Also known as: NDPC
Ghana's national development planning institution coordinating urban policy, human capital strategy, and consolidated long-term development frameworks.
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… Strengthening institutions must be a norm for all local projects executed by the Ministry of Local Government, the National Development Planning Commission, the Local Government Service, donors, and civil society. …
Ghana’s NGOs should strengthen local government, not replace itThe Ghanaian Times
… The Deputy Minister said Ghana had made progress in urban development over the past decade through strong national leadership, decentralised governance and evidence-based planning led by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the Ministry of Local Government, Chi …
Ghana to implement UN New Urban Agenda …Odoley Sowah assuresJoy Online
… Sexual harassment remains a concern The POS Foundation cited data from the National Development Planning Commission’s 2023 report showing that 131 cases of sexual harassment were reported to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service betwee …
POS Foundation raises alarm over student cohabitation, sexual harassment on university campusesJoy Online
… Dr Boadi proposed stronger inter-institutional collaboration and suggested that the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) could lead cross-sectoral planning to ensure that infrastructure projects delivered benefits across the water, energy, food and environmental sector …
CSIR-WRI turns fish wastewater into crop production inputJoy Online
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, has underscored the importance of strong institutional coordination, monitoring and accountability in ensuring the successful implementation of Ghana’s Revised National Urban Polic …
NDPC boss outlines implementation strategy for revised National Urban PolicyJoy Online
… under the theme, “Resetting Ghana’s Urban Future: Thinking Nationally and Taking Local Actions for Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Cities.” In a keynote address delivered on behalf of President John Mahama by the Board Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission …
Gov’t launches national urban policy and slum upgrading strategy to tackle flooding and housing challengesJoy Online
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has commenced a three-day workshop in Accra, to coordinate ideas from experts and stakeholders towards firming up Ghana’s Human Capital Development Strategy. …
NDPC hosts workshop to develop Ghana’s Human Capital StrategyJoy Online
Dr Nii Moi Thompson, Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has briefed the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, on the Commission’s efforts to prepare a Ghana Consolidated National Development Plan to guide economic transformation an …
NDPC briefs Speaker Bagbin on proposed consolidated national development planJoy Online
… According to him, the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) this year introduced a policy requiring every district assembly to incorporate migration into its development agenda. …
CCMG calls for migration governance to be decentralised to district assembliesJoy Online
… Dr Boako cited the National Development Planning Commission’s assessment of Ghana’s IMF-supported programme, which attributed improvements to fiscal consolidation, expenditure rationalisation, monetary policy tightening, debt restructuring, reforms to restore confidence in the fo …
Economic gains are driven by IMF programme not superior economic management – Dr BoakoGhana's NGOs should focus on building the capacity of local government institutions (MMDAs) rather than replacing them with project-based services that disappear when funding ends. This approach protects democratic accountability and ensures sustainable service delivery.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's NGOs should focus on building the capacity of local government institutions (MMDAs) rather than replacing them with project-based services that disappear when funding ends. This approach protects democratic accountability and ensures sustainable service delivery.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has identified four priority areas to accelerate implementation of the UN New Urban Agenda: affordable and inclusive housing, integrated urban development and spatial planning, urban infrastructure and local economic development, and climate-resilient cities with stronger urban governance. Deputy Minister Rita Naa Odoley Sowah disclosed this at the UN General Assembly High-Level Political Forum in New York.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Perfector of Sentiments Foundation has raised concerns over student cohabitation and sexual harassment at Ghana's public universities, warning these practices could undermine safe learning environments. The organisation's study of five public universities—University of Ghana, University of Education Winneba, University of Cape Coast, KNUST, and UDS—found cohabitation particularly prevalent at University of Education Winneba and University of Cape Coast, noting it can contribute to domestic conflicts and escalate into abuse.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Water Research Institute have developed an integrated aquaculture-agriculture system that converts nutrient-rich wastewater from fish production into input for crop production. Trials have demonstrated good yields in crops like cucumbers, with the approach helping to reduce pollution and address environmental and health risks associated with wastewater use in farming.
