A Regional Commitment Takes Institutional Shape in Togo
“Come together to present a united front.” — Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Clerk of Parliament of Ghana Building gender-responsive parliaments is not the work of one country alone. Under the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) Project, implemented by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and the Parliamentary Centre, […]
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MayA Law for Every Woman — Taking the Affirmative Action Act to the People: A Ghana Impact Story
“I had no idea what the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 was about and its impact on my life as a female student. Through this interaction, I have come to better understand the Act, and it has motivated and inspired me to take up any leadership position that I[…]
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MarFrom Politics to Proof: Why Ghana’s Parliament Must Govern with Data
By Issifu Lampo, Senior Governance Advisor, ACEPA Introduction Lawmaking is one of the most important responsibilities of Parliament. The laws passed by Parliament determine how the country is governed, how public resources are used, and how citizens experience government policies. In Ghana, however, many laws have historically been passed with[…]
Align Budget with Long-Term Development Plan — Dr Draman
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has called for stricter alignment between Ghana’s national budget and its long-term development plan. He described the proposed Public Financial Management (Amendment) Bill, 2026, as a critical step toward improving fiscal discipline and ensuring continuity in[…]
