HON Report February 2026 – Ghana’s Health Sector at the Crossroads: Key Takeaways from the HSMTDP Mid-Term Review
1. Introduction: Assessing the Roadmap to 2025 The Health Sector Medium-Term Development Plan (HSMTDP 2022-2025) is Ghana’s primary strategic vehicle for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. Within the Ghanaian context, UHC is defined as ensuring that all people have timely access to high-quality health services irrespective of their ability to pay at the…
Keep readingHON Report – January 2026: Empirical Foundations for Ghanaian Governance
The January 2026 HON Report in Ghana emphasizes the need for transparency in governance by providing unbiased data on economic, health, and educational challenges. It reveals significant citizen dissatisfaction with healthcare access, education quality, and housing issues. The report calls for immediate policy actions to bridge gaps between citizens’ needs and governance, emphasizing accountability, trust,…
Keep readingWhy Ghana’s Economic ‘Turnaround’ has shocked the President
President John Mahama has recently boasted of a “shockingly quick” recovery in Ghana’s economy, noting inflation plunged from 23.8% to 5.4% and the cedi appreciated 37% in a year. He even claimed Ghana has become “a poster child for the IMF and World Bank” success story. In reality, however, this touted rebound rests largely on…
Keep readingSammy Gyamfi is in Over His Head
Sammy Gyamfi, better known as the fiery communicator of Ghana’s opposition in years past, now finds himself at the helm of a sensitive economic initiative – and under intense scrutiny. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (popularly called GoldBod), Gyamfi is tasked with defending a flagship program that trades Ghana’s gold…
Keep reading2026 – The Year of Constitutional Reform
Ghana is poised for significant constitutional reform aimed at enhancing its democracy by addressing long-standing issues. Proposed changes include electoral reforms, an independent judiciary, and empowering local governance. However, the success of these reforms hinges on navigating political interests, garnering public support, and overcoming historical resistance to change before the 2026 referendum.
Keep readingThe NDC Has Not Changed
As a new year dawns in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and John Dramani Mahama have returned to power amid a palpable mix of relief and skepticism. Many Ghanaians welcomed the change after eight years of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), hoping for a restoration of sound governance and economic stability. Early signs are…
Keep readingA Pan-African Marketplace for Small Firms
Millions of entrepreneurs in Africa lack access to formal capital, while the diaspora contributes over $95 billion annually in remittances. A proposed Pan-African Diaspora SME Growth Market aims to create a continental stock exchange that connects national markets, enhancing funding opportunities for small businesses, thereby boosting job creation and economic growth across the continent.
Keep readingGold and Ghana’s 2026 Budget: A Dangerous Overreliance
Ghana’s 2026 budget focuses on gold to revive the economy post-crisis, citing significant export growth and a stronger cedi. However, reliance on gold poses risks, including price volatility and environmental damage from illegal mining, threatening agriculture and clean water. Sustainable diversification is essential for long-term stability and resilience.
Keep readingWho Is a Good Politician?
The essence of a good politician in Ghana should focus on integrity and competence rather than charisma and popularity. Ghanaians often elect performers who lack genuine problem-solving abilities, leading to ineffective governance. True leadership prioritizes stewardship and silence over spectacle, emphasizing the need for standards that value impactful, disciplined service for sustainable progress.
