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The Church of Pentecost General Headquarters
THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST GENERAL HEADQUARTERS Founder: Rev. James McKeown Office of the Chairman P. O. Box 2194 Accra - Ghana Our Ref: COP/CO/VOL.35/0610/18 Tel/Fax: 233-302-772193 May 04, 2018 ALL ASSEMBLIES THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST WORLDWIDE Dearly Beloved, We thank the Lord God Almighty for seeing us through the 43rd Session of the General Council Meetings held at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, under the theme, “Remain in Christ and in His Basic Message” (1 John 2:24-25). The Lord spoke to us in diverse ways and His awesome presence was manifested in our midst through the ministration of His word, various prophecies and songs. He has promised to be with us and grant us the grace needed to remain in Him and in His basic message. To Him alone be the glory and honour now and forevermore. Below are some of the decisions that were taken during the meetings: Dedication of Police Station Complex at the Pentecost Convention Centre By the grace of God, the ultra-modern Police Station Complex that has been constructed at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh was dedicated to the Lord on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. The facility was commissioned by the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and assisted by the Inspector General of Police, David Asante Appeatu. Election of Chairman Apostle Eric Nyamekye has been elected Chairman of The Church of Pentecost to replace Apostle Prof. Opoku Onyinah who has completed two terms of meritorious and dedicated service. -
Joint Evaluation of Multi-Donor Budget Support to Ghana
Joint Evaluation of Multi-Donor Budget Support to Ghana Based on OECD-DAC methodology Final Report Volume One: Evaluation Results and Recommendations on Future Design & Management of Ghana MDBS Andrew Lawson, Gyimah Boadi, Ato Ghartey, Adom Ghartey, Tony Killick, Zainab Kizilbash Agha and Tim Williamson Report to the Government of Ghana and to the MDBS Partners June 2007 Overseas Development Institute CDD-GHANA 111 Westminster Bridge Road P.O.Box 404 London SE1 7JD Legon-Accra, Ghana Disclaimer This report has been prepared by a joint team from the Overseas Development Institute, UK (ODI) and the Centre for Democratic Development, Accra (CDD), who were commissioned to undertake an independent evaluation of the impact of Multi Donor Budget Support (MDBS) in Ghana. It comprises the final draft of the Final Report, which has been amended in the light of comments received by the Government of Ghana, the MDBS partners and other relevant stakeholders. The evaluation was undertaken over August 2006 to May 2007. The bulk of field work was undertaken over August and September 2006, with preliminary observations presented at a retreat of the key MDBS stakeholders in Akosombo during October. Following a further brief field visit in November, conclusions were finalised in early 2007, amended in the light of comments received and then formally presented at two workshops held in Accra in April 2007. This final draft incorporates comments received at those workshops as well as further work on gender issues undertaken in May 2007. The participatory nature of the evaluation has allowed the Government of Ghana and the MDBS partners to incorporate ideas from the evaluation process both into aspects of Government policy and into the evolving design of the MDBS arrangements. -
The New Legon Observer
THE NEW LEGON OBSERVER Our perspectiv~ Com ing out of the ing out of the Energy Crisis Energy Crisis GHANA: THE ELECTRICITY CRISIS OF 2006 &. 