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# YAFO INSTITUTE – Liberty, Free Enterprise and Prosperity

An independent public policy research organization—or think tank— with the core aims to promotes libertarian ideas and free enterprise research through public policy debate and advocacy for a free and prosperous society in Ghana.

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## Posts

- [Heroes of Liberty Dinner & Awards 2025](https://yafoweb.org/2025/12/18/heroes-of-liberty-dinner-awards-2025/) - The Heroes of Liberty Dinner & Awards (HOLDA2025), hosted by YAFO Institute, is an elegant evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, principled leadership, and the enduring spirit of liberty. This distinguished event brings together policymakers, business leaders, civil society champions, and freedom advocates to honour individuals and institutions whose work advances liberty, free enterprise, good governance, and inclusive
- [Poor 2025 WASSCE Results Would Dangerously Push Over 220,000 Failed WASSCE Students Toward Illegal Mining (Galamsey) As Free SHS Crisis Persist – YAFO Institute Warns](https://yafoweb.org/2025/12/09/poor-2025-wassce-results-would-dangerously-push-over-220000-failed-wassce-students-toward-illegal-mining-galamsey-as-free-shs-crisis-persist-yafo-institute-warns/) - The YAFO Institute releases this presser in response to the 2025 WASSCE results, which show significant declines in student performance in key core subjects. The poor outcomes – especially the high failure rates in Core Mathematics and Social Studies, as highlighted by the Minister of Education, Honorable Haruna Iddrisu – align with our findings on the unintended effects
- [Why Central Planning—Not More School Buildings —Holds Ghana’s Basic Education Back](https://yafoweb.org/2025/12/05/why-central-planning-not-more-school-buildings-holds-ghanas-basic-education-back/) - Many people believe that Ghana has a shortage of school buildings, however the evidence suggests otherwise. The true difficulty is not infrastructure; it is the pervasive influence of central planning, which is reflected year after year in our national budgets. Until we confront this fundamental structural problem, no amount of new classrooms will fix what
- [Towards Achieving SDG 4: What Ghana’s 2026 Budget Means for Basic and Secondary Education](https://yafoweb.org/2025/12/04/towards-achieving-sdg-4-what-ghanas-2026-budget-means-for-basic-and-secondary-education/) - BACKGROUND Education remains the backbone of the future of every nation all around the globe. Throughout the history of humanity and nations, education has been a tool for nurturing talents, shaping future and instilling the essential attributes of national pride, integrity and loyalty. It has proven to be a tool capable of placing almost every
- [Ghana’s 2026 Budget on Agriculture: Big Ambitions, Bold Alignment — But Can Vision Match the Impact?](https://yafoweb.org/2025/12/04/ghanas-2026-budget-on-agriculture-big-ambitions-bold-alignment-but-can-vision-match-the-impact/) - Agriculture remains central to Ghana’s development agenda, and the 2026 Budget offers a renewed push toward a modern, productive, and market-driven sector. This analysis highlights the key allocations, policy measures, and implementation priorities shaping Ghana’s agricultural outlook for 2026 – emphasizing the opportunities, risks, and reforms needed to deliver real impact for farmers, agribusinesses, and
- [Free SHS Policy Reform Dialogue: Harnessing a Sustainable Path for Ghana’s Educational Future](https://yafoweb.org/2025/11/16/free-shs-policy-reform-dialogue-harnessing-a-sustainable-path-for-ghanas-educational-future/) - Since its implementation in 2017, the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy has sought to make secondary education generally available and accessible to all and to promote equal educational opportunity across the entire nation. The policy still remains one of the most ambitious in the educational system of Ghana. Though the policy itself suggests a noble cause
- [Leaving Many Behind: Breaking Communication Barriers for Deaf Ghanaians](https://yafoweb.org/2025/11/05/leaving-many-behind-breaking-communication-barriers-for-deaf-ghanaians/) - Imagine being raised in a household where you are unable to participate in family discussions, where decisions are made, but you are kept out of the conversation: unnoticed and invisible. Among thousands of Deaf Ghanaians, this is an everyday reality. The natural language of the Deaf community, the Ghanaian Sign Language (GSL), is yet to
- [Desperate for a Future: Youth Escape Unemployment in West Africa in Search of a Better Life](https://yafoweb.org/2025/11/05/desperate-for-a-future-youth-escape-unemployment-in-west-africa-in-search-of-a-better-life/) - There is a wave of young people leaving Sub-Saharan Africa and especially West Africa, driven by a desperate search for opportunities and a life free of unemployment, even if it is in a paddock. The region, where over three-fifths of the jobless population are under 25 years old, faces an exodus of youth unemployment, which breeds a
- [Ghana’s Stolen Future: The Tragic Reality of Children in Galamsey](https://yafoweb.org/2025/10/15/ghanas-stolen-future-the-tragic-reality-of-children-in-galamsey/) - Just when I thought the night had ended and the day would stretch before me in unabated comfort, I found myself shifting from the nightmare into the torture chambers of parasomnia and the taunting rattling sounds produced by its shackles. Cruelty echoed when I suddenly came across a video of some kids about ten years
- [Ghana’s Power Dilemma: Balancing Stability and Soaring Electricity Costs](https://yafoweb.org/2025/10/15/ghanas-power-dilemma-balancing-stability-and-soaring-electricity-costs/) - Across Ghana, a perplexing contradiction has sparked heated discussions. The Energy Commission celebrates a stable electricity supply, even touting a barter deal with Nigeria to trade gas for power. Yet, almost simultaneously, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) proposes a massive tariff hike that could double or triple bills. Families, shop owners, and policymakers ask:
- [YAFO Institute Launches the Liberty Sphere 2025 Report — Advancing Freedom and Leadership in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2025/10/14/yafo-institute-launches-the-liberty-sphere-2025-report-advancing-freedom-and-leadership-in-ghana/) - The YAFO Institute has officially released the Liberty Sphere 2025 Report, a detailed documentation of the outcomes, insights, and transformative impact of the Liberty Sphere Policy Grounds Training and Conference held at Aburi from September 10–12, 2025. The report chronicles a two-day intensive leadership and policy training that convened 25 emerging leaders, including students, journalists,
- [Shaping Freedom's Future: Meet the Winners of the Battle Grounds Policy Pitch at Liberty Sphere 2025](https://yafoweb.org/2025/10/11/shaping-freedoms-future-meet-the-winners-of-the-battle-grounds-policy-pitch-at-liberty-sphere-2025/) - The success of Jonathan Gullible, Divine Economy, and John Galt at Liberty Sphere 2025 demonstrates the power of ideas founded on individual liberty and market principles.
- [Liberty Sphere Policy Grounds Training 2025: Igniting the Spirit of Liberty to Shape Ghana’s Policy Future](https://yafoweb.org/2025/10/08/liberty-sphere-policy-grounds-training-2025-igniting-the-spirit-of-liberty-to-shape-ghanas-policy-future/) - A two-day dynamic policy grounds training aimed at equipping participants with theoretical, foundational, and essential practical skills in advancing liberty and free market ideals. This was on the 10th and 11th of September. With 25 participants, among them were students, liberty enthusiasts, workers and people of various professions, eager gain more insights in free market ideals, the
- [Inspiring Change-Makers: Inside the Liberty Sphere Conference 2025](https://yafoweb.org/2025/10/08/inspiring-change-makers-inside-the-liberty-sphere-conference-2025/) - The Liberty Sphere Conference 2025, held on September 12th, 2025, at the Anagkazo Campus in Aburi, brought together changemakers, thought leaders, students, researchers, and journalists with a shared mission — to promote liberty, innovation, and personal freedom in Ghana. The conference served as a platform for participants to gain insights into entrepreneurial opportunities, funding sources,
- [Decentralizing Power: Building Community-Led Energy Projects and Energy Democracy in Ghana.](https://yafoweb.org/2025/09/19/decentralizing-power-building-community-led-energy-projects-and-energy-democracy-in-ghana/) - On a warm afternoon in a quaint town in the Upper East Region, Amina, a dedicated seamstress, finds herself unable to work in her shop due to an ongoing power outage that has persisted since morning. The familiar hum of her sewing machine is replaced by the voices of impatient customers inquiring about the status
- [Liberty Sphere 2025 - Policy Ground Training](https://yafoweb.org/2025/01/17/liberty-sphere-2025-policy-ground-training/) - Policy Ground – Liberty Sphere 10th – 11th September, 2025 The Liberty Sphere project—Policy Ground Training—is a groundbreaking initiative designed to foster and promote free-market ideas in Ghana through a dynamic two-day policy training program and liberty. This training aims to equip participants with the theoretical foundations and practical skills essential for effectively advocating for the principles of
- [Liberty Sphere Conference 2025](https://yafoweb.org/2025/01/19/liberty-sphere-conference-2025/) - 9 am - 3 pm, 12th September, 2025 The Liberty Sphere Conference aspires to inspire change-makers in Ghana, enabling them to challenge prevailing narratives and promote a vision of a society grounded in liberty and personal freedom. The Liberty Sphere conference seeks to bring together Change Maker, Thought Leaders, Researchers, Students, Journalists, Activists, and Entrepreneurs
- [Ignite Liberty: Shaping Ghana’s Future with Policy and Freedom  - Liberty SPHERE 2025](https://yafoweb.org/2025/09/02/ignite-liberty-shaping-ghanas-future-with-policy-and-freedom-liberty-sphere-2025/) - The Liberty Sphere 2025—Policy Ground Training—is a groundbreaking initiative designed to foster and promote free-market ideas in Ghana through a dynamic two-day policy training program and liberty. This training aims to equip participants with the theoretical foundations and practical skills essential for effectively advocating for the principles of liberty. By focusing on the fundamental tenets of
- [What Happens When a Nation Never Rests: Navigating the 24H+ Economy](https://yafoweb.org/2025/08/28/what-happens-when-a-nation-never-rests-navigating-the-24h-economy/) - Can you think of a Ghana where the hum of industry never ceases, the digital marketplaces are always open, and the pursuit of prosperity extends far beyond the traditional 9-to-5? This is the audacious vision at the heart of President John Dramani Mahama’s "24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme," 24H+. Ghana is embarking on
- [Advancing Freedom, Shaping Ghana’s Future – The Liberty Sphere Conference 2025](https://yafoweb.org/2025/08/26/advancing-freedom-shaping-the-ghanas-future-the-liberty-sphere-conference-2025/) - The Liberty Sphere Conference aspires to inspire change-makers in Ghana, enabling them to challenge prevailing narratives and promote a vision of a society grounded in liberty and personal freedom. The Liberty Sphere conference seeks to bring together Change Maker, Thought Leaders, Researchers, Students, Journalists, Activists, and Entrepreneurs to learn and inspire continuous efforts for a
- [Book Launch - Yonatan Gullible, the Asante Twi translation of the classic book Jonathan Gullible: A Free-Market Odyssey](https://yafoweb.org/2024/12/23/book-launch-yonatan-gullible-the-asante-twi-translation-of-the-classic-book-jonathan-gullible-a-free-market-odyssey/) - There is a growing love for socialist ideas among young people in Ghana. This is also because the educational system in Ghana advances socialist ideas and makes heroes out of government interventions. It is also very difficult to get access to materials containing free market ideas in school libraries, particularly in basic and secondary schools.
