The IMANI Center for Policy and Education is a think tank based in Accra, Ghana.[1] As a member of the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, the think tank applies free market solutions to intricate domestic social problems.[2][3]
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| Founded | 2004 |
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| Founder | Franklin Cudjoe |
| Type | Non-profit NGO |
| Headquarters | Accra, Ghana |
| Location |
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| Services | Promoting Peace and Prosperity |
| Fields | Media attention, public advocacy, research, social commentating |
Key people | Franklin Cudjoe (CEO, Founder) Bright Simons (Vice President) |
| Website | www |
History edit
It was founded in 2004 by Franklin Cudjoe, who currently serves as the president and chief executive officer.[4][5]
Operations edit
The think tank's operations center on these four thematic areas: rule of law, market growth and development, individual rights, and human security and institutional development.[3]
IMANI uses the Africanliberty.org platform as a springboard to reach out to the larger African audience in five international languages, including Swahili.[6][7] IMANI exerts influence in the Ghanaian public education and policy sphere through media appearances, publications, research, and seminars.[8][9]
Leadership edit
Source:[10]
- Franklin Cudjoe - President
- Bright Simons - Vice President (in charge of research)
- Kofi Bentil - Vice President
Recognition edit
The think tank is ranked by the Global Go To Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, organized annually by the University of Pennsylvania.[11][12] According to the 2009 Index Report, IMANI was ranked fifth most influential in Sub-Saharan Africa,[13] and the only African think tank to make the list of top 25 "Most Innovative" across the world.[14]
Funding edit
IMANI is funded through donations from individuals and foundations.[15] In 2008, the think tank won the $100,000 Anthony Fisher Venture Grant.[16][17]
References edit
- ^ "About IMANI Center for Policy & Education". imanighana.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2013. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
- ^ "IMANI Receives $100,000 Grant from the Atlas Economic Research Foundation". AfricanLiberty.org. 2008-03-25. Archived from the original on 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ^ a b Colleen Dyble (ed.). Freedom Champions (PDF). Atlas Network. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-07-27.
- ^ "Franklin Cudjoe". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ^ "Franklin Cudjoe | IMANI Center for Policy and Education". Imanighana.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ^ "About Us". AfricanLiberty.org. 2009-04-12. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ^ "Believe it or not, India's emergence is Timely – IMANI". NewsGhana.com.gh. Retrieved 2014-11-19.
- ^ "Mission is Clear..." imanighana.com. Archived from the original on February 19, 2013. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
- ^ "IMANI ranked fourth think tank in Africa". Graphic.com.gh. 2014-01-28. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ^ "Our Leadership". IMANI. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "2011 Global Go To Think Tank Rankings" (PDF). Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
- ^ "The Think Tanks and Civil Society Program | Helping to bridge the gap between knowledge and policy". Gotothinktank.com. 2014-03-18. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ^ "Daniel S. Hamilton | Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies" (PDF).
- ^ "2010 Global Go To Think Tanks Index Report" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-31. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ^ "IMANI Center for Policy& Education". Imanighana.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ^ Dorian & Anthony Fisher Venture Grant
- ^ Imani Receives U.S. $100,000 Grant, 2008-03-27