ABSTRACT The contemporary international system is characterised by a heightened tendency of state units to gravitate towards some degree of integration. Regionalism is gradually being inextricably linked to economic development. The establishment of the European Economic Community in 1957 has resulted in the mushrooming of cooperative arrangements the world over including the North American Free Trade Area (NAFTA), the Association of South-Asian Nations and the Caribbean Free Trade Assoc...
ABSTRACT Ghana carries a heavy burden of medical emergencies, trauma and injuries that have long become of public health concern. Overall, there is a huge injury burden not in an isolated occurrence but occurs daily or weekly resulting in severe disability and preventable deaths. Ghana through its National Development Planning Commission adopted the Sustainable Development Goals as part of its national policies. The Ministry of Health have inculcated some of the indicators of the SDGs es...
ABSTRACT Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have been called to action in instances where the state has either been deficient or ineffective in managing affairs. Undoubtedly, the process of democratization in Africa has produced mixed results due to several factors among which include poorly organized elections and its associated violence. Electoral violence prevention has become an integral part of international electoral assistance programs without the needed understanding of what works and...
ABSTRACT The study sought to find out the channels through which counterfeit and sub-standard drugs end up in Ghana and the implications it has on the country. In addition, the study sought to investigate on the procedures used to dispose of counterfeit, expired and sub-standard drug s. This has led to stringent action been taken by the Food and Drugs Authority to individual who are being caught handling these pharmaceutical products (counterfeit and sub-standard drugs).The study involved sam...
ABSTRACT Women have not been actively participating in peace and security. After the efforts conducted by women’s group, the UN adopted Resolution 1325 on the 31st October 2000. The Security Council resolution stresses the importance of women’s participation and full involvement in peace and security. There is empirical evidence which demonstrates that the participation of women in peacekeeping operations is beneficial for the mission since due to their participation, a strong peace agree...