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Civil society is the arena of uncoerced collective action around shared interests, purposes and values. In theory, its institutional forms are distinct from those of the state, family and market, though in practice, the boundaries between state, civil society, family and market are often complex, blurred and negotiated. Civil society commonly embraces a diversity of spaces, actors and institutional forms, varying in their degree of formality, autonomy and power. Civil societies are often populated by organizations such as tax-exempt public charities, foundations, development non-governmental organizations, community and grassroots organizations, women's organizations, faith-based organizations, professional associations, trade unions, self-help groups, social movements, business associations, coalitions and advocacy groups. [more...]

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Odambea: Paramount Chief in Mankessim

Odambea is a festival in Nkusukum Traditional Area in Central Region, Ghana, which is celebrated every year in the end of August. The last Saturday in August is the highlight of the festival which begins on Monday before that Saturday. Odambea reminds of the Fante migration from the Tekyiman area to Mankessim and further. The parades strengthen the role of Akan Chieftaincy (Ghana). [more...]