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Why Food Insecurity Persists Despite the Planting for Food and Jobs Policy in Ghana

Agriculture Economy, Climate & Economics /

Despite the ambitious implementation of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) policy in Ghana, the country is still grappling with food insecurity concerns. The policy, which initially aimed at boosting agricultural production, increasing food availability, and creating jobs, made notable strides during Phase I. However, recent developments have cast doubt on the long-term sustainability […]

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The YAFO Institute Support Calls for Independent Forensic Auditing of the Electoral Register and Systems Ahead of the 7th December 2024 General Elections in Ghana

Press Release /

The YAFO Institute shares in and supports the call for the independent forensic auditing of the electoral register and systems ahead of the 7th December polls in Ghana. This call is necessary for the Electoral Commission to demonstrate transparency and openness to clear doubts and maintain its integrity as an independent institution conducting the 2024 election

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Multinational Companies Exodus: Government Economic Policy Stifles Ghana’s Potential

Free Trade, Security & Foreign Relations /

Ghana, once a promising investment hub in West Africa, is now witnessing a troubling economic climate. According to a report by USAID, Ghana’s economy, was described by the World Bank in 2019 as the world’s fastest-growing economy. However, in 2022, it all came crashing down. The government blamed external factors such as COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine War,

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Vote Buying: A Disheartening Situation Undermining Ghana’s Democracy and A Prospective Cause of Economic Hardship

Free Speech & Civil Liberty, Poverty & Urban Poverty /

With the evolution of democracy, citizens now possess the right to participate in decision-making in governance, especially in choosing their leaders. They are allowed to look critically at policies presented by aspiring leaders. If they agree with policies addressing their grievances, such a leader is mandated to lead. This explains the definition of democracy by

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Assessing Seven Years of Free Senior High School Education in Ghana

Commentary, Education /

The Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy saw all 2017 SHS entrants accessing free education which will continue throughout their three-year stay in school. The policy intervention took care of tuition fees, library fees, provision of free textbooks, free access to boarding facilities, the free provision of meals, the coverage of examinations, science laboratory, and

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The Role of International Organizations in Promoting Economic Freedom in Ghana

Global Freedom Index /

Ghana as a nation is not exempted from economic challenges. Following the macroeconomic crises experienced in 2022, Ghana witnessed some improvements in its economic conditions throughout 2023. However, persistent challenges remain, greatly characterized by elevated inflation, subdued growth, and substantial pressure on public finances and debt sustainability. International organizations, notably the World Bank and the

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The One District One Factory (1D1F) Initiative: A Game-Changer or a Letdown?

Agriculture Economy, Tax & Government Waste /

Industrialization has been a key driver of economic growth for most advanced countries. This can be seen in the Industrial Revolution, which altered countries such as China, Germany, the United States of America, and Japan, to name a few. Ghana has been aiming to transition its economy from relying on primary commodities to focusing more

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YAFO Institute is Winner of the 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank

In the News /

YAFO Institute, an independent public policy research organisation—or think tank—has won the prestigious 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank Competition in Tanzania. The think tank’s core aim is to promote libertarian ideas and free enterprise research through public policy debate and advocacy for a free and prosperous society in Ghana. It beat competition from other equally

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YAFO Institute wins prestigious 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank Competition in Tanzania

In the News /

The YAFO Institute has won the Prestigious Think Tank Shark Tank Competition at the 2024 Africa Liberty Forum in Dar es Salam, Tanzania, organised by Atlas Network, USA. The Think Tank Shark Tank Competition gave the opportunity to three contestants to pitch their organisation’s mission and goals within five minutes and another five minutes to

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