Veep calls for stronger coordination to drive decentralisation
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for stronger coordination among government institutions to ensure the effective implementation of Ghana’s new decentralisation policy. She said decentralisation must move beyond policy documents and lead to better public services and real improvements in the lives of citizens. Professor Opoku-Agyemang made the call after chairing…
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Ghana's Vice President, has urged government bodies to improve coordination for the successful implementation of the country's new decentralisation policy. She emphasized that decentralisation must transition from policy documents to tangible benefits for citizens, enhancing public services and improving their lives.
Following a meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation, the Vice President highlighted the importance of the recently approved Framework for 2026–2030, but stressed that its success relies on effective implementation. Decentralisation should bring governance and services closer to the people, making development more responsive to community needs across Ghana.
Acknowledging the interconnectedness of sectors like education, health, sanitation, infrastructure, finance, and local government, the Vice President called for joint efforts among institutions to avoid operating in isolation. She also stressed the necessity of citizen participation, ensuring they comprehend the reforms and can contribute to decentralisation's success.
The Vice President called for stronger accountability and adequate resources to support the policy's implementation. She emphasized the immediate focus should be on translating the new Framework into practical action that would enhance services at the local level. The Vice President urged all involved institutions to collaborate, ensuring government decisions and development programs address the actual needs of communities, delivering tangible benefits to citizens.
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