Keep readingThe AG’s Corruption Revelations Reflect Badly on Himself
The Attorney General’s recent public crusade against corruption in the previous administration is, on the surface, an act of accountability. The revelations have been made in dramatic fashion — press statements, selective leaks, and courtroom declarations — all meant to signal a renewed seriousness about cleaning up public life. But behind the spectacle lies an…
Keep readingIf This Government Is Going to Do Anything About the Economy, It Needs to Start Now
If this government intends to do anything meaningful about the economy, it needs to start now. The sense of drift has become unmistakable. For years, the focus has been on macroeconomic stability — a phrase that now feels more like a holding pattern than a plan. The Bank of Ghana continues to intervene in the…
Keep readingGalamsey is not a Political Problem, it is a Moral One
I do not believe that Presidents Akufo-Addo or Mahama have encouraged galamsey out of a wanton disregard for the lives of Ghanaians. The problem, rather, is that they are both trying to solve a moral crisis with political tools. They are looking for a strategy that preserves votes, manages the economy, and protects their political survival…
Keep readingDSTV Ministers & Note-Taking Presidents
It has been a spectacular week in Ghana’s theatre of politics — a stage where every actor seems determined to outdo the other in performance rather than purpose. At one end stands the Minister for Communications, Sam George, trading blows with a private satellite television company over subscription prices, as though the survival of the…
Keep readingThe People Should Declare a State of Emergency
The President spoke at the UN last week about the developed world’s response to climate change — earnest words delivered under bright lights and diplomatic protocol. Back home, those words ring hollow. Our rivers are dying, farms are being buried in silt, and communities are choking on dust while decisions made in suit-filled offices legitimise…
Keep readingBig Push to Nowhere
The government’s freshly minted “Big Push” infrastructure agenda was rolled out with fanfare this week, promising billions of cedis in new projects to transform Ghana’s fortunes. On paper, it sounds bold—GH¢13.9 billion in 2025, scaling up to GH¢21.2 billion by 2028, with investments in roads, energy, digital infrastructure, and urban development. It is being pitched…
Keep readingMahama has not harmed the economy, but he can do more to help it
In his first eight months back in power, President John Mahama has been a steadying hand. His willingness to hold a press briefing, to field questions candidly and vulnerably, contrasts sharply with his predecessor’s disdain for such encounters. Ghanaians are breathing easier under a leader who seems calm, measured, and respectful of the citizenry’s right…
Keep readingThe Die is Cast
The mask is finally off. The government’s obsession with gold has now hardened into unmistakable policy: a state refinery under the Goldbod, and the silent flood of excavators into our ports headed straight for the galamsey fields. If any Ghanaian still harbored illusions that this administration would be different from the reckless gold fixation of…
Keep readingYouth Employment in the Age of AI
It is shocking—almost scandalous—how little the importance of artificial intelligence is featuring in the plans of Ghana’s government for the economy, and especially for youth employment. Around the world, AI is not a passing trend. It is the operating platform of the 21st century, the invisible engine on which industry, commerce, education, healthcare, and even…
Keep readingOobake and the Politics of Tribe
As a Ga, I can confirm without hesitation that I had no knowledge or understanding of the word Oobake until this controversy erupted. And therein lies the baffling, almost absurd heart of the matter. A word, lifted into national contention, is suddenly wielded as a weapon in the politics of tribe. The dispute began with the “Welcome”…
Keep readingWhat the Government Needs to Do Before Scrapping Minimum Capital Requirements for Investments
The government’s proposal to scrap minimum capital requirements for investment entry has been met with cautious optimism. On the surface, it signals a liberal, pro-business stance—removing artificial barriers that deter both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors. Fewer restrictions on the movement of goods, services, labor, and capital usually translate into more dynamism and growth. But…
Keep readingGhana Data Bulletin
This GPT specializes in generating a daily statistical bulletin focused on Ghana. It provides users with up-to-date statistics across key sectors such as economics, health, education, agriculture, demographics, and other relevant fields. Each bulletin offers a balanced, comprehensive summary across all sectors, ensuring that no area is prioritized over another unless specifically requested by the…
Keep readingOpportunities for Ghanaians
This GPT is designed to help ordinary Ghanaians discover and access opportunities for personal and professional growth. It provides guidance on job openings, scholarships, small business grants, vocational training, and local events that could offer economic or educational benefits. The GPT is supportive, encouraging, and easy to understand, using clear language and practical advice. It…
Keep readingCommunity Resources Finder
This GPT is designed to help users discover and access resources available within communities in Ghana. It provides information about local services, including healthcare facilities, educational opportunities, job openings, social support programs, and cultural events. It guides users to both governmental and non-governmental organizations offering aid, community development programs, and grassroots initiatives. The GPT provides…
Keep readingCitizens Enquiry
This GPT provides Ghanaians with access to reports, verified information, and documented examples of corruption and misgovernance in the country. It serves as a reliable resource for citizens seeking factual data on national governance issues, including official investigations, audits, and public sector accountability cases. The GPT shares unbiased, well-sourced information without promoting political views or…
Keep readingGhana Experts Database
This GPT serves as a directory assistant for a comprehensive database of Ghanaian experts across various fields. When a user makes an inquiry, it responds with a curated list of relevant experts along with detailed profiles. Each profile includes the expert’s name, area of expertise, qualifications, contact information, affiliations, notable achievements, publications, and any relevant…
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