ABSTRACT The economic performance of democratic states in Africa is a rising concern against the assumptions of the modernization theory that, developing nations must adopt the values of the western societies (democracy) in order to develop. The third wave of democratization in Africa rather led to harsh economic conditions, especially from the international financial institutions as a means of receiving aid. These conditions deteriorated the economic development of most African states and ca...
ABSTRACT The problem of street children in our societies is very alarming. The ratification of international conventions such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and other formulated domestic laws clearly illustrate Ghana’s attempts to tackle the issue of street children. UNICEF, since 1953, has been the permanent organ of the United Nations, charged with responsibility for children all around the world. This study looks at the role of UNICEF in collaborating...
ABSTRACT 1992 marked the dawn of liberal democratic governance in Ghana that made it possible for liberties such as having political stability and freedom from arbitrary detention and arrest to be enjoyed without creating any constitutional crises. The activities and role of the Electoral Commission of Ghana have been very indispensable in this regard to Ghana‟s democracy. This study seeks to examine the role of Ghana‟s Electoral Commission in promoting its democratic governance in the Fo...