Order of Events

Tentative Conference Programme

24th-26th July, 2024

Main Conference Sessions

Opening Session

08:00 - 11:10 AM

Session 1: Plenary Presentation

11:10 - 11:55 AM

Session 2: Roundtable Discussion

11:55 AM - 12:45 PM

Session 3: Roundtable Discussion

11:45 - 2:45 PM

Sessions 4-5: Breakout Panel & Closing Sessions

2:45 - 4:45 PM
AUDITORIUM
Opening Session
Welcome of Delegates and Introduction of the Vice- Chancellor of University of Ghana
Prof. Peter Quartey
Director
Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER)
Welcome Remarks
Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo
Vice - Chancellor
University of Ghana
Conference Objectives and Expectations
Dr. David Ameyaw
President & CEO
International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED)
Special Guest Address
Mr. Percy Anaab Bukari
President
Ghana Institute of Planning
Dr. Namanga Ngongi
Board Chair
International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED)
Keynote Address & Official Opening
Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim
Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy & Religious Affairs
Ghana
AUDITORIUM
Plenary Presentation
Topic: The Role of Civil Society and Grassroots Movements in Strengthening Democratic Governance in Africa
Discussant
Prof. George Owusu
Professor
Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER)
Speaker
Mr. Paul Osei-Kuffour
Program Manager
CDD-Ghana & Network Coordinator, WADEMOS
AUDITORIUM
Roundtable Discussion
Topic: Breaking Economic Barriers: Enhancing Youth and Women’s Access to Political Participation and Leadership
Moderator
Ms. Eunice Agbenyadzi
Head of Programmes
STAR-Ghana Foundation
Panelist
Mr. Jerry Sam
Executive Director
Penplusbytes
Panelist
Prof. Deborah Atobra
Director
The Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy
AUDITORIUM
Roundtable Discussion
Topic: Evidence-based Decision-Making for Policy Reform and Governance Innovation
Panelist
Abiola Oyebanjo
Executive Director
Empowerment for Local People Foundation, Nigeria
Panelist
Dr. Isaac Doku
Lecturer and Economist
University of Education, Winneba-Ghana
Moderator
Jennifer Nyakinya
Director of Programs
Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NEIRA)
Breakout rooms
Breakout Panel Discussions
Seminar Room 1
Digital Tools, Media, and Civic Engagement
Presenters:
Dr. Opare-Djan Nana,
Roland Bless Taremwa,
Themba Matsebula

Moderator:
Dr Cynthia Addoquaye Tagoe
Seminar Room 2
Evidence-Based Decision-Making for Policy Reform and Governance Innovation
Presenters:
Gelila Abraham Tefera,
Kofi Kekeli Amedzro,
Abigail Dzidzinyo Kudotoh

Moderator:
Dr. Kofi Asante
NB 11
Monitoring and Evaluation of Governance Practices
Presenters:
Enock Imani,
Dr. S.M. Kabir,
Dr. Ebenezer Owusu-Addo

Moderator:
TBD
Auditorium
Closing Session
Dr. Ralph Armah
Research Fellow
Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana

Sessions 6 & 7: Welcome & Keynote Address

08:30 - 09:30 AM

Sessions 8 & 9: Plenary Presentations

09:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 10: Breakout Panel Session

11:55 AM - 12:45 PM

Session 11: Roundtable Discussion

02:00 - 03:00 PM

Sessions 12 & 13: Plenary Panel & Closing Sessions

03:00 - 4:45 PM
AUDITORIUM
Welcome Session | 8:50 - 9:00 AM
Prof. Robert Osei
Dean, School of Graduate Studies
University of Ghana
Keynote Address | 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Topic: The Role of the Judiciary in Promoting Participatory Governance to Enhance Sustainable Development in SSA
Presenter
Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu Aseidu
Justice of the Supreme Court
Ghana
Discussant
Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor
Vice Chancellor
UPSA
AUDITORIUM
Plenary Panel Discussion | 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Topic: Financing Civil Society: Balancing Independence and Sustainability
Panelist
Abeiku Greene
Executive Director
Junior Achievement Africa
Panelist
Dr. Julius Muia
Finance and Public Policy Expert
Patron of Greening Mua Environmental Initiative (GMEI)
Panelist
Kirchuffs Atengble
Executive Director
PACKS Africa
Panelist
Odelia Ntiamoah
CEO
Oxford African Women Leadership Institute (OAWLI)
Moderator
Omolara Balogun
Head Policy Influencing, Advocacy and Engagement
WACSI
Plenary Presentation | 11:00 - 11:45 AM
Topic: Financial and Risk Management Tools for Smallholder Farmers: Securing Land Tenure
Presenter
Prof. Michael Carter
University of California, Davis
Discussant
Prof. Peter Quartey
Director
ISSER
AUDITORIUM
Breakout Panel Discussions
Seminar Room 1
Evidence-BasedDecision-Making for Policy Reform and Governance Innovation
Presenters:
Linda Khumalo,
Christopher Omumamu Maero,
Bryan Sefakor Anyomi

