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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 programme, aimed at promoting rural development, seeks to address the challenge of inadequate accommodation for teachers in rural communities, which hampers smooth teaching and learning. “We believe that decent housing is not just a shelter but a foundation for thriving communities,” the Executive Director of the BIRDD, Anane Agyei, told the Daily Graphic. “We […]

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 […]