The YAFO Institute, an independent public policy research organization in Ghana, has been selected to participate in the 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank Competition at the Africa Liberty Forum in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This prestigious competition, hosted by Atlas Network and Liberty Sparks, gives three contestants the opportunity to pitch their organization’s mission and […]
An agricultural economist and lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Amos Mensah, has urged the government to provide an enabling system to curb the growing youth unemployment situation in the country. Speaking at the YAFO Institute’s Policy Dialogue Series dubbed “Ghana’s Unemployment Challenge: Creating a Supportive Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs
YAFO Policy Dialogue dissects unemployment and talent retention challenges in Ghana Read More »
An independent public policy research organisation or think tank—with the core aim of promoting libertarian ideas and free enterprise research—has challenged the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to show proof of its reserve. Read more
SSNIT must Show Proof of its Reserve – YAFO Institute Read More »
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, there is a need to critically analyse the efficacy of such tax-based methods as a response to the climate crisis. While taxation can induce behavioural change and fund
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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
YAFO Institute critiques sustainability in Ghana’s agricultural sector Read More »
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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The YAFO Institute today, January 15, 2024, released its 2023 Annual Report, which highlights its efforts to advance civil liberty, free enterprise, and prosperity in Ghana. Read More
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The president of the YAFO Institute, Nathaniel Dwamena, has stated categorically that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is an empty suit seeking to be president. Saying if he is elected, he will be just a figurehead operated from behind. Read More
Dr. Bawumia is an empty suit seeking to be president – YAFO Institute hints Read More »
The interaction between trade, global cooperation, and the general well-being of the citizens of a country is intricately entwined with economic concepts. The idea of a “Divine Economy Model” has become an important topic of discussion in the quest for a more prosperous and peaceful future. In this light, the YAFO Institute (a Think Tank
Navigating through the procedures for obtaining funding for a postgraduate degree can be frustrating, especially if you require the certificate to enhance capacity in the workforce or explore other areas of education. It is with these concerns that YAFO Institute (a Think Tank Institution with a focus on Civil Liberty, Free Enterprise Research, and Prosperity)
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