Also known as: RCCs
Public entities that coordinate Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and implement government policies at the regional level in Ghana.
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… A further GH¢7.5 million was attributed to Regional Coordinating Councils and other public institutions that had consumed water without paying. …
PAC gives CWSA 30 days to recover GH¢10m in unpaid water bills from police, army, hospitals, other public institutionsJoy 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 governanceJoy 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 deliveryThe 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 RoadshowJoy 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 sitesJoy 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 coordinationJoy 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 industryJoy 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 sanitationJoy 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 governmentJoy 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 JinaporThe Public Accounts Committee has directed the Community Water and Sanitation Agency to recover GH¢10 million in unpaid water bills from public institutions within 30 days. The debt comprises GH¢2.5 million owed by security agencies, health facilities, schools and other state institutions, and GH¢7.5 million from Regional Coordinating Councils and other public entities.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Public Accounts Committee has directed the Community Water and Sanitation Agency to recover GH¢10 million in unpaid water bills from public institutions within 30 days. The debt comprises GH¢2.5 million owed by security agencies, health facilities, schools and other state institutions, and GH¢7.5 million from Regional Coordinating Councils and other public entities.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →