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NDPC begins review of regional and district planning guidelines

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The National Development Planning Commission has launched a comprehensive review of the Guidelines for the Operationalisation of the Regional Planning Coordinating Units and District Planning Coordinating Units to strengthen Ghana's decentralised planning system and improve coordination and development planning at regional and district levels. The review was initiated at an inception meeting in Accra with representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Regional Coordinating Councils, and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.

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Politics

  1. NDPC begins review of regional and district planning guidelines

    The National Development Planning Commission has launched a comprehensive review of the Guidelines for the Operationalisation of the Regional Planning Coordinating Units and District Planning Coordinating Units to strengthen Ghana's decentralised planning system and improve coordination and development planning at regional and district levels. The review was initiated at an inception meeting in Accra with representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Regional Coordinating Councils, and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Akufo-Addo calls on African youth to champion education

    Addressing the Third West Africa Youth Summit in Accra, former President Akufo-Addo urged young Africans to become advocates for education, calling it the continent's most important investment for sustainable development. He highlighted his Free SHS programme, which removed financial barriers that had denied close to one million Ghanaian children secondary education over about ten years.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online →

Business

  1. MTN Ghana Gives GH¢30,000 Each to Five SME Pitch Winners

    MTN Ghana awarded GH¢30,000 each to five small-scale businesses that won the SME Business Pitch Challenge held as part of World MSME Day activities in Accra. The five winners—Tahir Field Recycling, Edible Treats, Dyluri Beauty, Manehlla Foods, and Tropical Snacks—will enrol in a 13-week Mini MBA programme and receive access to MTN's digital business solutions and mentorship, while five other finalists received GH¢2,000 and digital startup kits.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online →

Sport

  1. Ghana loses 1–0 to Colombia in World Cup Round of 32

    Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute to send the South Americans through to the last 16.

    3 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. NDPC discusses Black Star Stadium project with Western Region

    The National Development Planning Commission has initiated discussions with the Western Regional Minister on constructing the proposed Black Star Stadium, a multi-purpose sports and events complex first captured in the Commission's 40-Year National Development Plan. The facility is designed to include conference facilities, office spaces, restaurants, retail outlets, a sports museum and a sports medicine centre, with revenue from commercial facilities intended to support long-term sustainability.

    4 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Argentina beats Cabo Verde in World Cup 2026 Round of 16

    Argentina defeated Cabo Verde 2–1 in extra time in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Miami to advance to the Round of 16, where they will face Egypt. Lionel Messi scored once and assisted on the winning goal, an own goal by Diney Borges from a Messi corner.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online →

  4. Ghana makes four changes for World Cup knockout against Colombia

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has recalled Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Jerome Opoku, Inaki Williams, and Caleb Yirenkyi to the starting line-up for a FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. The winner advances to face Switzerland in the Round of 16.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online →

World & Region

  1. Russia recruits students into drone forces for Ukraine war

    Russia has launched a large-scale campaign to recruit young people from universities, technical colleges, and vocational schools into its drone forces as the war in Ukraine continues into a fifth year. A 23-year-old student is among the first known Russian students killed after signing up for the programme, despite having received only three months of training.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online →

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