2007 Why did it happen and who must be held responsible? Ato Ahwoi and Dr. Joe Oteng-Adjei • 3 00 Budgets Really Matter? Emmanuel Y. Ablo • B " Let there be ." Nana Akua Anyidoho • 11 What Young People Expect from The New Legon Observer Dr Yaw Perbi • 14 King Bruce: A Memorial Essay Vida Autu Vondee • 16 Letters to the Editor Akosombo Dam As we celebrate 50 years of The energy situation in Ghana has been of What was the cause of the latest crisis? Ghana 's Independence ... , significant concern to all in the last two Ghanaians have learned that there were 29 November, 2007 • 20 decades. Energy crisis and associated three major factors behind the problem: power rationing or load shedding were (1) technical difficulties with the Ghana 2008 African Cup first experienced in 1983. Since then, generating units at the Aboadze Thermal of Nations and the there have been several power·rationing Plant and other sources, including the Energy Crisis exercises as a result of difficult power Osagyefo power barge; Kwame Baah-Nuakoh • 21 • • generation conditions. The energy diffi- (2) unavailability of power from Cote culties have been most pronounced in the The Ghana Dictionary d1voire due to difficulties in their power Project last year, beginning in August 2006. system; (Corruption Revisited) Indeed the country experienced electricity (3) low levels of water in the Akosombo Ebow Daniel . 23 load shedding for more than a year. -
GHANA ELECTION 2008 © 2010 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Ghana
GHANA ELECTION 2008 © 2010 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Ghana All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the permission of the publishers. Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to this book will be liable to criminal prosecution and claims for damages. contents page acronyms i acknowledgement ii foreword iii Chapter One: The Electoral System of Ghana 1 Chapter Two: Confidence Building Measures for the 2008 General Elections 9 Chapter Three: Preparations for Election 2008 23 Chapter Four: The Media and Election 2008 50 list of tables and figures page Table 1 Elections Observation Missions 13 for the 2008Elecctions Table 3.1 Vital Statistics on Registration for the Period 2004 - 2008 National Summary 26 Table 3.2 Vital Statistics on the 2008 Limited Voter Registration: 29 Age and Gender Distribution Table 3.3 Comparative Statistics on Voter Registration 31 Challenges between 1995 - 2008 Table 3.4 2008 Exhibition of Voters Register: 33 Age and Gender Distribution 35 Table 3.5 Presidential Candidates for 2008 Elections 35 Table 3.6 Running Mates for the 2008 Elections Table 3.7 Nomination of Parliamentary Candidates of Political Parties for the 2008 Elections 37 Table 3.8 Voter Turnout and Rejected Ballots for the 47 December 7, 2008 Elections Table 3.9 Voter Turnout and Rejected Ballots for 47 December 28, 2008 Presidential Run off acronyms COG Commonwealth Observer Group -
Stephen Ntim, Dr
Thursday, October, 30, 2014 Compiled by: Stephen Ampadu Previous Session’s Market Close- Equities Economic News Economic News ‘Producer Price Inflation decreases’ Period GSE. C.I GSE F.I Mrk. Cap Volume Value Ghana’s year-on-year Producer Price Index (PPI) fell to 46.7 per cent in ‘Gov’t and Banks strike accord on new (GHS) Traded Traded September as compared to the August rate of 48.3 percent. Mr. VAT charges’ Anthony Amuzu, Chief Statistician and Director of Surveys and Today 2,244.15 2,186.79Banks 64,674 have not to1,030,023 charge VAT5,224,969 on Census Organisation of Ghana Statistical Service, at a media briefing salaries, savings, deposits, in Accra on Wednesday gave a provisional figure of 1.2 per cent as the Previous 2,222.54 2,157.22investments, 64,426 interests50,626 on loans.113,167 The month-to-month change in PPI from August 2014 and September %Chg. 0.97 1.37 agreement0.38 follows1934.57 an emergency4517.03 2014. Source: GNA Today meeting between the Ministry of Finance, Ghana Revenue Authority %Chg. 4.61 22.40 5.75 -42.13 -22.33 ‘Oil Workers Strike at Sea’ and the Ghana Association of Bankers Y-T-D Ghanaian workers of MODEC who operate on FPSO Kwame Nkrumah on the implementation of VAT on C.I – Composite Index at the Jubilee Oilfield in the Western Region have expressed financial services. There have been F.I – Financial Index dissatisfaction with the discrepancy between their salaries and some agitations among stakeholders Source: Merban Stockbrokers Ltd a Subsidiary of UMB benefits and that of expatriates. -
Ghana Background Note
