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September 10, 2025

ISODEC, Africa Water Justice Network Respond to GWCL’s Proposed 280% Water Tariff Hike

The Integrated Social Development Center (ISODEC) and the Africa Water Justice Network (AWJN) have observed with deep concern the recent proposal by the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) seeking a record 280% increment in water tariffs, citing the rising cost of treatment due to galamsey and other sources of pollution. While we acknowledge the grave […]

September 4, 2025

Birim North District Unveils Medium -Term Development Plan and More…

The Birim North District Assembly in the Eastern Region has officially disseminated its 2026–2029 Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) and presented the 2025 Mid-Year Review at a well-attended Public Hearing held in New Abirem. The event brought together a cross-section of stakeholders including the traditional leaders, Assembly Members, heads of departments and agencies, civil society representatives, […]

August 21, 2025

Youth groups advised to support chiefs and promote inclusive community growth

The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has held a consultative meeting with the Mfantseman Municipal Assembly as part of its ongoing implementation of the AVID-2 project in the Central Region. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders, including youth leaders from the Municipality was supported by STAR- Ghana Foundation and aimed to brief the Municipal […]

August 21, 2025

Ghana’s Environmental Crisis: ISODEC Calls for Decisive Action Against Illegal Mining”

against illegal mining, citing the recent helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two Cabinet Ministers and six other officials as a stark reminder of the pressing need for decisive measures. ISODEC’s Executive Director, Sam Danse, emphasized that the government must declare a state of emergency on mining to address the existential threat posed by […]

August 21, 2025

Ghana Advocacy Group Demands Mining Crackdown After Ministerial Deaths

Ghana’s Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has urged the government to declare a state of emergency on illegal mining following a helicopter crash that killed two cabinet ministers and six officials. The group was en route to launch rCOMSDEP, a community mining program targeting galamsey (illegal mining), when the tragedy struck on August 11. In a forceful […]

July 24, 2025

DCE Lauds ISODEC Community Empowerment Initiative

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of the Birim North District Assembly, Hon. Antwi Hakeem Abdul, has commended the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) for its efforts in empowering citizens to actively participate in local governance and promoting accountability. “I am happy ISODEC has come with this project,” he stated. “This kind of engagement gives us a lot […]

July 2, 2025

Mfantseman Youth Trained to Strengthen Local Governance Participation

In its quest towards enhancing grassroots democracy and social accountability, the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has organized a capacity-building workshop for Accountability Labs (ALs), within the Mfantseman Municipal Assembly of the Central Region. The Accountability Labs make governance work for people everywhere by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions. The workshop, supported by STAR-Ghana […]

July 2, 2025

ISODEC Urges Citizens to Engage More in Local Governance Processes

Ghanaian Citizens have been reminded of their legal rights and responsibilities to participate actively in local governance, as outlined in Ghana’s Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). The call was made during a capacity building session aimed at empowering community members and stakeholders to engage more effectively with their District Assemblies. The workshop was organised […]

June 17, 2025

Birim North District Assembly Embraces ISODEC’s Participatory Approach to Community Development

In a move towards inclusive and evidence-based local development, the Birim North District Assembly in the Eastern Region has indicated its readiness to adopt ISODEC’s Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) methodology to enhance its planning and decision-making processes. The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) through the AVID-2 project is collecting data on community needs by employing […]

May 21, 2025

ISODEC Staff Undergo Training to Boost Resource Mobilization and Strategic Alignment

In a proactive move to enhance its operational effectiveness and strategic impact, the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has held an intensive training programme aimed at strengthening staff capacity in key areas central to the organization’s existing and new policies. The five- day training, which brought together all staff members in Accra and those from […]