In October 2020, WFD marked the conclusion of its most recent programme in Ghana. Like everywhere, the task of strengthening democracy in the country is ongoing. WFD’s Ghanaian partners – including the Speaker, Members, Secretary General and staff of the Parliament of Ghana and civil society organisations – continue this important work.
In addition to the programme’s achievements detailed below, the rich legacy of WFD’s work in Ghana includes a wealth of local knowledge and relationships which WFD retains within our regional African programmes and those in the rest of the world.
Our programmes
Commonwealth Partnership for Democracy Programme, CP4D (2018-2020)
Strengthening the capacity of student parliamentarians as a catalyst for youth engagement in politics
Inclusive and Accountable Politics, IAP (2018-2020)
Strengthening the representational role, and by extension the legislative role, of the Parliament of Ghana
Ghana Integrated Programme, GIP (2015-2018)
Improving accountability and transparency in the Parliament of Ghana through better research and policy
Key results
Trained over 3000 university students in 22 Ghanaian universities on the principles of democracy, parliamentary practice and Commonwealth of Nations system
Supported the establishment of the Inter-Departmental Research and Information group (IDRIG) in the Parliament of Ghana, which now operates independently to help MPs to make informed decisions
Re-activated or established 20 student parliaments nationwide, raising women’s participation in the political debate to almost 50%, as well as increasing women’s leadership at the university level
Provided assistance to the drafting of an open government action plan for the Parliament of Ghana, which was presented for approval in late 2020
Hosted a flagship CP4D conference gathering political party and community leaders from 15 Commonwealth countries to discuss ways to tackle the under-representation of women in leadership positions
Produced unique research into the costs incurred by electoral candidates in Ghana, informing political parties and civil society about practical steps to ensure wider and fair access to politics
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