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IMANI Center for Policy & Education is a Think Tank of considerable local and international repute based in Ghana.

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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
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Recently, the government of Ghana declared Ghana's "first commercial gold refinery" opened. Hooray! Except that it isn't really the first. Read this insightful piece below by our honorary vice president, @BBSimons , to understand this developing story.
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
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Do you know that if you subscribe to MTN and use their data, it's expensive not because MTN wants more money but because the "chief bully" in her infinite wisdom, thought that by doing that, people would move to other Telcos? Read the article here:
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@ImaniAfr
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Congratulations to our Honorary Vice President, Bright Simon, for being recognized as a 2024 Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Honouree. Your commitment to positive change and innovation is truly inspiring. Cheers to a well-deserved honor! #IMANIGhana #RockefellerHonour
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Join our Honorary Vice-President, @BBSimons live on @GhanaCrimes X Space today as he breaks down the nitty-gritty of governance & the controversial Agya-Pa deal. #IMANIAfrica #BBSimons #Ghana
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@ImaniAfr
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2 years
IMANI Replies NIA!
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@ImaniAfr
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5 years
This weeks message is simple; We cannot continue to blame the world and look outwards for solutions to our problems; The solutions lie within. #IMANIMotivation #MondayMotivaton @ayittey
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“Within two years, there’s been a change in the economy and it is a change that we can all feel”- Ken Ofori-Atta #Ghbudget #Budget2019
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@ImaniAfr
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7 years
Record a short video about your experience at the RGD and share with us on social media using #BizWahala or to social @imanighana .org
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@ImaniAfr
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6 years
Ghana’s Sanitation has failed. Why and how do we get it right? Join us tomorrow at 09:00am at the British Council, Accra #cleartheborla
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
8 years
Our edu policy unit met up with @PatrickAwuahJr Founder & President, @Ashesi #ImaniAfrica #FFER
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
2 years
So we officially defaulted on our debts. What next? Join us live on @CitiTVGH @Citi973 tomorrow at 11am to learn more. @AcepPower
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@ImaniAfr
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6 years
Today is the birthday of our friend, colleague and mentor. He has a generous heart and a charismatic soul. We cherish him like no other. Happy birthday @lordcudjoe We love you! #IMANI
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The private sector has enough capacity to deliver. We need the support from government to be able to deliver effectively #cleartheborla
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@ImaniAfr
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2 years
IMANI Opens Call for Big Bang Analysts-The Big Ideas for Ghana Beyond Aid & Against Negative Growth initiative @BBSimons @lordcudjoe @AcepPower @CDDGha @CDDWestAfrica @mytheoz
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Our founding president, @lordcudjoe , had some advice for H.E. @NAkufoAddo . #IMANIAfrica
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
6 years
Did you know that instead of losing money, we can actually create more jobs from taking care of sanitation? It is a multi-million dollar opportunity for job creation and livelihoods. #cleartheborla
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
4 years
Join IMANI Founder and CEO Franklin Cudjoe ( @lordcudjoe ), and other brilliant development experts on a virtual roundtable discussion on "The Economic Impacts of COVID-19 and World Bank Support to Africa" You don't want to miss this one ⚠️ Details 👉
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
2 years
The country needs a consensus building around the IMF program-- Prof. Godfred Gbopkin- Economist and Professor of Finance, UG, Senior Fellow- IMANI
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
6 years
Proper waste management can be used create employment. Why do we worship rubbish in Ghana? Enough of the folding of arms and mere speeches #cleartheborla
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
2 years
Happening live Now As part of IMANI Africa and ACEP'S campaign for an improved public procurement system, IMANI's Dennis Asare will join Metro TV's Kwasi Afriyie to discuss our recent analysis of the drivers of procurement infractions in Ghana
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Morocco creates a large economy of scale which is good however are other West African countries ready to adapt singular currency? Is Morocco ready to give free visa? #Morocco_In_ECOWAS #IMANI #InstitutAmadeus #GHANA
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Ghana's debt to GDP ratio 2016 - 73.1% 2017 - 68.3% 2018 - 57.2% #IMANIreview #SONA2019
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
5 years
Ghana fails to improve performance on Corruption Perceptions Index. 📊 In Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index for 2019, Ghana scored 41 out of a maximum score of 100 (where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean). #Corruption #Ghana
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@ImaniAfr
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6 years
Growth of Ghana's Industry 2016 - 0.5% 2017 - 16.7% #IMANIreview #SONA2019 #SONA19
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
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@GhanaCrimes AGYAPA is murderous!
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
4 years
Tower of Babel? This must be demolished now to save lives.
