For a socially just economy
The need to transform the structure of the Ghanaian economy has been a recurrent theme since independence, however very little has been done in respect of a clear blueprint to achieve this transformation. A resource-rich country cannot reach upper middle-income status without significant structural change and economic transformation. Economic transformation can only take place, if a country makes a deliberate choice for a socially-just economic transformation through the development and implementation of a ‘long-term development strategy’ which aims at a pro-poor economic growth.
Read more about our projects to transform the Ghanaian economy.
Oil & Gas Governance
In 2007, Ghana discovered oil in commercial quantities and the government, civil society and the researchers in Ghana are still discussing the production of oil and the usage of the revenues. There is still much to decide. Therefore the FES Ghana is committed to support the dialogue on the oil and gas governance.
Read more about our projects and basic facts on the oil business.
Trade Unions
Trade Unions in Ghana are still a strong force to fight for labour rights and a socially-just economy. In West Africa, the Ghana Trades Union Congress remains one of the leading actor which has various advantages with regards to the organisation of the Congress, the committment of its member trade unions and the strong advocacy for several issues addressed to the government.
Security
Approximately, 125,000 illegal weapons are circulating in Ghana which is a home to hundreds of the most skilled blacksmiths in West Africa who can produce up to 80 weapons per year illegally. Small arms and light weapons are causing destruction and death as well as hindering the development of countries.
Therefore, FES Ghana is supporting the Ghana National Small Arms Commission to implement the Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons.
Trainings
In order to strengthen the participation of young people and women in political processes, FES Ghana has initiated the Youth Leadership Training and the Women in Politics Training. Up to 15 modules give information on the Ghanaian state, the law-making process, the Ghanaian economy, gender and development as well as various soft skills, such as negotiation skills, facilitation, presentation or lobbying and campaigning skills.
Publications
- Managing Election-Related Violence for Democratic Stability in Ghana
edited by Kwesi Aning and Kwaku Danso for Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center, 2012 - Ecosynomics - Evidence of Post-Economic High Performance
Christoph Hinske for Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, 2014 - Critical Overview of the (Urban) Informal Economy in Ghana
Julian Haug for Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, 2014 - We need to back that dialogue with some action - Programme and Practice of Decent Work in Ghana
Joyce Abebrese for Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, 2014 - Climate Change and its Impact on the Livelihood of Farmers and Agricultural Workers in Ghana
Nationwide Survey by FES and GAWU (2012)
Events
- UNIWA Founding Conference 2015
9-12 March 2015 at ILGS Accra Campus - Informal Workers in (West) Africa
6-8 March 2015 at the Mensvic Hotel, East Legon
Oil Production and the transformation of Livelihoods of Communities in Ghana
Results of a study on price developments and changes in living standards before and after the start of oil production.What is social democracy?
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftungs's Academy for Social Democracy explains: Social democracy. Find a short video on Social Democracy here...Climate Change and its Impact on the Livelihood of the most Vulnerable
Climate Change is effecting Ghana. FES has compiled conference reports and other documents from international organizations. Find our NEW study on "Climate Change and its impact on the livelihood of Farmers and Agricultural Workers in Ghana" here...Effective Political Communication in Ghana
The low-budget election campaign manual should help all parliamentary candidates and interested people to understand effective political communication.