The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD)-Ghana, a non-profit research and advocacy organization focused on democracy and governance, has launched its first podcast, “Democracy Dialogues,” in Accra.
The Think-Tank said that the podcast series aimed to provide a platform for in-depth discussions on specific issues. Speaking at the launch, Madam Anna Bossman, a former Ambassador to France, commended CDD for initiating the podcast, which she said would offer valuable information to the public. She highlighted the relevance of the podcast on affirmative action and gender issues and emphasized its potential to empower women.
Madam Bossman said that topics like democracy, good governance, anti-corruption, and human rights, which the CDD had chosen for its podcast series, were crucial issues for Ghanaians. She said that Ghana’s first female Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman, along with other female ministers and legislators, should serve as role models for young women, and urged Ghanaians to support them to succeed.
Dr. Kojo Asante, Director of Policy Engagement and Partnerships at CDD-Ghana, said he was delighted at the launch of the podcast, which would enable deeper discussions on emerging issues. He noted that, with the evolving media landscape, people were increasingly consuming audio-visual content, and podcasts had become an important part of that trend.
Dr. Asante stated that, as a think-tank focused on democracy and governance, CDD-Ghana was optimistic the podcast would provide a platform to deepen discussions on issues such as first-time female Members of Parliament (MPs), their perspectives on the gender agenda, and how they plan to support affirmative action.
Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, Chair of the CDD-Ghana Governing Board, said that the launch of the podcast would help bridge the gap between governance, democracy, sustainable development, and discussions with both experts and citizens on critical issues. She said the CDD intended to draw from both local and regional perspectives on topics such as constitutional reforms, anti-corruption, security, electoral reforms, human rights, and public service delivery.
Source: GNA
