By A. Kapini Atafori
The Bright Future Alliance (TBFA), a youth-led civil society organization (CSO), is ready to launch Corporations Against Corruption (CAC) initiative—a nationwide anti-corruption campaign which is targeted at state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and public institutions in Ghana.
The initiative aims to integrate integrity-focused training and anti-corruption frameworks into the organizational structures of SOEs and public institutions.
TBFA is expected to embark on CAC by embedding onboarding programs that instill ethical values in new employees. The CSO plans to put in place procurement and business ethics training programs to promote sustainable corporate governance. It also intends to organize training and capacity-building workshops for decision-makers and staff in order to instill ethical leadership principles and values in the managers and staff of SOEs and public sector organizations.
TBFA has developed a standardized anti-corruption training framework adaptable to private and public organizations, ensuring a long-term approach to promoting integrity and tackling corruption at the institutional level.
These came to light when a delegation, led by Bright Ofori, the Executive Director of TBFA, visited Prof. Naana Opoku Agyemang, the Vice President, at Jubilee House, the seat of government in Accra, to invite her to attend, address, and serve as the Guest of Honor at the upcoming African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit to be held in April 2025.
The summit will bring together policymakers, civil society leaders, youth, and governance experts from across Africa to explore innovative approaches to achieving good governance and anti-corruption best practices in the continent.
The leadership of TBFA seized the opportunity to congratulate Prof. Opoku Agyemang on her historic role as Ghana’s first female Vice President. TBFA wished her success in her tenure and expressed hope that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government would continue advancing good governance, and work hard to build a better future for the youth and the next generation.
The Vice President commended TBFA for its efforts and encouraged young people to play an active role in the fight against corruption. “Young people have a crucial role to play in the fight against corruption. They must be agents of change, leading by example as student leaders on campus and in their communities. By doing so, we can build a better Ghana and a stronger
Africa,” she stated.
The high-level engagement provided a platform for discussing important governance challenges, anti-corruption strategies, and the pivotal role of young people in fostering a more transparent and accountable future for Ghana and the rest of Africa. The discussions emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to strengthen public institutions and combat corruption. The discussions also centered on enhancing institutional integrity, increasing youth participation in policy reforms, and developing sustainable anti-corruption mechanisms.
TBFA is a CSO which is dedicated to advocating and fostering good governance, fighting against economic crimes (especially corruption), and empowering young people. TBFA remains committed to advocating for policy reforms, and fostering strategic partnerships that drive sustainable development and governance transformation in Ghana and beyond.
Apart from the CAC initiative, TBFA has Lawyers for Good Causes (L4GC) which is designed to assemble a dedicated team of legal professionals and attorneys committed to providing free legal services to individuals and organizations which champion positive change in society. “We recognize that legal and judicial systems can be weaponized to intimidate, silence dissent, and hinder those advocating for meaningful reforms.
“Our team of dedicated lawyers will offer free legal assistance to those confronting injustices and working tirelessly to create a better world. Through L4GC, we aim to empower advocates and change-makers for social good, ensuring that their voices are heard and their rights protected as they strive to make the world a better place,” TBFA stated.
