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Ghana Hosts UNECA Census Workshop On Good Practice In Digital Census

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Ghana Hosts UNECA Census Workshop On Good Practice In Digital Census

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The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with UK office of National Statistic (UK-) organize a four days census workshop program on good practice in digital censuses.

The workshop was been hosted by the Ghana Statistical Service on Monday, February 21st, 2022 at the Accra City Hotel.

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At the ceremony was the Deputy Minister of Information, Hon Fatimatu Abubakar who was representing Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Information Minister and chair of the Nation Census Publicity launched the ceremony were she highlighted the innovations of Ghana’s first digital census which attracted international interest in learning lessons from Ghanaian experience.

She also touched on the challenges to conduct a census successfully during the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, Government Statistician in his remarks shared what Ghana did differently during the census and the recommendations that they had to share based on experience and insight on the secret of Ghana’s census success – these included striving for excellence, the use of quantitative indicators for planing.

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According to the Chief of the Demographic and Social Statistics Section at the center for statistics, Dr. William Muhwava commended Ghana for being the only country in the sub-region which conducted a census in 2021.

 

Over 70 officials from 17 Countries are participating in the workshop scheduled from 21st to 25th February, 2022 in Accra. The Aim of the session will focus on the strengthening capacity of National Statistical Office for using technology in digital censuses to improve quality, efficiency and timelines of results.

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In attendance of the ceremony were the Deputy Government Statistician in charge of social and population Statistics, Dr. Faustina Frempong-Aniguah, Directors and staff of the Ghana Statistical Service, representatives from UNFPA, UNECA and UK-ONS and Workshop participants.

 

Source: SintimMedia

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UN-PAF PAYS COURTESY CALL ON THE NATIONAL CHIEF IMAM TO DISCUSS PEACE AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

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A high-powered delegation from the United Nations Peace Ambassadors Foundation (UN-PAF) paid a courtesy call on His Eminence, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu on Wednesday, 12th August, 2026 at his residence in Fadama, Accra.

The visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration on peacebuilding, youth empowerment, and national cohesion ahead of key national and international development programs.

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The delegation was led by Amb. Dr. Emmanuel Whyte, African Patron of UN-PAF. He was accompanied by HRH Amb. Dr. Razak Toure, African High Commissioner of UN-PAF, Mr. Emmanuel Kwaku Antwi, Executive Secretary of UN-PAF, and other senior officials of the Foundation.

During the engagement, Amb. Dr. Whyte commended His Eminence for his decades of selfless service, wisdom, and leadership in promoting religious tolerance, peace, and unity in Ghana and beyond. He noted that the National Chief Imam remains a beacon of hope and a moral compass for the youth and the nation.

The delegation briefed His Eminence on UN-PAF’s ongoing initiatives across Africa, including youth leadership training, peace advocacy campaigns, and empowerment programs designed to equip young people with skills for sustainable development.

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“We believe that lasting peace begins with the youth, and there is no better partner in this mission than a father and leader like His Eminence. Your voice and guidance are critical in shaping a generation that chooses dialogue over conflict,”Amb. Dr. Whyte stated.

In his remarks, HRH Amb. Dr. Razak Toure highlighted UN-PAF’s commitment to working with traditional, religious, and community leaders to drive grassroots peace initiatives and amplify the role of young people as ambassadors of peace.

Mr. Emmanuel Kwaku Antwi, Executive Secretary, added that UN-PAF is rolling out mentorship and entrepreneurship programs for youth nationwide and sought the blessing and support of the National Chief Imam for the success of the projects.

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His Eminence, the National Chief Imam, expressed appreciation to the UN-PAF delegation for the visit. He lauded the Foundation’s efforts and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting any initiative that promotes peace, unity, and youth development. He urged the youth to shun violence, embrace education, and become agents of positive change in their communities.

The meeting ended with prayers for peace in Ghana, Africa, and the world at large.

About UN-PAF
The United Nations Peace Ambassadors Foundation (UN-PAF) is a non-governmental organization committed to promoting peace, youth empowerment, humanitarian service, and sustainable development in partnership with governments, traditional authorities, and religious leaders across the globe.

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For media inquiries, please contact:
Office of the Executive Secretary
United Nations Peace Ambassadors Foundation – UN-PAF

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