- [Decentralized Business Empowerment - February 2025](https://yafoweb.org/2025/01/13/decentralized-business-empowerment-february-2025/) - Empowering and building the capacity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Owners, Entrepreneurs, start-up founders, and blockchain Enthusiasts to understand, implement, and utilize decentralized technology, to ensure that small businesses can operate more efficiently and effectively and take advantage of African Continental Free Trade Agreement. Join the Decentralized Business Empowerment (DBE) training and learn practical
- [Rethinking Pan-Africanism: A Call for Reforms to Promote Inclusive and Fair Tourism for African Nationals at Ghana’s Tourist Sites](https://yafoweb.org/2025/08/13/rethinking-pan-africanism-a-call-for-reform-for-inclusive-and-fair-tourism-for-african-nationals-at-tourist-sites-in-ghana/) - Ghana’s Role in Pan-Africanism and Tourism Ghana, often hailed as the gateway to Africa and a champion of Pan-African ideals, has long stood as a beacon of unity for people of African descent across the globe. As the first sub-Saharan country to gain independence, Ghana holds a special place in the heart of Pan-Africanists. Its
- ["Cedi-Only" Government-Awarded Contract Explained: Economic Context and Consequences](https://yafoweb.org/2025/08/18/cedi-only-government-awarded-contract-explained-economic-context-and-consequences/) - The Akate and Nkansah families lived close to each other as neighbours for a long time. Both families have some distinct characters that set them aside separately. However, the Nkansah family became influential over the Akates, with the Akates building a major part of their lives on the influence of the Nkansah family. The Akate
- [The Cost of Dispersion: Infrastructure and Amenities in a Landscape of Unplanned Settlements](https://yafoweb.org/2025/08/22/the-cost-of-dispersion-infrastructure-and-amenities-in-a-landscape-of-unplanned-settlements/) - It is a well-documented and an undisputed fact that the most deprived communities in Ghana are agricultural-dominated communities. These communities are often denied access to basic social amenities including quality drinking water, school infrastructure, health facilities, access roads and more. A first-hand experience with these realities will reveal to anyone that these problems will persist
- [Ghana Scholarship Bill: YAFO Institute Advocates for Enhanced Decentralized Scholarship Scheme to Empower Needy and Brilliant Students in Ghana.](https://yafoweb.org/2025/07/28/ghana-scholarship-bill-yafo-institute-advocates-for-enhanced-decentralized-scholarship-scheme-to-empower-needy-and-brilliant-students-in-ghana/) - The YAFO Institute applauds the Parliament of Ghana for its current assessment of the Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill, 2025, a game-changing piece of legislation aiming at revamping the administration and awarding of government scholarships across the country. This Bill, which is presently being considered by the Joint Committee on Education, Public Administration, and State Interests and
- [From Struggle to Scale: Empowering Ghanaian Entrepreneurs Through Decentralized Innovations](https://yafoweb.org/2025/07/13/from-struggle-to-scale-empowering-ghanaian-entrepreneurs-through-decentralized-innovations/) - In Ghana, the heartbeat of the economy lies in its private informal sector, where small businesses—often led by women—employ 94% of the workforce. Yet, these entrepreneurs face daunting barriers: double taxation, high transaction costs, limited access to formal banking, and exclusion from digital financial systems. For years, development efforts have overlooked this vital sector, leaving
- [Judicial Martyrs Should not become a Merchandise of Political Tragedy in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2025/07/01/judicial-martyrs-should-not-become-a-merchandise-of-political-tragedy-in-ghana/) - History is indeed a rich source of lessons, offering insights into human behavior, societal patterns, and the consequences of actions. It’s like a vast, messy library of everything we’ve done—triumphs, mistakes, and all. Ghana has traveled a long way from the Bond of 1844 to the Rule of Law we enjoyed under the 1992 constitution.
- [Musk, Putin, and Trump: The Shadow Alliance That Could Shake Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2025/06/17/musk-putin-and-trump-the-shadow-alliance-that-could-shake-ghana/) - Introduction: A Plot That Crosses Borders Late one night, while scrolling through WhatsApp, I came across something that stopped me in my tracks—and sent my thoughts racing in a direction I never expected: Musk in bed with Putin? What are we really witnessing here—strategic inconsistency or a betrayal of global order? I know it is
- [Assessing Ghana’s 120-Day Social Contract and the Resetting Ghana Agenda](https://yafoweb.org/2025/04/24/assessing-ghanas-120-day-social-contract-and-the-resetting-ghana-agenda/) - Following the December 7, 2024, general elections, Ghana is filled with high expectations as the John Mahama-led government assumes office, tasked with addressing the challenges left unresolved by the previous administration. These challenges include persistent insecurity, particularly in the northern regions, exacerbated by the ongoing chieftaincy conflict in Bawku, where the illegal enstoolment of a
- [Reforming Free SHS Policy; Feeding in Senior High Schools in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2025/03/24/reforming-free-shs-policy-feeding-in-senior-high-schools-in-ghana/) - During the maiden State of the Nation Address delivered by H.E President John Dramani Mahama, on Thursday, 27th February 2025, the new government revealed its resolve to hand over the activities of feeding in Senior High Schools (SHS) back to the administrators of the various schools. This is at the back of a campaign promise
- [Deliver on your promise to scrap the E-Levy; it is a nuisance tax – YAFO Institute](https://yafoweb.org/2025/03/16/deliver-on-your-promise-to-scrap-the-e-levy-it-is-a-nuisance-tax-yafo-institute/) - President of YAFO Institute Nathanial Dwamena has advised the ruling government to scrap the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). He believes the E-Levy is not only a nuisance tax but has also not generated the expected revenue. According to Mr. Dwamena, there is no need for the government to maintain the levy. He indicated that the
- [Blockchain technology can prevent falsification of land documents and address other land administration challenges - YAFO Institute Prez](https://yafoweb.org/2025/03/16/blockchain-technology-can-prevent-falsification-of-land-documents-and-address-other-land-administration-challenges-yafo-institute-prez/) - President of YAFO Institute, Nathaniel Dwamena, has bemoaned the difficulties involved in land administration. He stated that several individuals are scared of purchasing land and other properties due to fraud and litigations resulting from the challenges involved in the validation process of determining the rightful owners. To address these challenges, he has proposed the use
- [YAFO Institute Promotes Decentralized Business](https://yafoweb.org/2025/03/16/yafo-institute-promotes-decentralized-business/) - Nathaniel Dwamena, Founder and President of YAFO Institute, a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank that advocates for free enterprise and liberty in Ghana has underscored the importance of decentralized business empowerment in reducing business costs and enhancing operational efficiency. YAFO's Founder made the above statement during the Institute's recent hosting of a one-day in-person training on
- [YAFO Institute empowers businesses through blockchain and cryptocurrency awareness](https://yafoweb.org/2025/03/16/yafo-institute-empowers-businesses-through-blockchain-and-cryptocurrency-awareness/) - The recently held Decentralised Business Empowerment training, led by the President of YAFO Institute, Nathaniel Dwamena, provided invaluable insights into the adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to help businesses mitigate high operational costs and safeguard their capital against inflation. Read more
- [Yafo Institute launches Twi translation of “Jonathan Gullible” to promote free market education](https://yafoweb.org/2025/03/16/yafo-institute-launches-twi-translation-of-jonathan-gullible-to-promote-free-market-education/) - Yafo Institute has launched “Yonathan Akwantuo”, an Asante Twi translation of A Free Market Odyssey: Jonathan Gullible, originally authored by American economist and professor Ken Schoolland. During the virtual book launch on January 4, 2025, Yafo Institute President, Nathaniel Dwamena, emphasized the significance of introducing younger generations to the principles of liberty and free markets.
- [Empowering Women, Advancing Liberty : The Role of Women in Strengthening the Small-size Government in Ghana.](https://yafoweb.org/2025/03/16/empowering-women-advancing-liberty-the-role-of-women-in-strengthening-the-small-size-government-in-ghana/) - Women are remarkable individuals created by God. Historically, they have been the backbone of their communities, often balancing roles as mothers, caregivers, and contributors to the family economy. Women have played crucial roles in shaping societies and driving progress, and their contributions to societal development are increasingly being recognized. In recent years, Ghana has made
- [Decentralized Business Empowerment: A New Era of Financial Inclusion and SMEs Growth](https://yafoweb.org/2025/03/15/decentralized-business-empowerment-a-new-era-of-financial-inclusion-and-smes-growth/) - Ghana’s business environment has become increasingly challenging, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that form the backbone of the economy. Rising inflation, currency depreciation, high taxes, and limited access to financing have created significant obstacles for entrepreneurs striving to sustain and grow their businesses. In the face of these difficulties, adopting innovative technologies has
- [Let Liberty Shine: YAFO Institute Releases Annual Report on Advancing Freedom and Prosperity in Ghana.](https://yafoweb.org/2025/03/15/let-liberty-shine-yafo-institute-releases-annual-report-on-advancing-freedom-and-prosperity-in-ghana/) - The YAFO Institute is delighted to announce the publication of its 2024 Annual Report: Let Liberty Shine, which highlights a year of significant progress, policy reform, and deepening organizational strength aimed at promoting civil liberty, free enterprise, and prosperity in Ghana. The year 2024 details our effort and commitment to research-backed advocacy for freedom. Through
- [The YAFO Institute Congratulates Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh](https://yafoweb.org/2025/01/22/the-yafo-institute-congratulates-prof-henry-kwasi-prempeh/) - We express our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Demographic Development (CDD-Ghana), on your appointment as Chairman of the constitutional review committee set up by His Excellency President John Mahama. This momentum achievement marks a turning point not for yourself alone but for all Civil Society organizations
- [Free Senior High School Policy Reform Dialogue](https://yafoweb.org/2024/09/09/free-senior-high-school-policy-reform-dialogue/) - The YAFO Institute is hosting a critical policy reform dialogue on Ghana's Free Senior High School (SHS) initiative, focusing on the theme: Reforming Free SHS: Addressing Unintended Consequences and Household Poverty in Ghana. This event seeks to foster open discussions on the impact of the Free SHS policy, particularly with the unintended challenges it may
- [Undivided Us: Reasserting the Independence of the Electoral Commission Towards a Free and Fair Election in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2024/11/06/undivided-us-reasserting-the-independence-of-the-electoral-commission-towards-a-free-and-fair-election-in-ghana/) - Ghana is at a crossroads. As we approach the next presidential election, whispers of skepticism and disenfranchisement threaten to tear our country apart. A light, however, ignites among the darkness. Join us for Undivided Us, a powerful event reaffirming the critical importance of an independent Electoral Commission in protecting our democracy from political party grip
- [Inaugural Heroes of Liberty Dinner and Awards Night Shines Bright in Accra](https://yafoweb.org/2024/12/31/inaugural-heroes-of-liberty-dinner-and-awards-night-shines-bright-in-accra/) - The Heroes of Liberty Dinner and Awards Night (HOLDA 2024), held at Aya HQ in Abokobi-Accra, marked the beginning of an important annual tradition that honors individuals and organizations that promote liberty in Ghana. The inaugural edition was not just a celebration of greatness, but also a chance to give back to the community. Earlier
- [Sharing Hope and Joy: YAFO Institute's Embracing Visit to House of Mercy Orphanage](https://yafoweb.org/2024/12/31/sharing-hope-and-joy-yafo-institutes-embracing-visit-to-house-of-mercy-orphanage/) - The YAFO Institute's President, Mr. Nathaniel Dwamena, led the staff and volunteers on a visit to the House of Mercy Orphanage Home in Abokobi, Greater Accra Region, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at around 10:00 a.m. We were greeted and welcomed by Madam Priscilla Tetteh Doku, who was later joined by Reverend William Tetteh Doku,
- [Free SHS Policy Under Scrutiny: Experts Weigh In](https://yafoweb.org/2024/12/15/free-shs-policy-under-scrutiny-experts-weigh-in/) - Professor Enoch Opoku Antwi, Dean of Academic City University, sparked a crucial conversation as Chairman of the Free SHS Policy Reform Dialogue in Accra, organized by YAFO Institute. He emphasized that while free Senior High School education is beneficial, Ghana's implementation is uniquely expensive, surpassing the cost of basic education. Read more
