Also known as: Nana Dr Antwi-Boasiako Amoah · Director-General · Yaw Amoah · Dr Yaw Amoah · Nana Dr Amoah · the AGN Chair · Emmanuel Kyeremanteng Amoah · Dr Emmanuel Kyeremanteng Amoah
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Joy Online
… Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, the Director-General of the NDPC, also called on all state institutions to adhere strictly to the guidelines of the national medium-term development framework as Ghana’s economy shows strong signs of recovery and transformation. …
EOCO recovers GH¢617.5m stolen funds in 2025Joy Online
… Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, the Director-General of the NDPC, also called on all state institutions to adhere strictly to the guidelines of the national medium-term development framework as Ghana’s economy shows strong signs of recovery and transformation. …
EOCO recovers GH¢617.5m stolen funds in 2025Joy Online
… The Director-General of the NDPC, Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, said the media engagement was organised to give journalists and other stakeholders a clear understanding of the report ahead of its public release, with the aim of promoting accurate, balanced and evidence-based reporting. …
NDPC launches 2025 National Annual Progress Report, cites economic gains and persistent development challengesJoy Online
… Director-General of NDPC, Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, welcomed the proposal, noting that concerns about regional disparities had featured prominently during the Commission’s recent stakeholder consultations across all 16 regions. …
NDPC, ISODEC discuss research initiative to address inequalities in Northern GhanaJoy Online
… Health Specialist at UNICEF, Dr Emmanuel Kyeremanteng Amoah, urged parents and caregivers to be more cautious when purchasing toys and household items for children. …
EPA warns of lead exposure risks as Ghanaian children face possible brain damageJoy Online
… Director-General of the NDPC, Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, proposed aligning the evidence map with the five thematic pillars of Ghana’s national development policy framework to facilitate its integration into the country’s long-term development agenda. …
NDPC, ICED deepen collaboration on national evidence platform for development planningJoy Online
… Speaking at the opening of the meeting, Director-General of the NDPC, Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, said the validation exercise was a critical step in ensuring that the policy framework is supported by a robust mechanism for measuring progress. …
NDPC validates results framework for 2026–2029 national development policyJoy Online
… In response, the Director-General of the NDPC, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, welcomed the proposed areas of collaboration and reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to working closely with the NAPRM-GC. …
NAPRM Governing Council seeks stronger partnership with NDPC on governance, development agendaJoy Online
… The Director-General of the Commission, Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, described the engagement as timely, noting that it aligns with ongoing national discussions on decentralising key infrastructure and easing pressure on the capital. …
NDPC discusses proposed Black Star Stadium project with Western Regional MinisterJoy Online
… Opening the meeting, the Director-General of the NDPC, Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, said the review was necessary because the existing guidelines, jointly developed by the NDPC and the then Ministry of Local Government in 2004, had served the country’s planning system for more than two …
NDPC begins review of planning guidelines to strengthen regional and district development coordinationThe National Development Planning Commission has engaged the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment to ensure young people's needs and aspirations are central to Ghana's Consolidated National Development Plan. The collaboration includes establishing a Joint Technical Working Group and stakeholder consultations on youth development, skills, employment, and related issues.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has engaged the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment to ensure young people's needs and aspirations are central to Ghana's Consolidated National Development Plan. The collaboration includes establishing a Joint Technical Working Group and stakeholder consultations on youth development, skills, employment, and related issues.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission met with the Association of Ghana Industries and The Coca-Cola Company to discuss Ghana's evolving food and nutrition policy environment and explore collaboration opportunities between government and industry on public health, innovation, investment, and sustainable economic growth.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana brought together officials from Kenya, the Netherlands, and South Africa for a three-day meeting to explore how to translate national climate adaptation plans into practical action, with financing, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement identified as key priorities.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change held its 2nd Strategy Meeting in Accra from August 12–14, 2026, to establish a unified political and technical strategy ahead of the COP31 summit in Antalya, Türkiye, in November. AGN Chair Nana Dr Antwi-Boasiako Amoah stressed the importance of clarity on Africa's negotiating position before the conference, noting the stakes for the continent's people, economies, and development prospects.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission has outlined an implementation strategy for Ghana's Revised National Urban Policy (2026–2035), emphasizing strong institutional coordination, monitoring and accountability. The revised policy aims to make Ghana's cities and towns more liveable, resilient and productive, addressing gaps in coordination, implementation and monitoring identified from the previous 2012 National Urban Policy, which achieved about 50 per cent of its targets.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has held a three-day workshop in Accra bringing together government representatives, civil society, and development partners to identify gaps in Ghana's Human Capital Index and propose solutions to strengthen skills, health, and education outcomes. Officials stressed the strategy's focus on youth unemployment and developing industry-relevant skills.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission and the African Institute for Development Policy have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Women's Economic Empowerment Programme and gender-responsive development planning in Ghana, with discussions focusing on implementing the next phase of collaboration and preparations for a Gender-Responsive Budgeting and Planning training programme for selected districts.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has presented the Ghana Climate Atlas to the National Development Planning Commission to integrate climate information into national development planning and policymaking. Developed with Danish support and launched in March 2026, the platform provides historical climate data and future projections at multiple administrative levels, including temperature and sea-level rise scenarios through the end of the century.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has called on all state institutions to adhere to the national medium-term development framework guidelines as Ghana's economy shows signs of recovery and transformation. The call came during the launch of the fourth Annual Progress Report on Agenda for Jobs II (2022–2025), which will inform the rollout of the Resetting Ghana Agenda (2026–2029).
