FoN commences action research into Small-Scale Mining in Ghana
Up to 1,000,000 people are involved in small-scale mining in Ghana – either legally or illegally. Illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, is constantly featured in the media due to its pollution of rivers, destruction of forests and farmlands and...
“Bridging Gaps in Local Governance” – Lessons from Community Engagement
Unmet expectations of grassroots lead to apathy in development and democratic initiatives in communities. This unfortunate trend creates a challenge in governance of the country as a whole as communities form the building blocks of our much touted democratic...
National Stakeholders Forum on Petroleum Exploration & Production Bill
To contribute to deepening citizens’ understanding of governance and collate their views to strengthen the Petroleum Exploration and Production (E & P) Bill, 2014, Friends of the Nation (FoN) in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale...Government of Ghana signs Minamata Convention
The Government of Ghana has signed the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Friends of the Nation (FoN) applauds the Ghanaian government for signing the treaty. At the same time, FoN commends the Artisanal and Small Scale Mining Africa-Network (ASMAN) for their efforts in...