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Ghana Takes a Stand Against Corruption with Anti-Corruption Measures in Place
Accra, Ghana - In a bold move to combat corruption and promote good governance, Ghana has launched a comprehensive anti-corruption program aimed at reducing the menace that has long plagued the country.
The Problem of Corruption
According to experts, corruption is a complex problem that goes beyond mere financial losses. It erodes trust in institutions, hinders economic development, and perpetuates inequality.
GHANA-ARAP: A Comprehensive Approach
The Ghana Anti-Corruption, Rule of Law and Accountability Programme (GHANA-ARAP) is a collaborative effort between local and international organizations to tackle corruption from all angles. The program targets key stakeholders across public institutions, civil society, parliamentary committees, and the media to strengthen collective action against corruption.
Objectives
The overall objective of GHANA-ARAP is to promote good governance in Ghana by reducing corruption and improving accountability and compliance with the rule of law. To achieve this, the program:
- Supports national efforts implementing the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP)
- Increases public awareness about the importance of holding government officials accountable
Supply-Side Measures
GHANA-ARAP enhances the capacity of the criminal justice system to deal with cases of corruption and economic crimes.
Demand-Side Measures
The program raises awareness among citizens and civil society actors to demand accountability from duty-bearers.
Progress and Achievements
In its first five years, GHANA-ARAP has achieved notable milestones such as:
- Supporting the development and roll-out of a digital complaints platform for the Judiciary
- Developing a docket management system for Attorneys
- Creating a small-scale mining compliance monitoring tool for the Environmental Protection Agency
- Helping strengthen prosecution and adjudication of criminal cases, including environmental sector-related crimes
Impact
The program’s impact is expected to be far-reaching, as it aims to improve accountability through digital tools and information management systems.
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“We recognize that corruption is a complex problem that requires collective action across all stakeholders. Our goal is to empower citizens to demand accountability from their leaders and ensure that those responsible for corrupt acts are held accountable.” - GHANA-ARAP spokesperson
Contact Us
Email: arap.ghana@fiiapp.org Phone: @Araphghana Website: www.arapghana.eu Twitter: @Arapghana, @europeinghana