Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ACEPA African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://acepa-africa.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Groundbreaking Parliamentary Caucus Advances Child Rights in Ghana](https://acepa-africa.org/groundbreaking-parliamentary-caucus-advances-child-rights-in-ghana/) - The Caucus on Children unites MPs to champion child rights in Ghana, strengthening oversight, policy, and investment with ACEPA and UNICEF Ghana. - [Rethinking Youth Representation and Participation in the Legislature](https://acepa-africa.org/rethinking-youth-representation-and-participation-in-the-legislature/) - By: Helena Kyeremanteng, Admin and Programme Assistant, ACEPA Introduction “Ghana’s youngest Parliament” has become a popular description of the 9th Parliament in media and public discourse, yet the data tell a different story. While young people aged 15–35 constitute 38.2% of Ghana’s population, only 8.2% of MPs fall within the 30–39 age bracket, and none - [ACEPA Launches Caucus On Children](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-launches-caucus-on-kids/) - By: Prince Fiifi Yorke A group picture of participants at the Caucus launch on Children The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), with support from UNICEF Ghana and the Parliament of Ghana, has launched the Parliamentary Caucus on Children to provide a structured, non-partisan platform for Members of Parliament (MPs) committed to advancing children’s rights. The caucus is envisaged as - [Base debates on facts - Expert urges MPs](https://acepa-africa.org/base-debates-on-facts-expert-urges-mps/) - By: Samuel Duodo The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to rely more on credible data and evidence in advancing their arguments. This, he said, would help reduce excessive partisanship and the often acrimonious nature of parliamentary debates. He said while politics could - [NDC, NPP urged to back campaign finance reforms](https://acepa-africa.org/ndc-npp-urged-to-back-campaign-finance-reforms/) - By: Samuel Duodo The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to support reforms to promote transparency, fairness and equal opportunities in political competition. He said political parties often champion campaign finance reforms while in opposition - [Data for Accountability Project (DAP) Report](https://acepa-africa.org/data-for-accountability-project-dap-report/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW REPORT - [Can Young People Influence Policy Without Political Power?](https://acepa-africa.org/can-young-people-influence-policy-without-political-power/) - By: Ubeidat Alhassan, EPL Fellow, ACEPA A seat at the table. That is what many young people are always told they need. You have probably heard it before: "Wait until you get into power. Get elected, get appointed, be in the place of power; then you can change things.”As if young people have to sit - [A Law for Every Woman — Taking the Affirmative Action Act to the People: A Ghana Impact Story](https://acepa-africa.org/a-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 want to."- Eugenia Asiamah, Amasaman - [Political Inclusion and Consensus Building Project](https://acepa-africa.org/political-inclusion-and-consensus-building-project/) - The Political Inclusion and Consensus Building project seeks to strengthen Ghana’s democratic governance by promoting dialogue, cooperation, and inclusive decision-making among political parties and Parliament. Implemented by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA, the project focuses on supporting political party leaders, youth, women, - [State actors must clarify position on LGBTQ+ Bill — ACEPA](https://acepa-africa.org/state-actors-must-clarify-position-on-lgbtq-bill-acepaa/) - By: Samuel Duodu The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has called on the government and parliamentary leadership to urgently clarify their position on the recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the LGBTQ+ Bill, to avoid deepening public suspicion and uncertainty. Reacting - [Anti-LGBTQ bill could face court challenges – ACEPA warns](https://acepa-africa.org/anti-lgbtq-bill-could-face-court-challenges-acepa-warns/) - By: Bervelyn Longdon The Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has cautioned that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, could face legal challenges in court amid ongoing debates over parliamentary procedures and questions surrounding quorum during its passage. The controversial legislation, popularly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill, was passed by Parliament - [2025 Annual Report](https://acepa-africa.org/2025-annual-report/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW REPORT - [Galamsey: Act decisively in next sitting — ACEPA to Parliament](https://acepa-africa.org/galamsey-act-decisively-in-next-sitting-acepa-to-parliament/) - By: Juliana Odame Asare The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has warned that Parliament and the government risk failing Ghanaians if the upcoming sitting fails to produce concrete action to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Speaking ahead of the reconvening of the Ninth Parliament on Channel - [The State of Youth Participation in African Democracy: What the Data Reveals](https://acepa-africa.org/the-state-of-youth-participation-in-african-democracy-what-the-data-reveals/) - By Benedicta Naa Odarkor Ablateye, Communications Officer, ACEPA Africa is the world’s youngest continent. Young people are not merely the future of African democracy; they are its present. Yet despite their overwhelming demographic strength, youth remain significantly underrepresented across nearly every formal measure of political participation, from parliaments and party leadership structures to voter turnout. - [A Regional Commitment Takes Institutional Shape in Togo](https://acepa-africa.org/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, with funding from Global Affairs - [From Politics to Proof: Why Ghana’s Parliament Must Govern with Data](https://acepa-africa.org/from-politics-to-proof-why-ghanas-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 limited assessment of their real - [Align Budget with Long-Term Development Plan — Dr Draman](https://acepa-africa.org/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 national development. Speaking at a - [Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) ](https://acepa-africa.org/inclusive-legislatures-for-gender-responsive-policies-ilgrp/) - OverviewThe Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) Project is a 4-year Government of Canada-funded program implemented in partnership with the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, Ghana, and the Parliamentary Centre, Canada. The project seeks to improve the effectiveness of elected officials in Ghana, Kenya, and Togo, to advance inclusive and gender-responsive laws, policies, and budgets, - [Enhancing the Capacity of Parliament to Address Children’s Issues](https://acepa-africa.org/enhancing-the-capacity-of-parliament-to-address-childrens-issues/) - Overview The “Enhancing the Capacity of Parliament to Address Children’s Issues” Project is being implemented by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) in partnership with, and with funding from, UNICEF Ghana. The project seeks to strengthen the institutional and individual capacity of the Parliament of Ghana to effectively integrate child rights considerations into its - [Political Inclusion and Consensus Building Project Launched](https://acepa-africa.org/political-inclusion-and-consensus-building-project-launched/) - The Rt. Hon. Speaker of the parliament of Ghana, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has launched the Political Inclusion and Consensus Building Project an initiative by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs. A crucial initiative aimed to make cooperation a normal part of political life not an emergency measure during crisis. He noted that the launch - [Be Cautious with Allegations in Parliament – ACEPA tells MPs](https://acepa-africa.org/be-cautious-with-allegations-in-parliament-acepa-tells-mps/) - Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has urged Members of Parliament to exercise caution and responsibility in their comments while performing their duties on the floor of the House. His remarks follow the recent apology by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka - [Mpraeso MP Davis Ansah Opoku commends ACEPA’s Political Inclusion and Consensus Building Project](https://acepa-africa.org/mpraeso-mp-davis-ansah-opoku-commends-acepas-political-inclusion-and-consensus-building-project/) - The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has expressed strong support for the Political Inclusion and Consensus Building Project launched by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), describing it as a strategic step towards deepening Ghana’s democratic culture. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, February 18, the legislator said he was honoured - [Don’t Mistake Stability for Invulnerability – Speaker Bagbin Warns as New Democracy Project Launches](https://acepa-africa.org/dont-mistake-stability-for-invulnerability-speaker-bagbin-warns-as-new-democracy-project-launches/) - The Speaker made these remarks at the official launch of the “Political Inclusion and Consensus Building Project,” organised by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) in partnership with the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). While acknowledging Ghana’s status as a beacon of democracy on the continent—having conducted successive peaceful transfers of power - [Consensus Building will Accelerate National Development — Speaker](https://acepa-africa.org/consensus-building-will-accelerate-national-development-speaker/) - The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called for conscious consensus-building in Ghana’s politics to help do away with the winner-takes-all practice, which he said delays national progress. He said that in history, the most durable national reforms, such as economic recovery programmes, constitutional reforms and peace agreements, had emerged not from one - [Inclusive Governance key to Stronger Democracy — Patricia Appiagyei](https://acepa-africa.org/inclusive-governance-key-to-stronger-democracy-patricia-appiagyei/) - The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has underscored the crucial role of inclusive governance and gender-responsive lawmaking in fortifying democracy. She stressed that open and inclusive parliaments were essential for a stronger democracy, not only in Ghana but also across Africa. She, therefore, urged African legislatures to prioritise legislative decisions that positively impacted - [The Rhythm of Advocacy: How a Senator’s Voice Strengthened Disability Rights in Kenya](https://acepa-africa.org/the-rhythm-of-advocacy-how-a-senators-voice-strengthened-disability-rights-in-kenya/) - Senator Crystal Asige’s story starts in her childhood home in Mombasa, Kenya, where, only in her twenties, she gradually lost her sight to Glaucoma. In its place, she found her voice. For more than a decade, Crystal used her talents as a singer, songwriter, and music producer to champion the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) see - [Press Statement: Political Parties and Parliament Unite