-(Timbuktu Institute) To counter terrorism, the predominance of criminological approaches to the point of inducing states in the region to adopt strictly security-oriented approaches has increased, with analyses focusing more often than not on actors in the “second circle”, such as traffickers, logistical assistance couriers and so on. Meanwhile, these […]
Over the years, Ghana has sought financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during economic instability. Ghana’s relationship with the IMF dates back to the 1980s when it implemented its first Structural Adjustment Program (SAP). Since then, Ghana has engaged with the IMF multiple times, including in 2009, 2015, […]
Small-scale mining in Ghana is considered a major source of livelihood for many people in rural areas, with about one million citizens engaging in it. However, the increase in unregulated mining (galamsey) activities over several decades has resulted in severe land degradation, biodiversity loss, contamination of our water bodies, and […]
By Prof. Isaac Boadi The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been a major political force in Ghana since its formation in 1992, evolving from a revolutionary government into a key player in the country’s multiparty democracy. Over the past 32 years, per my weak mathematical background, the NDC has spent […]
As Brazil celebrates its 202nd Independence Day on September 7, 2024, the nation stands as a testament to resilience, cultural richness, and boundless potential. From the vibrant Amazon rainforest to the bustling metropolis of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s diversity is as captivating as its history. Today, Brazil is a major […]
The year 2016 marked a significant turning point in Ghana’s political landscape, as the wind of change blew strongly in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), leading to a change in government. The 2016 elections in Ghana were characterized by a strong wind of change, fueled by economic challenges, […]
In recent times, the political discourse in Ghana has taken a sharp turn, with significant proposals being presented to the youth by the two leading figures in the political landscape. Among the most notable is the stark contrast between the plans of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President of Ghana, […]
Every year, between 10 million and 12 million young people enter the labour market in Africa, but only 3 million manage to secure jobs. As a result, more than half of the continent’s youth are either unemployed or inactive, with 72 percent living on less than $2 per day and […]
With Ghana’s hotly-contested presidential election just three months away, the two leading parties released their manifestos in the second half of August setting out competing roadmaps out of the country’s worst economic crisis in a generation. The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), led by current Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, has […]
There is a saying in our local parlance paraphrased thus: A person who is climbing up a good tree is the one who needs a push. l strongly believe also in that maxim, and it is also the stark truth that when partisan Politics are meddled with economic affairs of […]
