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Ghana requires $1.2b investment yearly to meet power needs – Minister
Ghana seems to be literally groping in the dark, as the country’s power crisis is deepening, despite several announcements and promises by government to resolve the ongoing energy crisis which has come to be known as ‘dumsor’. Recent…
Is the NHIS alive or dead?
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has for some time now faced serious criticisms from sections of the population.
For some who wish to make political capital out of the situation refer to the few challenges of the scheme and…
Some reflections on ending examination malpractices in Ghana
Public disenchantment about examination malpractices in Ghana cannot be overemphasized, and if the problem is not addressed now it would have dire consequences on the country’s human resource development. It could also lead to the…
Ghana’s Social Protection steps into SDGs shoes
The United Nations High-Level Political Forum on sustainable development (HLPF), is tasked to follow-up and review the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in…
Of justice, the cedi and the rule of law
The Judiciary is a sacrosanct organ of state and one of the fundamental support pillars of every democratic society. An independent, well-functioning and efficient judiciary is an essential requirement for the consistent, fair and impartial…
Democracy thrives on the wheels of access to information
The right of access to information is an important human right, necessary for the enjoyment of other human rights.
The right to information is essential for transparent and accountable government.
The right of access to information…
Climate change impact on agriculture: is REDD+ the solution?
Undoubtedly, the economy of Ghana is deeply reliant on climate-sensitive areas such as agriculture, forestry and water resources.
Despite this, overwhelming evidence suggests that climate change is occurring as a result of human…
Discriminating against women keeps countries poorer
In 100 countries around the world, women are barred from doing certain work solely because they are women. Over 150 countries have at least one law that is discriminatory towards women. And only 18 countries are free of any law…
A journalist’s encounter with cyber criminals
I had settled in the office, had logged into my Yahoomail to check if I had any press releases to work on and then logged out successfully.
In about five minutes, I got a mail in my other email account, telling me that Hannah is…
The nightmare scenario of Ghana’s grassroots democracy
The government’s decentralisation policy is to bring government to the doorsteps of the people. To fulfill this policy, is a local government system with substructures to enable the people participate in decisions that affect their lives.…