Country Policy and Information Note Ghana: Background information, including internal relocation Version 1.0 September 2020 Preface Purpose This note provides country of origin information (COI) and analysis of COI for use by Home Office decision makers handling particular types of protection and human rights claims (as set out in the Introduction section). It is not intended to be an exhaustive survey of a particular subject or theme. It is split into two main sections: (1) analysis and assessment of COI and other evidence; and (2) COI. These are explained in more detail below. Assessment This section analyses the evidence relevant to this note – i.e. the COI section; refugee/human rights laws and policies; and applicable caselaw – by describing this and its inter-relationships, and provides an assessment of, in general, whether one or more of the following applies: • A person is reasonably likely to face a real risk of persecution or serious harm • The general humanitarian situation is so severe as to breach Article 15(b) of European Council Directive 2004/83/EC (the Qualification Directive) / Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights as transposed in paragraph 339C and 339CA(iii) of the Immigration Rules • The security situation presents a real risk to a civilian’s life or person such that it would breach Article 15(c) of the Qualification Directive as transposed in paragraph 339C and 339CA(iv) of the Immigration Rules • A person is able to obtain protection from the state (or quasi state bodies) • A person is reasonably able to relocate within a country or territory • A claim is likely to justify granting asylum, humanitarian protection or other form of leave, and • If a claim is refused, it is likely or unlikely to be certifiable as ‘clearly unfounded’ under section 94 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. -
Report on the First Session of the Seventh Parliament
Authors: Ernest Nii Ashitey Armah, Odekro PMO Dr. Kwabena Sarfo Sarfo-Kantankah, University of Cape Coast Professor Gretchen Bauer, University of Delaware Gifty Mensah, Odekro PMO With input, oversight and editorial support from: Kobby Graham, Lecturer, Ashesi University Kinna Likimani, Odekro Director of M&E and Special Projects Nehemiah Attigah, Odekro Co-founder & Principal Lead Ian Gregorio-de Souza, Technical Lead 2 Odekro :: The First Session of the Seventh Parliament About Odekro A well-functioning democracy is built on a foundation of transparency and accountability. In our traditional tripartite system of government, the legislative arm bears primary responsibility for shining the light of scrutiny on the business of government and in holding public officials to account. Yet, information with which to assess the work of the Ghanaian Parliament itself or to hold MPs accountable is often lacking. While occasional assessments of individual Parliamentarians can provide useful information, a more comprehensive approach to parliamentary monitoring can often yield deeper insights into Parliament’s effectiveness. Odekro seeks to promote transparency, accountability and democratic governance through citizen action and engagement with the Parliament of Ghana and other government agencies. The Odekro platform promotes transparency and popular participation by providing free public online access to Bills, Motions, and parliamentary Debates (Hansards). The Hansards and parliamentary data are extracted from purchased and scanned documents, Parliamentary Clerks, and portable document formats (PDFs) published openly on the Parliament of Ghana website. Odekro uses a set of indicators to assess and measure the performance of Parliament. These indicators are derived from a series of variables and are combined into an index to measure variations in the quality, quantity, and output of legislative activity and to facilitate engagements with the public and other stakeholders. -
34104 V. 2 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized
