Publications Archive – Governance Newsletters

gn - v18 n1 - reserving special seats for women in parliament - issues and obstacles (1).pdf
The ”representativeness” of institutions of political representation in gender terms have featured in a number of studies. The base argument is that Parliament should be a microcosm of the nation as a whole. Hamilton opined : ”it is said to be necessary that all classes of citizens should have some of their own numbers in the representative body in order that their feelings and interests may be better understood and attended to”. The contortions in political representation, particularly relating to women, have become increasingly unacceptable, and the call for reform continues to resound. In this paper, Prof. Mike Oquaye analyses the perimeters, the causative factors and measures which may be adopted to enhance women’s political representation in Ghana. Some contextual factors which militate against women’s political participation are discussed and a number of policy recommendations made. Hon. Prof. Mike Oquaye 26 Jun 2020 Download
GN - v18 n1 - Reserving special seats for women in parliament - issues and obstacles.pdf

The ”representativeness” of institutions of political representation in gender terms have featured in a number of studies. The base argument is that Parliament should be a microcosm of the nation as a whole. Hamilton opined : ”it is said to be necessary that all classes of citizens should have some of their own numbers in the representative body in order that their feelings and interests may be better understood and attended to”. The contortions in political representation, particularly relating to women, have become increasingly unacceptable, and the call for reform continues to resound. In this paper, Prof. Mike Oquaye analyses the perimeters, the causative factors and measures which may be adopted to enhance women’s political representation in Ghana. Some contextual factors which militate against women’s political participation are discussed and a number of policy recommendations made.

Prof. Mike Oquaye 26 Jun 2020 Download
decentralisation as an aspect of governance by by b.pdf
In this newsletter, B.J. da Rocha examines decentralization in Ghana and highlights the main features of decentralisation which are set out in Article 240 of the constitution. B.J. da Rocha 24 Jun 2020 Download
ten years of constitutional rule ;1993 to 2003 a decade of constitutional practice -perpectives from parliament by justice d.pdf
Justice D.F. Annan reflects on Ghana's political history over 10 years, from 1993 - 2003. He discusses about how  the Presidencies, the Parliaments, and the Constitution have evolved over time. Justice D. F. Annan 23 Jun 2020 Download
election 2008 prospects'challenges and the way forward' by kwamena awoi.pdf
In this newsletter, Kwamena Ahwoi discusses the challenges that could be faced in Ghana's  2008 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. He concludes by making several recommendations on how the 2008 elections can be peaceful, smooth, free and fair and produce results that would be generally acceptable to all. Kwamena Ahwoi 23 Jun 2020 Download
gn - v23 n4 - an effective council of state as solution of the winner-takes-all politics in ghana x.pdf
11 May 2020 Download
gn v23 n4 - dealing with the winner-takes-all politics in ghana - the case for a review of the powers of appointment of the executive president.pdf
11 May 2020 Download
gn - v23 n4 - an effective council of state as solution of the winner-takes-all politics in ghana.pdf
11 May 2020 Download
wta series - the winner-takes-all (wta) practice of governance in ghana - proposals for reform.pdf
11 May 2020 Download
GN - v7 n1 - Civilian control and the security sector.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN -v11 n6 - Election 2004 and the policy challenge of the NPP government.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v6 n2 - The state of women’s human rights in Ghana.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v5 n5 - The Political Parties Bill 1999 – an analysis (Part I).pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v3 n2 - Managing chieftaincy and land conflicts - traditional or modern mechanism.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v2 n1 - In search of a democratic political culture in Ghana.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v21 n4 - The roots of corruption - the Ghanaian enquiry revisited.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v19 n6 - Strengthening Ghanas electoral system - a precondition for stability and development.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v18 n6 - Is EOCO fit for purpose.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v19 n5 - Addressing the imbalance of power between the arms of government – a search for countervailing authority.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v18 n2 - Women’s leadership and participation in addressing peace and security.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v17 n5 - Donor anti-corruption reforms - quiet diplomacy and its discontents.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v17 n6 - Towards greater representation of women in national governance.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
IEA Report 2015 - The Winner-Takes-All Practice of Governance in Ghana - Proposals for Reform.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v17 n4 - Ghana’s mining code - in whose interest.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v17 n2 - Regulating conflicts of interest - could do better.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v17 n3 - Effective parliamentary oversight - mission impossible.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v17 n1 - Ghana’s Presidential Transition Bill - a timely opportunity for institutional reform.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v11 n2 - Building an independent parliament.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v12 n1 - Bridging the gap between policymakers and research and advocacy organizations - the challenges facing RAOs.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v10 n1 - The proposed creation of new constituencies.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v1 n1 - Politcial parties as instruments of national unity and development in Ghana.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - v1 n4 - Survival of multiparty democracy in Ghana.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - WTA Series - v21 n3 - The case for public funding of political parties.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - WTA Series - v21 n2 - The case for effective decentralization.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - WTA Series - v20 n1 - The case for an independent parliament.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - WTA Series - v21 n1 - Proportional Representation - a solution to winner-takes-all politics in Ghana.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - WTA Series - v19 n4 - Rethinking-the winner-takes-all.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - The roots of corruption [presentation].pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download
GN - WTA Series - The case for national development planning.pdf
15 Feb 2020 Download

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