- [Free SHS: Parents Lament Extra Expenditure on their Children in new Report](https://yafoweb.org/2024/12/15/free-shs-parents-lament-extra-expenditure-on-their-children-in-new-report/) - Contrary to general expectation of reduced financial burden on Ghanaian parents as a result of the implementation of government’s flagship programme, the free Senior High School (SHS) policy, the reverse is the situation, a research report has disclosed. Parents whose children are benefiting from the policy have expressed concerns about incurring extra expenditures on their
- [YAFO Institute seeks reform of Free SHS Policy, citing extra costs to households](https://yafoweb.org/2024/12/15/yafo-institute-seeks-reform-of-free-shs-policy-citing-extra-costs-to-households/) - At a Free SHS Policy Reform Dialogue held on October 10, 2024, Nathaniel Dwamena, President of the YAFO Institute, raised concerns about the unintended financial and social consequences of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy on households. The event, themed “Reforming Free SHS: Addressing Unintended Consequences and Household Poverty in Ghana,” was part of
- [Easiness of Doing Business in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2024/11/25/easiness-of-doing-business-in-ghana/) - Ghana, a Sub-Saharan African country, has been increasingly recognized as a favorable destination for business ventures. This recognition stems from its abundant natural resources, large consumer markets, and positive business environment. The business landscape in Ghana has been a subject of increasing interest among entrepreneurs, multinational corporations, and policymakers. This article aims to evaluate whether it is
- [To Protest or Not to Protest: The Ghanaian Dilemma](https://yafoweb.org/2024/11/26/to-protest-or-not-to-protest-the-ghanaian-dilemma/) - Protests are a fundamental aspect of any democratic society. They provide a platform for individuals and groups to express grievances, demand accountability, and influence public policy. However, in Ghana, recent protests like "Fix the Country" and "The Fight Against Illegal Mining (Galamsey)" have highlighted a growing tension between citizens exercising their right to protest and
- [The Progress of Ghana Towards SDG 4: Journey to Achieving Free, Equitable, and Quality Education by 2030](https://yafoweb.org/2024/10/23/the-progress-of-ghana-towards-sdg-4-journey-to-achieving-free-equitable-and-quality-education-by-2030/) - In July 2012, at what became known as the Rio+20 summit, leaders from twenty (20) countries gathered in Brazil for a United Nations summit on Sustainable Development to deliberate and produce a set of universal goals aimed at addressing global human concerns. At this meeting, world leaders agreed and committed to starting efforts to develop
- [YAFO 2024 Policy Dialogue Series Analyses Effectiveness of Emissions Tax](https://yafoweb.org/2024/07/18/yafo-2024-policy-dialogue-series-analyses-effectiveness-of-emissions-tax/) - As Ghana takes major steps to tackle climate change by imposing a Combustion Tax (Emissions Levy, Act 2023, (Act 112)) on vehicles and machinery in important sectors, there is a need to critically analyse the efficacy of such tax-based methods as a response to the climate crisis. While taxation can induce behavioural change and fund
- [SSNIT must Show Proof of its Reserve - YAFO Institute](https://yafoweb.org/2024/07/18/ssnit-must-show-proof-of-its-reserve-yafo-institute/) - An independent public policy research organisation or think tank—with the core aim of promoting libertarian ideas and free enterprise research—has challenged the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to show proof of its reserve. Read more
- [YAFO Institute Wins the Prestigious 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank Competition in Tanzania](https://yafoweb.org/2024/07/13/yafo-institute-wins-the-prestigious-2024-think-tank-shark-tank-competition/) - We are excited to announce that, the YAFO Institute has won the Prestigious Think TANK Shark Tank Competition at the 2024 Africa Liberty Forum in Dar es Salam, Tanzania organized by Atlas Network, USA. The Think Tank Shark Tank Competition gave the opportunity to three contestants to pitch their organization’s mission and goals within five
- [Assessing the Impact of Regional Reorganization and the Zongo Development Fund on Ghana’s Development](https://yafoweb.org/2024/07/18/assessing-the-impact-of-regional-reorganization-and-the-zongo-development-fund-on-ghanas-development/) - Regional reorganization in Ghana dates back to colonial times. Politicians and policymakers have resorted to creating regions so long as compelling reasons could be adduced. The current idea of Regional Reorganization was set out in 2018 by the Government of Ghana. This was done to ensure a balanced development, effective administration, and the devolution of
- [YAFO Policy Dialogue dissects unemployment and talent retention challenges in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2024/07/18/yafo-policy-dialogue-dissects-unemployment-and-talent-retention-challenges-in-ghana/) - An agricultural economist and lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Amos Mensah, has urged the government to provide an enabling system to curb the growing youth unemployment situation in the country. Speaking at the YAFO Institute’s Policy Dialogue Series dubbed “Ghana’s Unemployment Challenge: Creating a Supportive Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs
- [YAFO Institute Selected for Prestigious 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank Competition in Tanzania](https://yafoweb.org/2024/07/18/yafo-institute-selected-for-prestigious-2024-think-tank-shark-tank-competition-in-tanzania/) - The YAFO Institute, an independent public policy research organization in Ghana, has been selected to participate in the 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank Competition at the Africa Liberty Forum in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This prestigious competition, hosted by Atlas Network and Liberty Sparks, gives three contestants the opportunity to pitch their organization’s mission and
- [YAFO Institute wins prestigious 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank Competition in Tanzania](https://yafoweb.org/2024/07/18/yafo-institute-wins-prestigious-2024-think-tank-shark-tank-competition-in-tanzania/) - The YAFO Institute has won the Prestigious Think Tank Shark Tank Competition at the 2024 Africa Liberty Forum in Dar es Salam, Tanzania, organised by Atlas Network, USA. The Think Tank Shark Tank Competition gave the opportunity to three contestants to pitch their organisation’s mission and goals within five minutes and another five minutes to
- [YAFO Institute is Winner of the 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank](https://yafoweb.org/2024/07/18/yafo-institute-is-winner-of-the-2024-think-tank-shark-tank/) - YAFO Institute, an independent public policy research organisation—or think tank—has won the prestigious 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank Competition in Tanzania. The think tank’s core aim is to promote libertarian ideas and free enterprise research through public policy debate and advocacy for a free and prosperous society in Ghana. It beat competition from other equally
- [The One District One Factory (1D1F) Initiative: A Game-Changer or a Letdown?](https://yafoweb.org/2024/07/30/the-one-district-one-factory-1d1f-initiative-a-game-changer-or-a-letdown/) - Industrialization has been a key driver of economic growth for most advanced countries. This can be seen in the Industrial Revolution, which altered countries such as China, Germany, the United States of America, and Japan, to name a few. Ghana has been aiming to transition its economy from relying on primary commodities to focusing more
- [The Role of International Organizations in Promoting Economic Freedom in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2024/08/11/the-role-of-international-organizations-in-promoting-economic-freedom-in-ghana/) - Ghana as a nation is not exempted from economic challenges. Following the macroeconomic crises experienced in 2022, Ghana witnessed some improvements in its economic conditions throughout 2023. However, persistent challenges remain, greatly characterized by elevated inflation, subdued growth, and substantial pressure on public finances and debt sustainability. International organizations, notably the World Bank and the
- [Assessing Seven Years of Free Senior High School Education in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2024/08/20/assessing-seven-years-of-free-senior-high-school-education-in-ghana/) - The Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy saw all 2017 SHS entrants accessing free education which will continue throughout their three-year stay in school. The policy intervention took care of tuition fees, library fees, provision of free textbooks, free access to boarding facilities, the free provision of meals, the coverage of examinations, science laboratory, and
- [Vote Buying: A Disheartening Situation Undermining Ghana’s Democracy and A Prospective Cause of Economic Hardship](https://yafoweb.org/2024/08/25/vote-buying-a-disheartening-situation-undermining-ghanas-democracy-and-a-prospective-cause-of-economic-hardship/) - With the evolution of democracy, citizens now possess the right to participate in decision-making in governance, especially in choosing their leaders. They are allowed to look critically at policies presented by aspiring leaders. If they agree with policies addressing their grievances, such a leader is mandated to lead. This explains the definition of democracy by
- [Multinational Companies Exodus: Government Economic Policy Stifles Ghana's Potential](https://yafoweb.org/2024/09/07/multinational-companies-exodus-government-economic-policy-stifles-ghanas-potential/) - Ghana, once a promising investment hub in West Africa, is now witnessing a troubling economic climate. According to a report by USAID, Ghana’s economy, was described by the World Bank in 2019 as the world’s fastest-growing economy. However, in 2022, it all came crashing down. The government blamed external factors such as COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine War,
- [The YAFO Institute Support Calls for Independent Forensic Auditing of the Electoral Register and Systems Ahead of the 7th December 2024 General Elections in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2024/09/23/the-yafo-institute-support-calls-for-independent-forensic-auditing-of-the-electoral-register-and-systems-ahead-of-the-7th-december-2024-general-elections-in-ghana/) - The YAFO Institute shares in and supports the call for the independent forensic auditing of the electoral register and systems ahead of the 7th December polls in Ghana. This call is necessary for the Electoral Commission to demonstrate transparency and openness to clear doubts and maintain its integrity as an independent institution conducting the 2024 election
- [Why Food Insecurity Persists Despite the Planting for Food and Jobs Policy in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2024/09/24/why-food-insecurity-persists-despite-the-planting-for-food-and-jobs-policy-in-ghana/) - Despite the ambitious implementation of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) policy in Ghana, the country is still grappling with food insecurity concerns. The policy, which initially aimed at boosting agricultural production, increasing food availability, and creating jobs, made notable strides during Phase I. However, recent developments have cast doubt on the long-term sustainability
- [Free Market on the Ballot: Which Political Party Will Deliver on Free Market Promises in Ghana?](https://yafoweb.org/2024/10/13/free-market-on-the-ballot-which-political-party-will-deliver-on-free-market-promises-in-ghana/) - Ghana’s political landscape has been dominated by two major political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Since the adoption of democracy which birthed the fourth Republic in 1992, these two parties have had sixteen terms each in office, with the NPP serving its final term before the next election
- [Reforming Free SHS: Addressing Unintended Consequences on Household Poverty in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2024/10/18/reforming-free-shs-addressing-unintended-consequences-on-household-poverty-in-ghana/) - On October 10, 2024, the YAFO Institute hosted a significant event at the Charleston Hotel in Tesano, Accra—the Free Senior High School (S.H.S) Policy Reform Dialogue. The gathering aimed to bring together key stakeholders to critically discuss the impact of Ghana’s Free S.H.S policy on household poverty and suggest necessary reforms to tackle some unintended
- [Exempt Vehicle Insurance Funds from Ghana’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/exempt-vehicle-insurance-funds-from-ghanas-domestic-debt-exchange-programme/) - To ensure financial stability, the government of Ghana is drawing funds from all sources unimaginable through its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). However, vehicle insurance funds should not be included as one of these sources and should be exempted from the DDEP. The DDEP is an invitation involving GHS137 billion exchange for domestic notes and
