Nathaniel Dwamena

Profit and Principles: Uncovering Moral Values in the Heart of Capitalism

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The YAFO Institute’s 2024 Policy Dialogue Series continued with a stimulating panel discussion on the theme: “Bridging Profit and Principles: A Dialogue on Capitalism and Morality.” Mr. Nathaniel Dwamena, the distinguished president of the YAFO Institute, presided over the discussion with skill. Two highly esteemed guests graced the occasion: Mr. Bruce Koerber, a renowned economist […]

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Decoding Digital Quadruple Taxation: Insights from Ghana’s E-Levy in the Digital Economy

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Double taxation, a scenario where a taxpayer is taxed twice on the same source of income, either by the same jurisdiction or different jurisdictions, is a complex issue that poses significant challenges for businesses and individuals operating in Ghana. With its implications on investment, trade, and economic growth, understanding and addressing double taxation is crucial

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Building National Cathedral: How Blockchain Technology Could Have Prevented the Scandals in Ghana

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Ghana’s National Cathedral Project commenced as a promise by the President, Nana Akufo Addo, to some portions of the Christian faith during the campaigning period toward his presidency. This promise resonated with portions of the Christian faith and having been elected as President in 2016, there was the need to fulfill the promise of building

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Bridging Profit & Principles: A Dialogue on Capitalism and Morality

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In an era where profit often appears to conflict with ethical imperatives, a balanced conversation has never been more important. Our next policy dialogue, “Bridging Profit and Principle: A Dialogue on Capitalism and Morality,” seeks to go into the heart of this seeming divide by investigating the complex relationship between capitalism and moral ideals. This

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Free Market in Climate Policy: How Effective is Ghana’s Emission Tax?

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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 tax-based method as respond to the climate crisis. While taxation can induce behavioral change and fund environmental projects, it is

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YAFO Institute critiques sustainability in Ghana’s agricultural sector

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YAFO Institute has organised a policy dialogue themed “Beyond Slogans: Rethinking Ghana’s Agriculture: Reflections on Some Key Policies and the Way Forward,” focusing on past policies, performance, limitations, and future strategies, including the Planting for Food and Jobs programme by President Akufo-Addo. Read more

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Growth Beyond Slogans: Rethinking Ghana’s Agricultural Policies for Progress

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The YAFO Institute began its 2024 policy dialogue series on the topic, Beyond Slogans: Rethinking Ghana’s Agriculture – reflections on some key policies and the way forward. The guest speaker for the day was Dr. Haruna Gado Yakubu, an animal scientist, specialized in animal nutrition, food safety, and animal product correlation. In his presentation, Dr.

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Policy Dialogue – Beyond Slogans: Rethinking Ghana’s Agriculture – reflections on some key policies, and the way forward. Part 1

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Many governments since 1957 have implemented many agricultural policies with the objective to boost Ghana’s agricultural sector. The current agricultural policy is Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) which is the government’s primary agriculture project for Ghana, and had huge hopes for the youth since its launch in 2017. The government of Ghana’s flagship project

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Open the Books, Open Minds: How Planting Books for Liberty Have Transformed Praso MA Basic School

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Imagine a school without a library. Literacy is the key to unlocking opportunity, yet for many youngsters, access to books is still a faraway dream. This was the sad reality at Praso MA Basic School in the Ashanti region of Ghana.  A quick awareness of the pupil’s inadequate reading ability by one teacher, John Imoro,

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“Fighting for Freedom”: YAFO Institute releases 2023 annual report

In the News /

The YAFO Institute has released its 2023 Annual Report, which highlights the think tank’s efforts to advance civil liberty, free enterprise, and prosperity in Ghana. In a statement announcing the release of the report on Monday, January 15, 2024, YAFO praised its team and key stakeholders for their marvellous work in the year under review,

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