The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has organized a training advocacy program in Nsawkaw, Tain District, Bono Region, to promote anti-corruption efforts in Ghana under the “Strengthening Accountability, Rule of Law and Institutional Responsiveness in Ghana (SARIS).
The advocacy aims to promote transparency, accountability, rule of law, and responsiveness in Ghana’s governance institutions.
The project was done in partnership with Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), and Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII).
The GACC collaborated with civil society groups and youth leaders in Nsawkaw to combat corruption with the objectives of deepening citizens’ understanding of Ghana’s public financial management laws and audit processes and equip participants to carry out public sensitization and report corruption related issues.
According to Samuel Harrison Cudjoe, Programmes Officer at GACC, the project is crucial for promoting good governance and accountability in Ghana.
Capacity building
“This will empower citizens to build capacity to promote transparency, monitor public financial management, and fight corruption”, he stated.
“Supported by the European Union, the project will strengthen public accountability, rule of law, and responsiveness through civil society empowerment, media improvement, and anti-corruption reforms”, Samuel Harrison added.
He emphasized that collaborative efforts are essential in fighting corruption, which undermines development, governance, and public trust.
He said that the project’s expected outcomes include increased citizen capacity to identify and report corruption-related issues, improved transparency, and accountability in governance institutions.
Samuel Harrison urged participants to be confident and trust institutions addressing corruption complaints, stressing that everyone has a role to play in fighting corruption.
He concluded that the project is expected to contribute significantly to promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability in Ghana, ultimately improving the lives of citizens.
GACC
Registered on March 13, 2001, under the company’s code, the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) is a unique cross-sectoral grouping of public, private and civil society organizations (CSOs) with a focus on promoting good governance and fighting corruption in Ghana.
GACC exists to promote anti-corruption efforts and integrity through sustained and effective coordination of state and non- state actors, strategic partnerships and mobilizing citizens and citizen groups.
Story by Apiah-Kubi, Fabea FM, Nkoranza