Moderator:
TBD
Seminar Room 2
Strengthening Democratic Institutions
Presenters:
Chancy Ng'oma,
Violet Alinda and Richard Temu,
Klenam K. Sedegah

Moderator:
TBD
NB 11
Youth and Women Engagement in Governance
Presenters:
Theresa Ayerigah and Carol Maphorisa,
Akosua Pokuaah. Obeng,
Emmanuel Owusu Amponsah

Moderator:
TBD
3
Mentoring Young and Emerging Evaluators for Inclusive Governance: Insights from the Uganda YEE Programme
Presenters:
Eugene Swinnerstone, Matthew Lubuulwa, and Annette Mutoni

Moderator:
Noeline Gwokyalya
AUDITORIUM
Roundtable Discussion
Topic: Evidence-Based Decision Making: Deepening Popular Participation and Accountable Governance in the MMDAs
Panelist
Pln. Samuel Seth Passah
Director, Local Governance and Decentralization
MLGCRA
Auditorium
Plenary Panel Discussion | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Topic: From Evidence to Impact: Advancing Community-Led Governance and Accountability in Nature-Based Solutions through Digital Innovation, Media and AI for Public Participation
Panelist
Dr. Muhammad Kabir Salihu
Director
Institute for Development Research Ahmadu Bello University
Panelist
J. B. Allotey
Technical Producer/Director
Channel 1
Panelist
Nana Ama Yirrah
CEO & Founder
COLANDEF
Closing Session | 4:30 - 4:45 PM
Jennifer Nyakinya
Director of Programs
Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NEIRA)
AUDITORIUM
Welcome Session | 8:50 - 9:00 AM
Dr. Julius Muia
Finance and Public Policy Expert
Patron of Greening Mua Environmental Initiative (GMEI)
Keynote Address | 9:00 - 9:40 AM
Topic: The Role of Government in Advancing Participatory Governance to promote Sustainable Development through Special Initiatives in Ghana
Presenter
Hon. Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum
Minister for Special Initiatives
Office of the President of Ghana
Discussant
Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh
Head of Civil Service
Ghana
AUDITORIUM
Roundtable Discussion | 9:40 - 10:30 AM
Topic: The Intersection of Traditional Structures and the Parliamentary systems in participatory Governance
Panelist
Mr. Emmanuel Ayimadu
Former Clerk of Parliament
CEO of the Parliamentary Service of Ghana
Panelist
Nana Ekua Edugyanmaa
Nyimfahenmaa
Gomoa Assin Traditional Area – Central Region of Ghana
Moderator
Prof. Isaac Osei Akoto
ISSER
AUDITORIUM
Roundtable Discussion | 9:40 - 10:30 AM
Topic: Making Participation Count: Innovations in Monitoring and Evaluation of Governance
Panelist
Ms. Abena Bedu-Addo
‍President Ghana Monitoring & Evaluation Forum
Panelist
Dr. David Ameyaw
President/CEO International Centre of Evaluation and Development (ICED)
Panelist
Jeniffer Nyakinya
Director of Programs, Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA)
Panelist
Dr. Samson Machuka
Former Director of the Department of Monitoring and Evaluation, Kenya Ministry of Planning and Development
Moderator
Mr. Kwabena Agyei Boakye
Executive Director, Development Insight Hub
Breakout Rooms
Breakout Panel Discussions
Seminar Room 1
Evidence-Based Decision-Making for Policy Reform and Governance Innovation
Presenters:
Louis Hodey,
Geoffrey Lelenguyah and Ryan Sheely,
Tapiwa Kachipapa

Moderator:
TBD
Seminar Room 2
Monitoring and Evaluation of Governance Practices
Presenters:
Enock Imani,
Roland Bless Taremwa,
Parfait Kasongo

Moderator:
TBD
NB 11
Strengthening Democratic Institutions
Presenters:
Livingstone Edward Xetor,
Ryen Sheely,
Osman Sani Mohammed

Moderator:
TBD
Auditorium
Evaluation | 1:30 - 2:00 PM
Conference Evaluation E-Form
Sarah Ameso
ICED
Mawuena Akuamoah Boateng
ISSER
Congratulatory & Closing Address | 2:00 - 2:45 PM
Hon. James Enu (Esq.)
Member of Parliament
Tema West

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