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Welcome to the official website for the Ghana Institute of Social Democracy (GISD)
Do you believe in equality and social justice? Are you interested in learning more about social democracy, party organization or taking up political leadership in the future? Join our *online* or in-person training courses tailored to help you succeed in your political career.
About Us
The Ghana Institute of Social Democracy (GISD) was founded to promote the philosophy and ideals of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and to train the needed manpower to sustain party operations. It is the official research and learning institute of the party under the wings of the research directorate.
Our Mission
Conduct research activities to generate evidence to support the party’s ideological principles, social policies as well as voter behavior and electoral issues. We will undertake analysis of national, and global development issues and advise the party and its government accordingly. We will also support the party in the formulation of policies and in the preparation of Party Manifestoes and other sector-specific policy documents.
To promote social democracy as the preferred political system in Ghana through awareness creation and behavioral change communication leading to enhanced commitment to representative and participatory democracy, income redistribution, regulation of the economy in the general interest, and social welfare provisions.
Train party members on the party’s ideologies, leadership and other topics relevant to party operations and elections management.
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