- [THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL OF THE KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KNUST) HAS ONLY UNDERTAKEN AN OSTRICH APPROACH TO CURBING VIOLENT CLASHES AMONG STUDENTS](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/the-university-council-of-the-kwame-nkrumah-university-of-science-and-technology-knust-has-only-undertaken-an-ostrich-approach-to-curbing-violent-clashes-among-students/) - With reference to the release by the University Council of KNUST, dated 26th August 2022 with reference number, KNUST/UC/12 to abolish the Junior Common Room (JCR) system of hall management by students, the indefinite suspension of hall week and SRC week celebrations, dismissal, rustication, and withdrawal of students who participate/organize morale/procession and harboring of alumni in
- [The Father of African Cheetah Generation, Professor George B.N Ayittey, Goes Home](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/the-father-of-african-cheetah-generation-professor-george-b-n-ayittey-goes-home/) - The light of liberty cannot chart its course across Africa without the mentioning of Professor George B.N Ayittey. His demise is a great loss to us all especially the younger generation in Africa. The works and contributions of Professor Ayittey have influenced most if not all within the liberty movement of Africa and the world
- [E-Levy Bill: Exempt School Fees Payment to Cushion Students and Parents](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/e-levy-bill-exempt-school-fees-payment-to-cushion-students-and-parents/) - The E-Levy bill should exempt transfer payments for school fees at tertiary institutions. The E-Levy bill has created certain exemptions, however, excludes transfer payment for school fees at public and private tertiary institutions. The increased use of mobile money means that E-Levy would affect every individual who engages in electronic transfer, including students and parents
- [Most motorists purchase insurance policies to avoid police harassment- report](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/most-motorists-purchase-insurance-policies-to-avoid-police-harassment-report/) - A new report by ‘Young Africans for Opportunities’ has shown that most motorists in Ghana sign on to vehicle insurance policies to avoid police harassment, and not necessarily to apply for claims in the unfortunate case of an accident. The report titled “Driver Mo” revealed that 37%t of drivers purchase insurance policies because it is
- [YAFO launch 2022 ‘Driver Mo’ report on vehicle insurance](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/yafo-launch-2022-driver-mo-report-on-vehicle-insurance/) - The Young African For Opportunities (YAFO) an insurance think tank based in Accra has launched the 2022 exploratory report on motor vehicle insurance experience in Ghana. The ‘Driver Mo’ report was based on an exclusive research on vehicle insurance advocacy in Ghana which aimed at stopping police harassment of drivers and driving behavioral changes by
- [Check Insurance Status of Vehicles before Boarding – NIC](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/check-insurance-status-of-vehicles-before-boarding-nic/) - The National Insurance Commissioner (NIC) has charged the public, especially passengers, to always check the insurance status of vehicles before boarding them. Mr. Charles Ansong Denkyi, a Senior Manager in charge of Marketing and External Relations, at NIC, said the Public could send the vehicle registration number to the shortcode *920*57# on any mobile telecommunication network
- [Drivers do not see any benefit from vehicle insurance – YAFO Report](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/drivers-do-not-see-any-benefit-from-vehicle-insurance-yafo-report/) - Majority of drivers both commercial and private do not see any benefit from insurance companies in Ghana due to the perceived unwillingness and refusal of payments of claims. The event, which brought together stakeholders from various sectors took place on Wednesday January 25, 2023 in Accra, to launch YAFO “Driver MO” report and to find ways
- [82% Drivers reluctant to file insurance claims – Report](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/82-drivers-reluctant-to-file-insurance-claims-report/) - EIGHTY-TWO percent of drivers with insurance companies have no interest in filing for claims due to the bureaucratic delay in the process leading to award of claims, a research conducted by Young Africans for Opportunities has concluded. The report revealed that Ghanaians associated the lack of reporting for claims to the huge perception of not getting compensated by
- [Check the insurance status of vehicles before boarding – NIC](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/check-the-insurance-status-of-vehicles-before-boarding-nic/) - The National Insurance Commissioner (NIC) has charged the public, especially passengers, to always check the insurance status of vehicles before boarding them. Mr. Charles Ansong Denkyi, a Senior Manager in charge of Marketing and External Relations, at NIC, said the Public could send the vehicle registration number to the shortcode *920*57# on any mobile telecommunication network
- [56% of Ghanaian drivers learn driving through apprenticeship- Driver Mo report](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/56-of-ghanaian-drivers-learn-driving-through-apprenticeship-driver-mo-report/) - 56% of Ghanaian drivers were inclined to learn driving through apprenticeship, while 19% of the drivers were self-thought and only 23% of drivers learned driving at the various professional driving schools according to the 2022 Driver Mo report. The report further stated that female dominated the approach of learning through the driving schools when compared to
- [Ghanaian drivers insure vehicles to avoid ‘police harassment’- Report](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/ghanaian-drivers-insure-vehicles-to-avoid-police-harassment-report/) - Majority of Ghanaians do not insure their vehicles because of insurance benefits but due to ‘police harassment’, a report by the Young Africans for Opportunities (YAFO) has revealed. The report, dubbed ‘Driver Mo 2023 Report’, indicated that insurance policies were implemented to avoid harassment on roads but not to cover owners from any financial losses
- [82% of Driver Do Not Report for Vehicle Insurance Claims – YAFO Survey](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/82-of-driver-do-not-report-for-vehicle-insurance-claims-yafo-survey/) - A survey conducted by the Young Africans for Opportunities (YAFO) has revealed that the frustration in securing needed documents like police reports – to validate insurance claims has led to over 82% of drivers’ vehicle owners not reporting claims. The Metro Lens Newspaper.
- [About 66.7 per cent of drivers attempt to bribe the police to avoid arrest – YAFO ](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/about-66-7-per-cent-of-drivers-attempt-to-bribe-the-police-to-avoid-arrest-yafo/) - Over 66.7 percent of drivers both commercial and private attempt to bribe personnel of the Ghana Police Service to avoid arrest, the Young African for Opportunity (YAFO) has revealed. Mr. Nathaniel Dwamena, YAFO Programmes Manager, who made the disclosure stated that some drivers with expired Insurance policy stickers always attempt to bribe police, a situation
- [About 66.7 per cent of drivers attempt to bribe the police to avoid arrest – YAFO](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/about-66-7-per-cent-of-drivers-attempt-to-bribe-the-police-to-avoid-arrest-yafo-2/) - Accra-Ghana, Oct 31, GNA – Over 66.7 percent of drivers both commercial and private attempt to bribe personnel of the Ghana Police Service to avoid arrest, the Young African for Opportunity (YAFO) has revealed. Mr Nathaniel Dwamena, YAFO Programmes Manager, who made the disclosure stated that some drivers with expired Insurance policy stickers always attempt
- [Insurance Companies Can Incentivize Good Driving In Ghana As YAFO Begins Policy Conversation On Vehicle Insurance](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/insurance-companies-can-incentivize-good-driving-in-ghana-as-yafo-begins-policy-conversation-on-vehicle-insurance/) - YAFO has put in a lot of effort over the years, working nonstop to offer significant contributions to economic and social challenges. This culminated in the “Driver Mo” initiative, which included preliminary research and surveying all sixteen areas around the country to learn about various aspects of vehicle insurance policies. This included determining the typical
- [About 66.7 per cent of drivers attempt to bribe the police to avoid arrest — YAFO](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/about-66-7-per-cent-of-drivers-attempt-to-bribe-the-police-to-avoid-arrest-yafo-3/) - Over 66.7 percent of drivers both commercial and private attempt to bribe personnel of the Ghana Police Service to avoid arrest, the Young Africans for Opportunities (YAFO) has revealed. Read More.
- [YAFO to hold Motor Insurance Dialogue on its Exploratory Research Report](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/yafo-to-hold-motor-insurance-dialogue-on-its-exploratory-research-report/) - Risk-taking is an inevitable part of human life. Almost every decision we make on a daily basis involves some sort of risk-taking. This is why insurance is a major necessity as we go through life. Insurance is meant to cushion us whenever life’s decisions go on the rocks. The reason for vehicle insurance is no
- [GRIPE Considers Partnering YAFO for Community Buy Back Project in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/gripe-considers-partnering-yafo-for-community-buy-back-project-in-ghana/) - The Community Buy-Back event is a GRIPE initiative, in partnership with Premier Waste Ghana, which is an inspiring and creative way to care for the environment by giving value to plastic waste so households can earn exchanging plastic waste as well as creating awareness on plastic waste. GRIPE is considering a partnership with YAFO to
- [E-Levy Bill: Exempt School Fees Payment to Cushion Students and Parents](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/e-levy-bill-exempt-school-fees-payment-to-cushion-students-and-parents-2/) - The E-Levy bill should exempt transfer payments for school fees at tertiary institutions. The E- Levy bill has created certain exemptions, however, excludes transfer payment for school fees at public and private tertiary institutions. Read More
- [E-levy: Exempt e-payment of school fees – YAFO](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/28/e-levy-exempt-e-payment-of-school-fees-yafo/) - A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Young Africans for Opportunities (YAFO), has made an appeal to the government to exempt the payment and transfer of school fees from charges as part of the introduction of the Electronic Levy… Read More
- [Ensuring A Better Vehicle Insurance Policy With Driver Mo](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/29/ensuring-a-better-vehicle-insurance-policy-with-driver-mo/) - According to Maslow’s Theory of Needs, a sense of security comes after food, clothes, and shelter (physical needs). The uncertainty of meeting one’s needs in the present and future creates an economic opportunity in which insurance might help. The insurance business has developed to become one of the non-financial industry components that have ingeniously found their way into the lives of people in Sub-Saharan Africa. Overall, insurance is more than simply a means of paying losses; it is also a means of encouraging loss prevention, which benefits society as a whole. Vehicle insurance was developed in response to the need to safeguard motorists from large financial losses associated with driving an automobile. Because it is the most prevalent mode of commuting and connecting cities, road transportation has contributed to mortality risk in most nations. Road transportation is the primary mode of transportation in
- [Insurance Companies Can Incentivize Good Driving In Ghana – Policy Conversation with Driver Mo](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/29/insurance-companies-can-incentivize-good-driving-in-ghana-policy-conversation-with-driver-mo/) - Growth is a function of action. Without effort, which entails labour, neither physical nor intellectual progress can occur. The YAFO Institute strongly identifies with this Calvin Coolidge quotation because it emphasizes the organization’s primary purpose of empowering young to build thriving societies. YAFO has put in a lot of effort over the years, working nonstop
- [A Daring Tussle with E-Levy: A Backward Outlook for Youths with Informal Businesses](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/29/a-daring-tussle-with-e-levy-a-backward-outlook-for-youths-with-informal-businesses/) - It has been a great and intense discourse on the introduction of the new tax on electronic transactions in Ghana. The 2022 budget statement of Ghana saw the introduction of E-Levy on page 74 which outlined the payment of a 1.75% levy on electronic transactions covering mobile money payments, bank transfers, merchant payments, and inward
- [2023 Budget: What it Means for the Youth and Entrepreneurs in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/2023-budget-what-it-means-for-the-youth-and-entrepreneurs-in-ghana/) - Historically, the focus of budgets has been to ensure that expenditures and revenues are properly authorized; more recently, the budget has been developed as a framework within which complex decisions on the allocation of resources can be made more effectively. The national budget allows the government to regulate the imposition of taxes in various sectors.
