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Decentralized Business Empowerment: A New Era of Financial Inclusion and SMEs Growth

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Ghana’s business environment has become increasingly challenging, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that form the backbone of the economy. Rising inflation, currency depreciation, high taxes, and limited access to financing have created significant obstacles for entrepreneurs striving to sustain and grow their businesses. In the face of these difficulties, adopting innovative technologies has […]

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Inaugural Heroes of Liberty Dinner and Awards Night Shines Bright in Accra

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The Heroes of Liberty Dinner and Awards Night (HOLDA 2024), held at Aya HQ in Abokobi-Accra, marked the beginning of an important annual tradition that honors individuals and organizations that promote liberty in Ghana. The inaugural edition was not just a celebration of greatness, but also a chance to give back to the community. Earlier

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Sharing Hope and Joy: YAFO Institute’s Embracing Visit to House of Mercy Orphanage

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The YAFO Institute’s President, Mr. Nathaniel Dwamena, led the staff and volunteers on a visit to the House of Mercy Orphanage Home in Abokobi, Greater Accra Region, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at around 10:00 a.m. We were greeted and welcomed by Madam Priscilla Tetteh Doku, who was later joined by Reverend William Tetteh Doku,

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Reforming Free SHS: Addressing Unintended Consequences on Household Poverty in Ghana

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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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Key Takeaways from YAFO Policy Dialogue on Unemployment and Talent Retention Challenges in Ghana

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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

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Evaluating Ghana’s Emissions Tax: A Policy Dialogue Perspective.

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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 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

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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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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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Highlights From the Impactful Leadership in A Dynamic World: Deep Dive with Prof Enoch Opoku Antwi. 

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The final event for the YAFO Institute’s Scholar’s Series hosted Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi, author of Servant Leaders on the theme; Impactful Leadership in a Dynamic World: Unleashing the Power of Servant Leaders on 14th October, 2023. The event focused on discovering the crucial characteristics and actions of servant leaders and also looked at instances

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Insights from the Encounter with Divine Economy Model – Final Part

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The final part of the book review session by the YAFO Institute with Bruce Koerber, the author of Divine Economy Model took place on the 7th of October 2023. The event dubbed, “An Encounter with Divine Economy Model – Final Part” focused on the last two chapters (3 & 4) of the book and discussed how principles of the divine

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