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As they say, in a democracy, the government is of the people, for the people and by the people. However, without genuine elections, democracy has no meaning. Elections provide the citizens with a uniformly managed way to voice their opinions…
As they say, in a democracy, the government is of the people, for the people and by the people. However, without genuine elections, democracy has no meaning. Elections provide the citizens with a uniformly managed way to voice their opinions…
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) has raised serious concerns over the state of democracy in West Africa, labeling its decline as an “existential threat” to the region. WACSI also made a call to action for civil society organizations…
The ballot paper in a democratic society remains crucial to the universal acceptance of elections results and a determination of the appropriately elected leader of society or country. The ballot; a slip of paper with imprint of candidates used to…
A national developmental plan or agenda serves as a blueprint or objectives for a nation’s development. It can either be short-, medium- or long-term strategies designed to achieved a desired developmental goal by a set period. Also, the developmental plan…
Many political experts have opined that for a democracy to be successful, the people have to be involved, in other words, it has to be participatory, carrying everyone along, allowing the people to speak. But in most cases, these outburst…
West Africa Democracy Radio in partnership with the National Endowment for Democracy NED held a democracy and governance forum during the week in the Ghanaian capital Accra, with stakeholders across the democracy and governance strata in attendance. You may ask,…
This edition of programme brings you a debate on another democratic and governance issue as Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea prepare for election – who can vote and be elected? The conversation is to highlight the important role both the…
Our discussion this edition takes us to Nigeria, where over successive government the country’s multi-dimensional challenges seem unresolved, compounded by shrinking economy and the high level of poverty. Interactions with many Nigerians indicated the level of dissatisfaction many have about…
Democracy, arguably, is touted one of the best forms of governance among others as such as authoritarianism, Libertarianism, colonialism, monarchy, anarchy, and miliary rule just to mention but a few. Despite some of its short comings, democracy remains the primary…
Our discussion this week centres on 2 issues. The Africa-China Summit which ended in Beijing on Friday and the Launch of a new e-Passport by the Burkinabe Government.
As the trio of Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea Bissau prepare for crucial elections, we aim to provide comprehensive coverage and in-depth analysis of the democratic landscape in each country. Guinea-Bissau will head to the polls on Sunday, November 24,…
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