- [What is Success for YouStart as Ghs1.98 Million get Disbursed in Pilot Phase?](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/what-is-success-for-youstart-as-ghs1-98-million-get-disbursed-in-pilot-phase/) - The current economic situation in Ghana is plagued with a high standard of living, astronomical inflationary figures, and high unemployment. According to Ghana Statistical Service, the inflation rate proceeding budget reading stood at 75.6%. Inflationary figures from the Ghana Statistical Service have been disputed as not reflecting realities on grounds. Ghana’s inflation rate has been
- [Opportunity Summit Impacts Students on AAVE Ecosystem to Develop Blockchain Entrepreneurs](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/opportunity-summit-impacts-students-on-aave-ecosystem-to-develop-blockchain-entrepreneurs/) - In our modern society, economic prosperity is directly inclined to technology. It is almost impossible to have something of economic value without technology playing a vital part in its value. With this being the kind of world, we find ourselves in, one would think it absurd to have an array of young people who are
- [How African Cheetahs Eulogizing Linda Whetstone](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/how-african-cheetahs-eulogizing-linda-whetstone/) - The sudden demise of Linda Whetstone on 15th December 2021 was really unexpected and a huge blow to the freedom fraternity. The cold hand of death has taken an oak from liberty lovers around the globe. She was a shining star of liberty and she dedicated her life to support liberty all over the world. Linda
- [Understand the Economics; Don’t Compare Price Increase to Corruption or Evil during Coronavirus Pandemic, The Case of Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/understand-the-economics-dont-compare-price-increase-to-corruption-or-evil-during-coronavirus-pandemic-the-case-of-ghana/) - Market interactions and the corrupt practice of some greedy public officials are not the same. You cannot be justifying the demand and supply to equate corruption. The market is natural, there is always an interaction to reach equilibrium which allows for the creation of a win-win situation. Coronavirus cases in Ghana have increased the demand
- [YAFO Ambassadors Identify Public Policies Limiting Economic Freedom in respective Countries during the February edition.](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/yafo-ambassadors-identify-public-policies-limiting-economic-freedom-in-respective-countries-during-the-february-edition/) - Ambassador course is a four-week online certificate course to help in educating students, entrepreneurs and young professional on the principles of free market and how it helps in creating prosperity. Also the course aid Young African for Opportunities (YAFO) in identifying talents and connecting them with opportunities from across the globe. This year’s Ambassador course
- [The Public Order Act in Zambia](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/the-public-order-act-in-zambia/) - The Public Order Act in Zambia is used to repress rights and freedom of expression, association and assembly. The human rights defenders, journalists and opposition political parties has been increasingly restricted. Section 5(4) of the act provided that anyone intending to assemble or host a meeting or demonstration was required to give the police one
- [Taxation and Liberty: Government Policy That Limits the Realization of Liberty](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/taxation-and-liberty-government-policy-that-limits-the-realization-of-liberty/) - Taxation is a process by which government through a taxing authority imposes a tax. Taxation applies to all types of involuntary levies ranging from income to capital gains. “A tax is a mandatory financial charge imposed upon a taxpayer by a government organisation in order to fund various public expenditures. A failure to pay, along
- [Limitation of Ghanaian’s Freedom: The Case of the National Land Policy-YAFO Ambassador](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/limitation-of-ghanaians-freedom-the-case-of-the-national-land-policy-yafo-ambassador/) - Introduction of Land Policies in Ghana had had its root from the colonial era. During the colonial regime, a number of mechanisms were adopted to rule the local people of Gold Coast. One of such is the indirect rule system which was introduced by Lord Lugard in Northern Nigeria. The indirect rule system was adopted
- [Nigeria; The Laughing Stock of The International Community](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/nigeria-the-laughing-stock-of-the-international-community/) - When I started this article, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had just postponed a national election they had four years to prepare for. As at this moment, there is a viral video online of a customs officer allegedly shooting a man to death which has been denied by the Public Relations Officer of Nigeria’s Customs
- [KNUST Unrest, A Violation Of Claim Right](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/knust-unrest-a-violation-of-claim-right/) - The rights of every individual are perceived to be inherent and inalienable. Yes, that’s true because by virtue of one’s humanity, there are equal rights for everyone. Rights have legal and moral protections to making sure that needs are met irrespective of colour, culture or race. Everyone has a right against authority but those rights
- [Is Africa being Auctioned to China?](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/is-africa-being-auctioned-to-china/) - “Africa would be free again, it would gain its place of pride and independence from being a pawn on the chess board of world politics and global dominance”. As we see what can be referred to as the second scramble for Africa, it would only be fundamental to remind ourselves that Africa’s historical subjection to
- [Ghana Is Bleeding Amid The Devastating Effects Of Irresponsible Mining Activities – Sammy Adjei](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/ghana-is-bleeding-amid-the-devastating-effects-of-irresponsible-mining-activities-sammy-adjei/) - Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, usually from an orebody, lode, vein, seam, reef or placer deposit. Ores recovered by mining include metals, coal, oil shale, gemstones, limestone, chalk, dimension stone, rock salt, potash, gravel, and clay. Ghana has 23 large-scale mining companies producing gold, diamonds, bauxite
- [CONVERSION OF UNIVERSITY MALE HALLS, A THREAT AGAINST BOYS SCHOOLS AND FREEDOM OF CHOICE](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/conversion-of-university-male-halls-a-threat-against-boys-schools-and-freedom-of-choice/) - Choice is important as it gives evidence of consent from individuals. This is not different when it comes to school selection in Ghana. From the second circle institutions thus senior high level, pupils make choice as to the kind of school they want to attend. The Basic Education Certificate Examination grade system is one major
- [Full Speech: Commissioner of Insurance Speech at the Launch of the Driver Mo 2022 Report](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/03/full-speech-commissioner-of-insurance-speech-at-the-launch-of-the-driver-mo-2022-report/) - The National Insurance Commission (NIC), Ghana’s statutory agency in charge of insurance regulation, accepted the invitation to launch the Driver Mo 2022 report. The Driver Mo 2022 report was a Young Africans for Opportunities research report on vehicle insurance experiences in Ghana. Mr. Charles Ansong Dankyi, Senior Manager in charge of Marketing and External Relations at the National Insurance Commission (NIC), represented the Commissioner of Insurance at the Driver Mo 2022 report launch on January 25th, 2023 in Accra, and delivered the speech below as chairman of the occasion; Good afternoon invited
- [Driver Mo 2022 Report on Vehicle Insurance Experiences in Ghana is Successfully Launched by YAFO](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/03/driver-mo-2022-report-on-vehicle-insurance-experiences-in-ghana-is-successfully-launched-by-yafo/) - The Young Africans for Opportunity (YAFO) launched the “Driver Mo 2022 Report” An Exploratory Report on Motor Vehicle Insurance Experiences in Ghana at Accra on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Present at the gathering was Mr. Charles Ansong Dankyi, Senior Manager in charge of Marketing and External Relations of the National Insurance Commission (NIC), Mr. Alexander
- [NABCO & YOUSTART; Same Policy, Different Names and Same Results](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/03/nabco-youstart-same-policy-different-names-and-same-results/) - NABCO or YouStart, history, they say, repeats itself. However, critically analyzing history, it would be safe to say that history does not repeat itself but men do. Predicting the future is a difficult task, one that is hinged on probability. Great philosophers and scientists have various theories on probability and have advanced arguments to support
- [E-Levy and the Myth of State Sponsored Job Creation Programs](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/03/e-levy-and-the-myth-of-state-sponsored-job-creation-programs/) - The Minister of Finance of Ghana, Ken Ofori-Atta, has stated that E-Levy, as proposed in Ghana’s 2022 budget, would ensure the employment of over 11 million people. He made this revelation at the Springboard Youth Dialogue held at the University of Cape Coast. The E-levy on page 74 of the 2022 budget statement specifically outlines the introduction
- [Few Journalists Should Drive Home the Politicians’ Propaganda in Africa; A Cup of Tea for Journalists and Media Houses](https://yafoweb.org/2023/03/30/few-journalists-should-drive-home-the-politicians-propaganda-in-africa-a-cup-of-tea-for-journalists-and-media-houses/) - I would be glad for Ghanaian and African Journalists to take a sip from this cup of tea, with the hope that they would not serve the public less. I know you want to count yourself out. The truth is inasmuch as we have some journalists doing the right things and asking the right questions
- [Young Leadership Colloquium](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/02/young-leadership-colloquium/) - The Young Leadership Colloquium is a long day and an academic conference for students, young professionals and start-ups, freedom activists and young leaders of organizations (NGOs, consulting firms, business and research organizations etc) to intellectually discuss solutions and action-oriented ideas to create freedom and prosperity for a free society. We explore the concepts of global innovation
- [Encounter with Divine Economy Model](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/02/encounter-with-divine-economy-model/) - YAFO Institute presents An Encounter with Divine Economy Model. This event aims at enabling individuals to understand economics in the environment in which we live and work and the role of institutions in creating prosperity. Join this conversation as we have a one-on-one interaction with the author of the book, Divine Economy model, in the
- [The Economic Effects of US-Ghana Relations and the Impact of US Visit on Ghana's Debt to China](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/03/the-economic-effects-of-us-ghana-relations-and-the-impact-of-us-visit-on-ghanas-debt-to-china/) - The United States and Ghana have had a relationship since Ghana's independence in 1957. The United States was among the first countries to recognize Ghana's sovereignty, and the two countries have maintained a strong diplomatic and economic relationship ever since. Ghana has received aid and assistance from the United States in areas such as healthcare,
- [Keep Your Faith, Not All Sins Mean Crime.](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/04/keep-your-faith-not-all-sins-mean-crime/) - When you act wrongly against the will of a deity or God it becomes a sinful act. What is sinful, depends on the dogmatic principles one adheres to in his religion. A Christian will count prostitution as a sin, however, the reason the Christian sees prostitution as a sin is that the fellow is a
- [IMF doesn’t want Ghana to be HIPC](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/04/imf-doesnt-want-ghana-to-be-hipc/) - The Highly Indebted Poor Country (HIPC) Initiative is a poverty reduction program launched by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in 1996. The HIPC Initiative aims to help poor countries with unsustainable debt burden to manage and reduce their debt. Though principles of economics teach us that nothing is free under the
- [Election Manifestoes and the Level 4 Spender](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/04/election-manifestoes-and-the-level-4-spender/) - The voter’s interest in every election is to see that things get better. This interest has caused many to think that whenever we are unsatisfied with what the free market produces, the government must be employed to save the situation. Even though the market fails occasionally to provide certain needs such as defense, we seem
- [Opportunity Summit: Leveraging Cardano Blockchain to Rekindle Entrepreneurship Among Students](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/07/opportunity-summit-leveraging-cardano-blockchain-rekindle-entrepreneurship-among-students/) - Yafo Campus Hive through its chapter at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and in collaboration with the UCC Business Students Association (UCCABS) organized the second edition of the Opportunity Summit. The event which took place at the Jane Opoku Agyemang Auditorium, UCC Campus on the 11th of March 2023 was nothing short of a massive
- [Nigeria Election 2023: Exploring the Risk of Voter Apathy in the Age of Liquid Democracy.](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/11/nigeria-election-2023-exploring-the-risk-of-voter-apathy-in-the-age-of-liquid-democracy/) - The African Institute for DeFi & Blockchain presents Blockchain Town Hall, Co-host YAFO Institute. The 2023 election in Nigeria was met with colossal voter apathy. There have been countless reports of people who were unable to vote. This is partly associated with long queues, delays in polls, and malfunctioning electronic devices for elections among others.
