According to a report on Ghana by the BTI Transformation Index 2024, political and civil groups are allowed to meet freely, organize , and campaign without state interference. The Political Parties Act of 2000 is in charge of the regulations on the formation and operation of political parties without imposing restrictions on their establishment. Social media has become a platform for political activism, notably through the movements like #fixthecountry. While social media remains unrestricted, there is growing intolerance from politicians towards online posts. Internet access is widely available in cities and expanding to rural areas.
Sustainable Development Goals Village, State Of SDG Implementation | Peoples Dialogue Festival 2024
The SDG Village served as a focal point for high-level discussions on sustainable development, addressing a wide array of topics critical to attaining the SDGs. These included collaborative democracy for sustainable development, county engagements on SDGs, financing strategies with a gender perspective, and the nexus between human rights and SDG realisation. Additionally, the role of various stakeholders, such as parliamentarians, innovation startups, and media, in combating climate change and supporting climate innovation was explored. Discussions also revolved around accelerating gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, assessing progress on specific SDGs, and identifying policy and legal barriers to their achievement. Political parties’ involvement in localising SDGs was another significant area of focus.