July 30, 2008

Imani Execuive Director, Franklin Cudjoe discusses government's decision to sell Ghana Telecom and also cut expenditure of its Ministeries, Departments and Agencies by half to support the economy. His co-discusants are Mr Kofi Kapito of Consumer Advocacy Ghana and Mr Ouborr Kutando, a Policy Analyst. The Discussion was held on Ghana's Choice FM

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IMANI director discusses Ghanaian Security matters in Ghana. Ghana's Police Chief in charge of Public Relations, DSP, Kwesi OFori, and Dr. Joshua Alabi are co-discussants
The discussion was held on TV Africa, early July 2008.

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IMANI director discusses Ghanaian Security matters in Ghana on Ghana's acclaimed Talk Radio, Choice FM. The discussion was held  in early July 2008.

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In April 2008, Franklin also spoke to Atlas Economic Research's' New Intellectual Entrepreneurs about successful strategies for new think tanks. The event was held in Atlanta, Georgia.  

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IMANI director discusses Ghanaian government's intervention to reduce the economic burden as a result of high fuel and food prices. The discussion was held on TV Africa, June 2008.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The ongoing United Nations Conference on Trade and Globalisation in Ghana has given free reign to misguided activist NGOs and many African leaders to demonise globalisation for many of Africa's home grown problems. IMANI's Executive Director and AfricanLiberty.org Editor speaks in favour of greater openness while admonishing African leaders to give attention to inhibiting local barriers to trade and development. Franklin was a guest on Ghana's widely syndicated and best Talk Radio, Choice FM.

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In April 2008 IMANI's Executive Director, Franklin Cudjoe discussed 'How Trade and Globalization Expand Freedom, Create Jobs, and Improve Lives" with Daniel Griswold, Director, Center for Trade Policy Studies, Cato Institute. The moderator was Ambassador Terry Miller, Director, Center for International Trade and Economics of The Heritage Foundation. The event was held in Atlanta, Georgia.  

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IMANI director discusses Ghanaian government's plan to deepen prisoner rights in Ghana.
The discussion was held on TV Africa, May 2008.

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This week we interview Imani Ghana’s founder and directory Franklin Cudjoe, along with Elyse Speicher, a student at Grove City College, who interned with Imani last year. This interview discusses last year’s inaugural summer seminar in Ghana, Elyse’s internship and work with the institute and Imani’s recent Atlas Shrugged program.
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Read two of Franklin’s latest articles, Thickheadedness on African Debt and A Libertarian’s Impression of the Stiglitz Performance.