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Poor 2025 WASSCE Results Would Dangerously Push Over 220,000 Failed WASSCE Students Toward Illegal Mining (Galamsey) As Free SHS Crisis Persist – YAFO Institute Warns

The YAFO Institute releases this presser in response to the 2025 WASSCE results, which show significant declines in student performance in key core subjects. The poor outcomes – especially the high failure rates in Core Mathematics and Social Studies, as highlighted by the Minister of Education, Honorable Haruna Iddrisu – align with our findings on the unintended effects […]

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YAFO Institute Launches the Liberty Sphere 2025 Report — Advancing Freedom and Leadership in Ghana

The YAFO Institute has officially released the Liberty Sphere 2025 Report, a detailed documentation of the outcomes, insights, and transformative impact of the Liberty Sphere Policy Grounds Training and Conference held at Aburi from September 10–12, 2025. The report chronicles a two-day intensive leadership and policy training that convened 25 emerging leaders, including students, journalists,

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Ghana Scholarship Bill: YAFO Institute Advocates for Enhanced Decentralized Scholarship Scheme to Empower Needy and Brilliant Students in Ghana.

The YAFO Institute applauds the Parliament of Ghana for its current assessment of the Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill, 2025, a game-changing piece of legislation aiming at revamping the administration and awarding of government scholarships across the country.  This Bill, which is presently being considered by the Joint Committee on Education, Public Administration, and State Interests and

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Let Liberty Shine: YAFO Institute Releases Annual Report on Advancing Freedom and Prosperity in Ghana.

The YAFO Institute is delighted to announce the publication of its 2024 Annual Report: Let Liberty Shine, which highlights a year of significant progress, policy reform, and deepening organizational strength aimed at promoting civil liberty, free enterprise, and prosperity in Ghana. The year 2024 details our effort and commitment to research-backed advocacy for freedom. Through

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The YAFO Institute Congratulates Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh

We express our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Demographic Development (CDD-Ghana), on your appointment as Chairman of the constitutional review committee set up by His Excellency President John Mahama. This momentum achievement marks a turning point not for yourself alone but for all Civil Society organizations

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The YAFO Institute Support Calls for Independent Forensic Auditing of the Electoral Register and Systems Ahead of the 7th December 2024 General Elections in Ghana

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

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YAFO Institute Wins the Prestigious 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank Competition in Tanzania

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

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YAFO Institute Selected to Compete in Prestigious 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank Competition in Tanzania

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,

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Imposing Punitive Measures on Private Transport Businesses Would Disrupt Economic Activities and Affect Livelihoods

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.

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YAFO Institute Annual Report Showcases “Fighting for Freedom”

The YAFO Institute today released its 2023 Annual Report that highlights its efforts to advance civil liberty, free enterprise, and prosperity in Ghana. The report signifies our determination to make individuals realize their freedom and defend it. It features our progress, barriers overcome, and greater works that need to be done. The report details a

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