Ghana is a proud and successful democracy. However, we also face serious challenges that threaten our stability and progress. We urgently need to tackle corruption, strengthen our institutions, stabilize our economy, and reduce social inequalities.<\/p>\n
To do that, we need a Compact for Ghana\u2019s Political and Economic Transformation. The Ghana Compact is a platform where we can discuss and agree on the vision and goals for our country\u2019s development in the next three decades. The Compact will help us seize four critical opportunities:<\/p>\n
The Compact process is crucial, because it ensures buy-in through a wide consultation of all people.
\n\u2014 Hon David Quaye Annang, NDPC<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\nInterparty Dialogues<\/h2>\n
We met with leaders of the two leading political parties\u2013the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as well as leaders of five minority parties to discuss the objectives of the Ghana Compact and three specific issues underpinning it\u2014making elections and party manifestos issues-oriented, constitutional reforms and medium and long-term development planning. All the political party representatives expressed strong support for the Compact and committed to future interparty dialogues.<\/p>\n
National Values and Mindset Change<\/h2>\n
Strong national values are critical for building the future we want. To this end, we brought eminent Ghanaians together to determine the values such as patriotism, hard work, service, integrity, and loyalty that should underpin the Compact. This was followed by a Twitter spaces conversation to garner citizens\u2019 opinions of the values that should define us as a nation. The National Center for Civic Education, which has the constitutional mandate for such a task, has offered its collaboration in framing values and assisting with the national consultations and civic education process on values.<\/p>\n
We need a revolution of the heart and mind. Without renewal, nothing changes. We need education and not just schooling, this requires a transformation of the head, hands, and hearts.
\n\u2014 Yaw Perbi, CEO HuD Group<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\nWhat happens now?<\/h2>\n