Episode #80
(Season 4; Ep.15):
The World of
Drug Policy, post-UNGASS (2), or a WADPN Perspective of World Drugs Day
Season 4 is STILL on the theme of
“making money for Africa”.
We commenced
the Season unpacking the nitty-gritty of the Creative Economy, and concluded
that Film, more than any other cog
in the Creative Economy wheel, was probably the most dominant within that
Economy.
In episode 2,
we appreciated how, if managed properly, Sports could become the biggest
employer in Ghana, the sub region, and the Continent.
In episode 3,
we started to treat the all-important topic of customer service, concluding
that, Ghana can achieve an “insanely customer-centric culture” as seen in the
West, but it takes exposure and training of frontline staff to do that.
In episode 4,
we concluded that East Africa continues to rise, while episode 5 helped
demystify Africa’s agriculture under the AU’s flagship programme of CAADP,
concluding that issues around Agribusiness and nutrition will dominate
discussions around Agriculture after the 12th CAADP Partnership
Platform meeting that was held in Accra mid-April.
In episode 6,
we piggy-backed on the *UNCTAD E-Commerce week* that took
place from 18-22 April in Geneva, concluding the show on Cyber-crime with the
shocking conclusion that Ghana’s Cyber-awareness is at a shockingly low
threshold.
Episode 7 saw
us in a conversation with the West Africa Civil Society Institute for updates
on latest activities, and publications, concluding that it was necessary to
have a conversation about African philanthropy.
Episode 8 shone
the spotlight on AfriTourism for the fourth time, concluding that the “Think
Ghana, Think Cocoa” venture, which was unveiled at a Marketing competition at
the University of Ghana Business School in April, needs immense support as it
has put cocoa very significantly into conversations around tourism.
Episode 9
sought to unpack Model ECOWAS Summit that took place on ECOWAS Day – 28 May,
2016. Episode 10 was a reflective one on Africa Day, whereas episodes 11-13
have equally-been reflective.
In the fourth and final edition for the
month of June, we continue to look into the future.
For the past two weeks, members of the
Network have been involved in various activities in the run-up to the
celebration of World Drugs Day, which was held last Sunday 26 June.
In this edition of the Show, we want to
find out from members of the West Africa Drug Policy Network what activities
they were involved in, and how these activities have helped both give
visibility to the advocacy of #SupportDontPunish.
Finally, with this work done, what are some
of the upcoming activities that members of the Public should watch out for?
Join us if you can at 14h05 on Wednesday 29 June, 2016
Call us on the following number
+233(302)777.173
Guiding questions
Ø Why is World Drugs Day still an important
celebration?
Ø Where next with WADPN activities?
Ø How did
WADPN celebrate on World Drugs Day?
Guest in the studio
Ø Timothy Bentum, member
of West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN)
Ø Eddie Bentil, member
of WADPN
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