- [Breaking Down Ghana's Three New Tax Laws: Implications for the Economy](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/18/breaking-down-ghanas-three-new-tax-laws-implications-for-the-economy/) - In the country’s bid to be in good standing for an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) from the IMF, the parliament of Ghana on 31st March 2023 passed three additional revenue mobilization strategies. These were The Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2022, The Growth and Sustainability Levy Bill 2022, The Ghana Revenue Authority Bill 2022, and The Income Tax
- [Unpacking the Divine Economy Model: Reflections and Key Takeaways from Bruce Koeber](https://yafoweb.org/2023/04/26/unpacking-the-divine-economy-model-reflections-and-key-takeaways-from-bruce-koeber/) - A book review session by the YAFO Institute hosted Bruce Koerber, the author of Divine Economy Model on the 1st of April 2023. The event was dubbed ‘An Encounter with Divine Economy Model’ under the theme: Understanding economics in the environment in which we live and work and the role of institutions in creating prosperity. The
- [Clarifying the Nature of 2.2 million Jobs Claimed by Vice President Dr Bawumia: Government Jobs and Their Impact on Economic Growth](https://yafoweb.org/2023/05/03/clarifying-the-nature-of-2-2-million-jobs-claimed-by-vice-president-dr-bawumia-government-jobs-and-their-impact-on-economic-growth/) - Job creation stimulates economic growth by increasing the purchasing power of individuals and creating demand for goods and services. This leads to increased production, sales, and revenue which in turn contributes to the growth and expansion of the economy. However, the statement by the Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, speaking to New Patriotic
- [Free Market-Based Solutions for Sustainable Mining in Ghana: Tackling the Galamsey Challenge](https://yafoweb.org/2023/05/11/free-market-based-solutions-for-sustainable-mining-in-ghana-tackling-the-galamsey-challenge/) - In Ghana, illegal mining, often known as "galamsey," has become a significant issue with detrimental impacts on the environment and general public health. Gold mining occurs in several parts of the world, formally or informally. Most individuals lack the capacity to undertake formalized mining hence artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is largely undertaken especially in
- [Forcing Green Energy on Africa Would Deepen Poverty](https://yafoweb.org/2023/05/16/forcing-green-energy-on-africa-would-deepen-poverty/) - The developed world and Europe have relied on fossil fuel through the industrial revolution, and have ripped the benefit of cheap energy to build strong economies with a reliable energy supply. However, the situation is not the same in Africa. First, we have not completely industrialized Africa, the problem of poverty persists, and the continent
- [The Erosion of Journalism Ethics: Unveiling the Dark Side of Media Consultancy in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2023/05/21/the-erosion-of-journalism-ethics-unveiling-the-dark-side-of-media-consultancy-in-ghana/) - The practice of gathering, verifying, and publishing news and information to the public serves an important role in society as a watchdog, a forum for educated debate, and a means of holding those in power accountable. Journalism's key purposes include informing the public, promoting transparency, and encouraging an engaged and well-informed populace. The public trust
- [Advancing Free-Market Based Solutions for Sustainable Mining in Ghana: Insights from YAFO Policy Dialogue](https://yafoweb.org/2023/06/03/advancing-free-market-based-solutions-for-sustainable-mining-in-ghana-insights-from-yafo-policy-dialogue/) - The mining sector in Ghana plays a significant role in the country's economy, particularly in the production of gold. To address the challenges and promote sustainability in the mining industry, the YAFO Institute organized a policy dialogue focused on free market-based solutions for sustainable mining in Ghana. One of the notable presentations during the event
- [Breaking the Cycle: Military Approach against Galamsey has been ineffective Since 1980](https://yafoweb.org/2023/06/03/breaking-the-cycle-military-approach-against-galamsey-has-been-ineffective-since-1980/) - Dr. AK Mensah who has done rigorous study in the area of Artisanal Small-Scale mining added that, the military approach has been ineffective since 1980 when it was first introduced. Afterwards, despite its ineffectiveness, the military approach against galamsey has resurfaced under different names thus Police Taskforce in 1990, Operation fight illegal mining in 2006,
- [The Erosion of Journalism Ethics: Unveiling the Dark Side of Media Consultancy.](https://yafoweb.org/2023/06/04/the-erosion-of-journalism-ethics-unveiling-the-dark-side-of-media-consultancy/) - The practice of gathering, verifying, and publishing news and information to the public serves an important role in society as a watchdog, a forum for educated debate, and a means of holding those in power accountable. Journalism’s key purposes include informing the public, promoting transparency, and encouraging an engaged and well-informed populace. The public trust
- [Policy Dialogue: Fintech & Blockchain Innovations for Free Trade](https://yafoweb.org/2023/06/09/policy-dialogue-fintech-blockchain-innovations-for-free-trade/) - This round table event aims to explore the potential of fintech and blockchain innovations in promoting free trade in Africa. The event will bring together policymakers, fintech experts, blockchain innovators, and industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of using digital technologies to enhance trade and economic growth in Africa. Africa's economic landscape is
- [YAFO Holds Virtual Policy Dialogue on Illegal Mining](https://yafoweb.org/2023/06/10/yafo-holds-virtual-policy-dialogue-on-illegal-mining/) - The YAFO Institute, a policy and research think tank based in Accra has held its maiden virtual policy dialogue on illegal mining and its associated challenges. Read more
- [Ghana’s Debt Crisis: The Consequences of Six Years of Reckless Borrowing and Mismanagement.](https://yafoweb.org/2023/06/11/ghanas-debt-crisis-the-consequences-of-six-years-of-reckless-borrowing-and-mismanagement/) - Last year December (28/12/2021), I wrote an article titled “Trouble in Paradise: Ghana, the Land of Gold & Wahala”. In this article, I detailed the dangerous economic mess Ghana finds itself in and the consequences for the nation. In the year 2022, Ghana experienced most of what was predicted in the article. Ghana is currently
- [Ghana’s informal mining harms health and the land – but reforms must work with people, not against them](https://yafoweb.org/2023/06/11/ghanas-informal-mining-harms-health-and-the-land-but-reforms-must-work-with-people-not-against-them/) - Artisanal small-scale mining has been practised in Ghana for over a century. In 2018, small-scale miners generated 2.1 million ounces of gold, accounting for 43.1% of total gold production in the country. The sector employs 60% of Ghana’s mining workforce. But this production has come at a cost: water pollution, land degradation, the destruction of agricultural fields, and the discharge
- [CSIR report exposes ineffectiveness of military operations against galamsey](https://yafoweb.org/2023/06/23/csir-report-exposes-ineffectiveness-of-military-operations-against-galamsey/) - Dr Albert Kobbina Mensah, a Soil Research Officer at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has expressed concerns about the military's approach to tackling the galamsey menace, stating that it has been ineffective since its introduction in the 1980s. Speaking at a virtual policy dialogue organized by the YAFO Institute, Dr. Mensah highlighted the various operations conducted
- [Military operation on Galamsey very ineffective](https://yafoweb.org/2023/06/23/military-operation-on-galamsey-very-ineffective/) - Dr. Albert Kobbina Mensah, Soil Research Officer at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has stated that the military's approach to dealing with the galamsey menace has been ineffective since the 1980s when their operations were first introduced. Dr. Mensah added that their activities had evolved over the years and had come with
- [Military operation on Galamsey very ineffective – CSIR ](https://yafoweb.org/2023/06/23/military-operation-on-galamsey-very-ineffective-csir/) - Dr. Mensah added that their activities had evolved over the years and had come with different names, some of which include Operation Fight Galamsey in 2006, Operation Flash Out Artisanal Small Mining (ASM) in 2013, Operation Vanguard in 2017, and Operation Halt in 2021. All these were aimed at cracking down on the cartels involved
- [Fintech and Blockchain Solutions: Catalysts for Economic Development and Free Trade in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2023/07/06/fintech-and-blockchain-solutions-catalysts-for-economic-development-and-free-trade-in-ghana/) - Africa’s economic landscape is rapidly evolving, and there is a growing recognition of the role that technology can play in driving economic growth, enhancing financial inclusion, and facilitating cross-border trade. Fintech and blockchain innovations can potentially revolutionize various sectors, including banking, payments, supply chain, and investment, thereby promoting sustainable development in Africa. With its innovative
- [YAFO Institute engages stakeholders on Fintech](https://yafoweb.org/2023/07/06/yafo-institute-engages-stakeholders-on-fintech/) - The YAFO Institute, a policy think-tank based in Accra, has engaged some key stakeholders on the prospects of Fintech and Blockchain innovations in Ghana’s quest to roll out a digital economy. The block chain policy dialogue was organised on the theme: “Unlocking economic growth in Ghana through Fintech and Block Chain Innovations for Free Trade,”
- [YAFO Institute initiates dialogue with stakeholders on Fintech](https://yafoweb.org/2023/07/06/yafo-institute-initiates-dialogue-with-stakeholders-on-fintech/) - The YAFO Institute, a policy think-tank based in Accra, has engaged some key stakeholders on the prospects of Fintech and Blockchain innovations in Ghana’s quest to roll out a digital economy. The blockchain policy dialogue was organized on the theme: “Unlocking economic growth in Ghana through Fintech and Blockchain Innovations for Free Trade,” with the
- [Let Implement E-Procurement Systems - GIPS](https://yafoweb.org/2023/07/06/let-implement-e-procurement-systems-gips/) - The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS) has called for the implementation of effective Electronic Procurement Systems for both private and government institutions in the country. Mr. Vincent Laryea Mensah, GIPS Administrator revealed in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of an event organized by the YAFO Institute in Accra
- [YAFO Institute urges Government to Embrace and Regulate Blockchain Technology in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2023/07/06/yafo-institute-urges-government-to-embrace-and-regulate-blockchain-technology-in-ghana/) - President of YAFO Institute, a think tank with focus on Civil Liberty, free Enterprise Research, and Prosperity, Nathaniel Dwamena, has proposed to the government to embrace blockchain technology and smart contract to reduce corruption and “gorro” boys in the delivery of government’s goods and services. Dwamena made the call on the sidelines of a policy dialogue
- [From Abolishment to Introduction: The Manoeuvring Taxation Art of the NPP Government Under Scrutiny](https://yafoweb.org/2023/07/25/from-abolishment-to-introduction-the-manoeuvring-taxation-art-of-the-npp-government-under-scrutiny/) - According to Investopedia, taxes are mandatory contributions levied on individuals or corporations by a government entity. These taxes serve as revenue to the economy in order to assist in economic growth and development. In addition, the International Centre for Tax and Development reveals that total tax revenues account for more than 80% of total government revenue
- [YAFO Institute Appoints New Senior Researchers and Interns to affirm its Commitment to Promoting Civil Liberty and Free Enterprise in Ghana.](https://yafoweb.org/2023/07/26/yafo-institute-appoints-new-senior-researchers-and-interns-to-affirm-its-commitment-to-promoting-civil-liberty-and-free-enterprise-in-ghana/) - The YAFO Institute, renowned for its consistent commitment to fostering civil liberty, free enterprise, and prosperity in Ghana, is pleased to announce the addition of six new team members. Senior research assistants and research interns are among those who will play critical roles in advancing the institute's mission. As Ghana continues to pursue economic progress,
- [YAFO Institute Appoints New Researchers](https://yafoweb.org/2023/07/27/yafo-institute-appoints-new-researchers/) - Research outfit YAFO Institute has added six (6) new research team members to its stable. In a statement announcing the new team members, the Institute said that the senior research assistants and research interns are among those who will play vital roles in advancing its mission. Read More
- [Analyzing Ghana's 2023 Mid-Year Budget Review: Meanings and Implications for Businesses.](https://yafoweb.org/2023/08/04/analyzing-ghanas-2023-mid-year-budget-review-meanings-and-implications-for-businesses/) - On the significant date of July 31st, 2023, a pivotal event unfolded as the Minister for Finance, Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta, stood before a captive audience to deliver a comprehensive budget review statement. This statement bore the essence of the 2023 fiscal year budget, a cornerstone of the governmental framework that orchestrates the financial destiny of
- [The Coup Springs: Turbulence in the Niger](https://yafoweb.org/2023/08/08/the-coup-springs-turbulence-in-the-niger/) - Perhaps, the saying is true that the stone (coups) the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. To say Coups in Africa is a new thing would be inconsistent with the history of the continent. Coups became, in the words of UN General Secretary, Antonio Guterres, “an epidemic” after colonialism. Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, DR
- [Book Event: The Scholar’s Journey: How to Successfully Navigate Graduate School.](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/06/book-event-the-scholars-journey-how-to-successfully-navigate-graduate-school/) - Revealing the road to excellent graduate school with a deep focus on funding strategies for master's and doctoral degrees. The main focus of this event is the journey of aspiring academics starting off on the path to graduate school. Examine the useful guidance, suggestions, and resources provided in "The Scholar's Journey" for overcoming the difficulties
- [Book Event: Impactful Leadership in a Dynamic World: Unleashing the Power of Servant Leaders](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/06/book-event-impactful-leadership-in-a-dynamic-world-unleashing-the-power-of-servant-leaders/) - Discover the crucial characteristics and actions of servant leaders, and look at instances from everyday life that best demonstrate these qualities. We go out on an adventure to investigate the transforming world of servant leadership— a philosophy that transcends conventional leadership paradigms by placing service at its very core. The idea of servant leadership offers a
- [Book Event: An Encounter with Divine Economy Model - Final Part ](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/06/book-event-an-encounter-with-divine-economy-model-final-part/) - Discussing how principles of divine economic model could influence trade, international cooperation and overall well-being of citizens. The "Divine Economy Model" offers an innovative and provocative viewpoint on economics by incorporating moral and spiritual values into the analysis of economic systems. By highlighting the significance of institutions and values, resource, and stewardship in forming economic
- [The Bitter Brew: How Inflation in Ghana Has Eroded the Prosperity of Cocoa Farmers](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/15/the-bitter-brew-how-inflation-in-ghana-has-eroded-the-prosperity-of-cocoa-farmers/) - Ghana's social and economic landscape has been significantly shaped by cocoa growing, which is primarily practiced by smallholder farmers. But as the plague of inflation progressively erodes these farmers' affluence, the sweet taste of cocoa's success is slowly turning bitter. This article explores the negative effects of inflation on Ghana's cocoa growers and the wide-ranging effects
- [The Bitter Brew: How inflation in Ghana has eroded the prosperity of cocoa farmers (Feature)](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/15/the-bitter-brew-how-inflation-in-ghana-has-eroded-the-prosperity-of-cocoa-farmers-feature/) - Ghana’s social and economic landscape has been significantly shaped by cocoa growing, which is primarily practiced by smallholder farmers. But as the plague of inflation progressively erodes these farmers’ affluence, the sweet taste of cocoa’s success is slowly turning bitter. This article explores the negative effects of inflation on Ghana’s cocoa growers and the wide-ranging
- [The Bitter Brew: How Inflation in Ghana Has Eroded the Prosperity of Cocoa Farmers](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/16/the-bitter-brew-how-inflation-in-ghana-has-eroded-the-prosperity-of-cocoa-farmers-2/) - The government of Ghana has received plaudits for raising the price at which it acquires cocoa beans from farmers through the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). The increase in pricing from GHS800 to GHS1308 has been hailed as a godsend for cocoa growers. A closer examination shows a less ecstatic reality: these seeming benefits have been
- [A Daring Tussle With E-Levy Cause a Reduction from 1.75% to now 1.0% in Ghana ](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/16/a-daring-tussle-with-e-levy-cause-a-reduction-from-1-75-to-now-1-0-in-ghana/) - The introduction of the Electronic Transfer Levy Act 2022 (Act 1075) also known as E-Levy in the 2022 budget statement of Ghana on page 74 did not sync well with Ghanaians, especially businesses. The E-Levy targeted mobile money payments, bank transfers, merchant payments, and inward remittances. The E-Levy sought to impose 1.75% taxes on the transfer
- [The Limited Registration Exercise by The Electoral Commission Would Displace New Voters on Election Day](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/18/the-limited-registration-exercise-by-the-electoral-commission-would-displace-new-voters-on-election-day/) - In Ghana, electoral process is not confined to a single day; instead, it encompasses a series of significant steps and procedures that begin as soon as an election is over. The vital role played by the Electoral Commissioner (EC) throughout these stages is instrumental in guaranteeing the integrity of a free and fair election. The
- [The Limited Registration Exercise by The Electoral Commission Would Displace New Voters on Election Day](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/18/the-limited-registration-exercise-by-the-electoral-commission-would-displace-new-voters-on-election-day-2/) - In Ghana, electoral process is not confined to a single day; instead, it encompasses a series of significant steps and procedures that begin as soon as an election is over. The vital role played by the Electoral Commissioner (EC) throughout these stages is instrumental in guaranteeing the integrity of a free and fair election. Read
- [YAFO Institute to host Prof. Enoch Antwi, Dr. AK Mensah, and Bruce Koerber in maiden Scholars Series](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/18/yafo-institute-to-host-prof-enoch-antwi-dr-ak-mensah-and-bruce-koerber-in-maiden-scholars-series/) - In the advancement of intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge, the YAFO Institute is poised to embark on an exciting journey with its inaugural Scholars Series event. Read More
- [EC’s stance on limited registration defeats “vote where you registered” principle – YAFO Institute](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/18/ecs-stance-on-limited-registration-defeats-vote-where-you-registered-principle-yafo-institute/) - Policy think tank YAFO Institute has added its voice to calls to spread out the limited voter registration exercise to all polling stations or electoral centers of the Electoral Commission. In a statement on Monday, September 18, 2023, the Institute disagreed with the Electoral Commission’s stance of using its 268 district offices for the exercise.
