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Judgement debts awarded against the state continues to persist – Centre for Social Justice
A 2021 report by the Centre for Social Justice has reviewed judgement debts payments made from public funds on behalf of the state from 2000 to 2019 and concluded that the phenomenon continues to persist.
The persistence of these judgement debts over the years, according to the report, is as a result of “negligence, blatant disregard for public procurement laws, and illegal abrogation of contracts by public officials in their line of duty.”
According to the Centre for Social Justice, these inefficiencies require immediate attention to save the public purse in future events.
“Addressing the recurring issue of judgment debts would require a combination of strategies geared towards improvement in the State’s efficiency in executing its business on behalf of the public,” it explained.
Due to a lack of a blueprint to efficiently deal with such inefficiencies, the CSJ made some recommendations based on standard practices to improve state efficiency in the execution of its business.
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The persistence of these judgement debts over the years, according to the report, is as a result of “negligence, blatant disregard for public procurement laws, and illegal abrogation of contracts by public officials in their line of duty.”
According to the Centre for Social Justice, these inefficiencies require immediate attention to save the public purse in future events.
“Addressing the recurring issue of judgment debts would require a combination of strategies geared towards improvement in the State’s efficiency in executing its business on behalf of the public,” it explained.
Due to a lack of a blueprint to efficiently deal with such inefficiencies, the CSJ made some recommendations based on standard practices to improve state efficiency in the execution of its business.
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Make Gender Minister a Cabinet member – CSJ Fellow
A fellow of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), Bashiratu Kamal Muslim has proposed that the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection be made a Cabinet Minister.
This, she explained is as a way of ensuring that issues related to gender and the marginalized in society are given the needed attention.
“The absence of the Gender Minister in cabinet means that it’s a lot more difficult to bring certain issues onto the agenda” she said at a webinar to end this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations under the theme: ‘Celebrating Women in Leadership in a Pandemic’.
The webinar, sought to examine how women leaders from various sections of society are coping with the pandemic, as well as their reflections on what could be done to help women and society as a whole cope better in this and future pandemics.
Panelists included, Kathleen Addy, Deputy Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education, Dr. Hawa Malechi, Obstetrician and Gyneacologist, Mercy Needjan, President of the Greater Accra Markets Association, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, lawyer and politician and Bashiratu Kamal Muslim, CSJ Council member and Fellow for Gender and Social Inclusion.
Dr. Amanda Coffie, Council member of the CSJ and co-moderator of the webinar said that the panel is a reflection of the various sectors within which women hold leadership and have helped steer affairs through the crisis.
Bashiratu Kamal Muslim and Joyce Bawah Mogtari, in their submissions called for greater participation of women in the political space, and noted that women were underrepresented in the President’s Ministerial appointments with only one out of 16 Regional Ministers being a woman.
Kathleen Addy, Deputy Chair of the NCCE said that her organization has worked tirelessly to educate Ghanaians at the national and local level on how to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus.
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This, she explained is as a way of ensuring that issues related to gender and the marginalized in society are given the needed attention.
“The absence of the Gender Minister in cabinet means that it’s a lot more difficult to bring certain issues onto the agenda” she said at a webinar to end this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations under the theme: ‘Celebrating Women in Leadership in a Pandemic’.
The webinar, sought to examine how women leaders from various sections of society are coping with the pandemic, as well as their reflections on what could be done to help women and society as a whole cope better in this and future pandemics.
Panelists included, Kathleen Addy, Deputy Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education, Dr. Hawa Malechi, Obstetrician and Gyneacologist, Mercy Needjan, President of the Greater Accra Markets Association, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, lawyer and politician and Bashiratu Kamal Muslim, CSJ Council member and Fellow for Gender and Social Inclusion.
Dr. Amanda Coffie, Council member of the CSJ and co-moderator of the webinar said that the panel is a reflection of the various sectors within which women hold leadership and have helped steer affairs through the crisis.
Bashiratu Kamal Muslim and Joyce Bawah Mogtari, in their submissions called for greater participation of women in the political space, and noted that women were underrepresented in the President’s Ministerial appointments with only one out of 16 Regional Ministers being a woman.
Kathleen Addy, Deputy Chair of the NCCE said that her organization has worked tirelessly to educate Ghanaians at the national and local level on how to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus.
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Vitamin C will not save you from catching Covid-19 – CSJ Fellow
Contrary to popular belief, taking Vitamin C supplements will not prevent an individual from catching Covid-19.
It may however shorten the duration of a cold. This is according to Dr William Nii Ayitey Menson, Public Health Physician and Fellow in charge of Health and Equity at the Centre for Social Justice.
Dr Menson was speaking at a webinar organized by the Centre for Social Justice, under the topic, Covid-19 vaccines in Ghana, Availability, the Science and the Myths.
The webinar was held to ascertain Ghana’s readiness to deploy vaccines as part of measures to contain the virus.
Speakers at the webinar included the Programme Manager of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation, Dr Kwame Amponsah-Achiano, who outlined the national vaccine deployment plan and Mrs.