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has urged state institutions to adhere to the guidelines of the national medium-term development framework as Ghana's economy shows signs of recovery. The NDPC launched the fourth annual progress report on the Agenda for Jobs II policy framework (2022–2025), with findings to inform the next development agenda for 2026–2029.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office recovered GH¢617.5 million in stolen funds in 2025 from persons charged with misappropriation, fraud, money laundering, and cybercrime, as part of efforts to strengthen accountability and safeguard public resources.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) recovered GH¢617.5 million in stolen funds in 2025, including monies refunded by persons charged with misappropriation, fraud, money laundering, and cybercrime, as part of efforts to strengthen accountability and safeguard public resources.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission launched the 2025 National Annual Progress Report, the fourth and final assessment under the Agenda for Jobs II policy framework (2022–2025). The report documents improvements in macroeconomic indicators such as economic growth, inflation, and fiscal performance, while also highlighting persistent challenges including youth unemployment and poor maternal health outcomes.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission and Integrated Social Development Centre have discussed a proposed annual research programme to track inequalities across Northern Ghana and support evidence-based policymaking. The initiative aims to generate data on the nature, causes and patterns of regional disparities to inform development planning.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has warned that one in every two children could be vulnerable to brain damage and reduced intelligence from lead exposure, following a study that detected lead in commonly used children's toys. The EPA called for regulators, manufacturers, importers and consumers to work together to ensure products meet safety standards.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission and the International Centre for Evaluation and Development have strengthened collaboration on the Ghana National Evidence and Gap Map, a digital platform designed to consolidate research and evaluation evidence to support evidence-based policymaking. The platform, being developed with technical support from ICED and involving the Ghana Statistical Service and Parliament's Research Department, will use artificial intelligence tools to help users access and synthesise information for policymaking.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with UNICEF, held a validation meeting on the draft Results Framework for Ghana's "Resetting Ghana Agenda" policy framework (2026–2029), bringing together representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, development partners, academia and planning professionals to review indicators, baselines and targets for assessing development performance.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National African Peer Review Mechanism Governing Council has called for a formalised partnership with the National Development Planning Commission to enhance collaboration in governance assessment, data management and national development planning, proposing the development of a Memorandum of Understanding to provide a structured framework for cooperation.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A urologist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital explains that uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage and narrow blood vessels, restricting circulation to the penis and leading to erectile dysfunction. While some antihypertensive medications may cause ED in certain individuals, a urologist notes that well-controlled blood pressure helps prevent the condition.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission has called on Ghanaians to take individual responsibility for addressing sanitation challenges, stressing that sustainable change requires active citizen participation. She noted that all 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies have integrated sanitation into their Medium-Term Development Plans for 2026–2029.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Development Planning Commission has held discussions with the Agence Française de Développement on strengthening cooperation in climate governance, public financial management and sustainable development. The NDPC director-general emphasised the Commission's focus on data and development indicators to track national progress and the need for a long-term development agenda that transcends political cycles.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change has called for stronger focus on adaptation, climate finance, and equitable international cooperation at UN climate negotiations in Bonn, saying the climate process must respond more directly to the realities facing Africa and other vulnerable developing countries.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A urologist and fertility specialist warns that men now account for a higher proportion of infertility cases globally, with scientific evidence pointing to a consistent decline in sperm quality worldwide. He attributes the trend to lifestyle choices, urbanisation, and stress.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission and Information Services Department have reaffirmed closer collaboration to support preparation and implementation of Ghana's Consolidated National Development Plan, which aims to harmonise long-term development frameworks into a single national blueprint. The engagement focuses on public communication, citizen engagement and nationwide awareness creation, alongside a complementary "New Values, New Society" agenda.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Norwegian Ambassador to Ghana paid a courtesy call to the National Development Planning Commission on 1 June 2026, where he engaged with Commission leadership on Ghana's development planning priorities and opportunities for strengthened collaboration on sustainable development initiatives.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission has called for greater reliance on data and evidence in policymaking and public service delivery, arguing that Ghana's development agenda must be guided by credible information. She highlighted data-sharing agreements between the Ghana Statistical Service and 25 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and warned that public trust could be undermined if data systems exclude vulnerable groups or fail to protect personal information.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission on Friday hosted a farewell courtesy call for UNICEF's outgoing Representative to Ghana, Osama Makkawi Khogali, at the conclusion of his three-year tenure. The NDPC Director-General described UNICEF as one of Ghana's most valued development partners, particularly in advancing the welfare of children and vulnerable populations.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change Chair Nana Dr Antwi-Boasiako Amoah reaffirmed Africa's commitment to placing health at the heart of global climate negotiations, recognising climate change as a public health emergency affecting millions. Rising temperatures, floods, droughts, food insecurity, and changing disease patterns are straining health systems across the continent.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →