Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC)

What Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) does

Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) is a non-profit civil society coalition registered on March 13, 2001 under Ghana's Companies Code and headquartered at C1173/12-Kotobabi Road, Pig Farm, Accra. It operates as a unique cross-sectoral grouping of public institutions, private sector organizations, and civil society organizations focused on promoting good governance and combating corruption in Ghana. Its core program areas include Local Accountability Networks (LANets) for citizen-led oversight of local governance, nationwide GHANEPS (Ghana Electronic Procurement System) capacity-building workshops in partnership with the Public Procurement Authority, citizen training on anti-corruption and public financial management, school sensitization reaching 23,000+ students, media capacity building, and recurring publications including the State of Corruption Report and Biannual Policy Brief Series on government anti-corruption commitments.

The organization runs on a grant-funded non-profit model, with revenue sourced from international development partners including the European Union (SARIS project), William and Flora Hewlett Foundation (GHANEPS training and Multi-Stakeholder Accountability Initiative), and British High Commission (Biannual Policy Brief Series). It does not sell products or services and accepts public donations and volunteers. Its 18-person staff executes programs across all 16 regions of Ghana, with reach scaling from 14 districts (LANet audit monitoring) to 24 districts (SARIS project) to 85 districts (African Anti-Corruption Day 2026 youth activities). Documented outcomes include nearly GH¢7 million in recovered public funds through LANet activities in 13 districts.

GACC's go-to-market is community-led rather than commercial: it distributes influence through LANets, school sensitization, community forums with CDD-Ghana and Transparency International Ghana, virtual X Spaces, and social media channels (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). Mrs. Beauty Emefa Narteh has served as Executive Secretary since January 2017, supported by a Head of Programmes & Deputy Executive Secretary, Head of Finance & Admin, Programmes Officer, M&E Officer, Finance Officer, and administrative staff including interns and volunteers.

Name

Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC)

Legal name

Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC)

Website

https://gaccgh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GACC is a Ghanaian non-profit civil society coalition founded in 2001 that combats corruption through citizen-led Local Accountability Networks, nationwide GHANEPS procurement-monitoring training, anti-corruption advocacy, and youth sensitization across all 16 regions of Ghana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Governance and Anti-Corruption Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO)

Keywords

• Anti-corruption advocacy
• Governance accountability
• Public procurement monitoring
• Civil society coalition
• Citizen empowerment training

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grants and Donations: GACC operates as a non-profit civil society organization funded primarily through grants and donations from international development partners including the European Union, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and British High Commission.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

GACC is a cross-sectoral coalition of public, private, and civil society organizations that delivers anti-corruption advocacy, citizen-led oversight, and capacity-building programs in Ghana. Its core deliverables include Local Accountability Networks (LANets) for grassroots monitoring of local governance, GHANEPS training for procurement transparency, citizen training on public financial management, school sensitization for youth integrity, and evidence-based publications such as State of Corruption Reports and Policy Briefs.

