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At the heart of the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC), in the last two weeks of January 2025, a bustling energy filled the air as the Executive Director and members of staff of the organization gathered for an exciting new venture. The days had arrived for an intensive training sessions on Programme Cycle Management (PCM) and Grant Management, two comprehensive ...

The Member of Parliament for Aowin Constituency,Mr Oscar Ofori Larbi, has denied allegations levelled against him by the Aowin Traditional Council, who claim he is actively involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. “I have no involvement, directly or indirectly, in any illegal mining activities. It is disheartening that some faceless people have made it their stock in trade ...

The Ghana Cocoa Board’s (COCOBOD) Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Taskforce, in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service (GPS), the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), and other agencies, has successfully intercepted three trailer trucks loaded with 1,473 maxi bags (approximately 2,500 individual bags) of smuggled cocoa beans in Sunyani. This interception marks a significant win in the ongoing battle against the illegal cocoa trade.  Speaking during ...

The Livelihood and Environment Ghana(LEG), an environmental and human  rights advocacy organisation has called for a rapid  investigation  into the  recent incident of  police  brutalities at the Newmont Ahafo South Gold mine at Ntotroso in the Ahafo Region.   The latest incident, which occurred last Thursday dawn, resulted in the deaths of three local residents who were allegedly shot by police ...

The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has refuted reports suggesting a critical fuel shortage in the coming days. In an interview on Citi News, Dr. Patrick Ofori, CEO of the Chamber, reassured the public that there are sufficient fuel supplies available in the country. “Most of the BDCs currently have products at anchorage, with vessels discharging petrol,” Dr. Ofori explained. ...

BESSFA Rural Bank, an indigenous Bank in the Garu Districts of the Upper East Region has recognized the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) for its outstanding contributions as a strategic investor in the Bank. The prestigious award was presented to ISODEC at BESSFA’s 30th AGM and Climax of the Bank’s 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, 23rd November, 2024. The event ...

Civil society organizations (CSOs) and individuals who recently participated in the Ghana Philanthropy Conference 2024, are calling on the government to adopt a national strategy to encourage volunteerism and empower citizens to become active participants in society. They are also urging the government to formalize volunteerism through the national educational system and ensuring that students are taught the importance of ...

The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) is set to roll out a new four-year strategic plan for 2025-2028, following a period of financial challenges due to declining donor funding and a lack of a solid financial sustainability plan. The new strategy, titled Prosperity for All, was developed through extensive stakeholder consultations and aims to address key developmental issues in Ghana ...

The United Nations has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Secretary-General António Guterres expressed hope that the agreement “can put an end to the violence, destruction and suffering the people of both countries have been experiencing.” “The Secretary-General urges the parties to fully respect and swiftly implement all of their commitments made under this ...

Ghana’s energy sector will from today, Monday, November 25, 2024 face escalating challenges as major energy producers—Karpowership Energy, AKSA Energy, and Cenit Energy Limited—scale down their electricity supply. The development heightens fears of potential blackouts for businesses and households as the festive season approaches. Already, Citi Business News has learnt that Amandi Energy and Karpowership are now completely off the national grid, ...