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By looking at the evolving history of the open government data movement, scientists can see both limitations to current approaches and identify ways to move forward from them.
Members of Ghana’s parliament during a break from electing a new leader of parliament. Only 14% of parliamentarians are women.
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Women MPs point to a toxic environment in which a politics of insults, ridicule and rumour work against having more women in political offices.
Ghanaian migrant farmers are bearing the brunt of climate change.
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Rural migrant farmers are bearing the brunt of climate change in Ghana
Many countries in Africa are dependent on commodities export.
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Ghana remains heavily dependent on primary commodity exports for foreign exchange earnings.
Children watching an old Hindi film at a video centre in Tamale in Ghana in 2016.
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Depictions of Indian life in cinema and soap operas have found particular affinity with communities in Northern Ghana.
While some leaders were swinging into action, Boris Johnson was shaking hands with COVID patients.
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Why South Korea and Ghana have fared better than the UK, Brazil and India.
Protesters march towards a line of Kenyan riot police during post-election violence in Nairobi in 2007.
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It is often assumed that patrimonial beliefs fuel electoral malpractice whereas civic ones challenge it, but this is an oversimplification.
Paragliding near Nkawkaw draws thousands of visitors every April.
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Festivals in Ghana are evolving as tourist attractions.
A bus and tro-tro station in Accra, Ghana.
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A range of factors influence the behaviour of minibus drivers in Ghana. This involves a complex web of factors, motivations and constraints.
Charcoal is an essential fuel for most parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
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Attempts to formalise charcoal production have been largely unsuccessful.
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The UK has given around 25% of its population a first dose, but across the world fewer than 3% of people have received a vaccine.
Textile workers at the Fine Spinners clothing factory in Uganda.
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Industrialisation was key to long-term economic growth in the west and Asia. After years of going in the wrong direction, new research suggests that many African countries have seen a turnaround.
African countries are relying on approved vaccines to stem a rise in cases.
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Ghana’s mid-year target of procuring and administering 17.6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses may be constrained by global supply, cold chain capacity, and vaccine hesitancy.
Ghana’s Supreme Court plays a key role in election disputes.
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The Ghanaian media decides how the public understands proceedings from the Supreme Court.
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High quality antenatal care can improve maternal health in West and Central Africa by identifying and addressing underlying problems that can cause pregnancy complications.
More Ghanaian men are becoming comfortable with family roles.
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Men are increasingly expected to share housework and spend time with their partners and children.
Fast food is growing in popularity with Ghanaians.
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Ghanaian consumption patterns towards fast food are evolving.
Tourists pose for pictures at the Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.
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In a rare series of interviews, the late Ghanaian leader spoke of how the country’s slave trade was revisited as a vehicle for economic development.
Professional home care for the elderly in Ghana has been ignored.
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In Ghana, adult children are straining to care for their aged parents and there is an increasing sense that government needs to step in.
Most rural households are still reliant on firewood for cooking.
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Different energy technologies should be explored in Ghana to enhance clean fuel use.