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
6 years
Having billboards will not solve the problem of sanitation in #Ghana . Let’s get to work #cleartheborla
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
8 years
We also promise to analyse political promises in this season of promises #IMANIFesto16 #Ghelections #JoySMS #CitiCBS
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IMANI Africa
6 months
What is the Electoral Commission up to? #IMANIAfrica
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IMANI Africa
4 years
REPORT LAUNCH AND VIDEO PREMIERE: Addressing the Challenges to Property Registration In Ghana 🏠🇬🇭 More info >> #IMANIDocumentary #imanialert #propertyregistration
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@ImaniAfr
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IMF, Director, finally admits that reckless spending on election 2020 contributed to the economic mess today. That's why IMANI opposed the EC'S decision to throw away perfectly working biometric machines to purchase new ones by rigging the procurement process.We wasted $150m kwa!
@Citi973
CITI FM 97.3
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IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva has identified Government’s decision to overspend in the 2020 election year part of the reasons for the economic difficulties. Speaking in an interview with @benkoku on the #PointofView , Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina
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@ImaniAfr
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How do you want to be remembered? In the end, the remnants of our existence will be best represented by the memories of those whose lives we have impacted. Let's build a lasting, positive legacy! Have a wonderful week ☀️ #IMANIMotivation #MondayMotivation
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Catch the riveting presentation by our Honorary Vice-President @BBsimons on the controversial $12 million AGYA PA deal, featured on JOY NEWS' NEWS FILE on February 25, 2024. Click on the link below to watch the full video #AGYAPADeal #JoyNews #NewsFile
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IMANI Africa
6 years
How clean is your street? Let’s see the sanitation condition on your street. Kindly take a picture of your street and share with us using #streetshow
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
8 years
#BawumiaSpeaks The runway rehabilitation in Kumasi cost $23m while Ethiopia is building an airport for $21m.
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
2 years
Please join us if you can Email info @imanighana .org to reserve a seat
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8 years
#BawumiaSpeaks What we have been given are dark days of dumsor, high taxes and high cost of living.
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IMANI Africa
7 years
How will you rate the overall performance of the NPP's first 100 days in office? #IMANIInsight #Keepingpromises
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
4 years
Data, meet Politics: A Covid-19 Love Story from Accra. 🇬🇭 @BBSimons #Covid19Ghana
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
8 years
Where we can all make #Change 1. Be on time 2. Keep environment clean 3. Safeguard our environment #SONA17
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
5 months
Join our honorary veep, @BBSimons & other experts as they unpack crucial insights into the conditions necessary for the success of multilateral interventions & anticipated debt sustainability in Africa. 📅 18th April, 2024 Register: #IMANIAfrica
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
4 years
PRESS CONFERENCE: Costing the EC's new voters registration system w/ Bright Simons. ( @BBSimons ) >> #ElectoralCommission #ECGhana #IMANIConference
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IMANI Africa
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For Morocco,ECOWAS is a closely, knit integrated community that they admire and feel proud to join #Morocco_In_ECOWAS #IMANI #InstitutAmadeus #Morocco #Ghana
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
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It is often the boldest move that yields the greatest result. Don't get stuck in your comfort zone. This week we strive for greatness. Have a wonderful week ☀️ #IMANIMotivation #MondayMotivaton
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@ImaniAfr
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Cheers to two decades of impact! 🎉✨ Celebrating Imani Africa’s 20th anniversary - a powerhouse for human rights and policy change. Here’s to a brighter, more just future! 🌍 #ImaniAfrica #20YearsStrong
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
3 years
Meanwhile, we have been busy over the last year and half working for Ghana as always..  Below are upcoming publications of two major research studies.  1. Understanding the Drivers and Enablers of Corruption, Criminality, and Insider Manipulation in Port Operations.
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
6 years
I can see a great future for Ghana if recommendations discussed here would be worked on in the future -Mr. Fred MacMahon - Fraser Institute- #EconomicFreedom
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IMANI Africa
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Our Founding President & CEO @lordcudjoe was invited by the newly appointed minister of finance @oofmghana to discuss the challenges facing the economy and the way forward. #IMANIAfrica
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
2 years
The Auditor- General estimates that the financial irregularities of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) cost the country about GHC13.94 billion between 2015 and 2020. Join us as we launch the 2020 Fiscal Recklessness Index. Visit for more
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Coming up....IMANI’s preliminary findings from an analysis of potential sovereign debt restructuring in Ghana. @BBSimons @mytheoz @lordcudjoe
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
4 years
📸 Report Launch & Video Premier: Addressing the Challenges to Property Registration In Ghana 🏠🇬🇭 #IMANIDocumentary #Propertyrights
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IMANI Africa
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Promoting and protecting trade and investment is critical An Africa, and Ghana beyond aid is dependent on our ability to promote intra African trade and a robust manufacturing system. #Morocco_In_ECOWAS #IMANI #InstitutAmadeus #Ghana #morocco
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IMANI Africa
5 years
IMANI 🤝 Students Today we hosted a group of students from the University of Ghana ( @UnivofGh ) and Harvard University( @Harvard_Law ) law schools! For a few hours, our guests engaged @patrickkwabena (IMANI Head of Research) on several issues such as education.