to Advance Inclusion and Consensus in Ghana](https://acepa-africa.org/press-statement-political-parties-and-parliament-unite-to-advance-inclusion-and-consensus-in-ghana/) - CLICK THE LINK TO VIEW THE PRESS STATEMENT - [Press Statement: Parliament Reconvenes for the Second Session](https://acepa-africa.org/press-statement-parliament-reconvenes-for-the-second-session/) - CLICK THE LINK TO VIEW THE PRESS STATEMENT - [The ILGRP Regional Forum: How Ghana, Kenya and Togo Parliaments are Transforming Legislation](https://acepa-africa.org/the-ilgrp-regional-forum-how-ghana-kenya-and-togo-parliaments-are-transforming-legislation/) - The November 2025 Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) Regional Forum in Accra was held to realize a simple but powerful vision: the most effective legislation emerges when diverse voices converge around shared values. From the moment it began, the forum created a space for sharing experience, testing innovation, and strengthening inclusive parliamentary practice. The opening - [Reflections on the First Session of the Ninth Parliament: Highs, Lows, and Lessons](https://acepa-africa.org/reflections-on-the-first-session-of-the-ninth-parliament-highs-lows-and-lessons/) - By Freeman Dagadu, Project Officer, ACEPA Introduction The first session of Ghana’s 9th Parliament convened at a time of strained public trust and high expectations for parliamentary relevance. Economic recovery pressures, environmental concerns, and growing demands for accountability placed Parliament at the centre of Ghana’s democratic and development discourse. Beyond formalities and symbolism, first sessions - [A Decade of Determination: Ghana’s Journey to Gender Equity](https://acepa-africa.org/a-decade-of-determination-ghanas-journey-to-gender-equity/) - For more than a decade, women’s rights advocates, civil society organizations, and parliamentary champions across Ghana shared a DREAM: a nation where women and men would stand side by side in leadership and decision-making. That vision became a reality in 2024 with the passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121)—a historic - [Abridged Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 for MPs and Parliamentary Staff](https://acepa-africa.org/abridged-affirmative-action-gender-equity-act-2024-for-mps-and-parliamentary-staff/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DOCUMENT - [Press Statement: ACEPA and Parliament of Ghana Host Regional Forum Bringing Together Ghana, Kenya, and Togo to Promote Gender-Responsive Lawmaking](https://acepa-africa.org/press-statement-acepa-and-parliament-of-ghana-host-regional-forum-bringing-together-ghana-kenya-and-togo-to-promote-gender-responsive-lawmaking/) - CLICK THE LINK TO VIEW THE PRESS STATEMENT - [Poverty Driving Child Labour in Ayensuano District](https://acepa-africa.org/poverty-driving-child-labour-in-ayensuano-district/) - An oversight visit to the Ayensuano District by Members of Parliament and officials from UNICEF Ghana and ACEPA has revealed that poverty and parental neglect are the main causes of child labour and trafficking in the area. The District Chief Executive, Joseph Tawiah Lartey, explained that many children are forced into menial jobs such as - [Drokrochiwa Chief Rejects Galamsey Bribe](https://acepa-africa.org/drokrochiwa-chief-rejects-galamsey-bribe/) - The Chief of Drokrochiwa Dawu in the Eastern Region, Barimah Ogyenhobo Anom, has boldly rejected a bribe from illegal miners who sought permission to operate in his area. Speaking during a community engagement, he emphasized that his duty is to protect the land and the well-being of his people, not to serve personal gain. Barimah - [Child labour persists in Ayensuano as over 10,000 children remain out of school](https://acepa-africa.org/child-labour-persists-in-ayensuano-as-over-10000-children-remain-out-of-school/) - Child labour continues to pose a serious threat to the well-being and future of children in Ghana, with the situation in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region described as particularly alarming. Recent data from the Department of Social Welfare at the Ayensuano District Assembly shows that an estimated 10,108 children are currently out of - [Cybersecurity and Parliaments: Protecting Data and Building Trust in Democracy](https://acepa-africa.org/cybersecurity-and-parliaments-protecting-data-and-building-trust-in-democracy/) - By Benedicta Naa Odarkor Ablateye, Communications Officer, ACEPA October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month - a timely reminder that as technology becomes central to governance, cyber resilience is no longer optional. It is now fundamental to maintaining institutional integrity and public confidence. The Growing Threat to Governance Technology is reshaping how parliaments function, improving efficiency, access, and citizen - [Women and Youth Rising in Ghana’s Democracy](https://acepa-africa.org/women-and-youth-rising-in-ghanas-democracy/) - By Benedicta Naa Odarkor Ablateye, Communications Officer, ACEPA Ghana is widely regarded as one of Africa’s most stable democracies, renowned for its regular elections and peaceful transfers of power. At the heart of this democratic journey is Parliament—the people’s voice, which shapes laws and policies that drive national development. Progress in Women’s and Youth Representation - [Cyber Security Awareness Month- Press Statement](https://acepa-africa.org/cyber-security-awareness-month-press-statement/) - CLICK TO VIEW THE PRESS STATEMENT - [Akwatia seat brouhaha: Ghana’s laws, Standing Orders of Par’l do not provide room for sympathy, mourning or emotions – Dr. Draman](https://acepa-africa.org/akwatia-seat-brouhaha-ghanas-laws-standing-orders-of-parl-do-not-provide-room-for-sympathy-mourning-or-emotions-dr-draman/) - Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), has bemoaned the 1992 Constitution’s insensitivity regarding procedures upon the demise of a President or an MP. He says the constitution and the standing orders of Parliament don’t provide for a deceased person to be mourned, something he believes should be reconsidered, - [Death of Akwatia MP: ACEPA boss calls for gap in official announcement of MPs’ death to be addressed](https://acepa-africa.org/death-of-akwatia-mp-acepa-boss-calls-for-gap-in-official-announcement-of-mps-death-to-be-addressed/) - Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), is calling on Parliament to relook at the provision in the constitution regarding procedures upon the demise of a President or an MP. Ghana’s 1992 Constitution has no specific provision detailing the exact procedure for informing Parliament about an MP’s death. But, - [NDC’s Parliamentary super majority poses risks if misused – ACEPA](https://acepa-africa.org/ndcs-parliamentary-super-majority-poses-risks-if-misused-acepa/) - The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Rasheed Draman, has cautioned the Majority in Parliament against abusing their two-thirds dominance. He warned that such control could lead to constitutional overreach, rubber-stamping of legislation, and the marginalization of minority voices. His remarks come in the wake of Ewurabena Aubynn’s swearing-in as the - [Social Media and Parliaments: A New Era of Engagement – Lessons for Ghana](https://acepa-africa.org/social-media-and-parliaments-a-new-era-of-engagement-lessons-for-ghana/) - By Benedicta Naa Odarkor Ablateye, Communications Officer, ACEPA Not long ago, keeping up with parliamentary proceedings meant tuning into the evening news, waiting for the next day’s newspaper, or physically sitting in the gallery. Today, all it takes is a scroll through your phone. According to the World e-Parliament Report 2024, 98% of parliaments now use - [Absenteeism in Ghana's Parliament: The Quiet Crisis Undermining Democracy](https://acepa-africa.org/absenteeism-in-ghanas-parliament-the-quiet-crisis-undermining-democracy/) - By Ubeidat Alhassan (EPL Fellow), ACEPA and Rasheed Draman (ED), ACEPA We voted. They took the oath. We expected them in the chamber - debating, lobbying, and working on our behalf. But too often, the seats are empty. This isn’t just about poor attendance; it's a silent crisis eroding the foundations of Ghana’s democracy. An - [The Road to Parity: Lessons from Africa’s Gender Reform Leaders for Ghana and Beyond](https://acepa-africa.org/the-road-to-parity-lessons-from-africas-gender-reform-leaders-for-ghana-and-beyond/) - By Lilian Bruce, Gender and CSO Advisor, ACEPA Across Africa, the movement to empower women in politics and public life is gaining renewed momentum. While the push for gender equality began decades ago - in Ghana, for example, with pioneers like Madam Evelyn Amarteifio and the founding of the National Federation of Gold Coast Women - [Parliament Without Parity: Is Ghana Failing its Women?](https://acepa-africa.org/parliament-without-parity-is-ghana-failing-its-women/) - By Benedicta Naa Odarkor Ablateye, Communications Officer, ACEPA Around the world, women’s representation in parliaments is rising, driven largely by deliberate reforms such as gender quotas, reserved seats, and party-level mandates. Countries like Rwanda, Senegal, and Sierra Leone offer instructive examples of how targeted interventions can change the face of political leadership. In Rwanda, a - [Ghana passes Social Protection Bill 2025 Into Law](https://acepa-africa.org/ghana-passes-social-protection-bill-2025-into-law/) - Parliament has passed the Social Protection Bill 2025 to establish the Social Protection Fund to provide a legal framework for social protection programmes to improve accessibility and equity in the delivery of social services to the underprivileged in society. This comes after strong opposition from the Minority in Parliament on Wednesday, July 30, who cited - [Parliament Approves Four (4) Deputy Ministers](https://acepa-africa.org/parliament-approves-four-4-deputy-ministers/) - On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Parliament adopted the report of the Appointments Committee and approved four nominations for appointment as Deputy Ministers. The Committee by consensus recommended to the House for the approval of Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, MP for Jomoro, Deputy Minister for Transport, Hon. James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North, Deputy Minister for - [Parliament passes the Road Maintenance Trust Fund Bill 2025](https://acepa-africa.org/parliament-passes-the-road-maintenance-trust-fund-bill-2025/) - On Friday, July 25, 2025, Parliament passed the Road Maintenance Trust Fund Bill 2025. The bill, presented by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, aims to address the persistent institutional and legal constraints that have hampered the performance of the existing Road Fund. It was passed under a certificate of urgency last - [2024 Annual Report](https://acepa-africa.org/annual-report-2024/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW REPORT - [2014 Annual Report](https://acepa-africa.org/annual-report-2014/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW REPORT - [2023 Annual Report](https://acepa-africa.org/annual-report-2023/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW REPORT - [Restoring Integrity in Ghana’s Parliament: Rethinking Immunity and Ethics](https://acepa-africa.org/restoring-integrity-in-ghanas-parliament-rethinking-immunity-and-ethics/) - By Issifu Lampo, Senior Governance Advisor, ACEPA Parliament is