Ghana gets new legal framework to coordinate social protection programmes
Ghana now has a comprehensive legal framework for coordinating social protection interventions following the passage of the Social Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1148) and the subsequent Social Protection Regulations, 2026.
Ghana has established a comprehensive legal framework for social protection programs with the passage of the Social Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1148) and the accompanying Social Protection Regulations, 2026. The new framework aims to transition social protection from fragmented efforts to a unified national system. The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, led by Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, highlights that Act 1148 provides the legal foundation for coordinated delivery and long-term support for disadvantaged groups.
This law designates the Ghana National Household Registry as the official tool for targeting social protection initiatives nationwide. Additionally, it creates a dedicated Social Protection Fund and legitimizes the implementation of a National Shock-Responsive Social Protection Strategy. Dr. Lartey emphasizes that this framework enables the government to manage emergencies like floods more effectively, avoiding the need to devise responses from scratch each time.
The Ministry has already provided social assistance to over 1,270 vulnerable individuals in response to urgent needs, including resettlement, reintegration, psychosocial support, food, and medical aid for abuse and disaster victims. Act 1148 is officially registered by Parliament.
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