Overcoming obstacles: Ghana civil society's journey in the VPA
Join us as Doreen Asumang-Yeboah, Director for Rights and Advocacy Initiatives Network and a prominent representative of civil society in Ghana, shares insights into the challenges encountered and overcome within the framework of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA). Asumang-Yeboah reflects on the evolution of civil society's role in the VPA process and the pivotal challenges they faced along the way.
Discover how civil society initially grappled with limited inclusion in the VPA process, but persevered to secure representation and active participation. Asumang-Yeboah highlights the journey of civil society from being seen as merely disruptive to being recognized as valued contributors, actively involved in deliberations and the development of crucial components like the legality assurance system.
Learn how civil society's constructive criticism and advocacy efforts were instrumental in shaping the effectiveness of the VPA. Asumang-Yeboah's insights point out the transformative power of collaboration and constructive engagement in overcoming obstacles and achieving successful outcomes within the VPA framework.
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