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Governance

Capitalising Citizenship: A Ghanaian Case for Social Capital

In this essay, Lord Fiifi Quayle argues that youth unemployment in Ghana is often misdiagnosed as a skills or mindset problem, when it is…

6 Jan 2026 Read →
Ghana

Ghana’s Jobs Question: Early Motion, Elusive Momentum

One year into President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, Ghana’s unemployment rate has shown a slight dip, signaling early movement but not yet a breakthrough.…

5 Jan 2026 Read →
Governance

The Humiliation of Sovereignty: From Tripoli to Caracas, A New Global Order is Forged

The shocking capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has cemented a dangerous precedent first set with the humiliation of Muammar Gaddafi. This in-depth analysis…

3 Jan 2026 Read →
Governance

Growth Without Relapse: Ghana’s Next Economic Test

Summary As Ghana moves from economic crisis toward stability, the country faces a critical choice: how to grow fast enough to service its debts…

1 Jan 2026 Read →
Governance

Unformed Men: When We Stopped Teaching Boys How to Grow Up

A reflective commentary on modern boyhood and masculinity, examining how society’s discomfort with male energy has replaced guidance with caution. The piece argues that…

30 Dec 2025 Read →
Governance

How Ghana Nearly Sold Its Gold Before It Was Mined and Why GoldBod Matters Today

By Lord Fiifi Quayle and Emmanuel DeGraft Johnson A press conference by the Minority in Parliament, seeking to cast doubt on the operations of…

29 Dec 2025 Read →
1984

The Republic of Ghana in 2024: A Multi-Dimensional Profile of a Maturing Democracy and Emerging Economy (MBYS 2)

Author: Lord Fiifi Quayle| 15/06/2024 Abstract: Forty years after the PNDC military rule, the Republic of Ghana in 2024 stands as a stable, multi-party…

28 Dec 2025 Read →
1984

The African Nexus: A Socio-Economic and Political Profile of Ghana in 1984 (MBYS 1)

Author: Lord Fiifi Quayle Abstract This paper presents an in-depth, data-driven analysis of the Republic of Ghana in the pivotal year of 1984. Drawing…

28 Dec 2025 Read →
Governance

Ghana’s Gold Controversy: How Inflated Figures Obscure Real Economic Risk

A fact based critique of Ghana’s Gold-for-Reserves programme, examining discrepancies in official reserve figures, the financial risks flagged by the IMF, and the broader…

25 Dec 2025 Read →
Governance

When Gold Becomes a Costly Shield

The idea behind Ghana’s Gold-for-Reserves programme was elegant in its simplicity. A gold-producing country, perennially short of dollars, would use its own mineral wealth…

24 Dec 2025 Read →
Governance

From Carols to Conscience: Why Ghana Needs the ‘9 Lessons and Reflections’

As the year draws to a close, the familiar rhythm of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols echoes across our nation. It is…

21 Dec 2025 Read →
Governance

Why the Cedi Is Always Short of Breath

To understand why Ghana’s cedi seems to be permanently gasping for air, one must look beyond the daily exchange rate figures and the ritual…

19 Dec 2025 Read →
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