a cornerstone of any thriving democracy. It crafts laws, provides checks and balances on executive power, and gives voice to citizens. In Ghana, the legislature plays a critical role in shaping national governance. Yet, recent events have reignited concerns over how ethics and accountability are maintained - [Ghana’s Historic First: Will Parliament Seize the Moment for Women’s Representation?](https://acepa-africa.org/ghanas-historic-first-will-parliament-seize-the-moment-for-womens-representation/) - By Dr. Gifty Adika, Snr. Governance Advisor, ACEPA On 22nd July 2025, Ghana marked a historic milestone. Hon. Ewurabena Aubynn was sworn in as the youngest Member of the 9th Parliament and her entry pushed the number of female MPs to 41, the highest in the nation’s parliamentary history. This is a moment worth celebrating - [From Hung Parliament to Supermajority: What Ghana’s Political Shift Means for Journalism](https://acepa-africa.org/from-hung-parliament-to-supermajority-what-ghanas-political-shift-means-for-journalism/) - By: Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director, ACEPA July 11 marked a watershed moment in Ghana’s political history.After a rerun of the Ablekuma North constituency election six months after the 2024 general polls, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) secured a commanding supermajority in Parliament. This dramatic shift ends the delicate balance of power that characterized the - [Celebrating the Cornerstone of Democracy: International Day of Parliamentarism and its Significance in Ghana](https://acepa-africa.org/celebrating-the-cornerstone-of-democracy-international-day-of-parliamentarism-and-its-significance-in-ghana/) - By Samuel Agyeman-Prempeh The International Day of Parliamentarism, observed annually on June 30, celebrates the essential role parliaments play in upholding democracy, promoting accountability, and amplifying the voices of citizens. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, the day also marks the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in 1889. This year’s theme, - [Rebuilding Trust, Renewing Democracy: Reflections on the 2024 Post-Election Dialogue](https://acepa-africa.org/rebuilding-trust-renewing-democracy-reflections-on-the-2024-post-election-dialogue/) - By Rasheed Draman, Executive Director, ACEPA In the wake of Ghana’s 2024 elections, the national conversation has turned toward the future of our democracy. At a recent National Peace Council Dialogue in Koforidua (July 1-4, 2024) themed: “ Post 2024 Elections in Ghana – Dialogue for a Stronger Democracy and Social Cohesion”, I shared my - [Strengthening Institutional Capacity to Use Evidence within Ghana’s Parliament Research Department](https://acepa-africa.org/strengthening-institutional-capacity-to-use-evidence-within-ghanas-parliament-research-department/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Power in Representation: Women's Full Inclusion Matters](https://acepa-africa.org/power-in-representation-womens-full-inclusion-matters/) - This International Day of Parliamentarism, let us push for political spaces that reflect the true face of society, in all its diversity. June 30 marks the International Day of Parliamentarism, a moment to reflect on the vital role parliaments play in building inclusive, accountable, and representative democracies. But as we mark this day, we must - [Prioritise national interest over personal allegiances – Dr Rasheed tells Minority MPs](https://acepa-africa.org/prioritise-national-interest-over-personal-allegiances-dr-rasheed-tells-minority-mps/) - The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to uphold their constitutional responsibilities and prioritise the national interest above personal or political loyalties. His comment comes after the Minority MPs on Thursday staged a walkout, following the arrest and detention of Ashanti Regional - [Ban MPs from sitting on boards of public institutions – Dr Rasheed](https://acepa-africa.org/ban-mps-from-sitting-on-boards-of-public-institutions-dr-rasheed/) - The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has called for a ban on Members of Parliament (MPs) serving on boards of public institutions, arguing that the practice presents a clear conflict of interest. His remarks come in the wake of concerns raised by the Minority on Parliament’s Finance - [Minority appears more organised than Majority caucus – Rasheed Draman](https://acepa-africa.org/minority-appears-more-organised-than-majority-caucus-rasheed-draman/) - Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has asserted that the Minority side in Parliament currently appears more organised and coordinated than the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus. Speaking on the Point Blank segment on Citi Eyewitness News, Dr. Draman criticised the recurring absenteeism among Majority Members of Parliament (MPs), stressing - [Majority is failing despite numerical advantage – ACEPA Director](https://acepa-africa.org/majority-is-failing-despite-numerical-advantage-acepa-director/) - Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has observed that the Minority in Parliament currently appears more organized and coordinated than the Majority Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking in an interview on Citi FM, Dr. Draman criticized persistent absenteeism among Majority Members of Parliament (MPs), warning - [Minority Walkout Over Wontumi’s Detention Lacks Strategic Value in Current Parliament – ACEPA Boss](https://acepa-africa.org/minority-walkout-over-wontumis-detention-lacks-strategic-value-in-current-parliament-acepa-boss/) - The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has questioned the relevance and effectiveness of the Minority’s walkout from Parliament in protest of the continued detention of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Thursday, Dr - [Prioritise Data Collection to Ensure Effective Policy Planning for National Development](https://acepa-africa.org/prioritise-data-collection-to-ensure-effective-policy-planning-for-national-development/) - The Minister of Local Government, Chieftain­cy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, yesterday launched the Constituency Profile Reports on Eight Constituen­cies and entreated Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assem­blies (MMDAs) to prioritise data collection on their operations to ensure effective policy planning for national development. He said data was important in the current digital world, and the - [Building an Evidence-Use Culture Within Ghana’s Parliament](https://acepa-africa.org/building-an-evidence-use-culture-within-ghanas-parliament/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [The Assassination of a Kenyan MP: Lessons for Ghanaian Parliamentarians](https://acepa-africa.org/the-assassination-of-a-kenyan-mp-lessons-for-ghanaian-parliamentarians/) - In many African nations today, there is growing disenchantment—especially among the youth—regarding the failure of democratic systems to deliver on their promises. Persistent issues such as youth unemployment, widening inequality, urban decay, and rural neglect have fueled widespread dissatisfaction. These grievances have contributed to rising political unrest and violence across the continent. Parliamentarians, as direct - [ACEPA and GSS Launch Constituency Profiles to Strengthen Representation and Accountability](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-and-gss-launch-constituency-profiles-to-strengthen-representation-and-accountability/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), in partnership with the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and On Think Tanks, has launched eight constituency profiles as part of efforts to enhance representation and accountability in Ghana’s democratic governance. The initiative, implemented under the Data for Accountability Project (DAP II) and funded by the William and Flora - [Tano South Constituency Profile](https://acepa-africa.org/tano-south-constituency-profile/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Talensi Constituency Profile](https://acepa-africa.org/talensi-constituency-profile/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Afigya Sekyere East Constituency Profile](https://acepa-africa.org/afigya-sekyere-east-constituency-profile/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Ketu South Constituency Profile](https://acepa-africa.org/ketu-south-constituency-profile/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Fanteakwa North Constituency Profile](https://acepa-africa.org/fanteakwa-north-constituency-profile/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Amansie Central Constituency Profile](https://acepa-africa.org/amansie-central-constituency-profile/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Constituency Profile](https://acepa-africa.org/accra-metropolitan-assembly-ama-constituency-profile/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Akatsi North Constituency Profile](https://acepa-africa.org/akatsi-north-constituency-profile/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Engagement on Improving Health Care delivery in Effia- Kwesiminstim  Municipality: ACEPA Deepens Parliamentary Oversight and Citizens Engagement using Community Score Card (CSC) Approach](https://acepa-africa.org/engagement-on-improving-health-care-delivery-in-effia-kwesiminstim-municipality-acepa-deepens-parliamentary-oversight-and-citizens-engagement-using-community-score-card-csc-approach/) - As part of ongoing efforts to promote inclusive legislatures, governance, and gender-responsive policy making, the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), in partnership with the Parliamentary Centre, continues to foster citizen engagement and parliamentary oversight through the Global Affairs Canada funded Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project in Ghana, Kenya, and Togo. On - [MPs Must Respect Laws They Pass – ACEPA on Kumi’s Contempt Case](https://acepa-africa.org/mps-must-respect-laws-they-pass-acepa-on-kumis-contempt-case/) - The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has called on Members of Parliament to respect the laws they enact while calling for reforms to improve the working relationship between the Judiciary and the Legislature. According to ACEPA, such reforms would establish clear guidelines on how MPs are served with legal notices and when they are - [Suspending MP who ‘insulted’ Zanetor will repair Parliament’s image – ACEPA](https://acepa-africa.org/suspending-mp-who-insulted-zanetor-will-repair-parliaments-image-acepa/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has stated that sanctions should be imposed on the individual responsible for making derogatory comments against Klottey Korle Member of Parliament, Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, if the Speaker’s one-week ultimatum expires. Speaker Alban Bagbin, during a parliamentary session on Tuesday March 4, initiated a probe into the matter and - [ACEPA criticises Appointments Committee for poor performance in vetting nominees](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-criticises-appointments-committee-for-poor-performance-in-vetting-nominees/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has raised serious concerns over the ongoing ministerial vetting process, describing it as lackluster and ineffective. ACEPA claims that the conduct of both Majority and Minority