- [The Limited Registration exercise by Electoral Commission would displace new voters on election day](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/19/the-limited-registration-exercise-by-electoral-commission-would-displace-new-voters-on-election-day/) - The ongoing voter registration undertaken by the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana at its 268 district offices is a crucial process however, it would displace new voters on election day if reasonableness is not exercised. This is because, the registration exercise is not decentralized enough to inform new voters about their respective polling stations where
- [Approach of limited registration exercise will displace voters on election day - YAFO Institute](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/21/approach-of-limited-registration-exercise-will-displace-voters-on-election-day-yafo-institute/) - The YAFO Institute, a think tank promoting libertarian ideas and free enterprise research in Ghana, has criticised the Electoral Commission (EC) for limiting the registration exercise at its district offices. The president of the think tank, Nathaniel Dwamena, said the current approach being used to register the voters will displace them on election day. Read
- [RECONSIDER DECENTRALIZING THE VOTER REGISTRATION EXERCISE AT THE VARIOUS POLLING STATIONS - YAFO INSTITUTE TO EC](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/21/reconsider-decentralizing-the-voter-registration-exercise-at-the-various-polling-stations-yafo-institute-to-ec/) - YAFO Institute has called on the Electoral Commission to reconsider decentralizing the voter registration exercise at the various polling stations and put in necessary steps to ensure that new voters are not displaced on election day in the near future.... Speaking to Oyerepa Tv/Fm reporter Bernard K. Dadzie in an exclusive interview in Accra, the
- [Limited Voter Registration: Decentralize Voter Exercise at Polling Stations – YAFO Institute to EC](https://yafoweb.org/2023/09/21/limited-voter-registration-decentralize-voter-exercise-at-polling-stations-yafo-institute-to-ec/) - Policy think tank YAFO Institute has added its voice to calls to spread out the limited voter registration exercise to all polling stations or electoral centres of the Electoral Commission. In a statement on Monday, September 18, 2023, the Institute disagreed with the Electoral Commission’s stance of using its 268 district offices for the exercise.
- [Postgraduate Programmes: YAFO Institute educates public on scholarship opportunities](https://yafoweb.org/2023/10/02/postgraduate-programmes-yafo-institute-educates-public-on-scholarship-opportunities/) - Navigating through the procedures for obtaining funding for a postgraduate degree can be frustrating, especially if you require the certificate to enhance capacity in the workforce or explore other areas of education. It is with these concerns that YAFO Institute (a Think Tank Institution with a focus on Civil Liberty, Free Enterprise Research, and Prosperity)
- [YAFO Institute educates public on scholarship opportunities for postgraduate programmes](https://yafoweb.org/2023/10/02/yafo-institute-educates-public-on-scholarship-opportunities-for-postgraduate-programmes/) - Navigating through the procedures for obtaining funding for a postgraduate degree can be frustrating, especially if you require the certificate to enhance capacity in the workforce or explore other areas of education. It is with these concerns that YAFO Institute (a Think Tank Institution with a focus on Civil Liberty, Free Enterprise Research, and Prosperity)
- [A Comparative Analysis of the Gh¢60 Billion Loss Incurred by the Bank of Ghana, the Financial Sector Clean Up and the Bond Holders' Haircut](https://yafoweb.org/2023/10/03/a-comparative-analysis-of-the-gh¢60-billion-loss-incurred-by-the-bank-of-ghana-the-financial-sector-clean-up-and-the-bond-holders-haircut/) - Introduction The financial sector in Ghana has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, marked by the collapse of several financial institutions and the subsequent cleanup efforts by the government. Among the most pressing questions in the wake of these developments is whether the losses incurred by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), totaling Gh¢60 billion,
- [Mastering Grad School: Lessons from 'The Scholar's Journey' Event](https://yafoweb.org/2023/10/07/mastering-grad-school-lessons-from-the-scholars-journey-event/) - The YAFO Institute recently hosted a transformative event called "The Scholar's Journey," which will take place on September 30, 2023. This illuminating event was dedicated to advising prospective academics on how to effectively negotiate the complex world of graduate education, with a focus on obtaining financing for master's and doctorate degrees. Graduate school can be
- [YAFO Institute unveils the “Divine Economy Model”: A paradigm shift in economics inspired by moral and spiritual values](https://yafoweb.org/2023/10/10/yafo-institute-unveils-the-divine-economy-model-a-paradigm-shift-in-economics-inspired-by-moral-and-spiritual-values/) - The interaction between trade, global cooperation, and the general well-being of the citizens of a country is intricately entwined with economic concepts. The idea of a “Divine Economy Model” has become an important topic of discussion in the quest for a more prosperous and peaceful future. In this light, the YAFO Institute (a Think Tank
- [Press Freedom Under Threat: Who Fights for The Fourth Estate?](https://yafoweb.org/2023/10/12/press-freedom-under-threat-who-fights-for-the-fourth-estate/) - Ghana has had a long tradition of state ownership and control of the media, dating back to pre-independence times. It is believed that since the introduction of radio in Gold Coast in 1935 and television in 1965 until the airwaves were liberalized in 1996, radio and television were controlled by the colonial and the post-colonial
- [Insights from the Encounter with Divine Economy Model – Final Part](https://yafoweb.org/2023/10/19/insights-from-the-encounter-with-divine-economy-model-final-part/) - The final part of the book review session by the YAFO Institute with Bruce Koerber, the author of Divine Economy Model took place on the 7th of October 2023. The event dubbed, “An Encounter with Divine Economy Model – Final Part” focused on the last two chapters (3 & 4) of the book and discussed how principles of the divine
- [Akosomba Dam Spillage: A Call for Action](https://yafoweb.org/2023/11/10/akosomba-dam-spillage-a-call-for-action/) - The Akosombo dam which is also known as the Volta dam was built between 1961 and 1965 as a hydroelectric dam on the Volta River in South-eastern Ghana. We can recall from history that the construction of the dam flooded part of the Volta Basin which led to the subsequent creation of Lake Volta Reservoir. This flooding
- [Dr. Bawumia is an empty suit seeking to be president – YAFO Institute hints](https://yafoweb.org/2023/11/10/dr-bawumia-is-an-empty-suit-seeking-to-be-president-yafo-institute-hints/) - The president of the YAFO Institute, Nathaniel Dwamena, has stated categorically that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is an empty suit seeking to be president. Saying if he is elected, he will be just a figurehead operated from behind. Read More
- [Highlights From the Impactful Leadership in A Dynamic World: Deep Dive with Prof Enoch Opoku Antwi. ](https://yafoweb.org/2023/11/10/highlights-from-the-impactful-leadership-in-a-dynamic-world-deep-dive-with-prof-enoch-opoku-antwi/) - The final event for the YAFO Institute's Scholar’s Series hosted Prof. Enoch Opoku Antwi, author of Servant Leaders on the theme; Impactful Leadership in a Dynamic World: Unleashing the Power of Servant Leaders on 14th October, 2023. The event focused on discovering the crucial characteristics and actions of servant leaders and also looked at instances
- [Planting For Food and Jobs: Assessing the Impact of Phase I and the Fate of Phase II](https://yafoweb.org/2024/01/12/planting-for-food-and-jobs-assessing-the-impact-of-phase-i-and-the-fate-of-phase-ii/) - The government's primary agricultural campaign, Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) - which was launched on 19th April 2017 - has five (5) implementation elements. The first PFJ module (Crops) aims to support food security, the immediate marketability of chosen food crops, and the creation of jobs. The Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) project was
- [Ghana needs Constant Supply of Electricity not Electric Cars](https://yafoweb.org/2023/11/10/ghana-needs-constant-supply-of-electricity-not-electric-cars/) - The political landscape of Ghana is shadowed by the 2024 Election. Every candidate takes advantage of the rare chance to share their thoughts and programs with the people in order to give them some feeling of optimism in these difficult economic times. The campaign trail and promises go hand in hand. In light of this,
- [Mensah Sarbah and the Transformative Fight for Land Rights in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2023/11/17/mensah-sarbah-and-the-transformative-fight-for-land-rights-in-ghana/) - Mensah Sarbah is a prominent figure known for his significant contributions to the domain of land rights and ownership in Ghana. He played a vital role in addressing the intricate issues surrounding land tenure systems and ownership in the country. His role extended to advocating for the rights of Africans during the fight against British
- [Abolishing Teacher’s Licensure Exams:  How Occupational License is Becoming a Barrier to Poverty Reduction in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2023/11/22/abolishing-teachers-licensure-exams-how-occupational-license-is-becoming-a-barrier-to-poverty-reduction-in-ghana/) - The need to improve, protect the public against incompetent and dishonest practitioners, and improve the quality for persons receiving the service justifies the emergence of occupational licenses. In Ghana, most professions require permission to enter or license, including teaching which its license commenced in 2018. This article would discuss how occupational license is becoming a
- [Ghana’s 2024 Budget Review: Tax Components, Revenue and Expenditure](https://yafoweb.org/2023/11/27/ghanas-2024-budget-review-tax-components-revenue-and-expenditure/) - The Minister for Finance presented the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government of Ghana for the 2024 financial year (“Budget Statement”) to Parliament on 15 November 2023. The Budget Statement was under the theme “pursuing growth & development within a stable macroeconomic environment”, which is locally referred to as the “NKUNIM Budget”. It
- [L.I. on Import Restrictions: A Recipe for Economic Stagnation, Business Suffocation and Market Distortion](https://yafoweb.org/2023/12/07/l-i-on-import-restrictions-a-recipe-for-economic-stagnation-business-suffocation-and-market-distortion/) - The YAFO Institute is deeply concerned by the purported action of the Trade Minister, Hon. Kobina Tahir Hammond to introduce the Legislative Instrument (L.I) on import (Restrictions on Importation of Selected Strategic Product Regulation, 2023) which imposes import restrictions on twenty-two (22) goods and requires businesses to obtain import certificates before importing. We believe that this L.I.