Helena Kemetse an investment banker and COVID-19 patient advocate. The session was moderated by Dr Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Centre for Social Justice.
Dr. Menson described as “patently false” theories that COVID-19 vaccines have been manufactured as a way of depopulating Africa.
He cautioned that safety protocols would still have to be adhered to, after vaccination.
“Even if you get the vaccine, you should continue to wear a mask around others, wash your hands and practice physical distancing. There are a few reasons for this, the first is that both of the authorized vaccines require two doses given three to four weeks apart to achieve the best possible immunity.
Other myths he debunked for lack of evidence, included the belief that the virus was created in a lab and the perception that self-medication with chloroquine is effective.
Dr Mercy Ahun, former Manager of the National Immunization Programme observed that given the plethora of myths circulating, the deployment of the vaccinations would be “business unusual”, requiring intensive public education to debunk the myths.
Dr Sodzi-Tettey said that the Centre for Social Justice has begun an information dissemination campaign to provide credible information on COVID-19 for citizens.
He noted that the webinar was the first time that the Ministry of Health had provided details about the National Vaccine Deployment Plan for COVID-19.
He thanked the Ministry for partnering the CSJ to publicize the plan.
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It may however shorten the duration of a cold. This is according to Dr William Nii Ayitey Menson, Public Health Physician and Fellow in charge of Health and Equity at the Centre for Social Justice.
Dr Menson was speaking at a webinar organized by the Centre for Social Justice, under the topic, Covid-19 vaccines in Ghana, Availability, the Science and the Myths.
The webinar was held to ascertain Ghana’s readiness to deploy vaccines as part of measures to contain the virus.
Speakers at the webinar included the Programme Manager of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation, Dr Kwame Amponsah-Achiano, who outlined the national vaccine deployment plan and Mrs.
Helena Kemetse an investment banker and COVID-19 patient advocate. The session was moderated by Dr Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Centre for Social Justice.
Dr. Menson described as “patently false” theories that COVID-19 vaccines have been manufactured as a way of depopulating Africa.
He cautioned that safety protocols would still have to be adhered to, after vaccination.
“Even if you get the vaccine, you should continue to wear a mask around others, wash your hands and practice physical distancing. There are a few reasons for this, the first is that both of the authorized vaccines require two doses given three to four weeks apart to achieve the best possible immunity.
Other myths he debunked for lack of evidence, included the belief that the virus was created in a lab and the perception that self-medication with chloroquine is effective.
Dr Mercy Ahun, former Manager of the National Immunization Programme observed that given the plethora of myths circulating, the deployment of the vaccinations would be “business unusual”, requiring intensive public education to debunk the myths.
Dr Sodzi-Tettey said that the Centre for Social Justice has begun an information dissemination campaign to provide credible information on COVID-19 for citizens.
He noted that the webinar was the first time that the Ministry of Health had provided details about the National Vaccine Deployment Plan for COVID-19.
He thanked the Ministry for partnering the CSJ to publicize the plan.
Credit: www.myjoyonlinje.com
CSJ hosts John Mahama and professional groups
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), a think tank, as part of its ongoing leadership dialogue series is set to host former President John Mahama.
It will also host some recognised professional groups, including the TUC at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on Monday evening.
The event which is dubbed the “Professionals Dialogue with John Dramani Mahama”, will see an independent panel grilling the candidate on the NDC’s policy proposals going into the 2020 general election.
Former President Mahama will field questions from the panel on the economy, health, agriculture, education and employment from panel members as well as the audience.
The panel will be made up of Dr. Amanda Coffie, a Research Fellow at LECIA, University of Ghana, Shamima Muslim CEO/Founder of Alliance for Women in Media Africa and Dr. Lord Mawuko-Yevugah, Head of the Department of Public Management and International Relations at GIMPA.
According to Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, Lead Founder of the CSJ, in the absence of a Presidential debate, there is the need to create platforms where those seeking the mandate of the people, subject themselves to critical analysis of their party manifestos and political record.
The CSJ is a think tank and platform for academics, activists and patriots aiming for greater social inclusion in the distribution of the wealth, privileges, and opportunities of society.
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It will also host some recognised professional groups, including the TUC at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on Monday evening.
The event which is dubbed the “Professionals Dialogue with John Dramani Mahama”, will see an independent panel grilling the candidate on the NDC’s policy proposals going into the 2020 general election.
Former President Mahama will field questions from the panel on the economy, health, agriculture, education and employment from panel members as well as the audience.
The panel will be made up of Dr. Amanda Coffie, a Research Fellow at LECIA, University of Ghana, Shamima Muslim CEO/Founder of Alliance for Women in Media Africa and Dr. Lord Mawuko-Yevugah, Head of the Department of Public Management and International Relations at GIMPA.
According to Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, Lead Founder of the CSJ, in the absence of a Presidential debate, there is the need to create platforms where those seeking the mandate of the people, subject themselves to critical analysis of their party manifestos and political record.
The CSJ is a think tank and platform for academics, activists and patriots aiming for greater social inclusion in the distribution of the wealth, privileges, and opportunities of society.
Credit: www.myjoyonline.com