members of Parliament has undermined the process, preventing nominees from being adequately scrutinised on critical national matters. In an interview with Citi - [Current State of Parliament will Benefit Ghanaians – ACEPA Boss](https://acepa-africa.org/current-state-of-parliament-will-benefit-ghanaians-acepa-boss/) - The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman has stated that the current power dynamics in Parliament could benefit the citizens of Ghana as it will force members of the House to work together. His remarks come after the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, declared four seats in the - [Push for Enforcement of Laws that Protect Rights of Patients - ACEPA to Afenyo-Markin](https://acepa-africa.org/push-for-enforcement-of-laws-that-protect-rights-of-patients-acepa-to-afenyo-markin/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), has told the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin to push for the protection of the privacy of patients instead of advocating for a new and exclusive hospital for parliamentarians on grounds that a new hospital will prevent the leakage of MPs' health records. Dr Rasheed Draman, the Executive Director - [Dissolve Appointments Committee – ACEPA to Bagbin](https://acepa-africa.org/dissolve-appointments-committee-acepa-to-bagbin/) - 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 - [Appointments Committee has been abysmal in vetting nominees – ACEPA](https://acepa-africa.org/appointments-committee-has-been-abysmal-in-vetting-nominees-acepa/) - 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, - [The independence of Parliament is being compromised – Rasheed Draman](https://acepa-africa.org/the-independence-of-parliament-is-being-compromised-rasheed-draman/) - 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 - [Bribery allegation should have been investigated properly – ACEPA  ](https://acepa-africa.org/bribery-allegation-should-have-been-investigated-properly-acepa/) - 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 - [Gender Equality Champions in Ghana’s Parliamentary Service- ILGRP Project](https://acepa-africa.org/gender-equality-champions-in-ghanas-parliamentary-service-ilgrp-project/) - 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 - [Training for Ghana’s Parliamentary Public Affairs Staff- ILGRP Project](https://acepa-africa.org/training-for-ghanas-parliamentary-public-affairs-staff-ilgrp-project/) - 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, - [Empowering Young Parliamentarians: ACEPA Trains MPs on Gender-Responsive Legislation- ILGRP Project](https://acepa-africa.org/empowering-young-parliamentarians-acepa-trains-mps-on-gender-responsive-legislation-ilgrp-project/) - 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 - [Advancing Religious Freedom at the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit](https://acepa-africa.org/advancing-religious-freedom-at-the-international-religious-freedom-irf-summit/) - 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 - [Courtesy Call on the Speaker of the Parliament of Togo -ILGRP Project](https://acepa-africa.org/courtesy-call-on-the-speaker-of-the-parliament-of-togo-ilgrp-project/) - 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 - [Data for Accountability: Reflections from 2023](https://acepa-africa.org/data-for-accountability-reflections-from-2023/) - The Data for Accountability Project's (DAP II) work with the Parliament of Ghana to use data to monitor the country's progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) continued apace in 2023. The relationship between GSS and Parliament has gone from strength to strength, and we have seen examples of MPs using the skills they have - [Enhancing Oversight of the Education Sector: Deploying the Community Scorecard in Fanteakwa North District](https://acepa-africa.org/enhancing-oversight-of-the-education-sector-deploying-the-community-scorecard-in-fanteakwa-north-district/) - The Fanteakwa North District was carved out of the East Akim District in 1988 by Legislative Instrument (L.I) 1411 of 1988 and the Local Government Act, Act 462 of 1993 with Begoro as the capital. In recent years, the literacy rate in the Fanteakwa North District has shown steady progress, particularly considering it is a - [Dialogues for Change: MPs and Citizens Working Together for Inclusive Development ](https://acepa-africa.org/dialogues-for-change-mps-and-citizens-working-together-for-inclusive-development/) - Overview The project sought to achieve accountability and inclusion in development by bringing citizens’ voice especially voices of people in hard to reach communities, unemployed youth, youth in and out of schools, Persons with Disability (PWDs), women in the informal sector (small scale business) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), into the decision-making/law making process in - [Public Financial Management Reform Project: Enhancing the Capacity of the Legislature to Exercise Appropriate Oversight Over Both Upstream and Downstream PFM Processes](https://acepa-africa.org/public-financial-management-reform-project-enhancing-the-capacity-of-the-legislature-to-exercise-appropriate-oversight-over-both-upstream-and-downstream-pfm-processes/) - Overview The Public Financial Management Reform Project (PFMRP) was part of a longer-term strategy aimed at improving budget management, financial control, and reporting. The long-term strategy (PFMRS) serves as a National strategic document to guide the development of Ghana’s PFM programmes. The goal of the strategy is to establish efficient, transparent and accountable resource mobilization, - [Freedom of Religion or Belief Leadership Network (FoRBLN)](https://acepa-africa.org/freedom-of-religion-or-belief-leadership-network-forbln/) - Overview The FoRBLN is implemented by a three-tier consortium and seeks to create a leadership network involving parliamentarians and belief leaders across eight countries to address the legislative barriers to freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) and the social mores that support societal hostility towards minority groups on account of their religion or belief. This - [Research on the Dynamics of Processes of the enhancement of powers of the ECOWAS Parliament](https://acepa-africa.org/research-on-the-dynamics-of-processes-of-the-enhancement-of-powers-of-the-ecowas-parliament/) - Overview The ECOWAS Parliament was established under articles 6 and 13 of the ECOWAS Revised Treaty of 1993. The Protocol relating to the Parliament was signed in Abuja on the 6th August, 1994 and entered into force on 14th March, 2002. In 2006, a Supplementary Protocol was adopted to modify the structure, composition, competence and - [Strengthening Systems of Oversight in East African Parliaments  ](https://acepa-africa.org/strengthening-systems-of-oversight-in-east-african-parliaments/) - Overview The project aimed at strengthening systems of oversight within East African parliaments, particularly at the level of the portfolio committees. The goal was to have portfolio committees engage more meaningfully on issues within sectors they are responsible for, enhance the effectiveness with which they interrogate departmental reports, and use evidence to back their oversight - [Assessment of the Implications of the Revised Protocol of the Pan African Parliament](https://acepa-africa.org/assessment-of-the-implications-of-the-revised-protocol-of-the-pan-african-parliament/) - Overview This project was about assessing the revised Pan African Parliament (PAP) Protocol, with the aim of determining the potential implications, both positive and negative, of implementing the revised protocol on the PAP as an organ of the African Union and on its members at national level. The assessment was to assist PAP to design - [Commonwealth West Africa Roundtable on Freedom of Religion or Belief](https://acepa-africa.org/commonwealth-west-africa-roundtable-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief/) - Overview In 2018, ACEPA was contracted by the Commonwealth Initiative on Freedom of Religion or Belief (CIFoRB) and the Edward Cadbury Centre, University of Birmingham, UK, to facilitate the organization of a Commonwealth West Africa Roundtable on Freedom of Religion or Belief in Accra, Ghana. This was as a result of the CIFoRB’s belief that - [Public Financial Governance and the Role of Parliamentarians](https://acepa-africa.org/public-financial-governance-and-the-role-of-parliamentarians/) - Overview The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) parliamentary strengthening programme seeks to enable parliaments to promote good financial governance through enhanced oversight, scrutiny and accountability in public financial management. To this end, this project was designed to assist the AfDB in its efforts at strengthening the capacity of African Parliaments, particularly public accounts, budget and finance - [Legislative Watch](https://acepa-africa.org/legislative-watch/) - Overview The Project sought to use an innovative approach to monitoring the effectiveness of the Parliament of Ghana's lawmaking functions by stimulating debate on existing pieces of legislation with a view to filling the gaps and/or influencing their amendments. The project focused on tracking and monitoring legislation to determine the extent to which laws have - [Orientation Program for the Newly Elected Members of the Parliament of Burkina Faso](https://acepa-africa.org/orientation-program-for-the-newly-elected-members-of-the-parliament-of-burkina-faso/) - Overview The November 2015 general elections in Burkina Faso saw the election of a new National Assembly of 127 members, all of whom are first-timers. Characteristic of all parliaments, Members come into the House with varying professional backgrounds and so require some minimum level of orientation and continuous capacity building to fit them to their - [Data for Accountability Project](https://acepa-africa.org/data-for-accountability-project/) - Overview Comprehensive data for monitoring the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs) implementation is crucial to enable parliaments to perform their oversight and accountability role effectively and ensure no part of the country is left behind. The Data for Accountability Project (DAP), led by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, in partnership with the - [Support to the African Parliamentarians Association for Human Rights (AfriPAHR) and promotion of Freedom of Religion or Belief in Africa](https://acepa-africa.org/support-to-the-african-parliamentarians-association-for-human-rights/) - Overview The “Support to African Parliamentarians Association for Human Rights (AfriPAHR) to advance issues of Freedom of Religion or Belief in Africa” is a collaborative project among three partners through which the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, Ghana provides technical and secretariat support to AfriPAHR in partnership with the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom - [Institutionalizing Evidence Use in Ghana's Parliament](https://acepa-africa.org/institutionalizing-evidence-use-in-ghana-parliament/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Strengthening Parliaments for SDG Implementation: Insights from Ghana](https://acepa-africa.org/strengthening-parliaments-for-sdg-implementation-insights-from-ghana/) - Parliaments play an important role in holding countries to account – scrutinising