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DDIS BABA UNIVERSITY

THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN GHANA

BY

ABRHAM DANIEL

JUNE, 2014

Addis Ababa

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ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN
STUDIES
THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN
GHANA
BY
ABRHAM DANIEL

ADVISOR

YASIN MOHAMMED (PhD)

A THESIS SUBMITTED TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN STUDIES

PRESENTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF
MASTERS OF ARTS (IN CENTER FOR AFRICAN STUDIES SPECIALIZATION IN
CITIZEN SHIP AND STATE IN AFRICA)

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa,
June, 2014

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Addis Ababa University
School of Graduate Studies
Center for African and Oriental Studies
This is to certify that the thesis prepared by Abrham Daniel, entitled: challenges and
opportunities of good governance in Ghana and submitted in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the degree of master of Arts (center for African studies) complies with the
regulations of the university and meets the accepted standards with respect to originality and
quality.

Signed by examining committee

Examiner_________________________ Signature ______________Date__________

Examiner ________________________ Signature ______________Date __________

Advisor__________________________ Signature______________ Date__________

Chair of Department of Graduate program coordinator
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all, my gratitude goes to the Almighty God for His continuous guidance throughout my
period of study and for seeing me through in all my activities. Next to God I am very much
grateful to my advisor Yasin Mohammed (PhD), for his constructive and critical comments from
the beginning to the end of my work.
My appreciative and especial acknowledgements also go to my brother Ato Samuel Daniel who
covered all material fees and my deepest gratitude goes to my best friends Lisanu Kassa, Nigatu
Abebe, Teketel Beyene as well as Friends in Boditi Preparatory School who gave me
constructive comments for my thesis.
Finally, my genuine thanks go to my dear wife Tseganesh Mathewos and all my family for their
moral and material supports during my study.

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Table of Contents
Contents page
Acknowledgments …………………….……………………………………………....…….……i
Acronyms …………………………………………………………….…………..………….…....v
Abstract……………………………………………………………………………..…….…..…. ix
CHAPTER ONE Introduction ….…………………………….……………………………….1
1.1 Background………...……………..………………………………………………………..1
1.2 Statement of the problem ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Research Questions ............................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 General Objective .................................................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Specific objectives………………….……………………………………………………………..…..7
1.6 The Significance of the study ................................................................................................................ 7
1.7 Limitation of the study .......................................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER TWO ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE ................................................................................................................ 9
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Review literature ................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Conceptual framework ..................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Characteristics of good governance……………………………………….…………….22
2.1.3 Good Governance from African Perspective ................................................................................. 23
2.2 The Major Actors in Promoting Good Governance ............................................................................ 30
CHAPTER THREE .................................................................................................................................. 35
3. Research Methodology ......................................................................................................................... 35
3.1 Study Design ...................................................................................................................................... 35
3.2 Rationale for selection of the Study area ............................................................................................ 35
3.3 Scope of the study ............................................................................................................................... 36
3.4 Techniques and sources of Data Collection ...................................................................................... 36
3.4.1 Document Analysis ....................................................................................................................... 37
3.4.2 Interviews ...................................................................................................................................... 37
3.5 Data Collection Procedure .................................................................................................................. 37
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3.6 Techniques of Data Analysis .............................................................................................................. 37
3.7 Ethical Consideration .......................................................................................................................... 38
UNIT FOUR .............................................................................................................................................. 39
COMPONENTS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN GHANA ................................................................. 39
4.1 Political and administrative aspect of good governance……………………….………..…40
4.1.1 Political Aspects of Good Governance…………………………………..………….....40
4.1.2 Administrative Aspects of Good Governance…………..…………………..…………40
4.2 History of Development of Good Governance in Ghana ............................................................... 40
4.3 The current Situation of Good Governance in Ghana ........................................................................ 44
4.3.1 The 1992 constitution ................................................................................................................. 44
4.3.2 Political leadership and Elite consensus in Ghana ..................................................................... 45
4.3.3 Political Parties .......................................................................................................................... 46
4.3.4 Political stability ........................................................................................................................ 48
4.4 Determinants of Good Governance in Ghana .................................................................................... 49
4.4.1 Governing institutions ................................................................................................................ 49
4.4.3 Governance capacity .................................................................................................................. 50
4.4.4 Economy and Resources ............................................................................................................ 50
4.4.5 Decentralization for Good Governance ..................................................................................... 51
4.5 Institutions of Good Governance in Ghana ........................................................................................ 54
4.5.1 The Independent Constitutional Bodies ..................................................................................... 54
4.5.2 The Role of Non- State Actors on Governance ......................................................................... 56
4.6 Components and challenges of Good Governance in Ghana ............................................................. 58
4.6.1 Transparency and Accountability .............................................................................................. 58
4.6.2 The Independent Judiciary ......................................................................................................... 66
4.6.3 The human rights and rule of law in Ghana ............................................................................... 70
4.7 The Opportunities of Good Governance in Ghana …………………………………...…75
CHAPTER FIVE ...................................................................................................................................... 78
5. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION .................................................................................. 78
5.1 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................ 78
5.2 Recommendation .............................................................................................................................. 80
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Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................. 82
Appendices .................................................................................................................................................. 95

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Acronyms
ACHPR-Africa Charter on Human and Peoples Right
ACP-African, Caribbean and Pacific
ADB- Africa Development Bank
ADB- Asia Development Bank
AFRC-Armed Forces Revolutionary Council
APRM-African Peer Review Mechanisms
AU- African Union
AUC –African Union Commission
CAG-Country Advice Ghana
CHRAJ-Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice
CPI-Corruption Perception Index
CPP-Convention Peoples Party
CSOs-Civil Society Organizations
DACF-District Assembly Common Found
DA-District Assembly
DCC-District Chief Executive
DFID- Department For International Development
ECA-Economic Commission for Africa
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EC- Election Commission
ECOWAS-Economic Commission for West African States
ECPF-ECOWAS Conflict Prevention Framework
ELSA- Electoral Institute of southern Africa
EU-European Union
GACC-Ghana Anti-Corruption Commission
GDP-Gross Domestic Product
GIR-Global Integrity Report
GPRS-Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy
GSDGA- Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda
HIDC-Highly Indebted Poor Country
IDA-International Development Agency
IEA- Institute for Economic Affairs
IPEA-Independent Panel of Eminent Persons
MDG- Millennium Development Goals
NCA-National Communications Authority
NDC-National Democratic Congress
NDPC- National Development Planning Commission
NEPAD-New partnership for Africa’s Development
NGO-Non Governmental Organization
NLC-National Liberation Council
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NLM-National Liberation Movement
NPP-New Patriotic Party
NRC- National Reconciliation Commission
NRCD- National Reconciliation Council Decree
NRC-National Redemption Council
NSAs-Non- State Actors
OAU-Organization for African Union
ODA- office of the Development Assistance
OECD- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
PDC- People Defense Committees
PNC-Peoples National Convention
PNDC-Provisional National Defences Council
PNP-Peoples National Party
PP-Progressive Party
SMC-Supreme Military Council
SAP-Structural Adjustment Programme
UDHR- Universal Declaration for Human Rights
UGCC-United Gold Coast Convention
UNDP-United Nations Development Programme
UNECA- United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
UNESCAP-United Nations Economic and Social Council for Asia and Pacific
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