Ghana Center For Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana)

September is Democracy Month! As a Ghanaian, how satisfied are you with our democracy? In this latest blog post, John Osae-Kwapong (PhD.) takes us down memory lane, looking at historical data from Afrobarometer to gauge Ghanaians' satisfaction or otherwise with our democracy since 1999 (Round 1) through the years. Through the data, he speaks of a constantly changing narrative as regards Ghanaians' satisfaction with democracy over the years and how it is working. You cannot miss this thought-provoking piece in which he also talks about the implications for democratic consolidation as we commemorate International Democracy Month. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4dbi3vR #DemocracyMonth #InternationalDemocracyDay #CDDPublications #SatisfactionWithDemocracy

The Center's 'I Am Aware' project, in collaboration with an NGO, Mother of all Nations Foundation, hosted a one-day community-based civic engagement training in Madina Municipality, Accra, targeted at young people on the theme, ‘Shaping our future, building our nation.’ The engagement was aimed at strengthening the civic consciousness of young people and emerging change-makers within communities, equipping them with the tools to address local governance issues and foster accountability and development. Communication Specialist (Assistant), Daniel Selormey, who represented the Center at the event, addressed participants on the usefulness of social media for advocacy, calling on young people to utilize social media to advocate for peace in the upcoming elections and pursue worthy courses in their communities. #CivicEngagement #IAmAware #DemocracyMonth

In 1999, Afrobarometer's first survey in Ghana painted a vivid picture of democratic ideals. Back then, democracy meant freedom - half of Ghanaians highlighted civil liberties and personal freedoms (29%) and government by the people (23%) as core values. Fast forward more than 20 years, 76% of Ghanaians describe their country as either a "full democracy" or one with "minor problems," and 51% express satisfaction with how their democracy functions. Explore Afrobarometer’s latest democracy scorecard for Ghana here: https://rb.gy/ph0egh #InternationalDayofDemocracy #VoicesAfrica #DemocracyMonth

Du 9 au 14 septembre, Richard Houessou chef de projet senior pour l'Afrique francophone et Adu Kakra DUAYEDEN responsable de la qualité des données, ont apporté une assistance technique à notre partenaire du Congo Brazzaville, l'Association Avenir Nepad Congo, pour la formation des enquêteurs de l'enquête Afrobarometer Round 10 dans le pays. #AfrobarometerAt25 #CongoBrazzaville #VoicesAfrica

The Human Rights and Social Incusion team held a workshop to equip university leaders with the necessary tools and knowledge to promote, protect, and respect human rights on campus. At the end of the workshop, the authorities present committed to creating a more inclusive environment for all students.

We draw the curtains on the Data for Governance Alliance - Africa Southern Africa convening. Our Advocacy Trainer, Nansata Yakubu, PhD delivered a recap of the policy formulation and actionable recommendations for policy uptake. The day also featured presentations from African Union (AU) organs, focusing on ways CSOs can continue to support and collaborate with the AU beyond #D4GA. In closing, participants reaffirmed their commitment to the D4GA's mission to provide a platform for sharing quality data, knowledge, and insights to advance good governance, democracy, and human rights in Africa.   Special thanks to our partners: Laws.Africa Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) University of Nairobi Afrobarometer Ghana Center For Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) Nyari Pariola Thirusha Naidu-Maharaj Asafika Mpako Tia-Zia //Garoes Nyasha Mcbride Mpani Paul Kariuki Ph.D Aborampah Mensah Paul Nana Ama Nartey Preston Govindasamy Bonolo Makgale Samantha Kambule #AfricanVoicesforAfricanPolicy #HumanRights

On Day 4 of the Data for Governance Alliance - Africa Southern Africa convening, Paul Nana Kwabena Aborampah Mensah, Programs Manager at the Center, delivered an insightful analysis on African elections, focusing on the critical issue of elections and the trust deficit. He emphasized the need for CSOs to synchronize their activities around elections and governance to build public trust and strengthen democratic processes. Follow this space for more updates. Laws.Africa Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) University of Nairobi Afrobarometer #AfricanVoicesForAfricanPolicy #HumanRights #Elections

The Data for Governance Alliance - Africa Day 3 discussions centered on climate change, beginning with the Afrobarometer Communications Coordinator for Southern Africa, Asafika Mpako's presentation on Afrobarometer data about African’s awareness of the subject, which was followed by expert insights from Thirusha Naidu-Maharaj and Justice Alfred Mavedzenge, PhD. Their analyses set the stage for the advocacy case study exercises, encouraging participants to develop strategies for impactful climate action. Laws.Africa Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) University of Nairobi #AfricanVoicesForAfricanPolicy #ClimateChange

The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) seeks the services of a consultant or consultancy firm to undertake an evaluation of the first phase of the project's implementation. The lead consultant should have the capacity to conduct the evaluation in English, French, and Portuguese. Read the requirements: https://bit.ly/4cM7cYN Deadline: September 16, 2024 #SolidarityForDemocracy

Call for Expressions of Interest! Seven (7) days more to close submissions. Are you a consultant or consulting firm with demonstrable experience in the fields of democracy, good governance, and inclusion? Do you have the capacity to undertake an evaluation of a regional project in English, French, and Portuguese? Head to https://bit.ly/4cM7cYN to review the criteria and apply. #SolidarityForDemocracy