legislation, policies and spending and ensuring governments work for their people. They are unique in bringing together the main political forces of a country and represent the diversity of interests in a society. Parliaments, therefore, should also play an important role in Sustainable Development - [Dangerous precedent by MPs could paralyze Parliament – ACEPA](https://acepa-africa.org/dangerous-precedent-by-mps-could-paralyze-parliament-acepa/) - The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has warned against the ongoing impasse in Parliament where the Supreme Court halted Bagbin’s ruling, which declared the seats of four Members of Parliament vacant, saying it may one-day breakdown legislative business in the House. The Executive Director of ACEPA, Rasheed Draman, told Bernard Avle on the Citi - [ACEPA: Dialogue surest way to solve parliamentary impasse](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-dialogue-surest-way-to-solve-parliamentary-impasse/) - The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rashid Draman, has suggested that dialogue is the surest way to resolve the ongoing parliamentary impasse. His comments follow the second adjournment of the House by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on November 7. The adjournment was due to the absence of - [ACEPA backs Bagbin’s concerns over judicial interference in parliamentary matters](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-backs-bagbins-concerns-over-judicial-interference-in-parliamentary-matters/) - The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Rasheed Draman, has also voiced concerns regarding the increasing interference of the judiciary in parliamentary matters. This follows concerns raised by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin about the perceived collusion between the judiciary and the executive to undermine the legislative body. In a - [Recent Appointment Committees have become a theatre – Dr. Draman](https://acepa-africa.org/recent-appointment-committees-have-become-a-theatre-dr-draman/) - 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 - [Data Use in Parliament – Insights from Ghana Statistical Service on Communicating Data to MPs](https://acepa-africa.org/data-use-in-parliament-insights-from-ghana-statistical-service-on-communicating-data-to-mps/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Visual Brief on Data Fair 2022](https://acepa-africa.org/visual-brief-on-data-fair-2022-2/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [African Parliaments- Systems of Evidence in Practice](https://acepa-africa.org/african-parliaments-systems-of-evidence-in-practice/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Evidence in African Parliaments](https://acepa-africa.org/evidence-in-african-parliament/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Parliament in Focus- Uganda](https://acepa-africa.org/parliament-in-focus-uganda/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Constituency Profile- Hohoe Constituency](https://acepa-africa.org/constituency-profile-hohoe-constituency/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PUBLICATION - [Constituency Profile- Wa East Constituency](https://acepa-africa.org/constituency-profile-wa-east-constituency/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Constituency Profile- Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam Constituency](https://acepa-africa.org/constituency-profile-ajumako-enyan-essiam-constituency/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Constituency Profile- Asante Akim Central Constituency](https://acepa-africa.org/coonstituency-profile-asante-akim-central-constituency/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Parliament and GSS: A Growing Relationship for Evidence Use in Ghana](https://acepa-africa.org/parliament-and-gss-a-growing-relationship-for-evidence-use-in-ghana/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Navigating Electoral Transition in Ghana's Experience from the DAP Project](https://acepa-africa.org/navigating-electoral-transition-in-ghanas-experience-from-the-dap-project/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Gender Responsive Budgeting in Ghana:An Analysis of the Trade Sector](https://acepa-africa.org/gender-responsive-budgeting-in-ghanaan-analysis-of-the-trade-sector/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Gender Responsive Budgeting in Ghana:An Analysis of the Livelihood EmpowermentAgainst Poverty (LEAP)](https://acepa-africa.org/gender-responsive-budgeting-in-ghana-an-analysis-of-the-trade-sector/) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION - [Press Statement by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) on the Upcoming Elections in Ghana](https://acepa-africa.org/press-statement-by-the-african-centre-for-parliamentary-affairs-acepa-on-the-upcoming-elections-in-ghana/) - Accra, Ghana | 3rd December 2024 – The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy and good governance as Ghana approaches a pivotal moment in its democratic journey—the upcoming elections. We take immense pride in the remarkable progress our nation has made in strengthening democratic institutions and - [ILGRP Project Team In Ghana Engages CSOs and WRGs on Lawmaking Process In Ghana](https://acepa-africa.org/ilgrp-project-team-in-ghana-engages-csos-and-wrgs-on-lawmaking-process-in-ghana/) - The ILGRP project in Ghana had interactive working sessions with CSOs and WRGs to discuss approaches to effectively engage in the lawmaking process in Ghana. The discussions centered on enhancing understanding of how Parliament is organized, the structures that support the work of MPs, and some innovations within the institution that will improve the way - [ILGRP Project Team In Kenya Trains CSOs and WRGs](https://acepa-africa.org/ilgrp-project-team-in-kenya-trains-csos-and-wrgs/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA)'s ILGRP project team in Kenya organised working sessions with civil society organizations and women rights groups (CSO/WRGs) on effective engagement regarding parliamentary gender responsive oversight.The practical sessions involved assessing gender gaps during post-legislative scrutiny and the impact of judicial outcomes on law-making; as well as exploring gender concerns - [ACEPA, IPPFoRB, and AfriPAHR Push UPR toolkit for Lawmakers on Human Rights](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-ippforb-and-afripahr-push-upr-toolkit-for-lawmakers-on-human-rights/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and our partners the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB), and The African Parliamentarians Association for Human Rights (AfriPAHR) are advocating for using the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) toolkit to transform how lawmakers address human rights, particularly freedom of religion and belief, across - [Press Release- Workshop for Members of Parliament on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Toolkit](https://acepa-africa.org/press-release-workshop-for-members-of-parliament-on-the-universal-periodic-review-upr-toolkit/) - Accra, Ghana | 11th November 2024– Selected Members of Parliament from Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, and The Gambia will be attending a workshop in Accra, Ghana from 12th to 13th November 2024 at the Alisa Hotel. The two-day workshop centered on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) toolkit aims to equip MPs - [ACEPA and GSS Train Parliamentary Staff on the Development of a Robust Procedural and Administrative Database](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-and-gss-trains-parliamentary-staff-on-the-development-of-a-robust-procedural-and-administrative-database/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs- ACEPA and the Ghana Statistical Service, under the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation funded Data for Accountability Project (DAP), held a two-day workshop for staff of the Parliament of Ghana on the 19th and 20th of October, 2024. The engagement was geared towards the development of a robust procedural - [ACEPA Hosts Cyber Security Awareness Webinar](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-hosts-cyber-security-webinar/) - On Wednesday the 23rd of October 2024, the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) Ghana hosted a cyber security awareness webinar on "Combating Misinformation and Disinformation in a Digitally Resilient Democracy - Our Collective Responsibility." This interactive session brought together stakeholders, including Members of Parliament from various African countries, - [Ghana’s 2024 Elections - 3 Key Voting Blocs That Will Shape This Year's Elections](https://acepa-africa.org/ghanas-2024-elections-3-key-voting-blocs-that-will-shape-this-years-elections/) - This year, 50 countries are expected to hold elections. According to the Center for American Progress, a US policy institute, more than two billion voters worldwide will participate in these elections. - [ILGRP Kenya team Strengthens the Capacity of Committee Staff to Support Gender-Responsive Climate Laws](https://acepa-africa.org/ilgrp-kenya-team-strengthens-the-capacity-of-committee-staff-to-support-gender-responsive-climate-laws/) - On September 5 & 6, 2024, the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs- ACEPA and the Parliamentary Centre implementing the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project conducted a workshop in Kenya by the Kenya team with the Secretariat Staff for the Committee on Environment, Forestry, and Mining. This was to enhance the capacity of - [ACEPA Partners with WAAPAC for 10th Annual Conference and General Assembly](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-partners-with-waapac-for-10th-annual-conference-and-general-assembly/) - Hon. Adama Bictogo, Speaker of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire on the 23rd of September 2024, opened the 10th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public Accounts Committees (WAAPAC). The week-long conference which was being hosted by the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire was on the theme “Domestic revenue - [ILGRP Kenya Hosts Sessions with National Assembly Legal Services Staff](https://acepa-africa.org/ilgrp-kenya-hosts-sessions-with-national-assembly-legal-services-staff/) - The Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project team in Kenya organised working sessions with the Kenya National Assembly staff from the Directorate of Legal Services. The sessions focused on the law-making process, parliamentary practices, and experiences in formulation and/or amendment and scrutiny of draft laws to make them more inclusive and gender-responsive. They also - [ACEPA to Host Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-to-host-cybersecurity-awareness-webinar/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs- ACEPA is partnering with the Cyber Security Authority Ghana to host a Cyber Security Awareness Webinar. The webinar will delve into the theme of “Combating Misinformation and Disinformation in a Digitally Resilient Democracy - Our Collective Responsibility." This event aims to bring together parliamentarians, parliamentary staff, members of the - [ILGRP Team Makes Courtesy Call to Togo's Speaker of the National Assembly](https://acepa-africa.org/ilgrp-team-makes-courtesy-call-to-togos-speaker-of-the-national-assembly/) - Team members from the