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Regional Coordinating Councils

Also known as: RCCs

Regional Coordinating Councils — coordinate Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and translate government policies into local service delivery improvements.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The organisers are inviting central and local government institutions, Regional Coordinating Councils, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, traditional authorities, private-sector organisations, civil society groups, development partners, universities and research ins

    National dialogue to reset local governance
  3. August 2026
  4. Joy Online

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has charged Chief Directors of Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) to take responsibility for Ghana’s development agenda.

    Otumfuo Osei Tutu II urges RCC Chief Directors to strengthen decentralisation and development delivery
  5. July 2026
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    GIPA said it was collaborating with the Office of the Chief of Staff, the 24 Hour Economy Secretariat, Regional Coordinating Councils, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority and t

    GIPA embarks on three-region Investment Roadshow
  7. Joy Online

    He added that the exercise will also be supported by the various Regional Coordinating Councils.

    Government sets up committee to create national database on shrines and religious sites
  8. Joy Online

    The meeting brought together senior representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs), Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), development partners and planning professionals to discuss the scope, methodology

    NDPC begins review of planning guidelines to strengthen regional and district development coordination
  9. June 2026
  10. Joy Online

    He proposed a deliberate redevelopment and regeneration of mining towns through projects supervised by Regional Coordinating Councils with dedicated funding from central government.

    Takoradi MP proposes policies to streamline Ghana’s mining industry
  11. Joy Online

    She underscored the importance of monitoring, evaluation and accountability, noting that, “People do not simply do what you expect; they do what you inspect.” She further highlighted the critical role of the Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs) in coordinating, harmonising and m

    NDPC D-G urges Ghanaians to take personal responsibility for sanitation
  12. Joy Online

    Mr Abu Jinapor further alleged that a number of National Democratic Congress regional organisers had been appointed as presidential staffers attached to Regional Coordinating Councils and were being remunerated through the government’s compensation budget.

    Damongo MP urges CSOs to probe true cost of Mahama’s government
  13. Joy Online

    Mr Abu Jinapor further alleged that several National Democratic Congress regional organisers had been appointed as presidential staffers attached to Regional Coordinating Councils and were drawing salaries from the Office of Government Machinery’s compensation budget.

    Ministerial numbers alone do not reveal government size – Samuel Jinapor
  14. May 2026
  15. Joy Online

    Dr Amoah further described the Regional Coordinating Councils as key partners in integrating mobility plans into local development strategies.

    NDPC, SECO strengthen partnership on urban mobility project
Politics

National dialogue proposed to strengthen local governance coordination

The News

Ghana Association of Assembly Members and National Association of Unit Committee Members have announced plans for a National Dialogue on Electoral Area Development and Collaborative Local Governance to bring citizens, local authorities, traditional leaders, businesses, and civil society together to address development challenges at the electoral-area level and strengthen communication and coordination.

18 September 2026 · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. National dialogue proposed to strengthen local governance coordination

    Ghana Association of Assembly Members and National Association of Unit Committee Members have announced plans for a National Dialogue on Electoral Area Development and Collaborative Local Governance to bring citizens, local authorities, traditional leaders, businesses, and civil society together to address development challenges at the electoral-area level and strengthen communication and coordination.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. Asantehene urges RCC Chief Directors to strengthen decentralisation policy

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has told Chief Directors of Regional Coordinating Councils that the success of Ghana's decentralisation policy depends on them, as they coordinate Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and must translate government policies into visible improvements in water, electricity, and roads for citizens.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. GIPA launches investment roadshow across three regions

    Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) embarked on a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow across Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify and promote investment opportunities in agribusiness, agro-processing, logistics, eco-tourism, mining-linked value addition and rural industrialisation. The roadshow, part of the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project, will engage local assemblies, traditional authorities and businesses in Sunyani, Techiman and Goaso to develop investment-ready projects and attract domestic and foreign investors.

    28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 9 July

  1. Government establishes committee to document shrines and religious sites

    The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has announced that a multi-sectoral working group has been established to develop a comprehensive national database on shrines and other religious sites across Ghana, with the aim of identifying and documenting the number of shrines while establishing a clearer definition of what constitutes a shrine.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 4 July

  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 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Takoradi MP proposes decentralised mining policies for Ghana

    Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, MP for Takoradi, has proposed restructuring Ghana's mining sector through decentralisation of mining licences to district level, increased community participation, and a new revenue-sharing formula allocating 18 per cent to mining communities, two per cent to district administrations, five per cent for environmental restoration and reclamation, five per cent for royalties, and 70 per cent to other purposes.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 25 June

  1. NDPC director urges personal responsibility for Ghana sanitation

    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

Monday 15 June

  1. Damongo MP calls for CSO audit of Mahama government costs

    Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, MP for Damongo, has urged civil society organisations and independent policy institutions to assess the actual size and cost of the Mahama administration, arguing that discussions should extend beyond the number of ministers to include broader compensation for political appointees across the public sector.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Government size cannot be judged by minister numbers alone

    Damongo MP Samuel Jinapor argues that assessing government size requires examining broader compensation structures, presidential staffers, advisers, and appointees across state institutions—not just the count of ministers and deputy ministers. He contends that while the Mahama administration appointed fewer ministers than its predecessor, a true picture of government size emerges only after examining compensation expenditures under the Office of Government Machinery.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. NDPC, SECO deepen partnership on Ghana urban mobility project

    The National Development Planning Commission and Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs have reaffirmed commitment to the second phase of the Ghana Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project, focusing on sustainable transport planning across metropolitan and municipal assemblies. The NDPC Director-General stressed the importance of practical planning tools, stakeholder coordination, and rebuilding transport departments within local assemblies to support implementation.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

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