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April 2, 2026
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FOLIG donates books, proposes major library reforms in prisons
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Key Points
- Friends of Libraries in Ghana (FOLIG) is partnering with the Ghana Prisons Service to enhance prison library programs nationwide.
- Initial visits were made to Mamobi Juvenile Correctional Centre and Nsawam Medium Security Prisons, where books were donated.
- Current library facilities at Nsawam were found to have poor infrastructure, outdated materials, limited capacity, and a lack of digital resources.
- FOLIG proposes short, medium, and long-term reforms including converting ICT centers into e-libraries, improving physical infrastructure, and introducing digital learning.
- The initiative seeks support from corporate bodies, educational institutions, and development partners to expand these rehabilitation efforts.
Why This Matters
This initiative is crucial for Ghana's criminal justice system as it seeks to transform correctional facilities into centers of rehabilitation through education. By improving access to learning and digital literacy for inmates, it can significantly reduce recidivism and better prepare individuals for successful reintegration into society, fostering human capital development even within prisons.
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