The social democratic political school established by the opposition National Democratic Congress, Ghana Institute of Social Democracy (GISD) has open admissions for its Political and Party Organization course.
The course according to a statement signed by acting Registrar of the School, Mr. Peter Boama Otokunor, is to help the potential candidates “acquire knowledge of the historical events that led to the formation of the NDC; learn the values and principles that underpin the Social Democratic Ideology of the NDC; learn of how the ideology of Social Democracy, has been used in governing in different countries including Ghana”
[ads1]According to him the courses are going to be delivered in both English and local languages to help reach even those who are not English language literates.
Read the full statement:
14th August, 201714th August, 2017
For immediate release
ADMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
MODULE 001: POLITICAL LEADERSHIP & PARTY ORGANISATION
The Ghana Institute of Social Democracy has opened admission for a programme in Political Leadership & Party Organization.
Course Objectives
At the end of the Course participants will;
- a) Acquire knowledge of the historical events that led to the formation of the NDC
- b) Learn the values and principles that underpin the Social Democratic Ideology of the NDC
- c) Learn of how the ideology of Social Democracy, has been used in governing in different countries including Ghana
- d) Acquire knowledge on leadership skills at all levels of party work
- e) Acquire skills that will assist in party organization, undertake membership drives and promote activism at all levels of political activity
Course Outline
This Module covers the following areas
a) The History of the National Democratic Congress
b) The Philosophy, Principles and Practice of Social Democracy
c) Political leadership
d) Party Organization and Political Activism
Course Duration and Date
This is a 1 Day course to be held on Friday September 1, 2017 at the Party Head office.
Who can attend?
• Any person who is able to read and write English (please note that similar modules will be organized in local languages for those who are not literate in English).
• Any person who is 18 years or above.
• Any person who is a member of the NDC or share in the ideology in the ideology of NDC.
Mode of Application:
Interested applicants can pick Application Forms for FREE at the GISD Secretariat at the NDC Headquarters, or send an email to gisdghana@gmail.com or call the registrar on 0267300007 and a soft copy of the application form will be sent to you.
Registration Fee
A registration Fee of Fifty Ghana Cedis (GHC 50) shall be paid on submission of Application forms.
Completed application forms should be submitted with the following additional documents;
• Copy of valid photo ID card (eg. Voter ID card or passport)
• Two passport sized photographs or soft copy of passport sized photographs (when sending app via email)
Application Deadline:
• Application must be must submitted on or before Wednesday 23rd August, 2017.
The completed application forms and the additional documents should be addressed and delivered to the:
The Registrar
Ghana Institute of Social Democracy Secretariat
NDC Headquarters
Adabraka – Accra
Or email a soft or scanned copy to with the additional documents to: gisdghana@gmail.com
For further Enquiry Call:+233 248130367
Signed:
PETER BOAMAH OTOKUNOR
Ag. REGISTRAR
