The Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project in Ghana organised an Orientation Session for the second cohort of Gender Equality (GE) Champions from the Parliamentary Service of the Parliament of Ghana. This initiative aims to equip a group of dedicated staff members with the knowledge and tools to advocate for gender responsiveness and sensitivity within […]
Staff from the Public Affairs Sub-division of the Parliament of Ghana participated in a training session under the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project. Funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented in collaboration with The Parliamentary Centre, the session focused on enhancing citizen engagement in parliamentary work, with a special emphasis on women, the poor,[…]
Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Rasheed Draman, has said the Ghanaian Parliament’s independence is being compromised due to deep-rooted partisanship. In an interview with Alfred Ocansey on Ghana Tonight on November 6, Dr. Draman noted that a recent pattern of tensions between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches stems largely from internal[…]
As part of efforts to promote inclusive and gender-responsive governance, the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), under the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project, organized a training session for Members of the Young Parliamentarians Forum of the Parliament of Ghana. The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of gender concepts and equip them with[…]
Our Executive Director joined MPs and global stakeholders at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit in Washington, DC this year. This annual gathering serves as a critical platform for discussing the state of religious freedom and tolerance worldwide, bringing together policymakers, civil society, and faith leaders to advocate for stronger protections of religious rights. The summit’s participants[…]
The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has called on Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to dissolve the current Appointments Committee following the violent altercations that marred the vetting of ministerial nominees on Thursday, January 30. The chaos erupted after the vetting of Samuel Nartey George, Minister-Designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, when a dispute between[…]
Dr. Rasheed Draman, our Executive Director paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Parliament of Togo, Rt. Hon. Sevon-Tepe Kodjo Adedze. This visit was part of the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Project (ILGRP), jointly implemented by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and The Parliamentary Centre. The discussions focused on key strategic areas[…]
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has called for a thorough investigation into the bribery allegations surrounding the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, January 29, Dr. Draman noted that this is not the first time such allegations have surfaced, and[…]
The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has expressed concerns over the ongoing vetting process for ministerial nominees, describing it as unsatisfactory. ACEPA contends that the conduct of members from both sides of Parliament has hindered the process, preventing a thorough interrogation of nominees on critical national issues. Speaking to Citi News, Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director[…]
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has criticised Parliament’s Appointments Committees in recent years, describing them as more of a “theatre” than a platform for serious deliberations. This follows clashes at Monday’s vetting including Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s clash with Chairman Bernard Ahiafor, which has sparked public debate. Critics[…]