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February 27, 2026
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‘We should be doing more’ – Former CJ Sophia Akuffo challenges think tanks to step up
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Key Points
- Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has urged Ghanaian public policy think tanks to elevate their efforts and more forcefully address critical national issues.
- She emphasized that think tanks must move beyond routine commentary to actively shape policy and challenge long-standing, entrenched practices.
- Akuffo highlighted the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) as an example of effective engagement, particularly its work on constitutional review in 2023/24.
- She stressed that their role involves drawing national attention to issues that are often overlooked or taken for granted, fostering a necessary reflective function in democracy.
- Think tanks, according to Akuffo, have a responsibility to proactively interrogate existing systems and prevent complacency in governance by questioning whether practices still serve the public interest.
Why This Matters
This matters for Ghana as it underscores the critical role of independent policy institutions in fostering good governance and strengthening democratic accountability. A more active and critical think tank landscape can lead to better-informed public discourse, scrutiny of policies, and ultimately, more effective and responsive governance for the nation.
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