IDEG & CFI Training Volunteers for Credible 2024 Elections! From October 21st to November 8th, 2024, the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) and the Civic Forum Initiative (CFI) are actively training election observation volunteers across all 16 regions! This training activities, with expert guidance from the Electoral Commission, Ghana Police Service, and seasoned election consultants, […]
GHANA SPEAKS SERIES: An IDEG-CYBER SECURITY FORUM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATION AUTHORITY AND THE NATIONAL MEDIA COMMISSION As we approach the December 2024 elections, the stakes are even higher than at previous elections, and it has become imperative to assure the public of how the CSA, the NMC and NCA will co-operate to […]
THE SIGNING OF THE 4TH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS PEACE PACT 2024 THEME: Pursuing Peaceful Elections, Non-Violence and Justice
2024 PRESIDENTIAL AND PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS IDEG-CFI LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL ELECTIONS SITUATION ROOM
THEME: ATTAINING THE 5-Ps OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A RESILIENT GHANA. PEOPLE, PLANET, PROSPERITY, PEACE, PARTNERSHIP.
The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) and the Civic Forum Initiative (CFI) are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of the lives of Hon. Dr. Omane Boamah, Minister for Defense, Hon. Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman […]
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 […]
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 […]
