CDD-Ghana
@CDDGha
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development works to strengthen democracy, good governance and inclusive development in Ghana and the rest of Africa.
Launch of Democracy Capture Index: Resisting Capture and Strengthening Democratic Resilience in Africa
Tune in live as Rhoda Osei-Afful of CDD-Ghana joins a distinguished panel hosted by the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center (@KaiptcGh) for a webinar on "Electoral Processes and Democratic Consolidation in West Africa." With years of experience supporting…
#ChartOfTheWeek Mmm...democracy’s foot soldiers may not have degrees... education does not correlate consistently with an individual’s propensity to engage politically, #afrobarometer data shows. #EducationAndDemocracy #CitizenEngagement #AfricaPolitics #DemocracyInAfrica
We’ve kicked off training for 45 enumerators in Guinea-Bissau for the country’s first-ever @afrobarometer survey! Led by Daniel Armah-Attoh, Lionel Osse Essima, Sussana Mensah-Ametume, Adu Kakra Duayede, and our new national partner Instituto Guineense de Pesquisa Aplicada para…
Sept Mauritaniens sur 10 (71%) considèrent que le gouvernement devrait garantir l'accès aux soins de santé pour tous, même si cela nécessite une augmentation des impôts. Visitez notre site web pour en savoir plus : tinyurl.com/49n73jbn #VoicesAfrica #Sante #Mauritania
Happy Anniversary @CDDGha
Established in July 1998, @CDDGha marked 27 years of promoting democracy, good governance, and inclusive development in Ghana and Africa on Friday. As the Center celebrates its growth over the years, Staff share goodwill messages and how their roles contribute to the great work…
Established in July 1998, @CDDGha marked 27 years of promoting democracy, good governance, and inclusive development in Ghana and Africa on Friday. As the Center celebrates its growth over the years, Staff share goodwill messages and how their roles contribute to the great work…
Samuel Harrison-Cudjoe from the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition urged decentralizing anti-corruption advocacy to rural areas and schools, noting how limited resources fuel favoritism in urban institutions. #E2A2025 #ParticipatoryGovernance #ParticipateToElevate
Awal Mohammed from @CDDGha emphasized the need for MMDCEs to actively gather citizen input beyond elections through regular engagement. Issifu Lampo from @AcepaAfrica called for clear mandate for public officials, citizen empowerment, and mandatory government reporting.
Is democracy in Africa working for all or just a few? In his latest blog post, our Democracy & Development (D&D) Fellow, Dr. John Osae-Kwapong (@Ata_John1), reflects on the findings of the Center's newly launched Democracy Capture Index Report. The report, covering 10 African…
We've got great news to share! Afrobarometer has been recognised by Acquisition International as the Best Social Research NPO in Southern Africa in 2025 under the Non-profit Organisation Awards category. We're honoured to receive this award and look forward to continuing to…
Mohammed Awal, Research Manager at CDD-Ghana, will speak at this year’s Evidence to Action (E2A 2025) Conference. Held under the theme “Advancing Participatory Governance for Sustainable Development in Africa,” the conference brings together key actors from across the continent…
🔴 Live Now! Join the live stream of the Public Lecture in honor of Prof. Kwame Karikari at 80, reflecting on his legacy of commitment to media freedom, democracy, and social justice. The event features the Center's Board Chair, Prof. Audrey Gadzekpo, and Senior Fellow, Prof.…
Join PACKS Africa & CDD Ghana at #E2A2025 for a panel on “Governance, Participation & Accountability: Leveraging Evidence in Ghana.” 📍ISSER, Univ. of Ghana 🗓️ Fri, 18 July | 🕛 11:45 AM–1:30 PM GMT #EvidenceToAction #InclusiveGovernance #CDDGhana
Majorities of Benin citizens say the police “sometimes,” “often,” or “always” use excessive force in dealing with suspected criminals (71%) and with protesters (55%). Head over to our website to read more: shorturl.at/O6Fui #VoicesAfrica #Police #Benin
A coalition is urging Parliament to halt discussions on the Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill to allow for more stakeholder engagement. #3NewsGH
We are excited to be featured on @dwnews AfricaLink Podcast. @john_osae, a Democracy and Development Fellow at @CDDGha, and Lois Matthew, Researcher and PhD Candidate, Department of Government at Cornell University, spoke with @EDDYMICAH on the podcast to delve deeper into the…
We look forward to the grand opening of #E2A2025 tmrrw & to welcoming delegates from around the 🌍 to ISSER! From co-hosting a press conference w/ @ICED_THINKTANK & @CDDGha to 2 successful side events, we're proud to show our commitment &collaboration. See u tmrrw! #ISSERHostsE2A
Democracy Capture threatens efforts being made to ensure democratic governance works for ordinary citizens. @john_osae, Democracy and Development Fellow at @CDDGha, shares some thoughts on whether African countries can resist the capture and embrace good governance. He spoke to…
La majorité (57%) des Béninois déclarent qu’un membre de leur ménage a manqué « quelques fois », « souvent » ou « toujours » de médicaments ou de soins médicaux pendant l’année écoulée. Rendez-vous sur notre site web pour en savoir plus : tinyurl.com/2mary4mn #VoicesAfrica…