The Institute for Democratic Governance is looking for suitably qualified persons to fill the positions of Visiting Fellow and Research Fellow. Please
Press Statement: CFI Supports Police Commitment to Enforcement of Law and Order in the 2012 ElectionsThe IDEG/CFI - on May 14, 2012 - issued a press statement, in support of the Police’ commitment to enforcement of law and order in the December 2012 elections. The statement comes on the heels of an earlier statement issued by the group on April 18, 2012 on the “Current Political Situation in Ghana” which called on stakeholders particularly the Ghana Police Service to take all necessary measures to insulate the service against political pressures that tend to undermine their professionalism and impartiality. The statement is also in response to the IGP’s statement on April 25, 2012 in which he addressed a broad range of issues among which were elections, Police neutrality and assurances to the public. Play for the Union
Do you know what it takes for Africa to be democratic, just and prosperous? Want to be a champion? Score for the African Union. Find out more. Also download the detailed flyer State of the Union Report (2010) Media Sensitization Workshop on African Union Decisions and its relevance to National Development
Media Sensitization Workshop on African Union Decisions and its relevance to National Development Date: Thursday, December 8, 2011 Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm Venue: IDEG Auditorium |
Eminent Citizen’s LectureMark your calendar for the upcoming lecture with details as follows: Theme: “Transforming Gender Relations in Ghana: The Unfinished Business” Date: May 16, 2012. Speaker: Dr. Dzodzi Tsikata of ISSER. Nigerian and Ghanaian Electoral Commissions endorse Biometric Voter Registrations in Africa
The chairpersons of two electoral management bodies in West Africa, Dr. Afari-Gyan, Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Ghana and Professor Jega, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria have highlighted the importance of using biometric voter registration to address the problem of flawed voters’ registers in Africa.
Ghana Speaks Lecture Series -The Ghanaian Media: National Peace and Cohesion
Topic: “The Ghanaian Media: National Peace and Cohesion” Date: Wednesday December 7 2011 Time: 09.00 to 12.30 Venue: IDEG Auditorium
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Press Statement on the Current Political Situation in Ghana
The Civic Forum Initiative (CFI) as part of its objective to ensuring credible elections, peace and national cohesion before, during and after the December 2012 elections in Ghana, organized a Press Conference on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the Auditorium of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) to comment on recent political developments in the country. The statement highlighted the need for all stakeholders to respect the autonomy and integrity of the Police and support the Service against political pressures that may undermine their professionalism and impartiality.
Statements on the International Day Of Tolerance.To view statements made by the following eminent citizens on the International Day of Tolerance, click here
IDEG Commemorates International Day of Tolerance as part of the State of the Union (SOTU) ProjectIn 2012, Ghana will be organizing its sixth consecutive Presidential and Parliamentary elections since the return to democratic rule under the Fourth Republic. Despite Ghana’s record of conducting successful elections, multi-party elections apart from being a contest for political power, have in recent times often brought about intimidation and violence never before witnessed in the politics of the country. Electioneering campaign has become synonymous to violence, leaving in its wake a lot of unresolved electoral disputes. Events prior to, during and after the 2008 elections such as arson attacks in Gushiegu, violence in Akwatia, the killing of supporters of both the NPP and NDC in the Agbogbloshie disturbances during the 2009 transitions are some of the notable incidents. This situation has largely contributed to the increasing culture of intolerance and impunity among supporters of political parties.
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- Resolving the Disagreements over Biometric Registration now is of National Interest
- African regional civil society consultative workshop on Aid and Development effectiveness
- IDEG Launches Ghana’s Traditional Authorities In Governance And Development Report
- Millennium Excellence Award for Democratic Development
- Launch of the State of the Union Ghana Report, 2010