Product overview

Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) is a cross-sectoral civil society organization coalition focused on promoting good governance and fighting corruption in Ghana. It is not a technology product company. GACC's work comprises advocacy programs, citizen engagement initiatives, capacity building workshops, research and publications, and youth empowerment activities. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform; its services are delivered through programs such as Local Accountability Networks (LANets), anti-corruption training, policy advocacy, and awareness campaigns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Local Accountability Networks (LANets) District-level citizen networks trained and coordinated by GACC to monitor local governance, public financial management, and implementation of audit recommendations in 14 districts across 6 regions, recovering nearly GH¢7 million in misappropriated funds.
• Citizen Training on Anti-Corruption and Public Financial Management (SARIS Project) Citizen training programme delivered across 24 districts under the SARIS (Strengthening Accountability, Rule of Law, and Institutional Responsiveness in Ghana) project, in partnership with CDD-Ghana, the Ghana Audit Service, and Ghana Integrity Initiative.
• GHANEPS Capacity Building Programme Nationwide GHANEPS (Ghana Electronic Procurement System) training equipping CSOs, MMDAs, RCCs, and media with skills to monitor procurement activities, analyze data, and engage duty bearers using evidence-based findings, delivered in partnership with the Public Procurement Authority and supported by the Hewlett Foundation.
• School Sensitization and Youth Civic Engagement Programme School-based sensitization sessions on corruption, integrity, and accountability, including the Capture Youth Voices Open Forum and 3Rs (Resist, Reject, Report) messaging, delivered to 23,000+ students in 40 districts across 16 regions and targeted at 85 districts for African Anti-Corruption Day 2026 in collaboration with the National Commission for Civic Education.
• Biannual Policy Brief Series on Government Anti-Corruption Commitments Twice-yearly policy briefs assessing government performance on anti-corruption commitments, published with support from the British High Commission.
• State of Corruption Reports Annual evidence-based reports drawing on CPI, Afrobarometer, and accountability institution data to analyze the state of corruption in Ghana and make policy recommendations.
• Media Capacity Building Workshops on Anti-Corruption Reporting Capacity development workshops for journalists and media practitioners on governance and anti-corruption reforms reporting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly GH¢7 million recovered by citizens in 13 districts through LANet activities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Public Procurement Authority (PPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026GACC partners with PPA for nationwide capacity-building on GHANEPS (Ghana Electronic Procurement System). Workshops equip CSOs, MMDAs, RCCs, and media with skills to monitor procurement activities, analyze data, and engage duty bearers using evidence-based findings. This partnership aims to strengthen transparency and accountability in public procurement.
• The Bright Future Alliance (TBFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026GACC partnered with TBFA to host a continental X Space marking African Anti-Corruption Day 2026, bringing together young professionals and anti-corruption advocates from across Africa to discuss integrity and anti-corruption actions.
• National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026GACC collaborates with NCCE for African Anti-Corruption Day activities, engaging students through school sensitization sessions on corruption, integrity, and accountability across 85 districts.
• Transparency International GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026GACC partners with Transparency International Ghana alongside CDD-Ghana for community forums under the SARIS project to raise awareness on corruption and promote transparency at local level.
• Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025GACC partners with CDD-Ghana under the SARIS project to roll out citizen training on anti-corruption and public financial management across 24 districts. CDD-Ghana collaborates on community forums to raise awareness on corruption and strengthen citizen participation.
• Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025GACC partners with GII (local chapter of Transparency International) for citizen training and anti-corruption activities, leveraging GII's expertise in integrity promotion and anti-corruption advocacy.
• Ghana Audit ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGACC works with Ghana Audit Service experts who lead sessions on the national audit process and relevant legislation during citizen training programs on public financial management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII): GII is the local Transparency International chapter in Ghana, directly comparable as a domestic anti-corruption civil society organization focused on integrity promotion, advocacy, and procurement transparency. GACC and GII formally partner on citizen training and SARIS project activities.
• Transparency International Ghana: Transparency International Ghana is the local chapter of the global Transparency International movement, focused on anti-corruption advocacy and CPI reporting. Closely comparable in advocacy focus, donor base, and Ghanaian governance ecosystem, and an active GACC partner.
• Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana): CDD-Ghana is a leading Ghanaian governance think tank focused on democratic accountability, civic participation, and anti-corruption research. Directly comparable to GACC in mission and target stakeholders; the two organizations jointly implement the SARIS citizen training program across 24 districts.

Regional players

• Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC): AFIC is a pan-African civil society network promoting right to information and government transparency. Comparable as a regional governance advocacy organization; GACC's Executive Secretary chairs AFIC's Governance Council, indicating deep organizational linkages.
• West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI): WACSI is a regional civil society capacity-building organization headquartered in Accra, comparable in mission around strengthening CSOs for governance and accountability work across West Africa, with overlapping donor ecosystem.
• BudgIT Foundation: BudgIT is a Nigerian civic-tech organization promoting public expenditure transparency and citizen engagement with government budgets. Comparable as an African anti-corruption/transparency-focused CSO, though more technology-led than GACC.
• National Peace Council (Ghana): National Peace Council of Ghana is a government-established body promoting peace and accountability. Comparable as a domestic governance-focused organization; GACC's Programmes Officer previously served as Principal Programmes Manager there, illustrating overlap in talent and mandate.

Others

• International Budget Partnership (IBP): IBP is a global CSO working on public budget transparency and accountability. Comparable in advocacy focus on public financial management, audit monitoring, and government accountability, and operates in many of the same donor ecosystems as GACC.
• Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Ghana: PPA is Ghana's government regulator for public procurement. Comparable as a key stakeholder in the GHANEPS system that GACC helps monitor; GACC's capacity-building work for CSOs, MMDAs, and media directly engages with PPA systems.

Emerging players

• UNCAC Coalition: UNCAC Coalition is a global network of over 350 civil society organizations promoting implementation of the UN Convention against Corruption. Comparable in anti-corruption advocacy scope and directly cited in GACC's Twitter engagement, indicating operational overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GACC_GHANA
• Facebookfacebook.com/gaccgh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ghana-anti-corruption-coalition-gacc
• Instagraminstagram.com/ghanaanticorruptioncoalition

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Profiles11 records

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