34104 v. 2 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized AN OPERATIONAL APPROACH FOR ASSESSING COUNTRY OWNERSHIP OF POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGIES VOLUME II: COUNTRY CASE STUDIES BOLIVIA, GHANA, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC, SENEGAL JANET ENTWISTLE, NATASHA BAJUK, FILIPPO CAVASSINI, FEDERICO STEINBERG OPERATIONS POLICY AND COUNTRY SERVICES FEBRUARY 2005 FOREWORD This study consists of two volumes. Volume I analyses the evidence from four case studies on country ownership of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) in Bolivia, Ghana, Kyrgyz Republic and Senegal, and draws some operational implications for enhancing country ownership of PRSs. Volume II presents the four country case studies. Didactic versions of each of the case studies were used as the basis of a discussion on the political economy of PRSs as part of a series of workshops on the PRS initiative, held in 2003 and 2004 and sponsored by a consortium of bilateral development assistance agencies and The World Bank. The didactic versions are available on the World Bank’s website. The study is the result of the work of a team led by Janet Entwistle (OPCS), and comprising Natasha Bajuk, Filippo Cavassini, Federico Steinberg and Christian Vakarelis (OPCS). Pablo Guerrero (OPCS) provided invaluable direction, encouragement and support. Rosa Alonso (formerly WBI, currently EAP), Lindsay Judge (formerly PRMPR, currently ESSD) and Jeni Klugman (formerly PRMPR, currently AFR) were instrumental in shaping the work from an early stage. Ioannis Kessides (DEC) made substantive contributions on the factors of ownership. Saydeh Shammas (OPCS) provided strong logistical support. Cynthia Delgadillo and Pansy Chintha (OPCS) helped with publication. The study reflects missions to Bolivia, Ghana, Kyrgyz Republic and Senegal, which included discussions with government officials, national stakeholders and officials of development assistance agencies, including the World Bank Country Office Directors or Country Managers and staff in each of these countries. -
The Evolution of Social Protection Policy in Ghana's 'Fourth Republic'
CENTRE FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH The evolution of social protection policy in Ghana’s ‘Fourth Republic’: Contributory social insurance reform and limited social assistance for the ‘extreme poor’ under NPP and NDC governments, 2000-2014 Eduard Grebe CSSR Working Paper No. 360 Legislating and Implementing Welfare Policy Reforms August 2015 Published by the Centre for Social Science Research University of Cape Town 2015 http://www.cssr.uct.ac.za This Working Paper can be downloaded from: http://cssr.uct.ac.za/pub/wp/360/ ISBN: 978-1-77011-347-3 © Centre for Social Science Research, UCT, 2015 Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (C.C. by 4.0) licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ About the author: Eduard Grebe is a research associate of the Centre for Social Science Research at the University of Cape Town. [email protected]. Acknowledgements: The author would like to acknowledge the contribution of Prof Jeremy Seekings, who helped conceptualise the paper and provided useful comments on various drafts. We are grateful for funding for the LIWPR research programme from the UK Department for International Development, through the Economic and Social Research Council, through their Joint Fund for Poverty Alleviation. The evolution of social protection policy in Ghana’s ‘Fourth Republic’: Contributory social insurance reform and limited social assistance for the ‘extreme poor’ under NPP and NDC governments, 2000-2014 Abstract During the 2000s, Ghana introduced substantial social protection policy reforms. The contributory pensions system was reformed from a single statutory defined- benefit scheme and a colonial-era unfunded scheme for civil servants to a new system with additional mandatory and voluntary privately-administered ‘tiers’ augmenting the statutory scheme. -
The Church of Pentecost General Headquarters
THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST GENERAL HEADQUARTERS Founder: Rev. James McKeown Office of the Chairman P. O. Box 2194 Accra - Ghana Our Ref: COP/CO/VOL.34/0797/17 Tel/Fax: 233-302-772193 May 05, 2017 ALL ASSEMBLIES THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST WORLDWIDE Dearly Beloved, We thank the Lord God Almighty for seeing us through the 15th Session of the Extraordinary Council Meetings held at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa Fetteh, under the theme, “I am an Example of Christ in my Generation” (1 Cor. 4:16-17). The Lord spoke to us in diverse ways and His awesome presence was manifested in our midst through the ministration of His word, various prophecies and songs. He has promised to be with us and grant us the grace needed to be His example in our own generation and beyond. To Him alone be the glory and honour now and forevermore. Below are some of the decisions that were taken during the meetings: Creation of Areas Krachi Nkwanta and Bogoso Areas will be created in September 2017. See appendix 1. Creation of Districts Eighty-five (85) districts will be created in September 2017. See appendix 2. Change of Name of District Lashibi District in Teshie Nungua Area is now to be known as Community 20 District. 