The key findings from discussions at the event include a recognition that child protection-sensitive legislation must begin to guide internet usage in the country both now and in the future. Additionally, the inclusion of children’s voices in policy-making is critical, and all stakeholders in child online protection must be engaged in national conversation for ensuring…
Government and relevant stakeholders have made efforts to reduce the impact of Covid-19 on Ghana’s educational system. However, as with many education systems around the world, Ghana’s education system was not prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic and lacked the resilience needed to adjust to the crisis. This led to disruptions to learning, loss of contact…
Female-led businesses represent the majority share of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana and operate mainly in the informal sector. Informality is a key characteristic of the Ghanaian economy in general and is significant in areas such as manufacturing, agriculture/agribusiness and services (Mastercard Index for Women Entrepreneurs, 2020). Despite women’s contribution to business…
Female-led businesses represent the majority share of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana and operate mainly in the informal sector. Informality is a key characteristic of the Ghanaian economy in general and is significant in areas such as manufacturing, agriculture/agribusiness and services (Mastercard Index for Women Entrepreneurs, 2020). Despite women’s contribution to business…
The Growing Up Free (GUF) project has been implemented in Ghana since 2015 as part of the Child Protection Compact (CPC) agreement between the Government of Ghana and that of the United States to support efforts of the Government of Ghana and Ghanaian civil society to address child sex trafficking and forced child labor. The…
Root Capital invests in the growth of agricultural enterprises so they can transform rural communities. These businesses purchase crops such as coffee, cocoa, or grains from smallholder farmers. With growth, they become engines of impact that can raise incomes, create jobs, empower women and young people, sustain peace, and preserve vulnerable ecosystems. We supply these…
This report, the first of its kind, features the development of an appropriate methodology and the construction of the Youth Business Performance and Sustainability Index (YBPSI) in Ghana. The YBPSI offers insights into the performance and sustainability of youth businesses particularly within the informal sectors of Ghana. In this report, we define youth enterprises as…
Research shows that the rapid and dynamic pace of work, the high-risk nature of tasks, the use of harmful materials and dangerous equipment, and other issues such as personality conflicts and heavy workload expose the construction workforce to significant physical and psychosocial risks which significantly affect their health. Notable among this group are the young…
It has been almost 30 years (1990) since Ghana ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the first nation to do so. Since then, the country has put in place different legislations and institutional frameworks including the Children’s Act, 1998 (Act 560), to ensure the adequate care and protection of children.…
Early childhood education has rippling effects on the academic performance and self-development of children as they age, climb the academic ladder and move through various phases of life. A critical skill that needs to be acquired at this early stage is the ability to identify and read words. Such skill is transformational for many reasons,…