Regional reorganization in Ghana dates back to colonial times. Politicians and policymakers have resorted to creating regions so long as compelling reasons could be adduced. The current idea of Regional Reorganization was set out in 2018 by the Government of Ghana. This was done to ensure a balanced development, effective administration, and the devolution of […]
We are excited to announce that, the YAFO Institute has won the Prestigious Think TANK Shark Tank Competition at the 2024 Africa Liberty Forum in Dar es Salam, Tanzania organized by Atlas Network, USA. The Think Tank Shark Tank Competition gave the opportunity to three contestants to pitch their organization’s mission and goals within five
YAFO Institute Wins the Prestigious 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank Competition in Tanzania Read More »
We are excited to announce that the YAFO Institute has been nominated to participate in the esteemed Think Tank Shark Tank Competition at the Africa Liberty Forum in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Atlas Network, USA. This nomination is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our relentless pursuit to advance liberty, free enterprise,
Climate change is essentially a long-term shift in temperature and weather patterns. It is a global concern. Climate Action is the 13th Sustainable Development Goal. Here, the purpose is to limit human-caused climate change. Climate change threatens life on Earth by posing the threat of unfavorable outcomes such as strong droughts, water scarcity, devastating fires,
Green Ghana Day: A Day of Planting, A Year of Abandoning Seeds. Read More »
This article highlights key points from the fourth edition of the YAFO Institutes 2024 policy dialogue series focused on Ghana’s unemployment challenge and strategies to support entrepreneurs and retain talent for development. It was organized by YAFO Institute, an independent public research organization or think-tank with the core aim of promoting libertarian ideas and free
As Ghana takes major steps to tackle climate change by imposing a Combustion Tax [Emissions Levy Act, 2023, (Act 112)] on vehicles and machinery in important sectors, we must critically analyze the efficacy of such a tax-based method as a response to the climate crisis. While taxation can induce behavioural change and fund environmental projects, it is critical to investigate whether
Evaluating Ghana’s Emissions Tax: A Policy Dialogue Perspective. Read More »
Life can be very frustrating for most young folks living in Africa, particularly in Ghana. This is not to assert that it’s all rosy elsewhere. However, arguably, our part of the world always offers worse. Your life tends to revolve a lot around money. There’s seemingly no time for anything else. You normally work from Monday
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Ghana has consistently been ranked among the ten fastest-growing African economies, however, unemployment has not seen any significant decrease. Unemployment is a key economic indicator of every country. When the unemployment rate increases in a country, this means that total economic production becomes less. All political campaigns inculcate the issue of unemployment in their manifestos
The Ministry of Transport in Ghana made a statement on 14th April 2024 urging Ghana police and other security agencies to be on the lookout for drivers who increase lorry fares. While we acknowledge the concerns regarding fare hikes, we must address the impracticality and potential consequences of such a decision by the Ministry of Transport.
Are you prepared to unleash the limitless potential of blockchain technology and pave the road for a better tomorrow in the face of high unemployment rate among youth? This event welcomes you to the exciting world of Web3, where creativity knows no bounds and opportunities are endless. Join the YAFO Institute for an exciting voyage
