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The Need for Seed: Smallholder Farmers and the Plant Breeders Bill

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Rachael Taylor

In recent weeks there has been a lot of discussion in Ghanaian media about the Plant Breeders Bill which was waiting to go through Parliament. Here at Trax we have also been thinking about the ways this Bill could impact … Continue reading →

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Belgian TV shows fourth episode of Trax-Best of Both Partnership

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Rachael Taylor

For the past four weeks Trax has featured in Brussels International, a program broadcasted by TV Brussel. This Sunday, it aired the second-last episode. It shows the students and staff of the British School of Brussels teaching the students of … Continue reading →

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Best of Both and Trax Ghana on Belgian TV

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Rachael Taylor

Trax is proud to be a partner of Best of Both, Belgium. In June, a group of students and staff from the British School of Brussels came to visit the four schools they support. They taught computer skills and basic … Continue reading →

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Transparency in the Jungle of Ghanaian NGOs: The Wishes Alliance NGO Index

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Rachael Taylor

The number of NGOs registered with the Social Welfare Department (the government institution responsible for NGOs in Ghana) was 4,463 in 2009*. But this is likely to be just the tip of the iceberg. How to keep any oversight of … Continue reading →

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Poverty Alleviation Requires Participation and Sustainability says Trax Ghana Director

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Rachael Taylor

Earlier today Trax Ghana’s director, Mr Vincent Subbey, released a statement about his vision for poverty reduction. Mr Subbey said: “Commitment to participatory local planning and sustainability should be the hallmark of contemporary poverty alleviation interventions.” Trax Ghana’s work is … Continue reading →

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Donation of Cameras

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Rachael Taylor

Last week Trax Ghana reported on its quarterly meeting (read the article here). The meeting was centered around the theme of communication. One thing that became evident is that for effective communication, there was an urgent need for additional cameras. … Continue reading →

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Planning our Communication and Communicating our Plans: Trax Quarterly Meeting

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Rachael Taylor

Over the past two days the whole staff team at Trax has come together for our quarterly meeting. Some of the staff were meeting our new recruit, Thomas, for the first time, while it has also been the first opportunity … Continue reading →

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