Ghana Beyond Aid: Between Aspirational Rhetoric and Civil Society Realities

Abstract

Launched in 2019, Ghana's Beyond Aid agenda envisions a shift from aid dependency to self-reliance through local resource mobilisation, mindset transformation, and national ownership. But how prepared are civil society organisations (CSOs) to align with this vision?Drawing on insights from over 190 organisations, this research report explores the opportunities and challenges the agenda presents—highlighting uneven progress, funding gaps, and the urgent need for innovation and partnerships to ensure CSOs remain resilient in a post-aid future