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Busia’s vision and ideas are still relevant to Ghana’s contemporary politics and society, a Minister of National Security during the Busia regime, Mr K. G. Osei-Bonsu, has argued. He said Professor Kofi Abrefa Busia had an infectious attitude of humility that accounted for his extraordinary patience and patriotism. He, therefore, called on leaders to emulate […]
The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD), a think tank that promotes education, democracy and rural development, is to introduce an award called the Best University Student in Africa (BUSIA) Award. The scheme, which is to commence at the Department of Sociology of the University of Ghana, Legon, is to honour the memory […]
On Wednesday, 31st July 2024, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the current Minister of Works and Housing in Ghana, had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the 2024 BUSIA Institute Lecture. The lecture, held at a prestigious venue, was themed “Housing the Future: Innovative Approaches to Rural Development in Ghana.” In his address, […]
The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD) has expressed concern about the manner state security apparatuses are conducting operations at the private homes of prominent members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). It said such actions could undermine Ghana’s democratic credibility and public trust in state institutions. READ MORE
The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD) has issued a press statement in celebration of the ongoing Ghana Month, extending congratulations to all Ghanaians and citizens of Ghana. The Institute, represented by its Executive Director Anane Agyei, expressed confidence that the spirit of unity and camaraderie observed during the celebration will inspire greater […]
The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD) has expressed deep disappointment and concern over the government’s decision not to increase the producer price of cocoa for the 2025-2026 crop season. This decision, the institute said, was a clear breach of a categorical promise made during the 2024 election campaign to double the producer […]
The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD) has donated books to the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr K. A. Busia’s assumption of office. The book titled, ‘K. A. Busia A Symbol of Democracy’, was recently launched by the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Read More
THE ASANTEHENE, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commended the Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD) for partnering with the Wesley College of Education in Kumasi to organise the 45th anniversary of the passing of Dr. K. A. Busia, Ghana’s Prime Minister of the Second Republic between 1969 and 1972. Read More
The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD) has expressed concern about the manner state security apparatuses are conducting operations at the private homes of prominent members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). It said such actions could undermine Ghana’s democratic credibility and public trust in state institutions. “The Busia Institute upholds the […]
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