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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    His professional experience further includes consulting work with international and multilateral institutions such as the World Bank, UNDP, DFID, OSIWA and ClientEarth.

    Oliver Barker-Vormawor appointed Secretary of Constitution Review Implementation Committee
  3. July 2026
  4. Joy Online

    His acclaimed productions include Things We Do for Love, YOLO, STRYKE, House of Klu, and campaigns for MTN, UNICEF, and UNDP, earning him over 25 local and international awards.

    Meet 2026 jury for Blackstar International Film Festival
  5. Joy Online

    The Writer is a Partnerships and Communications Specialist for Africa at UNDP

    Unlocking Value in Africa’s Cocoa: Lessons from Hershey
  6. June 2026
  7. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Finance and the UNDP have begun exactly this kind of cover for Greater Accra.

    Accra under water again: A city, a balance sheet, and a climate warning
  8. Joy Online

    The UNDP described the disaster days later under a headline that needed no embellishment: “Accra Under Water Again.” What it has cost and what was promised The economics of Accra’s flooding are, in the words of one 2026 commentary, an exercise in paying repeatedly for a disaster

    Accra under water, again: Inside Ghana’s 66-year flooding crisis that nobody has fixed
  9. Joy Online

    Its portfolio includes collaborations with 15 international universities, the World Bank, IFAD, national and international financial institutions, Mastercard Foundation, USAID, GIZ, UNDP, ECOWAS, NEPAD, and several embassies and development partners.

    Daniel Acquaye leads Agri-Impact Delegation to Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London
  10. May 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Owusu held consultations with officials from UN DESA, UNESCO, and UNDP on potential collaborations in digital literacy, peacebuilding, and youth innovation.

    Amb. Ben Owusu champions tech solutions at UN STI Forum
  12. Joy Online

    With his solid academic background in economics and statistics and additional training from credible institutions such as the UNDP, Afrobarometr, Ghana Statistical Service, and a host of others, Isaac has honed his skills in effective data storytelling, reporting, and analysis.

    26 editions, 10 names; Ranking the longest Artiste of the Year nomination streaks in TGMA history
  13. Joy Online

    Senior Representatives from the UNDP, Water Resources Commission, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Forestry Commission were also present.

    AC4NCA unveils strategic plan to advance Nature-based solutions in Africa
  14. April 2026
  15. Joy Online

    The consultations, which have already been held in several regions with support from UNFPA and UNDP, include both multi-stakeholder and youth-only sessions across the Upper West, Upper East, Savannah, Northern, Greater Accra, Oti, Volta, Eastern, and North East Regions.

    Nationwide consultations underway for Ghana’s Youth peace and security plan

Yesterday

  1. Oliver Barker-Vormawor appointed Constitution Review Implementation Committee Secretary

    Lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been appointed Secretary of the 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee, which will examine the government's position paper and develop a framework for implementing constitutional review proposals accepted by government.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Ghana's top creatives named jurors for 2026 Blackstar film festival

    A panel of Ghanaian filmmakers, producers, and directors has been assembled to judge the 2026 Blackstar International Film Festival. The jury includes Ivan Quashigah (chairman), William Kojo Agbeti, Anny Araba Sedufia, and others, bringing decades of experience across African cinema.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. West African cocoa wealth flows to chocolate makers abroad

    Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire produce most of the world's cocoa, but much of the value generated by the beans is created elsewhere, as illustrated by the example of Hershey, which has built a global chocolate empire and tourism destination partly on cocoa from West African farms where growers receive only a small fraction of the economic value.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 29 June

  1. Severe flooding displaces families across Accra after continuous rain

    Heavy rainfall beginning Sunday night has submerged multiple Accra neighborhoods including Adabraka, Kaneshie, Weija, and Spintex; soldiers are rescuing stranded families from flooded homes, and at least one death from electrocution is feared. The flooding threatens livelihoods, with traders and households losing inventory and savings as water has not yet receded and more rain is forecast.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Accra's 66-year flooding crisis persists despite known causes

    Accra continues to experience severe flooding in the same areas—including Weija, Kasoa, Dansoman, and Lakeside—a pattern documented since at least 1960. Credible studies identify five persistent causes: the city's low-lying geography, settlements built on floodplains and drainage channels, drains clogged with plastic and sachet-water bags, outdated drainage infrastructure, and unenforced zoning and wetland-protection laws.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Agri-Impact CEO to lead delegation at Ghana-UK investment summit

    Dr. Daniel Fahene Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited and Chairman of the CSIR–Crop Research Institute, will lead a delegation to the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London on 1–2 June 2026, where he will participate in a high-level panel on positioning Ghana as an agribusiness investment hub and meet with potential investors and development partners.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ghanaian ambassador champions tech solutions at UN forum

    Amb. Dr Samuel Ben Owusu represented Ghana at the 11th Annual UN Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals in New York, where he highlighted the role of technology in addressing water security, environmental crimes like illegal mining, and the need for inclusive approaches that give African countries voice in shaping global norms.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 9 May

  1. Sarkodie holds record with 11-year TGMA Artiste of Year nomination streak

    Across 26 TGMA editions since 2000, only ten artists have maintained long Artiste of the Year nomination streaks. Sarkodie leads with eleven consecutive nominations from the 15th edition in 2014 through the 25th edition in 2024, before his name was left off the 26th edition shortlist in 2025.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Africa Centre launches nature-based climate action plan

    The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action held a high-level gathering in Accra with diplomats, government officials, academics, and development partners to advance nature-based climate solutions across the continent. The Global Lead emphasized that despite Africa's minimal contribution to global emissions, it faces severe climate impacts and possesses rich natural assets including forests and wetlands that should anchor the continent's climate strategy.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Ghana develops first National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, Security

    Ghana is conducting nationwide consultations to develop its first National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security through a multi-stakeholder process led by the National Youth Authority and KAIPTC, with engagements underway across multiple regions to ensure the policy reflects young people's experiences and concerns.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

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