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Introduction Policy evaluation is an integral part of the policy formulation process. Summative evaluation of policies and programmes occurs at the end of the policy implementation process. In Ghana, the Free SHS policy can be said to have run its full course after three years (2017-2020) of implementation. Throughout the implementation phase, one issue that gained traction and is still ...

The National Women’s Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kate Gyamfua has accused the Minister of Roads and Highways Kwasi Amoako Atta of constructing and tarring roads in his Constituency leaving other deplorable roads in other parts of the country. According to Kate Gyamfua, the sector Minister should not only be fixated on roads in his area. “Tell Amoako ...

Quality of education at the basic school level in the New Juaben South Municipality in the Eastern Region has drastically declined raising concerns among stakeholders. Analysis of performance of candidates in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) over the last six years shows a worrying trend of consistent abysmal performance particularly among those in public basic schools. The data shows ...

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a pleasure for me to be here today as the guest speaker for this occasion. The first time I spoke at a Rotary Club function sometime in the 90’s my speech got me into a lot of trouble with the then President of our country. The title of my speech was, “Poverty breeds social ...

Education Minister Dr Yaw Adutwum is claiming the bragging rights for the management of the Senior High School sector in the country saying it is the best managed in the world. According to him, President Akufo-Addo must be commended for how the Free SHS program has been operated so far. The education ministry and the Ghana Education Service came under ...

The Education Minister, Yaw Adutwum, has refuted reports that the government has substituted eggs for students under the school feeding programme with mackerel imported from China. Mr. Adutwum speaking to Francis Abban on GHONE TV on Thursday described the reports as propaganda adding that headmasters are given money to purchase the eggs so it’s impossible for anyone to suggest that ...

A member of the Council of State, Mr Enoch Teye Mensah, has urged members of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) to put aside political differences and work for the common good of Tema. He said political differences needed not be synonymous with enmity, using himself as an example. He said he was a long-time friend of President Nana Addo Dankwa ...

The intent of maximizing revenue in the extractive sector through the Agyapa Royalties deal initiated by the government in 2020 is not a bad idea, the Chairperson of the Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas, Dr Steve Manteaw has said. However, he said the lack of public trust and confidence in the government is one of the main reasons ...

It appears thieves in Ghana have now devised a new ploy to steal personal belongings of passengers in commercial buses. The thieves, per the new strategy, get on board long journey buses at Lorry terminals as passengers but carry out their operation by stealing portable personal belongings mostly mobile phones, laptops, purse and other valuables of customers when they alight ...

The Ghana Revenue Authority, GRA, will begin prosecution of tax offenders this year as part of the broader strategy to engender tax compliance and maximize revenue collection. GRA launched its prosecution Policy in 2019. The Authority went ahead to table request before the Chief Justice to set up a dedicated court to expeditiously prosecute tax offenders. Speaking at the opening ...