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The Power of multi-stakeholder conversation 29 April 2020″]This Report, Rapid Assessment of The Legal Environment for Civil Society Including Philanthropic Organisations In Ghana, was commissioned by the African Philanthropic Network (APN) and the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI). Gratefully, we acknowledge the professionalism and efforts of the lead assessor, Mr Edem Kwami Senanu and his team for data collection and analysis; as well as the leadership and guidance of Ms. Stigmata Tenga, the Executive Director of APN and Ms. Nana Asantewa Afadzinu, the Executive Director of WACSI through the entire process.

This report was edited by Omolara Balogun, Head, Policy Influencing and Advocacy Unit at WACSI, Ngnaoussi Elongué Cédric Christian, Programme Officer, Knowledge Management Unit and Nana Ekua Awotwi, Programme officer, Policy Influencing and Advocacy Unit, WACSI.

The APN Assembly 2018 was held on 8 – 9 November 2018 at the Intercontinental Balaclava Hotel in Mauritius. The assembly brought together more than 200 delegates from 26 countries across the world. The Assembly participants list is given in Annex 1. This Assembly with the theme: African Philanthropy: Who is Giving and Whose Power? was launched amidst plenty of excitement and anticipation from participants.

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