implementing partner organizations of the Global Affairs Canada / Affaires mondiales Canada-funded Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project, Dr. Rasheed Draman, the Executive Director for African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs- ACEPA, Mr. Peter Hadwen, the Program Director of Africa & MENA, Parliamentary Centre in Canada, and the Project Officer - [Parliament of Ghana Passes the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill](https://acepa-africa.org/parliament-of-ghana-passes-the-affirmative-action-gender-equity-bill/) - Today marks a significant milestone for all Ghanaians as Parliament has successfully passed the Affirmative Action Gender Equality Bill. This achievement is a testament to the remarkable teamwork and collaboration of various organizations and the tireless efforts of several individuals. We join in celebrating this moment as it signifies a positive step towards achieving gender - [ACEPA represents at this year's International Religious Freedom Summit](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-represents-at-this-years-international-religious-freedom-summit/) - Our Executive Director Dr. Rasheed Draman represented the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) at this year’s International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit that took place in Washington DC, which started on the 30th of January and ended on the 31st of January. Recognizing the fact that the issue of international religious freedom touches every culture, - [DAP is assisting the Parliament of Ghana's Committee of Education in conducting oversight using the Community Score Card](https://acepa-africa.org/dap-is-assisting-the-parliament-of-ghanas-committee-of-education-in-conducting-oversight-using-the-community-score-card/) - As part of our Data for Accountability Project (DAP), we are supporting the Committee of Education of the Parliament of Ghana to conduct oversight of education service delivery in the Fanteakwa North District of Ghana using the Community Score Card. The two-day exercise was aimed at getting evidence and data from citizens to feed into - [ACEPA Reviews a Draft Gender Responsive Lawmaking Handbook with other CSOs](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-organizes-a-roundtable-meeting-on-forb-in-malawi-falls-under-ippforb/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) under the auspices of the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project convened a stakeholder forum in Accra, Ghana, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The forum brought together Parliamentary Saff of Ghana and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to examine a draft Gender Responsive Lawmaking handbook. Addressing the - [Senior Governance Advisor, Mr. Issifu Lampo, participates in a panel discussion on Evidence Use for Policymaking](https://acepa-africa.org/senior-governance-advisor-mr-issifu-lampo-participates-in-a-panel-discussion-on-evidence-use-for-policymaking/) - Development Impact West Africa (DIWA) organized a workshop focused on the use of evidence in policymaking in West Africa. Mr. Issifu Lampo, our Senior Governance Advisor representing the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), attended the event and participated in a panel discussion alongside distinguished panelists from the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the - [ILGRP Facilitates a Consultative Process to Develop Gender Equality Strategic Priorities with the Secretariat of the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA), Led by the CEO and CRAWN Trust](https://acepa-africa.org/ilgrp-facilitates-a-consultative-process-to-develop-gender-equality-strategic-priorities-with-the-secretariat-of-the-kenya-women-parliamentary-association-kewopa-led-by-the-ceo-and-crawn-trust/) - The Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project in Kenya implemented by the Parliamentary Center and African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) convened a consultative process to formulate gender equality strategic priorities with the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association [KEWOPA] secretariat led by the CEO and CRAWN Trust. The workshop was aimed at strengthening effective - [Dr. Draman Represents ACEPA at the IPPFoRB Oxford Academy](https://acepa-africa.org/dr-draman-represents-acepa-at-the-ippforb-oxford-academy/) - The IPPFoRB Academy is a unique and interactive residential training course for parliamentarians that provides capacity building in the field of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB). As part of this year’s 6th IPPFoRB Academy, our Executive Director, Dr. Rasheed Draman participated in the training which was from the 10th to 13th of September. Parliamentarians - [Delocalized Meeting of the ECOWAS Parliament](https://acepa-africa.org/delocalized-meeting-of-the-ecowas-parliament/) - From August 12th to 15th, 2024, a Delocalized Meeting of the Joint Committee on Administration, Finance and Budget; Public Accounts; and Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research of the ECOWAS Parliament took place in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The meeting's theme was "The Role of ECOWAS Parliament in Community Budget Formulation and Monitoring”. Dr. Rasheed Draman, our - [A team from the Data Management Department of the Parliament of Ghana visits ACEPA](https://acepa-africa.org/data-management-department-of-parliament-visits-acepa/) - The Deputy Director and a Data Management Officer from the Data Management Department of the Parliament of Ghana paid a visit to our office today. The visit was to explore opportunities for collaboration between the newly created department and the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA). The visit was informed by the African Center for - [Introduce strict sanctions to curb absenteeism – ACEPA to Parliament](https://acepa-africa.org/introduce-strict-sanctions-to-curb-absenteeism-acepa-to-parliament/) - The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Rasheed Draman has called on Parliament to initiate strict sanctions to address the issue of absenteeism in the House. Dr. Rasheed’s concern follows complaints by the Minority that most members of the Majority have abandoned parliamentary business for campaign tours with the flagbearer of - [Bagbin’s spat with Sefwi-Wiawso MP unfortunate – ACEPA](https://acepa-africa.org/bagbins-spat-with-sefwi-wiawso-mp-unfortunate-acepa/) - The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has described as unfortunate the spat between the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin and the Member of Parliament for Sefwi-Wiawso, Dr Kwaku Afriyie. On July 22, Alban Bagbin asked the Marshal to walk the Member of Parliament for Sefwi-Wiawso, out of the house over a comment deemed disrespectful. This - [ACEPA Hosts a Delegation from The Parliament of Uganda](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-hosts-a-delegation-from-the-parliament-of-uganda/) - A group picture of the Delegation. We are happy to have hosted a delegation from the Parliament of Uganda from the 13th to the 18th of May 2024. Led by the Leader of Opposition, Hon. Joel Senyonyi, the delegation took part in a course on Strengthening the Role of the Opposition in Parliament for Effective - [TDR- Consultant in Togo](https://acepa-africa.org/tdr-consultant-in-togo/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) is seeking a consultant in Togo for our Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project to analyze and share with African parliaments and donors the experiences of parliamentary engagement with CSOs/SWGs on gender equality issues and develop models and tools for this engagement. Refer to the Terms - [TDR- Consultant for Togo ILGRP Team](https://acepa-africa.org/tdr-consultant-for-togo-ilgrp-team/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) is seeking a consultant for our Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) Project team in Togo. The consultant is expected to ensure the facilitation of innovative and/or improved approaches to CSO and women's rights groups in the parliamentary oversight process. Also, ensure that women's rights groups and - [TOR for Kenya Consultant](https://acepa-africa.org/tor-for-kenya-consultant/) - The ILGRP team in Kenya seeks the services of a consultant to work in close collaboration with the ILGRP project team members to conduct gender equality awareness sessions, training, and practical sessions for male and female MPs as well as parliamentary staff in addressing gender inequalities in the initiation, drafting scrutiny, and passage of gender - [Kenya Seeks Legislative Partnership With Canada as Speaker Fergus Visits Center for Parliamentary Studies](https://acepa-africa.org/kenya-seeks-legislative-partnership-with-canada-as-speaker-fergus-visits-center-for-parliamentary-studies/) - The Parliament of Kenya and their Canadian counterparts will explore ways to enhance their collaboration and exchange on best parliamentary practices. This emerged during a tour of the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST) by the Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, the Rt Hon. Greg Fergus, this afternoon. The first call for - [African Parliaments](https://acepa-africa.org/african-parliaments/) - [TOR- Kenya Consultant for ILGRP Project](https://acepa-africa.org/tor-kenya-consultant-for-ilgrp-project/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) is looking for a consultant in Kenya to enhance the capacity of legislatures to initiate, debate, amend and pass inclusive and gender responsive laws, including gender responsive budgets and legislation through conducting an economic and gender analysis and present results to parliamentary committees and caucuses to initiate draft - [Visual Brief on Data Fair 2022](https://acepa-africa.org/visual-brief-on-data-fair-2022/) - Visual-Brief-on-Data-Fair-2022-newDownload - [Capacity Building for the Pan African Parliament in Results Based Management](https://acepa-africa.org/capacity-building-for-the-pan-african-parliament-in-results-based-management/) - Overview The focus of this project was to provide a series of training for MPs and Staff of the Pan Africa Parliament (PAP) in Results Based Management. This was to enable the institution demonstrate results through the adoption of better management practices. The adoption of Results-Based Management practices by PAP was to provide the framework - [Operational Assessment of the ECOWAS Parliament: 2002-2012](https://acepa-africa.org/operational-assessment-of-the-ecowas-parliament-2002-2012/) - Overview The focus of the project was to determine the extent of effectiveness of ECOWAS Parliament to national and regional development, leading to a reduction in variance between targets and achievements in the activities of the Parliament. Interventions An assessment study of the ECOWAS Parliament for a ten-year period. Outcomes Info pending Partners ECOWAS Parliament - [Supporting Parliament in Djibouti](https://acepa-africa.org/supporting-parliament-in-djibouti/) - Overview The project to support the Parliament of Djibouti was implemented in 2017. It was designed to help enhance the capacity of Parliamentarians of the Djibouti Parliament in undertaking their role, preparing and reviewing laws, implementing the budget, and contributing to an open and collaborative process. Interventions Some