub-Saharan African country, has been increasingly recognized as a favorable destination for business ventures. This recognition stems from its abundant natural resources, large consumer markets, and positive business environment. The business landscape in Ghana has been a subject of increasing interest among entrepreneurs, multinational corporations, and policymakers. This article aims to evaluate whether it is
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Ghana is at a crossroads. As we approach the next presidential election, whispers of skepticism and disenfranchisement threaten to tear our country apart. A light, however, ignites among the darkness. Join us for Undivided Us, a powerful event reaffirming the critical importance of an independent Electoral Commission in protecting our democracy from political party grip
In July 2012, at what became known as the Rio+20 summit, leaders from twenty (20) countries gathered in Brazil for a United Nations summit on Sustainable Development to deliberate and produce a set of universal goals aimed at addressing global human concerns. At this meeting, world leaders agreed and committed to starting efforts to develop
On October 10, 2024, the YAFO Institute hosted a significant event at the Charleston Hotel in Tesano, Accra—the Free Senior High School (S.H.S) Policy Reform Dialogue. The gathering aimed to bring together key stakeholders to critically discuss the impact of Ghana’s Free S.H.S policy on household poverty and suggest necessary reforms to tackle some unintended
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Ghana’s political landscape has been dominated by two major political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Since the adoption of democracy which birthed the fourth Republic in 1992, these two parties have had sixteen terms each in office, with the NPP serving its final term before the next election
