5 d. ago Frontline for Climate Action enhances advocacy and resource mobilisation capabilities through WACSI training

In a significant move to strengthen climate resilience efforts, Frontline for Climate Action actively participated in a four-day Advocacy and Resource Mobilisation Training for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Ghana.

Politics

5 d. ago Students Loan Trust Fund disburses loans to over 9,400 applicants – Dr Saajida Shiraz

The Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), Dr. Saajida Shiraz, has announced that her office has approved the disbursement of student loans to a total of 9,433 applicants across the country.

Politics

5 d. ago Ghana’s Auditor General Faces Backlash as Financial Losses Top GH¢10.2 Billion Amid Anti

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-auditor-general-faces-backlash-as-financial-losses-top-gh%c2%a210-2-billion-amid-anti-corruption-reversal/A staggering GH¢10.2 billion in public funds has been lost through financial irregularities since 2019, according to Auditor General reports, reigniting scrutiny over the office’s retreat from aggressive anti-corruption measures once championed by former Auditor General Daniel Yao Domelevo. The revelations have sparked outrage among civil society groups and raised questions about political interference in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-auditor-general-faces-backlash-as-financial-losses-top-gh%c2%a210-2-billion-amid-anti-corruption-reversal/

Economics

6 d. ago Ghana’s Oil Revenue Projects Face Delays Amid Calls for Structural Reform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-revenue-projects-face-delays-amid-calls-for-structural-reform/A recent panel convened by Ghana’s Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has exposed systemic challenges in managing petroleum revenue-funded projects, with officials urging urgent legislative reforms to curb inefficiencies and politicized spending. The discussion, titled “A Comprehensive Look at PIAC’s Inspection of Petroleum Revenue-Funded Projects in 2024,” brought together technical experts and civil society representatives who […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-oil-revenue-projects-face-delays-amid-calls-for-structural-reform/

Politics

8 d. ago Civil Society Group dismisses claims of mismanagement and corruption against VRA

The Forum for Development and Accountable Governance (FDAG) has refuted allegations against the Volta River Authority (VRA) and its Acting CEO, Ing. Edward Obeng-Kenzo, stating that their independent investigation has found no evidence to support claims of corruption, financial mismanagement, or discrimination at the organization.

Politics

1 week ago Civil society group dismisses allegations of mismanagement and corruption against VRA and its acting CEO

The Forum for Development and Accountable Governance (FDAG) has refuted allegations against the Volta River Authority (VRA) and its Acting CEO, Ing. Edward Obeng-Kenzo, stating that their independent investigation has found no evidence to support claims of corruption, financial mismanagement, or discrimination at the organization. FDAG asserts that the allegations are baseless, providing a thorough […]

Politics

1 week ago 40 CSOs trained to strengthen proposal development for climate change funding

Forty Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from 10 networks in Ghana have participated in training designed to enhance their capacity to create high-quality proposals for climate change projects, boosting their opportunities to secure funding from the Green Climate Fund and other climate finance sources.

Politics

2 w. ago Calls grow for dedicated Public Health Funding amid disease outbreaks

In the wake of several public health crises, including the recent outbreak of cholera, cerebrospinal meningitis, monkey-pox, and others in some parts of Ghana, health and civil society experts have intensified the call on the government to establish the much-touted dedicated fund for emergency health financing.

Events

2 w. ago ‘Practical solutions needed for educational reform’ – CSOs demand more funding for Students Loan Scheme

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in education have called for enhanced funding as part of reforms to the Students Loan Scheme (SLS). They argued that increased funding would improve disbursement and position the Scheme to offer pre-admission loans among others. The stakeholders made the call at a thematic forum on education in Accra as a preparatory […]

Economics

2 w. ago Civil Society Organisations call for reforms to Students Loan Scheme

Civil Society Organisations in education have called for enhanced funding as part of reforms to the Students Loan Scheme (SLS).

Economics