of the key activities included: Development of - [TOR - Ghana Consultant for Gender Responsive Budgeting - Analysis](https://acepa-africa.org/tor-ghana-consultant-for-gender-responsive-budgeting-analysis/) - We are looking for a consultant to provide methodological support to parliamentary staff to enable them to conduct gender analysis of state budgets. It is imperative that the staff who support MPs during the budget process, particularly those from the Research and Committees departments are equipped with the necessary skills and tools for gender analysis - [Call for a Consultant- Kenya](https://acepa-africa.org/call-for-a-consultant-kenya-2/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) is seeking a consultant for our Kenya team as part of the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project. The consultant will help conduct a gender analysis and inform the review and/or development (where appropriate) of parliamentary tools, manuals, and methodology on practices and processes used in - [Call for a Consultant- Kenya](https://acepa-africa.org/call-for-a-consultant-kenya/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) Is seeking a consultant under our Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP) Project in Kenya to enhance the capacity of Committees, Parliamentary Caucus, Women's Rights Groups, and CSOs Participation in Gender Responsive Parliamentary Oversight. Refer to the Terms of Reference for more details. Activity-1221.1-1221.2-1312.1-and-1312.2-TOR-KE-Y3Q1-FinalDownload - [Consultant for Togo- Activity 1211.3](https://acepa-africa.org/consultant-for-togo-activity-1211-3/) - TDR-Recrutement-Consultant-1211.3Download - [Consultant for Togo- Activity 1313.1](https://acepa-africa.org/consultant-for-togo-activity-1313-1/) - TDR-Recrutement-Consultant-1313.1Download - [We are looking for National Consultant in Ghana](https://acepa-africa.org/we-are-looking-for-national-consultant-in-ghana/) - TERMS-OF-REFERENCE-GHANA-Consultant-for-Parliamentary-Oversight-and-Gender-EqualityDownload - [Parliamentary Staff, CSOs Get Citizen Engagement Training.](https://acepa-africa.org/parliamentary-staff-csos-get-citizen-engagement-training/) - Participants and facilitators in a group photograph THE AFRICAN Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), in collaboration with the Parliamentary Centre, Canada, has organized a training for parliamentary staff and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on modules and tools for citizen engagement on national issues. The two-day event, held in Accra, covered topics such as, ‘Building a - [Launch of Parliamentary Caucus on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) In Malawi (Falls under IPPFoRB)](https://acepa-africa.org/launch-of-parliamentary-caucus-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-forb-in-malawi-falls-under-ippforb/) - ACEPA, with support from its partners - the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB), the Freedom of Religion or Belief Leadership Network (FoRBLN), and the African Parliamentarians Network for Human Rights (AfriPAHR) organised the launch of the Parliamentary Caucus on FoRB in Lilongwe, Malawi on April 12th, 2023. Present at - [ACEPA holds Constituency Engagements on FoRB Issues in Sierra Leone](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-holds-constituency-engagements-on-forb-issues-in-sierra-leone/) - As part of efforts to connect Parliamentarians with their constituents, two constituency engagements were organized under the auspices of the Freedom of Religion or Belief Leadership Network (F0RBLN) programme in Freetown, Sierra Leone. This was facilitated by ACEPA where members of the Sierra Parliamentary Caucus on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) had the opportunity - [ACEPA holds a National Seminar on the theme “FoRB: Basic Human Rights for Sustainable Development](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-holds-a-national-seminar-on-the-theme-forb-basic-human-rights-for-sustainable-development/) - The primary objective of the National Seminar organized under the auspices of FoRBLN and facilitated by ACEPA in collaboration with members of The Sierra Leone Parliamentary caucus on FoRB sought to encourage dialogue and promote sustainable peace in the country. The seminar provided the platform for fruitful discussion on FoRB, emphasis was placed on the - [ACEPA Attends the Speaker's Breakfast Forum.](https://acepa-africa.org/speakers-breakfast-meeting/) - The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin organized the “Speaker’s Breakfast Forum” in collaboration with STAR Ghana Foundation to celebrate their 5th anniversary. At the event, our Executive Director, Dr. Rasheed Draman who was also the distinguished guest speaker, shared insightful perspectives on the involvement of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the work of - [We are Looking for a Consultant- Togo](https://acepa-africa.org/we-are-looking-for-a-consultant-togo/) - TDR-Recrutement-Consultant-National-TOGO-1312.2-FINAL.docxDownload - [Consultant in Togo.](https://acepa-africa.org/consultant-in-togo/) - TDR-Recrutement-Consultant-National-Togo-1311.2-Final.docxDownload - [TERMS OF REFERENCE- GHANA-Consultant for Gender and Law Making](https://acepa-africa.org/terms-of-reference-ghana-consultant-for-gender-and-law-making/) - TERMS-OF-REFERENCE-GHANA-Consultant-for-Gender-and-Law-MakingDownload - [Bagbin hasn’t been overly partisan as a Speaker](https://acepa-africa.org/bagbin-hasnt-been-overly-partisan-as-a-speaker-acepa/) - Executive Director for Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rashid Dramani says even though some have accused the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin of being partisan, he has observed that the Speaker is trying his best to be as neutral as possible. The Doctor adds that even though many speakers have been accused of - [ACEPA BOSS BELIEVES SPEAKER MAY JUST ORDER HEALTH MINISTER’S ARREST FOR ‘SNUBBING’ PARLIAMENT](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-boss-believes-speaker-may-just-order-health-ministers-arrest-for-snubbing-parliament-2/) - In the aftermath of the recently concluded New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary primaries, concerns have been raised about the growing influence of money in the political landscape, with fears that it could set a dangerous trend for the nation’s democracy. Dr. Rasheed Draman, the Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has - [ACEPA BOSS BELIEVES SPEAKER MAY JUST ORDER HEALTH MINISTER’S ARREST FOR ‘SNUBBING’ PARLIAMENT](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-boss-believes-speaker-may-just-order-health-ministers-arrest-for-snubbing-parliament/) - The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman says the Speaker of Parliament could cause the arrest of the Health Minister for failing to honour his summons. He argued that per the Standing Orders of Parliament, the Speaker has the power to cause the arrest of anyone who disregards - [Journalists Undergo Gender Equality Training](https://acepa-africa.org/journalists-undergo-gender-equality-training/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and the African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN) has organised a gender equality training for the parliamentary press corps. The event was held under the auspices of the Global Affairs Canada-funded Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP), implemented in partnership with the Parliamentary Centre for Canada. National Parliamentary - [Crisis in Minority will hurt its oversight responsibility – ACEPA](https://acepa-africa.org/crisis-in-minority-will-hurt-its-oversight-responsibility-acepa/) - The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) fears for the Minority in Parliament’s ability to hold the government accountable following suggestions of a rift within its ranks. The Executive Director of ACEPA, Rasheed Draman, in a Citi News interview, urged the Minority to address its issues that have followed the vetting of the president’s ministerial - [Military invasion of Parliament: ACEPA calls for sanctions against persons behind](https://acepa-africa.org/military-invasion-of-parliament-acepa-calls-for-sanctions-against-persons-behind/) - The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has called for sanctions against persons who encouraged the military invasion of Parliament on Thursday evening. A joint military and police personnel moved into the Chamber of Parliament to control some disturbances on the floor of Parliament following disagreements between the - [Endear yourselves to Minority, House - ACEPA Director to new Minority leadership](https://acepa-africa.org/endear-yourselves-to-minority-house-acepa-director-to-new-minority-leadership/) - The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has stated that the recently-appointed Minority Leader, Deputy Minority Lead­er and Minority Chief Whip have not been fully accepted yet by the Minority Caucus. He explained that it calls for extra work to be done by the current leader­ship to endear - [Fix the cracks or face the consequences – ACEPA boss to NPP](https://acepa-africa.org/fix-the-cracks-or-face-the-consequences-acepa-boss-to-npp/) - The Executive Director for African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman says the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) will have a tough time in the 2024 elections if the cracks in the party are addressed urgently. This follows the resignation by the Majority leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu and per - [ACEPA commends Parliament for revising Standing Orders](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-commends-parliament-for-revising-standing-orders/) - The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has commended the Leadership of Parliament for revising the Standing Orders of the House. This follows Parliament on Thursday, made some raft changes to its existing Standing Orders to fit modern trends. Changes were made, such as having the Appointments Committee - [ACEPA Reviews Gender - Responsive Lawmaking Handbook](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-reviews-gender-responsive-lawmaking-handbook/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) under the auspices of the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) project, held a stakeholder forum in Accra, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, to examine a drafted Gender-Responsive Lawmaking handbook. The forum brought together the Parliamentary Staff of Ghana and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). Addressing the gathering, Ms. - [ACEPA Director condemns vote-buying in NPP primaries](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-director-condemns-vote-buying-in-npp-primaries/) - Dr. Rasheed Draman, the Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), has voiced profound disappointment regarding the prevalence of vote-buying observed during the just-ended New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries. He emphasized that these incentives have resulted in the departure of proficient legislators, potentially impeding parliamentary proceedings. In an interview with Citi - [It’s surprising NPP failed to learn from Minority’s leadership change – ACEPA](https://acepa-africa.org/its-surprising-npp-failed-to-learn-from-minoritys-leadership-change-acepa/) - The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has