1 Call to the Full-Time Ministry One hundred and eleven (111) brothers have been called to the full-time ministry. See appendix 3. Upgrading to Full Overseership Ninety-six (96) probationary overseers have been upgraded into full overseership. See appendix 4. Call to the Pastorate Fifty-seven (57) overseers were called to the pastorate. -
Electoral Commission of Ghana, with Support of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Accra November, 2005
ELECTIONS 2004 ELECTIONS 2004 Ghana´s Parliamentary and Presidential Elections GHANA’S PARLIAMENTARY AND PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS 2004 Published by the Electoral Commission of Ghana, with support of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Accra November, 2005 ISBN: Printed & designed by O’mens graphix, Accra www.omens-graphix.com Tel. 021-238098 CONTENT 1. The 2004 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections by the Electoral Commission of Ghana 1 Foreword . .2 Part 1 - The Electoral System . .3 Part 2 - Preparations towards the Holding of the 2004 General Elections . .9 Part 3 - The Contest and the Contestants . .28 Part 4 - Election Supervision, Monitoring and Observation . .71 2. Voting Patterns in the 2004 Elections by Joseph R.A. Ayee 79 Introduction . .80 Part 1 - The Concept of Ethnicity . .81 Part 2 - Manifestations of Ethnicity in Ghanaian Politics since Independence . .83 Part 3 - Voting Patterns in the 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004 Elections . .88 Part 4 - Conclusions: Explaining the Voting Patterns and the Lessons . .90 References . .98 3. Changes in Voting Patterns and Behaviours in Ghana’s 2004 General Elections by Dr. A. Essuman-Johnson 99 Change in Voting Patterns in Ghana’s 2000 and 2004 General Elections . .100 Explaining the shift from NDC to NPP: 2000 Elections . .103 The Poverty Factor . .105 The voting pattern in Ghana’s 2004 elections . .106 The Gender Factor . .109 Some Conclusions . .112 References . .113 4. Parliamentary Election Results by the Electoral Commission of Ghana 115 for Region ASHANTI . .117 for Region BRONG AHAFO . .131 for Region CENTRAL . .141 for Region EASTERN . .149 for Region GREATER ACCRA . .161 for Region NORTHERN . .173 for Region UPPER EAST . -
Some Thoughts on Ministerial Reshuffles in Ghana
SOME THOUGHTS ON MINISTERIAL RESHUFFLES IN GHANA JOSEPH R.A. AYEE Promoting Excellence in Knowledge SOME THOUGHTS ON MINISTERIAL RESHUFFLES IN GHANA SOME THOUGHTS ON MINISTERIAL RESHUFFLES IN GHANA Joseph R.A. Ayee, PhD/FGA, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Social Studies, University of Ghana, Legon Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences' (GAAS) Inaugural Lecture Delivered at the British Council, Accra On May 8, 2008. SOME THOUGHTS ON MINISTERIAL RESHUFFLES IN GHANA © 2009 Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Ghana All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the permission of the publishers. Any person who does any unauthorised act in relation to this book will be liable to criminal prosecution and claims for damages. ISBN: 9988-572-42-5 SOME THOUGHTS ON TABLE OF MINISTERIAL RESHUFFLES CONTENTS IN GHANA List of Tables iv Acknowledgments v Acronyms vii Abstract viii Introduction 1 Defining the Terms Ministers and Ministerial Reshuffles 3 Allocation of Functions: Underlying Principles 5 The Concept of Patronage 8 Motivations for Ministerial Reshuffles 11 Ministerial Tenure: The Frequency and Scale of the Reshuffles 24 Ministerial Reshuffles: Consultation and Secrecy 27 The Effects of the Ministerial Reshuffles 30 The Coping Strategies of Dismissed Ministers 36 Paradoxes of Power: The President and the Reshuffle of the Ministerial Teams 38 Conclusion: Lessons