Advancing Democracy, Governance and Evidence-Based Policy Across Africa

ICEDEG-Africa is a non-profit policy, democracy, and governance think tank committed to strengthening institutions, protecting consumer interests, promoting accountability, and supporting inclusive societies across Africa.

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Institutional mandate

Iustum Center for Democracy and Governance

Ghana

Africa-focused policy work

About ICEDEG

A public-interest think tank for democratic governance and accountable institutions.

ICEDEG-Africa (Iustum Center for Democracy and Governance) is a non-profit Policy, Democracy, and Governance Think Tank dedicated to advancing democratic values, promoting good governance, advancing protection for consumers and institutional compliance and supporting evidence-based policymaking across Africa.

Incorporated under the laws of Ghana, the organization works to strengthen democratic institutions, foster citizen participation, enhance accountability and transparency, and contribute to the development of effective public policies.

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Democratic Values

Good Governance

Evidence-Based Policy

Our approach

Operational excellence, accountability, and research rigour.

At ICEDEG, we believe the successful execution of our ambitious agenda depends on operational excellence, ensuring that we consistently model the accountability and rigour we advocate externally.

Commitment to Rigour

All major studies and analyses employ robust, context-specific methodologies, combining quantitative data with qualitative social science approaches where needed.

Intellectual Integrity

Flagship publications undergo mandatory double-blind peer review so findings are validated by experts prior to public dissemination.

Contextual Relevance

Research is rooted in Ghana's and Africa's policy and institutional realities, avoiding generalised recommendations that lack local applicability.

Our services

Research, advocacy, and institutional capacity for public value.

ICEDEG-Africa supports stronger systems through publications, applied policy work, and training programmes.

Academic Publications

Research papers, policy briefs, and institutional publications that contribute to evidence-based discourse.

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Research and Advocacy

Applied research, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy on governance and public-interest issues.

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Training and Capacity Building

Programmes that strengthen institutional capability, civic participation, compliance, and leadership.

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Capacity building

Training programmes for a new generation of public-interest leaders.

From research methods to compliance and public engagement, ICEDEG-Africa builds practical capability for institutions and emerging leaders.

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Young African researchers collaborating in a training workshop

Focus areas

Issue areas shaped by governance, justice, and public-interest priorities.

ICEDEG-Africa civic engagement, research, and community participation

People-centered policy

Research that meets citizens, markets, and institutions where they are.

ICEDEG-Africa connects policy analysis with lived experience through community dialogue, institutional engagement, and practical advocacy.

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Democratic Governance

Strengthening democratic institutions, participation, accountability, and public trust.

Policy Research

Producing evidence-led analysis for practical public policy decisions across Africa.

Consumer Protection

Advancing public-interest protections that support fair, transparent markets.

Institutional Compliance

Supporting systems that make institutions more transparent, responsive, and lawful.

Accountability and Transparency

Promoting open governance, ethical leadership, and measurable public outcomes.

Citizen Participation

Creating pathways for citizens and communities to shape inclusive societies.

Our team

Governance and operations led by committed public-interest professionals.

ICEDEG-Africa brings advisory leadership and staff capacity together around democracy, governance, research, and institutional accountability.

Advisory Council

Nana Kwasi Asuman-Frimpong

Chairman

Governance expert, policy and political analyst, communications strategist, media executive, educator, and emerging legal professional working across law, governance, media, and public policy.

GovernancePolicy analysisStrategic communication

Thomas Awemoni Vuguse

Member

Risk management professional with Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, bringing experience in enterprise risk, compliance, internal controls, business continuity, and corporate governance.

Risk managementComplianceCorporate governance

Dennis Obeng Agyei

Member

Public administrator, development practitioner, monitoring and evaluation specialist, and former local government representative focused on inclusive governance and community development.

Public administrationMonitoring and evaluationLocal governance

Maxwell Kudekor

Member

Journalist and development communication specialist with more than two decades of experience in print, broadcast, digital communication, public relations, and media leadership.

Development communicationMedia managementPublic relations

Ellen Ofosu Asieduaa

Member

Emerging legal professional, communications practitioner, and administrative specialist with experience in legal services, media management, public relations, and stakeholder engagement.

Legal researchPublic relationsAdministration

Reindolf Amankwa

Member

Profile details will be added as ICEDEG-Africa publishes additional team updates.

Staff

Ellen Ofosu Asieduaa

Executive Secretary

Supports ICEDEG-Africa with legal research, administrative coordination, documentation, media leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Legal supportDocumentationStakeholder engagement

Esther Baah Boafo

Director, Programmes, Administration and Finance

Profile details will be added as ICEDEG-Africa publishes additional team updates.

Bright Philip Donkor

Director, Corporate Communication and Branding

Media and communications practitioner, researcher, policy analyst, and development advocate focused on political communication, governance, sustainable development, and public-interest storytelling.

Corporate communicationPolicy analysisResearch

Seth Amegayi

Head of IT

Profile details will be added as ICEDEG-Africa publishes additional team updates.

Partnerships and networks

Collaboration with institutions, communities, academia, and policy networks.

Local Partners

ICEDEG-Africa welcomes collaboration with public institutions, civil society, academia, media, professional bodies, and community networks in Ghana.

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International Partners

We are open to development partners, research institutions, and international policy networks aligned with democracy, governance, and consumer protection.

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Events

Policy dialogues, stakeholder sessions, and institutional learning.

ICEDEG-Africa event updates will be added as programmes and public convenings are confirmed.

Public policy dialogue with speaker and audience

Upcoming Events

Policy Dialogue Series

Details will be announced soon

Convenings on democracy, institutional accountability, consumer protection, and public-interest policy.

Past Events

Stakeholder Engagements

Archive updates coming soon

A curated record of public forums, consultations, and institutional learning sessions will be added.

Media

Official updates, statements, publications, and public communications.

Public communications

Evidence should move beyond reports and into public conversation.

Our media desk supports statements, briefings, speeches, publications, and civic education materials for public-interest audiences.