SPECIAL 4-DAY TRAINING COURSE ON: Designing rigorous and inclusive impact evaluations with PIALA (Participatory Impact Assessment & Learning Approach) 28-31 August 2017 Stone Lodge | Asutsuare, Ghana How to apply? To apply, visit www.pdaghana.com, select IDPM from the menu, download and complete an IDPM application form and email it to idpm@pdaghana.com or gkmensah@pdaghana.com. Or call +233 (0) 503 362 035 or +233 (0)…
Mobile Web Ghana and iSpace foundation have collaborated to launch the Unlocking Women and Technology project in Ghana. The project which aims to train women in technology, to improve their education and enhance business efficiencies, has been introduced by the two technology and entrepreneurship Non-for profit organisations, this week.Speaking at to the media, the Director…
A decision by Ghana’s security agencies to shut down social media platforms on election day to safeguard national security and stability has triggered ferocious public debate following concerns that early warning signs of conflict merited total blackout. The Ghana Police Service early this year said it was weighing the option of blocking social media services…
This week, the Guardian reported that the trafficking of Nigerian women and girls into prostitution in Europe is “at crisis level”. The trend, though shocking,is not new. Criminal networks have become established over recent decades, and the flow of women and girls from Nigeria to Europe is recognised as one of the most persistent in…
Measuring progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals is a daunting task for all countries, with 230 distinct indicators to quantify. The specific challenges for low- and middle-income countries are starting to become clear as states assess their capacity, determine their needs and create action plans. While preparedness varies by country, representatives of some of the…
Ugandans love their children — but many parents in the East African country struggle to provide them with the foundation for a healthy, productive life. Over the last two years, however, the business community has become an emerging, powerful voice to help generate more attention and commitment to the country’s future. In global efforts…