xxxxxxxxxxx of Saturday, 4 April 2020Source: starrfm.com.ghSafeguard coronavirus funds from white-collar thieves – NGOs to governmentA strong appeal has gone to the government to protect the funds being provided towards curbing the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) from being misappropriated by “unscrupulous” public officials and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The call is contained in a press statement jointly issued by the Africa Centre for Public Policy Watch (ACPPW) and the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health (GCNH). “While commending the government for its benevolence and show of paternalism, we call for key anti-corruption safeguards in its coronavirus stimulus support. While commending the government for its benevolence and show of paternalism we call for key anti-corruption safeguards in its coronavirus stimulus support. Ghana has a history of poor management and misappropriation of public funds.

Source: GhanaWeb April 04, 2020 07:52 UTC