Signature Initiatives
BIRDD’s signature initiatives translate the Institute’s programme pillars into visible research, education and public-engagement activities. Their status is stated clearly so that established work, active projects and initiatives under development are not confused.
Busia Institute Annual Lecture
The Busia Institute Annual Lecture is BIRDD’s flagship public forum for informed conversation on important national and international questions.
Voices from the Chamber
Voices from the Chamber: Parliamentary Experience and Democratic Development in Ghana’s Republics documents and analyses the experiences of current and former Members of Parliament
Democratic Development &
Civic Education Initiative
This initiative strengthens constitutional knowledge, civic responsibility and democratic participation through institutional visits...
Busia Fellowship Programme
The Busia Fellowship Programme is the principal residency and fellowship initiative of BIRDD’s International Research, Fellowships and Knowledge Exchange Programme.
State of Rural Ghana Report
The State of Rural Ghana Report is being developed as a periodic research and policy publication on the conditions, opportunities and development priorities of rural communities
Statesmanship, Leadership &
Heritage Initiative
This initiative documents and examines the lives, ideas and service of individuals whose contributions have influenced Ghana’s political, social, cultural and developmental history
Busia Academic Museum
The Busia Academic Museum is a long-term project to establish a centre for scholarship, public education and historical interpretation dedicated to Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia’s intellectual legacy
Digital Heritage and
Archives Programme
This programme promotes the identification, preservation, digitisation and responsible management of records relating to Ghana’s democratic development...
Busia Award
The Busia Award is being developed to recognise individuals and institutions whose work exemplifies scholarship