Since the advent of Ghana's Fourth Republic, decentralisation has remained a cornerstone of democratic governance, with the objective of bringing decision-making closer to citizens and strengthening local accountability. While significant policy and legislative reforms have been undertaken over the years, important challenges persist regarding democratic accountability, citizen participation, inclusion, and the autonomy of local government […]

Since 2010, Ghana has pursued constitutional reform through the Constitution Review Commission and the subsequent Constitution Review Implementation Committee, following extensive public consultations and the submission of the Commission’s report in 2011. However, implementation stalled across four electoral cycles (2012–2024). Amid the historical context of repeated yet unsuccessful attempts at constitutional reform, recent developments particularly […]