GGA West Africa

Today was a milestone moment for the GGA West Africa team at . Our Operations Manager, Gifty Obeng, delivered an insightful presentation on how we can use Digitalisation and AI to transform education in Ghana and across the continent.

The core message? We must empower our youth with the right tools today to create a sustainable tomorrow. From vocational training to academic excellence, Gifty shared our blueprint for a future where no young West African is left behind in the global digital shift. 🌍✨

We are proud to be part of this global initiative, working alongside partners like the DAAD to ensure our voices are heard in the conversation on digital governance and innovation.

Check out some highlights from the session below! 📸👇

More to come—keep following for live updates!

We are thrilled to announce that Gifty Obeng, our Programme Manager for GGA West Africa, has officially touched down in Berlin! She is representing our office at , one of Europe’s most influential gatherings for digital society.

At Good Governance Africa, we’re on a mission to empower young West Africans. We believe that mastering digitalization and AI isn't just an advantage, it’s a necessity for building a sustainable future. That’s why we’re leaving no stone unturned on the global stage!

This year’s conference, organized by the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), focuses on a topic close to our hearts: “Digitalization and AI in Vocational and Academic Education for Sustainable Development.”

Tomorrow, Gifty will be delivering a featured presentation:
“Bridging the Gap: Digitalization and AI in Ghana’s Vocational and Academic Education for Sustainable Development.”

She’ll be diving into how we can integrate cutting-edge tech into classrooms and workshops alike to ensure no youth is left behind in the digital shift.

Stay tuned for live updates, key takeaways, and behind-the-scenes insights straight from Berlin!

Building the Future Together! ✨

At Good Governance Africa (West Africa Regional Office), we believe that investing in young women is the surest way to build a resilient continent. Delivering on our promise to empower women across Anglophone West Africa remains at the heart of what we do.

For , we’re throwing it back to our 2024 International Day of the Girl Child event! It was an inspiring day dedicated to exploring the exciting world of Public Relations and Media. We were honoured to host a group of experienced industry practitioners who shared their journeys—highlighting big opportunities, discussing real-world challenges, and providing a roadmap for success.

Check out the photos below to see how the day unfolded! 📸👇

🌍 Africa’s future is young—and the time to invest is now.
With over 60% of the population under 25, West Africa stands at a defining moment. This is more than a demographic trend—it’s a powerful opportunity. When young people are equipped with the right skills, given a seat at the table, and empowered to lead, they become more than job seekers—they become change-makers, innovators, and nation builders. 💡
At Good Governance Africa (GGA-WARO), we’re bridging the gap between potential and opportunity—turning voices into influence and ideas into action. From policy training to leadership development, we’re helping shape a generation ready to drive sustainable growth and strong governance.
The question is no longer if Africa’s youth will rise—but how well we prepare them to lead.
The future is youth-led. Let’s build it together.

"They killed our people for tomatoes." 🍅The Sahel conflict has moved south, and the impact is being felt in our markets and food prices. This insightful piece by Good Governance Africa – West Africa Regional Office explains why the safety of a tomato truck is the ultimate test of regional governance. From the retreat of the water table to the breakdown of regional diplomacy, the piece explores how human security and climate insecurity are now feeding each other. Catch the full opinion piece on Graphic Online, Ghana’s number one online news portal.Read the full story here: When the tomato truck becomes a frontline - Graphic Online https://www.graphic.com.gh/features/opinion/when-the-tomato-truck-becomes-a-frontline.html

When the tomato truck becomes a frontline When the tomato truck becomes a frontline

Ghana’s oil and gas update for 2025 is here! 🇬🇭🛢️

The latest PIAC Annual Report shows that we brought in US$602.82 million in petroleum revenue last year. While that’s a big number, it’s actually a drop from the US$1.06 billion we saw in 2024. Why the change? It’s a mix of lower global oil prices and a dip in production—we produced 37.30 million barrels in 2025, down from 40.97 million the year before. 📈

On the bright side, our savings in the Ghana Petroleum Funds have reached US$1.55 billion as of December 2025! 💰

Check out the infographic below for a quick look at the data. We have more deep dives into the report coming your way soon, so keep an eye on this page!

Dive into the full report to see how our resources are being managed: https://shorturl.fm/0kYGP

Big news for Ghana’s energy and fiscal future! 🇬🇭🛢️

The 2025 PIAC Annual Report is officially out. While our oil production has seen a steady decline since 2019, the conversation around how we manage and spend our petroleum revenue has never been more important. This report gives an independent look at how every dollar is being used—from revenue collection to national development projects.

We’re moving beyond just "following the rules" to demanding real value and accountability for every Ghanaian. 📈✨

👀 Watch this space: Want to see the big numbers without the long read? Keep your eyes on our page over the coming days! We’ll be sharing the must-know highlights in simple, easy-to-understand infographics.

Download the full report now: https://www.piacghana.org/ova_doc/piac-2025-annual-report/

PIAC 2025 Annual Report - | PUBLIC INTEREST AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE

GGA West Africa represented by Gifty Obeng(operations manager) and Edward T. Sarpong (Research Coordinator)was present at this all important event i.e., the launch of the 15th annual report of PIAC-Ghana. As a partner to the worthy course of ensuring transparent and accountable governance in the use of Ghana's petroleum and gas revenues, this sacred duty of monitoring and reporting on Ghana's use of oil & gas revenues must be guarded, respected and taken seriously by all relevant institutions. The findings and recommendations contained in the 2025 Annual Report of PIAC-Ghana is a must read...

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has published its 2025 Annual Report on the management and use of petroleum revenues.

The full report can be downloaded via this link: https://www.piacghana.org/ova_doc/piac-2025-annual-report/

As the institution mandated to oversee Ghana’s petroleum revenue management, PIAC prepares and shares these statutory reports to keep citizens and stakeholders well-informed.

Indeed, the majority vote in favor of the African Union’s call championed by John Dramani Mahama (Ghana's president) to recognize slavery as the greatest crime in human history carries both symbolic and material significance. It’s not an either/or situation; rather, the importance lies in how these two dimensions reinforce each other. If anything, the symbolic recognition is the necessary first step but its full importance will ultimately be judged by whether it leads to tangible outcomes for affected countries and peoples.

I am overjoyed by the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.

The process of its realisation, from idea to reality, was made possible by the solidarity of people of good conscience around the world and led by the active coalition of the African Union, CARICOM and other groups.

I cannot think of a better way to honour our forebears on the day of remembrance than to have the majority of the world’s countries affirm that the trafficking and enslavement of nearly 13 million human beings is, indeed, the gravest crime against humanity.

One of those forebears, François-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture, who was born into slavery but became one of the architects of Haiti’s liberation, the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean, said: “The greatest weapon against oppression is unity.”

We must stand united in seeking the restoration of the humanity and dignity of our forbears who were enslaved and sold.

Africa’s potential is vast, but corruption is holding us back. In Anglophone West Africa, billions of dollars that should be building our roads, schools, and hospitals are lost to corruption every year. This isn't just a political issue; it’s a direct threat to the future of every young African.

It is time for the youth to lead the charge for change! Good Governance Africa is hosting a high-impact Anti-Corruption Conference at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Fiapre-Sunyani, on Tuesday, 31st March 2026.

We are bringing together experts and young leaders to discuss how we can build a culture of integrity and transparency. Don't sit on the side lines while your future is being traded away.

Secure your spot today! Click the link below to register and join the movement:

Participants Registration Form Breaking the Cycle: Youth innovation and Leadership in Combating Corruption.