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Ghana’s economy still susceptible to shocks – experts

xinhuanet.com - Jul 5, 2018

As Ghana prepares to wind up its thee year Extended Credit Facility fiscal support program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), experts have been...

CSOs explore ways to synergize youth activities

ABK - Dec 1, 2017

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Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) implementing youth-related interventions in the Northern Region have begun exploring ways to synergize their activities to ensure a coordinated effort...

EPA build capacity of Media and Civil Society Organization

ABK - Nov 30, 2017

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with the Norwegian Environment Agency (NEA) on Wednesday organised a day’s sensitisation seminar to build the capacity...

Ghanaian students want MASTESS revived

ABK - Nov 29, 2017

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The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has appealed to government to revive the Mathematics, Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme (MASTESS) to ease pressure...

Scaling-up Evergreen Agriculture Project kicks off

ABK - Nov 29, 2017

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A new Food Security and Climate Change Project, dubbed, “Scaling-up Evergreen Agriculture Project” is to kick start in the Bawku West, Garu and Mion...

Zambia police to probe fraud reports by civil society organizations of UK funds

News Ghana - Nov 14, 2017

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Police in Zambia on Monday confirmed that a probe has been instituted into alleged fraud by some local civil society organizations on funds provided...

Stakeholders Want NYA Board Inaugurated

ABK - Nov 2, 2017

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The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Youth Development in the Northern Region has appealed to the government to take immediate steps to inaugurate...

The Secretary General of FENOS-CI, Minister of Health and Public Hygiene representative and the President of the NGO Uplife at a press conference

Civil Society Groups Gears Up for 33 Days Immunization Project

News Ghana - Oct 13, 2017

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As the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child, organizations in over ten countries launch the 33 Days to Power Up Immunization...

Every Government Must Be Held Accountable for Its Obligations

News Ghana - Oct 13, 2017

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Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have been asked to do more to hold governments accountable for international and national commitments they make. Ms. Aba Oppong, Chairperson...

CSOs Urge AU Avert Violence Explosion in Togo

News Ghana - Sep 17, 2017

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Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Volta Region have called on the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)...

CSOs seeks government intervention on rosewood harvesting

News Ghana - Sep 6, 2017

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Two Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Upper East Region have appealed to the government to help halt the harvesting of rosewood in the...

Accra to Hold Inaugural Meeting For CSOs

News Ghana - Jul 24, 2017

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The African Development Programme (ADP) in collaboration with Holt International Children’s Services, USA (HICS) have jointly organized a meeting for civil society organizations (CSOs)...

Civilian Coup’ Plot Against Buhari By Some Well Known Nigerians

News Ghana - May 6, 2017

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The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for Good Governance has claimed that some prominent Nigerians are currently plotting what it termed ‘civilian coup’ against...

Our marketplaces where we derive nourishment are often full of filth ?

Task Force Inaugurated To Clear Ghana Of Filth

ABK - Feb 14, 2017

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The 21st Century Initiative has launched a campaign aimed at clearing the streets of Ghana off filth to a good use with an inauguration...

Alban Bagbin Surprised At Ghana Peace Awards Nomination

ABK - Feb 8, 2017

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Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has said he was surprised when he found out that he had been pencilled...

Mahama Is An Inspiration To Young Leaders – YDG

ABK - Dec 13, 2016

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The Young Diplomats of Ghana (YDG), a Non- Governmental Organisation, on Monday congratulated Ghanaians for another peaceful and successful election in the Fourth Republic. "This...

CSO’s urge government to curb abuses in Ghana’s natural resources, other sectors

News Ghana - Nov 30, 2016

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Kwame Mensah, Coordinator for KASA, an initiative aimed at enhancing the capacity of civil society and media organizations for concerted and evidence- based advocacy,...

Stakeholders urged to campaign for justice in election 2016

Editor - Sep 22, 2016

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The KHANDAHAD Youth Group based in the Northern part of Ghana has called on the various religious bodies, civil society organizations, NGOs, judiciary service,...

Ivory Coast women urged to get involved in fight for good governance

News Ghana - Aug 18, 2016

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The workshop that was attended by about 20 participants, aims to assess women involvement in promotion of good governance in general as well as...

CSOs of SADA Zone hold discussions with Prez. Mahama on SADAs effectiveness

News Ghana - Jul 15, 2016

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The meeting which was held at the residency of the Upper East Regional Coordinating Council appealed to the President to ensure that government allocated...

ECOWAS Commission climate change workshop held

News Ghana - Jul 14, 2016

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The three-day workshop, which commences from July 13 to 15, 2016, in Abuja, Nigeria, will enable participants analyse the Paris Agreement on climate change...

Members of the CSOs in group picture after the stakeholders forum

Upper East CSOs come together under One Umbrella

News Ghana - Jul 6, 2016

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TEERE , a Non-Governmental Organization, working in the area of local governance, women empowerment , culture and development with the support from...

DR Congo political class advised to hold discourse on Peaceful polls

News Ghana - Jul 5, 2016

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"We, members of civil society groups, have met in Kinshasa to reflect on the way forward regarding the proposed national dialogue, and appeal for...

Zambia civil society groupings oppose plans to offer land to South African farming investors

News Ghana - May 29, 2016

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Over 24 South African farmers are in Zambia to hold talks with senior government officials on the possibility of investing in the country's agricultural...

Civil society groups lament Zambia’s “decreased funding” for education

News Ghana - May 26, 2016

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The Zambia National Education Coalition said it was disheartening that funding to the education sector had been declining instead of increasing over the years. ...

Ghana Part Of Global Campaign Against HIV/AIDS

Editor - May 23, 2016

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The global campaign indicates that by 2030 AIDS would no longer threaten human life although there would be new cases, which would no longer...

Smaller Parties To Go For IEA Debate

Editor - May 11, 2016

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This was made known by the Executive Director of IEA Madam Jean Mensah on news and current affairs program Ghana Dadwen. For 15 years the...

World Bank Vice President for the Africa Region Makhtar Diop meets with Civil Society Organizations during the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, DC.

Activities For World Bank Spring Meetings 2016

Editor - Apr 12, 2016

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At the heart of the gathering are meetings of the IMF's International Monetary and Financial Committee and the joint World Bank-IMF Development Committee, which...

CSOs In Burkina Faso Sending Over 800 Observers To Man Municipal Poll

Editor - Mar 25, 2016

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"About 800 observers will be recruited and trained before being deployed across the country, two in every municipality," Lucien Ouedraogo, program officer of NGO...

Assemblies must account for management of resources

Editor - Jan 12, 2016

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Mr. Christopher Dapaah, Executive Director of Resource Link Foundation, an NGO, said this was important to promote transparency and good governance. He was speaking at...

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