Development Agenda

The Green Tax Youth Africa (GTYA ) has called on the government to as a matter of importance  implement a holistic road maintenance program that prioritizes regular inspections, timely repairs and other road safety protocols to ensure the safety of the people.  In a press release issued in Accra on Thursday ,Sept 12, GTYA said the existing policies should be revised to address the ...

Ghana is a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, ranging from rich mineral deposits to vast water bodies and fertile lands. Yet, the full potential of these resources has not been fully harnessed for local development, often leading to environmental degradation, rural-urban drift, and economic disparity. One of the most effective ways to address these challenges is by transforming the ...

Unchecked climate change, wildfires and air pollution continue to have “a spiralling, negative impact on health, ecosystems and agriculture”, with millions of deaths attributed to dirty air, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday. “Almost everybody on Earth, basically nine out of 10 people breathe air that is essentially unfit for purpose,” said Lorenzo Labrador, Scientific Officer at WMO. “This means that it is ...

Dr. Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, has challenged the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to implement his policy plan to address illegal mining activities, popularly known as ‘galamsey’, before the 2024 general elections. He emphasised that Ghanaians cannot wait until after the elections for the policies outlined in the manifestos ...

The newly appointed Executive Director of Publish What You Pay (PWYP) has indicated her resolve to take the global network to a different level, committing to build a stronger movement towards a just, cleaner, and fairer world where communities have a say. Ketankandriana Rofitosin, who was appointed in July this year has been a dedicated human rights defender and have ...

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has called on African leaders to tackle challenges threatening democratic governance on the continent. Delivering a keynote address at the Nigerian Bar Association’s 64th Annual General Conference in Lagos, Mahama highlighted Ghana’s struggles with democratic governance, citing a recent Afrobarometer survey. The survey revealed a growing trend of disillusionment with ...

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has revoked the licenses of 13 Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). It follows the inability of the firms to settle debts owed industry regulators like the NPA, Ghana Revenue Authority and the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company.  The funds are said to be running into more than GH₵200 million.  These are monies that have been ...

The Ministry of Labour and Employment Relations (MLER), through the Fair Wages Commission, has scheduled a crucial meeting with the leadership of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association Ghana (CETAG) and other key stakeholders, today Monday, August 19. The meeting aims to address the pressing concerns of CETAG members, who have been on a nationwide strike for the past two ...

A youth development practitioner has pointed out important shortcomings in Ghana’s youth policy, especially with regard to the extractive industry, as the world commemorates International Youth Day. The Center for Social Impact Studies’ (CeSIS) Executive Director, Robert Tanti Ali, exclusively discussed the difficulties faced by young Ghanaians in the field with our correspondent. He thinks that the widespread criticism and ...

A former Auditor-General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has expressed concern about the high incidence of conflict of interest among Ghanaian public officials. This follows the Airbus scandal, where Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng identified former President John Dramani Mahama as “Government Official 1” but said there was no evidence of corruption against him in a deal facilitated by his brother, Foster Adams ...