criticized the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for failing to consult the Majority Caucus before disclosing plans to reshuffle its leadership. There were reports that Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin had been tipped to replace Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as - [Delegation Led by the ACEPA visits NCCE](https://acepa-africa.org/delegation-led-by-the-acepa-visits-ncce/) - The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) hosted a ten-member (10) delegation from the Parliamentary Caucus from Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Malawi as well as Faith Leaders on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) under the auspices of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA). The meeting was held in the upper conference room - [International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) Ministerial Conference](https://acepa-africa.org/international-religious-freedom-or-belief-alliance-irfba-ministerial-conference/) - The International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA) Ministerial Conference, took place in Prague in November 2023. Among other things, the sessions explored past experiences in Central Europe under Communist rule and considered how this may help us to understand how repressive regimes currently restrict freedom of religion or belief. The conference also focused on - [ACEPA Holds  Roundtable Meeting on FoRB in Ghana](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-holds-roundtable-meeting-on-forb-in-ghana/) - The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) in partnership with the International Panel of Parliamentarians on Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB) and the African Parliamentarians’ Association for Human Rights (AfriPAHR) is implementing a project to advance issues of Freedom of Religion or Belief in Africa. A roundtable meeting was organized in Accra and brought - [ACEPA Visits Zambia for a Scoping Exercise](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-visits-zambia-for-a-scoping-exercise/) - ACEPA, with support from its partners - the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB), the Freedom of Religion or Belief Leadership Network (FoRBLN), and African Parliamentarians Network for Human Rights (AfriPAHR) has been working in The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Malawi and Ghana to promote and address issues of Freedom of - [ACEPA Engages Latrikunda Sabiji Constituency In the Gambia](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-engages-latrikunda-sabiji-constituency-in-the-gambia/) - A one-day Constituency Engagement was organized by the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) on the 29th of September, 2023 in collaboration with The Gambia Parliamentary Caucus on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) with the objective to campaign for the promotion and protection of FoRB in The Gambia in Latrikunda Sabiji Constituency. The engagement - [Training workshop involving Sierra Leone Parliamentary Caucus members on Freedom of Religion or Belief](https://acepa-africa.org/training-workshop-involving-sierra-leone-parliamentary-caucus-members-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief/) - The two-day training workshop for members of Sierra Leone Parliamentary Caucus on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) took place at the New Brookfields Hotel, Freetown, Sierra Leone on 20-21 January, 2023. Twenty-two (22) MPs participated in the training workshop, of this number, three (3) were female, two MPs and a committee clerk. The remaining - [ACEPA Engages Sanimentereng Constituency In The Gambia](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-engages-sanimentereng-constituency-in-the-gambia/) - On the 28th September, 2023 a one-day engagement activity was organized by the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) in collaboration with The Gambia Parliamentary Caucus on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) with the objective to campaign for the promotion and protection of FoRB in The Gambia in Sanimentereng. The engagement between members of - [Training Workshop for The Gambia Parliamentary Caucus on Freedom of Religion of Belief (FoRB)](https://acepa-africa.org/training-workshop-for-the-gambia-parliamentary-caucus-on-freedom-of-religion-of-belief-forb/) - The two-day training workshop designed for members of the parliamentary caucus on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) of the National Assembly of The Gambia took place at the Kairaba Hotel, Banjul, Gambia on 18th -19th February, 2023. The training sought to provide participants with a shared understanding of the concept of FoRB and clarify - [ACEPA Trains for Faith Leaders, and Civil Society Representatives in The Gambia](https://acepa-africa.org/acepa-holds-a-national-seminar-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-forb-in-the-gambia/) - The two-day training workshop for faith leaders and groups of civil society organisations took place on 23rd -24th February, 2023 at the Kairada Beach Hotel, Senegambia in Greater Banjul, The Gambia. In all, twenty-three (23) participants took part in the training workshop, of this number, there were only two (2) female participants and remaining twenty-one - [THE NIANIJA CONSTITUENCY ENGAGEMENT ON FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF (FORB) IN CENTRAL RIVER REGION (CRR), THE GAMBIA](https://acepa-africa.org/the-nianija-constituency-engagement-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-forb-in-central-river-region-crr-the-gambia/) - On the 5th of August 2023, a one-day engagement activity was organized by the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) in collaboration with The Gambia Parliamentary Caucus on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) with the objective to campaign for peace and peaceful co-existence in Nianija, CRR. The engagement between members of The Gambian Parliamentary - [THE SERREKUNDA CONSTITUENCY LEVEL ENGAGEMENT ON FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF (FORB), THE GAMBIA](https://acepa-africa.org/the-serrekunda-constituency-level-engagement-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-forb-the-gambia/) - On the 18th June 2023, a community engagement was organized by the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) in collaboration with The Gambian Parliamentary Caucus on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), with the objective to campaign for the promotion and protection of FoRB in The Gambia in Serrekunda Bartez. The meeting was moderated by - [NATIONAL SEMINAR ON FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF IN THE GAMBIA](https://acepa-africa.org/national-seminar-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-in-the-gambia/) - As part of efforts to raise the visibility of the Gambia caucus on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), foster regular engagement between caucus members and The Gambian public, the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and its partners and in collaboration with the National Assembly of The Gambia, organized one-day seminar on the theme: - [National Seminar On Freedom Of Religion Or Belief In Sierra Leone](https://acepa-africa.org/national-seminar-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-in-sierra-leone/) - As part of efforts to raise the visibility of the Sierra Leone Parliamentary caucus on Freedom Religion or Belief (FoRB) and foster regular engagements between caucus members and the Sierra Leonean public, the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and its partners in collaboration with the Sierra Leonean Parliamentary Caucus, organized a one-day seminar on - [Exchange visit to The Gambia by Sierra Leone Parliamentary caucus members on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB)](https://acepa-africa.org/exchange-visit-to-the-gambia-by-sierra-leone-parliamentary-caucus-members-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-forb/) - A six-member team of the Sierra Leone Parliamentary caucus on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) undertook an exchange visit to The Gambia (February 13th -14th , 2023) to learn from key stakeholders in the Gambia involved in the promotion and protect of FoRB in The Gambia. They hoped to exchange ideas, learn best practices - [Exchange visit to Sierra Leone by The Gambia Parliamentary caucus on FoRB](https://acepa-africa.org/exchange-visit-to-sierra-leone-by-the-gambia-parliamentary-caucus-on-forb/) - A six-member delegation from The Gambia Parliamentary caucus namely Hon Amadou Camara, Hon Saikou Bah, Hon Sanneh Lamin J, Hon Cham Fatou, Hon Alhagie Babou Ceesay and Ms Sarata Bojang undertook an exchange visit to Sierra Leone. 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[New Juaben South Constituency Profile](https://acepa-africa.org/flipbook/new-juaben-south-constituency-profile/) - [African Parliaments - Systems of Evidence in Practice - Chapter 4](https://acepa-africa.org/flipbook/african-parliaments-systems-of-evidence-in-practice-chapter-4/) ## Portfolios - [Strengthening Systems of Oversight in East African Parliaments](https://acepa-africa.org/portfolios/strengthening-systems-of-oversight-in-east-african-parliaments/) - The project aimed at strengthening systems of oversight within East African parliaments, particularly at the level of the portfolio committees. - [Supporting Parliament in Djibouti](https://acepa-africa.org/portfolios/supporting-parliament-in-djibouti/) - About Project Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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Excepteur - [Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies](https://acepa-africa.org/portfolios/inclusive-legislatures-for-gender-responsive-policies/) - About Project Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur - [Support to the African Parliamentarians Association for Human Rights (AfriPAHR) and promotion of Freedom of Religion or Belief in Africa](https://acepa-africa.org/portfolios/support-to-the-african-parliamentarians-association-for-human-rights-afripahr-and-promotion-of-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-in-africa/) - About Project Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur - [Support to the West African Association of Public Accounts Committees (WAAPAC)](https://acepa-africa.org/portfolios/support-to-the-west-african-association-of-public-accounts-committees-waapac/) - About Project Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur - [Building Capacity of Parliaments for Evidence Informed Policy Making](https://acepa-africa.org/portfolios/building-capacity-of-parliaments-for-evidence-informed-policy-making/) - About Project Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur - [Project 1](https://acepa-africa.org/portfolios/project-1/) - About Project Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. 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Excepteur - [Planning fallacy](https://acepa-africa.org/portfolios/planning-fallacy/) - About Project Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur - [Business Plan](https://acepa-africa.org/portfolios/business-plan/) - About Project Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. 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