The YAFO Institute has donated a collection of books to support the Open-Field Library initiative spearheaded by the Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene, in a move aimed at promoting literacy and free market education in Ghana.
The donation was made during a meeting held on May 26, 2026, between the Regional Minister and representatives of the Institute, including its President, Nathaniel Dwamena, and Vice President, Joshua Larweh Tetteh.
The Open-Field Library initiative, which seeks to expand access to reading materials and revive the reading culture among residents, has increasingly gained attention across the Ashanti Region. The initiative provides an open and inclusive learning environment where individuals, particularly young people, can freely access books within community spaces.
According to Dr. Amoakohene, the Open-Field Library records an average of about 100 visits daily, reflecting a growing demand for accessible educational resources.
The YAFO Institute said the donation forms part of its broader mission to empower individuals through free market education, critical thinking, and increased access to knowledge and information.
In total, the Institute donated 70 copies of books, including Macro and Micro: Economics Renewed, Pocket Guide to Objectivism, Pocket Guide to Postmodernism, Ayn Rand and Business Ethics, The 7 Habits of Highly Objective People, Divine Economy Model, and Pocket Guide on Terms.
Speaking during the engagement, Dr. Amoakohene described the gesture as timely and consistent with the region’s efforts to improve educational access.
“He further shared plans to enhance the initiative through the introduction of a mobile library in the region. This vision of a mobile library will make it possible to store and circulate scarce, expensive and high-demand books more effectively.”
Under the proposed mobile library model, readers will be allowed to borrow books for a specified period and return them after use.
The initiative is expected to extend the reach of the Open-Field Library beyond its current physical location, particularly benefiting underserved communities with limited access to reading materials.
The YAFO Institute noted that the donation represents more than a one-time contribution, stressing its commitment to collaborating with public institutions and stakeholders to strengthen literacy and promote free market education in Ghana.
“It signals a willingness and commitment to collaborate with public institutions and stakeholders to expand access to library, ignite reading culture while promoting free market books including Objectivism pocket guides, Divine Economy, Economics Renewed and other liberty books.”
The interaction between the Institute and the Ashanti Regional Minister underscored what both parties described as a shared understanding that access to books creates opportunities for learning and personal development.
The Institute also expressed appreciation to its partners for supporting efforts aimed at promoting free market education among Ghana’s younger generation.
