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The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC)has urged West Africa states to leverage the  rising global demand for critical minearals to drive the sub-regions development. According to ISODEC and other civil society groups within the sub- region, the increasing demand for minerals such us Cobalt, Nickel, Manganese, Lithium and real earth elements key inputs for low- […]

They say they are mindful of the urgent need for a just energy transition, climate change resilience, and sustainable development across the regions. The meeting took place between 14-16 October, 2025 in Accra. A communique issued after the meeting said that “That the rising global demand for critical minerals (cobalt, lithium, manganese, nickel and rear […]

Leaders from across West Africa have been called upon to prioritize equity and transparency in the governance of natural resources, particularly in the extraction of critical minerals. The appeal was made at the High-Level West Africa Conference on Equity in Extraction, held in Accra, Ghana, where participants adopted a communique outlining key principles and actions […]

Civil society organizations, policymakers, and technical experts from across West Africa have issued urgent calls for regional governments to overhaul how critical minerals are extracted and governed, warning that current practices perpetuate inequality while threatening environmental stability. The High-Level West Africa Conference on Equity in Extraction concluded in Accra on October 16, 2025, with participants […]

A high-level regional conference convened by the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has issued a strong call for West African governments, the African Union, and ECOWAS to adopt urgent reforms that promote equity, transparency, and climate justice in the governance of critical mineral resources. The three-day conference—“Equity in Extraction: Addressing Inequalities in Natural Resource Governance, Critical Mineral […]

As the UN tax negotiations concluded on 19th November, I leave with a deep sense of responsibility, renewed clarity, and a strengthened conviction that Africa, when united, assertive, and strategic, can reshape the global tax landscape in ways that genuinely advance our development aspirations. Participating in these negotiations has not only been an intellectual engagement; […]

The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has called for transparent and impartial action on recent corruption allegations affecting multiple state institutions in Ghana. The civil society organization issued the statement on November 3, 2025, addressing concerns about mismanagement of state resources. ISODEC expressed deep concern over corruption reports involving Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), the Buffer […]

The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has called on government and state institutions to ensure transparency, impartiality, and strict adherence to due process in addressing the growing number of corruption allegations involving public agencies and officials. In a statement issued in Accra, ISODEC expressed deep concern over the increasing cases of corruption and mismanagement of […]

It was a joyful moment last Tuesday, October 22, 2025 in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region, as residents and school children poured onto the streets to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Ford Foundation’s West Africa office. The celebration featured a tree-planting exercise and culminated in a durbar that brought together […]