14 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 government launched the National Urban Policy (2026–2035) and National Slum Upgrading and Prevention Strategy (2026–2035) to address flooding, housing shortages, congestion and unplanned settlements. A review of the previous urban policy, introduced in 2012, showed implementation reached only about 50 per cent of its intended outcomes, with gaps in affordable housing, urban financing, research, data systems and institutional coordination.
28 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 is preparing a Ghana Consolidated National Development Plan by merging four existing development frameworks (the 40-Year Development Plan, Ghana Beyond Aid, Ghana@100, and Vision 2057) into a single plan to be legislated by Parliament as guidance for economic transformation. Commission Chair Dr Nii Moi Thompson cited Ghana's entrapment in lower middle-income status since 2010 and risk of stagnation without parliamentary legislative action on the consolidated framework.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations on Migration in Ghana (CCMG) has called on the government to decentralise migration governance by empowering metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies to manage migration-related issues within their jurisdictions, arguing that migration activities play out largely at the local level rather than nationally.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tano North MP Dr Gideon Boako rejects Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's claim that Ghana's recent economic gains result solely from superior economic management, arguing the recovery has largely been driven by the IMF-supported programme and reforms from the previous administration. Boako contends the government deserves credit for maintaining inherited policies, but economic improvements stem from multiple causes—including fiscal consolidation, expenditure rationalisation, and monetary policy tightening—not just current government policies.
25 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 →
One hundred and fifty-three of Ghana's 261 MMDAs scored at least 50 per cent in the 2025 Public Financial Management Compliance League Table, compared with 87 in 2024. Bia East District Assembly ranked first nationally with 94.50%, while Tolon District Assembly led in the Northern Region with 86.50%.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ranking Member Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has raised concerns over worsening health sector indicators, including rising neonatal mortality and delays in ambulance response times, as outlined in the 2025 Annual Progress Report. He emphasised the need for greater accountability from government ministries and agencies, stressing that Ghanaians are increasingly focused on measuring the tangible impact of public spending on national development targets.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economy and Development Committee of Parliament has warned that ministries, departments and agencies failing to participate in the review of the 2025 Annual Progress Report will face sanctions, stressing that public institutions must demonstrate accountability for their performance and use of public resources.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Economy and Development Committee has warned that public institutions failing to participate in the review of the 2025 Annual Progress Report will face sanctions, saying active participation demonstrates commitment to accountability. The review will assess institutional challenges, performance, budget utilisation and service delivery improvements.
17 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 →
Prof. Godfred Bokpin argues that Ghana's absence of explicit employment targets in its macroeconomic framework is a major policy failure, preventing economic growth from translating into jobs. He calls for annual employment targets and deliberate resource allocation to labour-intensive sectors to ensure job-rich growth rather than jobless expansion.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Prof. Godfred Bokpin attributes Ghana's "jobless growth" to years of economic policymaking that has not made employment generation a central objective. He argues that job creation should be treated as a key macroeconomic target alongside inflation and GDP growth, with clearly defined national targets for employment in the annual budget.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission has identified affordable access to credit as critical for reviving Ghana's industrial sector and creating jobs, noting that industry grew at just 2.1% between 2022 and 2025 compared with 6.6% for services, limiting employment opportunities.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission found that while Ghana met its 6% GDP growth target in 2025, the industrial sector's weak performance of 2.3% against a 7.1% target resulted in insufficient employment opportunities, which the NDPC describes as "jobless" economic expansion.
16 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 →
The National Development Planning Commission says Ghana's recent economic growth has been "jobless" due to limited job creation, with the industrial sector underperforming and contracting in 2021 and 2023 despite the country's strong overall economic performance.
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 Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy Committee says nearly two years into the administration, the 24-Hour Economy programme has failed to produce evidence of the promised "one job, three people, three shifts" model despite Parliament approving about GH¢650 billion in public expenditure, with no government agency implementing the initiative.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee has called for the government to abandon the 24-Hour Economy policy and restore the One District, One Factory initiative, citing NDPC data that showed 150 factories operational under 1D1F before suspension, and arguing the replacement policy has yielded no tangible results nearly two years into the administration.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →