Policy think tank Africa Policy Lens (APL) is calling for an urgent amendment of Section 25 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140) to protect the mandates of mining sector institutions and prevent financial losses from duplicated functions. …
Policy think tank, Africa Policy Lens, has reported that although Ghana’s macroeconomic indicators have shown signs of improvement over the past year, many citizens continue to face harsh living conditions due to the high cost of living and persistent financial pressures. …
Policy think tank, Africa Policy Lens, has launched two national assessment tools — the Ghana Wellbeing Tracker and the Governance Trust Barometer — aimed at providing a citizen-centred evaluation of governance and economic conditions in the country. …
A new report by policy think tank, Africa Policy Lens, has revealed that public perception of corruption remains widespread among Ghanaians, with concerns over accountability continuing to weigh heavily on trust in governance institutions. …
A new report by policy think tank Africa Policy Lens (APL) has revealed that despite Ghana’s strong democratic credentials, public confidence in governance institutions remains low. …
Despite macroeconomic progress recorded over the past year, the living conditions of many Ghanaians remain difficult, with the high cost of living continuing to exert pressure on households, policy think tank Africa Policy Lens (APL) has reported. …
The Governance Trust Barometer, a report by policy think tank Africa Policy Lens (APL), has found that the perception of corruption remains high among citizens. …
Policy think tank, the Africa Policy Lens (APL), has launched two national tracking tools—the Ghana Wellbeing Tracker and the Governance Trust Barometer—to assess governance performance and the economic realities of citizens. …
… Julius Debrah The study, conducted by Africa Policy Lens, between April 17 and 19, 2026 shows a near deadlock between the two leading contenders – Party Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah – with neither candidate able to establish a decisive lead. …
A survey by Africa Policy Lens of 6,483 voters across all 16 regions found the NPP with 49% support compared to the NDC's 38%, with 8% undecided. The poll notes the electoral environment remains competitive despite the NPP's lead.
Why it matters
The Africa Policy Lens poll showing the NPP leading the NDC by 11 points provides current baseline data on voter sentiment ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
A survey by Africa Policy Lens of 6,483 voters across all 16 regions found the NPP with 49% support compared to the NDC's 38%, with 8% undecided. The poll notes the electoral environment remains competitive despite the NPP's lead.
Policy think tank Africa Policy Lens is calling for an urgent amendment of Section 25 of the Ghana Gold Board Act to protect the mandates of mining sector institutions and prevent financial losses from duplicated functions. APL warned that GoldBod is encroaching on mandates already assigned to other state institutions, including the Minerals Commission, NAELP, Forestry Commission, and GLRSSMP.
Africa Policy Lens reports that while Ghana's macroeconomic indicators have improved, many citizens continue to face harsh living conditions due to high cost of living and persistent financial pressures. The organisation's maiden Ghana Wellbeing Tracker report found a significant disconnect between macroeconomic recovery and the day-to-day realities experienced by households across the country.
Policy think tank Africa Policy Lens has launched the Ghana Wellbeing Tracker and Governance Trust Barometer, national assessment tools designed to provide citizen-centred evaluation of governance and economic conditions. The Governance Trust Barometer combines eight key areas — institutional trust, corruption perception, accountability, rule of law, government communication, citizen participation, electoral confidence and political security — into a composite index on a scale of 0 to 100.
A new Governance Trust Barometer report by Africa Policy Lens finds that public perception of corruption is the most significant negative factor undermining trust in governance institutions, with citizens concerned about inconsistent application of accountability mechanisms despite legal and institutional frameworks in place.
A new Africa Policy Lens Governance Trust Barometer report finds that while Ghana maintains strong democratic institutions and procedures, public confidence in governance institutions remains low, with citizens perceiving gaps between institutional form and functional performance in areas of effectiveness, integrity, and responsiveness.
A Ghana Wellbeing Tracker report by policy think tank Africa Policy Lens finds a disconnect between Ghana's macroeconomic progress and the lived experiences of citizens, with high cost of living continuing to strain households despite improving headline economic indicators.
Africa Policy Lens's Governance Trust Barometer report found that widespread perceptions of corruption are the single largest drag on overall trust in Ghana, despite acknowledgment of democratic legitimacy and existing laws and institutions. The report also identified weak government communication and limited citizen influence, with a Government Communication index score of 44.2 out of 100.
The Africa Policy Lens has unveiled the Ghana Wellbeing Tracker and Governance Trust Barometer to assess institutional trust and household wellbeing using citizen-centred methodologies. The Governance Trust Barometer combines eight domains—institutional trust, corruption perceptions, accountability, government communication, citizen voice, electoral confidence, political security, and civic participation—into a single index scaled 0 to 100.
A nationwide survey of NDC constituency executives by Africa Policy Lens shows Party Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia leading with 31.9% support ahead of Chief of Staff Julius Debrah at 30.1%, in what analysts describe as a "structurally balanced" race with neither candidate establishing a decisive lead ahead of the party's 2028 presidential primary.