- [YAFO Institute Annual Report Showcases "Fighting for Freedom"](https://yafoweb.org/2024/01/15/yafo-institute-annual-report-showcases-fighting-for-freedom/) - The YAFO Institute today released its 2023 Annual Report that highlights its efforts to advance civil liberty, free enterprise, and prosperity in Ghana. The report signifies our determination to make individuals realize their freedom and defend it. It features our progress, barriers overcome, and greater works that need to be done. The report details a
- [Guardians Become Predators: The Rise of Ghana's Shadow Crisis Between Security Forces and Citizens](https://yafoweb.org/2024/01/25/guardians-become-predators-the-rise-of-ghanas-shadow-crisis-between-security-forces-and-citizens/) - Ever since Ghana adopted the practice of Democracy in 1992, only one attribute is equally identified by all when counting our successes with this practice. With the demerits, we could count hundreds in minutes. Democracy, as with every other practice in the world, comes with its negative impacts. African Democracies including Ghana have tasted many
- [Ghana's Economic Tightrope Walk: Navigating Inflation, Growth, and Poverty](https://yafoweb.org/2024/03/06/ghanas-economic-tightrope-walk-navigating-inflation-growth-and-poverty/) - The average Ghanaian does not need an economics degree to know the economy is going through a very rough patch. They feel it on their commute to work and when shopping for foodstuffs. As of August 2023, Ghana faces an extremely challenging economic outlook with high inflation exceeding 40%. This is largely driven by rising
- [YAFO Institute Annual Report Showcases "Fighting for Freedom"](https://yafoweb.org/2024/01/26/yafo-institute-annual-report-showcases-fighting-for-freedom-2/) - The YAFO Institute today, January 15, 2024, released its 2023 Annual Report, which highlights its efforts to advance civil liberty, free enterprise, and prosperity in Ghana. Read More
- [“Fighting for Freedom”: YAFO Institute releases 2023 annual report](https://yafoweb.org/2024/01/26/fighting-for-freedom-yafo-institute-releases-2023-annual-report/) - The YAFO Institute has released its 2023 Annual Report, which highlights the think tank’s efforts to advance civil liberty, free enterprise, and prosperity in Ghana. In a statement announcing the release of the report on Monday, January 15, 2024, YAFO praised its team and key stakeholders for their marvellous work in the year under review,
- [Open the Books, Open Minds: How Planting Books for Liberty Have Transformed Praso MA Basic School](https://yafoweb.org/2024/02/05/open-the-books-open-minds-how-a-planting-books-for-liberty-have-transformed-praso-ma-basic-school/) - Imagine a school without a library. Literacy is the key to unlocking opportunity, yet for many youngsters, access to books is still a faraway dream. This was the sad reality at Praso MA Basic School in the Ashanti region of Ghana. A quick awareness of the pupil's inadequate reading ability by one teacher, John Imoro,
- [Policy Dialogue - Beyond Slogans: Rethinking Ghana's Agriculture – reflections on some key policies, and the way forward. Part 1](https://yafoweb.org/2024/02/05/policy-dialogue-beyond-slogans-rethinking-ghanas-agriculture-reflections-on-some-key-policies-and-the-way-forward-part-1/) - Many governments since 1957 have implemented many agricultural policies with the objective to boost Ghana’s agricultural sector. The current agricultural policy is Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) which is the government’s primary agriculture project for Ghana, and had huge hopes for the youth since its launch in 2017. The government of Ghana’s flagship project
- [Growth Beyond Slogans: Rethinking Ghana's Agricultural Policies for Progress](https://yafoweb.org/2024/02/26/growth-beyond-slogans-rethinking-ghanas-agricultural-policies-for-progress/) - The YAFO Institute began its 2024 policy dialogue series on the topic, Beyond Slogans: Rethinking Ghana’s Agriculture - reflections on some key policies and the way forward. The guest speaker for the day was Dr. Haruna Gado Yakubu, an animal scientist, specialized in animal nutrition, food safety, and animal product correlation. In his presentation, Dr.
- [YAFO Institute critiques sustainability in Ghana’s agricultural sector](https://yafoweb.org/2024/03/03/yafo-institute-critiques-sustainability-in-ghanas-agricultural-sector/) - YAFO Institute has organised a policy dialogue themed “Beyond Slogans: Rethinking Ghana’s Agriculture: Reflections on Some Key Policies and the Way Forward,” focusing on past policies, performance, limitations, and future strategies, including the Planting for Food and Jobs programme by President Akufo-Addo. Read more
- [Free Market in Climate Policy: How Effective is Ghana’s Emission Tax?](https://yafoweb.org/2024/03/04/free-market-in-climate-policy-how-effective-is-ghanas-emission-tax/) - As Ghana takes major steps to tackle climate change by imposing a Combustion Tax [Emissions Levy Act, 2023, (Act 112)] on vehicles and machinery in important sectors, we must critically analyze the efficacy of such tax-based method as respond to the climate crisis. While taxation can induce behavioral change and fund environmental projects, it is
- [Bridging Profit & Principles: A Dialogue on Capitalism and Morality](https://yafoweb.org/2024/03/04/bridging-profit-principles-a-dialogue-on-capitalism-and-morality/) - In an era where profit often appears to conflict with ethical imperatives, a balanced conversation has never been more important. Our next policy dialogue, "Bridging Profit and Principle: A Dialogue on Capitalism and Morality," seeks to go into the heart of this seeming divide by investigating the complex relationship between capitalism and moral ideals. This
- [Building National Cathedral: How Blockchain Technology Could Have Prevented the Scandals in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2024/03/07/building-national-cathedral-how-blockchain-technology-could-have-prevented-the-scandals-in-ghana/) - Ghana’s National Cathedral Project commenced as a promise by the President, Nana Akufo Addo, to some portions of the Christian faith during the campaigning period toward his presidency. This promise resonated with portions of the Christian faith and having been elected as President in 2016, there was the need to fulfill the promise of building
- [Decoding Digital Quadruple Taxation: Insights from Ghana's E-Levy in the Digital Economy](https://yafoweb.org/2024/03/18/decoding-digital-quadruple-taxation-insights-from-ghanas-e-levy-in-the-digital-economy/) - Double taxation, a scenario where a taxpayer is taxed twice on the same source of income, either by the same jurisdiction or different jurisdictions, is a complex issue that poses significant challenges for businesses and individuals operating in Ghana. With its implications on investment, trade, and economic growth, understanding and addressing double taxation is crucial
- [Profit and Principles: Uncovering Moral Values in the Heart of Capitalism](https://yafoweb.org/2024/04/08/profit-and-principles-uncovering-moral-values-in-the-heart-of-capitalism/) - The YAFO Institute's 2024 Policy Dialogue Series continued with a stimulating panel discussion on the theme: "Bridging Profit and Principles: A Dialogue on Capitalism and Morality." Mr. Nathaniel Dwamena, the distinguished president of the YAFO Institute, presided over the discussion with skill. Two highly esteemed guests graced the occasion: Mr. Bruce Koerber, a renowned economist
- [Working with Web3: Developing Youth in Blockchain Workforce to Unlocking Opportunities in the Digital Future.  ](https://yafoweb.org/2024/04/11/working-with-web3-developing-youth-in-blockchain-workforce-to-unlocking-opportunities-in-the-digital-future/) - Are you prepared to unleash the limitless potential of blockchain technology and pave the road for a better tomorrow in the face of high unemployment rate among youth? This event welcomes you to the exciting world of Web3, where creativity knows no bounds and opportunities are endless. Join the YAFO Institute for an exciting voyage
- [Ghana’s Unemployment Challenge; Creating A Supportive Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs and Retaining Talents for Development](https://yafoweb.org/2024/04/24/ghanas-unemployment-challenge-creating-a-supportive-ecosystem-for-entrepreneurs-and-retaining-talents-for-development/) - Ghana has consistently been ranked among the ten fastest-growing African economies, however, unemployment has not seen any significant decrease. Unemployment is a key economic indicator of every country. When the unemployment rate increases in a country, this means that total economic production becomes less. All political campaigns inculcate the issue of unemployment in their manifestos
- [Imposing Punitive Measures on Private Transport Businesses Would Disrupt Economic Activities and Affect Livelihoods](https://yafoweb.org/2024/04/21/imposing-punitive-measures-on-private-transport-businesses-would-disrupt-economic-activities-and-affect-livelihoods/) - The Ministry of Transport in Ghana made a statement on 14th April 2024 urging Ghana police and other security agencies to be on the lookout for drivers who increase lorry fares. While we acknowledge the concerns regarding fare hikes, we must address the impracticality and potential consequences of such a decision by the Ministry of Transport.
- [Living Above the Rat Race: A Case for Mental Health Awareness](https://yafoweb.org/2024/04/30/living-above-the-rat-race-a-case-for-mental-health-awareness/) - Life can be very frustrating for most young folks living in Africa, particularly in Ghana. This is not to assert that it’s all rosy elsewhere. However, arguably, our part of the world always offers worse. Your life tends to revolve a lot around money. There’s seemingly no time for anything else. You normally work from Monday
- [Key Takeaways from YAFO Policy Dialogue on Unemployment and Talent Retention Challenges in Ghana](https://yafoweb.org/2024/05/11/key-takeaways-from-yafo-policy-dialogue-on-unemployment-and-talent-retention-challenges-in-ghana/) - This article highlights key points from the fourth edition of the YAFO Institutes 2024 policy dialogue series focused on Ghana's unemployment challenge and strategies to support entrepreneurs and retain talent for development. It was organized by YAFO Institute, an independent public research organization or think-tank with the core aim of promoting libertarian ideas and free
- [Evaluating Ghana's Emissions Tax: A Policy Dialogue Perspective.](https://yafoweb.org/2024/05/11/evaluating-ghanas-emissions-tax-a-policy-dialogue-perspective/) - As Ghana takes major steps to tackle climate change by imposing a Combustion Tax [Emissions Levy Act, 2023, (Act 112)] on vehicles and machinery in important sectors, we must critically analyze the efficacy of such a tax-based method as a response to the climate crisis. While taxation can induce behavioural change and fund environmental projects, it is critical to investigate whether
- [Green Ghana Day: A Day of Planting, A Year of Abandoning Seeds.](https://yafoweb.org/2024/06/18/green-ghana-day-a-day-of-planting-a-year-of-abandoning-seeds/) - Climate change is essentially a long-term shift in temperature and weather patterns. It is a global concern. Climate Action is the 13th Sustainable Development Goal. Here, the purpose is to limit human-caused climate change. Climate change threatens life on Earth by posing the threat of unfavorable outcomes such as strong droughts, water scarcity, devastating fires,
- [YAFO Institute Selected to Compete in Prestigious 2024 Think Tank Shark Tank Competition in Tanzania](https://yafoweb.org/2024/07/02/yafo-institute-selected-to-compete-in-prestigious-2024-think-tank-shark-tank-competition-in-tanzania/) - We are excited to announce that the YAFO Institute has been nominated to participate in the esteemed Think Tank Shark Tank Competition at the Africa Liberty Forum in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Atlas Network, USA. This nomination is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our relentless pursuit to advance liberty, free enterprise,

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