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The African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM) and The Lehigh University signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM) and Oromia State University, Batu, Ethiopia, signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

About The African Center For Governance And Economic Management

The African Center for Governance and Economic Management (ACGEM) is a renowned institution dedicated to promoting effective governance and sustainable economic development across Africa.

At ACGEM

We believe that strong governance and robust economic management are fundamental pillars for achieving lasting social and economic progress. We bring together a diverse team of experts, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners who share a common vision of empowering African nations with the knowledge and tools to address governance challenges and drive economic growth.

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Public Corruption in Ghana and Its Influence on Monetary and Fiscal Policy Making

Frank R. Gunter, Ph.D. and Todd A. Watkins, Ph.D. Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, USA Draft, February 2025 Why public corruption in Ghana matters Ghana’s December 2024 election, occurring in the...

FOURTH GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON FINANCING FOR DEVELOPMENT: THE IMPERATIVE OF GOVERNANCE AND MUTUAL ACCOUNTABILITY

“We have made some progress, but the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals is in peril. Progress on most of the goals is either moving too slowly or has regressed below the 2015...

Governance And Climate Change In Africa: The Nexus

Introduction: Climate change is a complex challenge globally and it has far-reaching consequences on growth and human security in Africa. It has to be addressed with the commitment and urgency it...

The 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals

The current global context of slow economic growth, social inequality and environmental degradation is creating unprecedented challenges for the international community. Indeed, we are facing a change...

AU Roadmap on HARNESSINGTHE DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDENDTHROUGH INVESTMENTSIN YOUTH

In order to deliver on this important assignment from the Assembly, the Commission, together with the above-named institutions undertook a multi-stakeholder consultative process towards the...

Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.

Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. AGENDA 2063 is Africa’s blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the continent’s strategic framework that...

ECOWAS MISGUIDED SANCTIONS: WHY GOOD GOVERNANCE MATTERS

The military coup d’états which took place in Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger and the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) response have set back West Africa’s regional integration...

Embracing Homegrown Democracy: Why Western Democracy Might Not Work in Africa

Introduction: In the last few years, the perennial argument as to whether democratic regimes are fit for purpose in terms of growth and development in African states has become a dominant discourse in...

30 Years of Democratic Governance and the 2024 Elections.

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and Professor Adebayo Olukoshi, Board Member of ACGEM, participated in a dialogue session at the Wits School of Governance in Johannesburg, SA, discussing 30 years of democratic governance and the 2024 elections.