Foundation for Security and Development in Africa

To examine the causes of conflict and poverty in Africa by initiating thematic studies in Africa. The outcome of such studies will be documented in all forms that will facilitate the generation and circulation of knowledge; the maintenance of visible presence of civil society in Africa; and progress towards the entrenchment of constitutional processes and the rule of law.

PROMOTING HUMAN SECURITY THROUGH EDUCATION

Submitted by fosda on Tue, 02/23/2010 - 10:41.

The Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) is non-profit making organization that focuses on human security as one of its core areas of operation. FOSDA is based in Accra and has a regional office in Tamale in the Northern region of Ghana.

ECOWAS CONVENTION ON SMALL ARMS IN FORCE: HOW DO WE FARE?

Submitted by fosda on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 19:44.

By Afi Yakubu

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Dr. Mohammed ibn Chambas, on 20th November 2009 declared that the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons and Other Related Materials is in force and fully operational after the deposit of the ninth instrument of ratification by the Government of Benin.

FOSDA HOLDS WEST AFRICAN YOUTH IN GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP

Submitted by Theodora Williams on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 16:47.

At the back of the myriad challenges facing the youth in Africa and its rippling effect on local communities and states , FOSDA, under the West African Human Rights Democratisation (WAHRD) Programme and in collaboration with partners in Ghana, Sierra Leone and Togo, held its first West African Youth in Governance Workshop in January 2010 in Accra, Ghana.

Political Empowerment of Women Means Economic Empwerment of Society

In 2004 25 women were nominated to parliament, lamentably 2008 recorded an even lower number of 20. In 2004 there were 5 women parliamentarians from northern Ghana. This figure reduced to 2 in 2008. FOSDA's Gender Equity Programme resolves to work on improving women's political representation at all levels. As a human security oriented organisation and guided by the UN Resolution 1325 FOSDA has developed this programme focusing on most marginalised groups in the country. The next local government elections would see alot of activism on the election of women into district assemblies especially in the designated savanna belt which include the three northern regions and some parts of northern Volta and northern Brong Ahafo Regions.

Validation Workshop and Launch of Women Empowerment Project

New Publication

PROMOTING HUMAN SECURITY THROUGH EDUCATION

ECOWAS CONVENTION ON SMALL ARMS IN FORCE: HOW DO WE FARE?

FOSDA HOLDS WEST AFRICAN YOUTH IN GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP

Political Empowerment of Women Means Economic Empwerment of Society

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