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IMANI Africa
4 years
IMANI Center for Policy and Education Presents; THE MINOR POLITICAL PARTIES AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES ELECTION DEBATE (2020) #GhanaElections #ElectionDebate #IMANIDebate2020
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IMANI Africa
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IMANI Policy Brief: Don’t let the short-term crisis measures reverse regulatory gains made in supporting prudent fiscal behaviour Report by; @patrickkwabena (Head of Research, IMANI CPE) and @mytheoz Senior Fellow, IMANI CPE) #Covid19 #Economy #Ghana
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@ImaniAfr
IMANI Africa
2 years
Happening Now Please join us
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IMANI Africa
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Research Consultant at IMANI Africa, Dennis Asare is live on The Big Stories on the #AMShow with Benjamin Akakpo discussing the the 2nd fiscal recklessness index report. Join us Now
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Happy Birthday to our Founding President and CEO! Mr. @lordcudjoe Your passion, dedication, and innovative spirit have been the driving force behind our success. Today, we celebrate not just your birth but the birth of a legacy that inspires us all at #IMANI .🥂 #HappyBirthday
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Our founding president & CEO, @lordcudjoe had this to say about our court system. #IMANIAfrica
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Our Founding President & CEO @lordcudjoe is asking questions that all well-meaning Ghanaians want to know. HOW DID WE SPEND $200M ON THE GAMES? #IMANIAfrica #allafricangames
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Prioritizing the essentials: While embracing digital advancements in Africa is crucial, let's not overlook the pressing need to FIX fundamental issues🛠️🚍 #IMANI #FixBeforeDigitalize #AfricanPolitics #PrioritizeEssentials #Ghana
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Join @AcepPower and IMANI @tv3_ghana for this important conversation. @benboakye @kbentil @BBSimons
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IMANI Africa
5 years
IMANI Advice: How to make the Komenda Sugar Factory Work 👀 👉 @kbentil #Komenda
@Citi973
CITI FM 97.3
5 years
We did our own analysis prior to the setting up of the Komenda Sugar factory, our research clearly showed that the factory was not feasible and Government pumping $35m into the factory was not the best use of the taxpayer's money -Kofi Bentil (Vice President, @ImaniAfr ) #CitiCBS
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A clean #Ghana should be a priority for all of us.The war against filth and waste can be won. Thanks for the support. Let’s #cleartheborla
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Mr. President @NAkufoAddo please set clear performance targets for all the key leaders in the sanitation value chain and FIRE those who don’t meet expectations - Mr. Casely Ato Coleman, IMANI Fellow #cleartheborla
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Mr. President @NAkufoAddo please FIRE those who misapply our resources and turn them over to the Office of the special prosecutor #cleartheborla
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IMANI Africa
5 years
IMANI on the Global Go To Think Tank Index Report (2019) 🏆 >> @TTCSP #GGTTI
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IMANI Africa
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#BawumiaSpeaks Our goal for the economy is to build the most business friendly and people friendly economy in Africa.
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Open and available data 📊 creates space for expert analysts and researchers to play an active role in Ghana’s fight against #Covid19 . 🦠 Read more here > @BBSimons #IMANIMotivation #MondayMotivation #FightAgainstCOVID19 #StayHome
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IMANI Africa
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HAPPENING NOW ‼️‼️‼️ Please join and follow the discussion.
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IMANI Africa
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Join our Honorary Vice-President, @BBSimons live on @GhanaCrimes X Space today as he breaks down the nitty-gritty of governance & the controversial Agya-Pa deal. #IMANIAfrica #BBSimons #Ghana
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Today IMANI CPE hosted 30 undergraduate economics students on a study trip to Ghana 🇬🇭 from the University of Copenhagen! 🇩🇰 @uni_copenhagen Our President @lordcudjoe and Head of Research @patrickkwabena engaged our guests on a topics including; Governance,Trade,Cocoa, and Aid.
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Our Founding President & CEO, @lordcudjoe , on comparisons between then Finance Minister Seth Terkpe & Ken Ofori-Atta. #IMANIAfrica
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The bulk of environmental sanitation services shall be provided by the private sector @jsagyepong #cleartheborla
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Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire have managed to secure a price floor of US$ 2,600 for any further purchases of Cocoa Beans. The initiative taken by the two nations is an attempt increase their share of the value generated in the industry estimated to be over US$100 billion.
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