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 […]
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 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
The YAFO Institute is hosting a critical policy reform dialogue on Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) initiative, focusing on the theme: Reforming Free SHS: Addressing Unintended Consequences and Household Poverty in Ghana. This event seeks to foster open discussions on the impact of the Free SHS policy, particularly with the unintended challenges it may
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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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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
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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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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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
The One District One Factory (1D1F) Initiative: A Game-Changer or a Letdown? Read More »
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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