The government’s position paper on the report of the Constitutional Review Committee, 2025, has moved the policy conversation from debating how Proportional Representation (PR) might fit within Ghana’s electoral system to considering concrete constitutional measures for addressing political exclusion. The government agrees to implement PR, with twenty-four (24) reserved seats within a three hundred (300) […]

By Joan Vivian Koomson (STAR-Ghana Foundation) In a thought-provoking discussion paper presented at the Global South Rooted Intermediary Leadership Series Convening in Nairobi, Kenya, Joan Vivian Koomson, Head of Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation at STAR-Ghana Foundation explores the foundational structures required for a resilient and equitable civil society. Drawing on critical insights from the Global […]

When President John Dramani Mahama took the stage at the 2026 Ghana Civil Society Forum, his presence carried significance beyond the ceremonial opening of a national gathering. By choosing Ghana’s foremost civil society convening to unveil his vision for a new development compact, the President affirmed the increasingly strategic role of civil society as a […]

Authored by: Ruth Awentirim Pechim Ane For a year now, I have worked with STAR-Ghana Foundation’s Business Development & Resource Mobilisation unit. This experience has pushed me to reflect more critically on what resource mobilisation means in practice. I am beginning to see it is not only about finding “Calls for Proposals”, but also about […]

STAR‑Ghana Foundation brings you highlights from our activities over the past few months. This reporting period’s edition includes President Mahama’s call for a new development compact at the 2026 Civil Society Forum, the united front of CSOs from Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso redefining regional security, and the University of Ghana’s triumph at the ShiftThePower […]

STAR‑Ghana Foundation invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified consultants to undertake an independent evaluation of its programme. This assignment will assess impact, capture lessons, and provide recommendations for future programming. The attached TOR below outlines the purpose, scope, deliverables, and application requirements in detail. How to Apply Submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) to […]

The 2026 Ghana Civil Society Forum (GCSF) will be honoured by the participation of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, as Guest of Honour, underscoring the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in promoting democratic consolidation and national development. The event will bring together over 800 participants from across Ghana and beyond to […]

The University of Ghana Debate Society has paid a courtesy call on STAR-Ghana Foundation and the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) to express appreciation for the support received through the Civil Society Strengthening Programme (CSSP) following their victory in the Pan-African Shifting the Power Youth Debate. The team, which won both the national and […]

Introduction In recent years, Ghana has seen a commendable rise in the number of women appointed to senior positions in government. From ministers and deputy ministers to ambassadors and high-ranking public offices, women are increasingly occupying leadership spaces hitherto considered off-limits for women. These strides are often celebrated as signs of progress toward gender equality […]

Background Volunteerism is a key driver of national development, social cohesion, and active citizenship. Across Africa, individuals and communities continue to contribute their time, skills, and expertise to address social challenges and advance collective wellbeing. This tradition of voluntary action is deeply rooted in African societies, where mutual support, communal labour, and civic responsibility have […]

A coalition of fourteen civil society organizations, including the STAR-Ghana Foundation has filed an application to join the Supreme Court proceedings regarding the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). Our intervention is rooted in a shared commitment to constitutionalism, institutional integrity, and the preservation of independent anti-corruption institutions established […]