Kofi Ahovi

  A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ghana has presented a unified stance on the proposed Non-Profit Organizations (NPO) Bill, emphasizing the need for a supportive and empowering regulatory framework that promotes transparency, accountability, and inclusive development. The CSOs have made several key recommendations, including redefining the objective of the bill to adopt a supportive rather than restrictive framework, reforming the board composition to ensure independence, and establishing an independent arbitration tribunal to resolve disputes. Other recommendations include simplifying registration and licensing procedures, eliminating criminal penalties, and introducing specific tax incentives for NPOs. The CSOs have also called for broader consultation and participation from the civil society sector in the finalization of the bill. We emphasize that civil society must be viewed as an essential partner in Ghana's democratic and development journey," said ...

 STAR-Ghana, with support from the UK's Foreign Commonwealth Development Office, has launched the Fulbe Integration Manual as move towards promoting social cohesion and peaceful coexistence. This essential resource aims to foster greater understanding and inclusion of Fulbe (popularly known as Fulani) communities in Ghana. Speaking at the launch event, Ibrahim Tanko Amidu, Executive Director of STAR-Ghana Foundation, emphasized the importance of addressing exclusion and marginalization. The manual starts from the assumption that it's not just enough to recognize that something needs to be done, but we need to push out the issue. How it is done can address the issue or can exacerbate the problem," he noted. Amidu further stressed that, "We need to stimulate conversations around key issues of integration, social cohesion, human rights, and dignity in Ghana. We need to look beyond the stereotypes and recognize the contributions of Fulbe communities to our socioeconomic l...

 The Apex Body of Women In Poultry Value Chain (WIPVaC-Apex Ghana) has launched three new Regional Chapters in Savannah, North East and Eastern regions respectively. The launch was held during a Networking Session sponsored by Star Ghana Foundation and was geared towards linking the various poultry value chain actors so as to revamp the poultry industry. The occasion had in attendance Key Stakeholders, Community members, Poultry Farmers, Egg Sellers, Aggregators etc. The theme for the launch was “Breaking the New Grounds to Revamp the Poultry Industry in Ghana-the role of value chain actors”. The objectives of the programme were to: Inaugurate and launch new Regional Chapters Link the various chain actors in the poultry industry so as to improve upon the poultry business in Ghana. Address the challenges confronting the poultry farmers Launching of WIPVaC-Apex North East Regional Chapter, Walewale In an address by the National President of WIPVaC-Apex Ghana, Dr. Victoria Norgbey, s...