{
  "id": 12648113,
  "title": "Gov’t launches roadmap to implement Social Protection Act, Regulations and Affirmative Action Regulations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/govt-launches-roadmap-to-implement-social-protection-act-regulations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T14:40:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/govt-launches-roadmap-to-implement-social-protection-act-regulations-and-affirmative-action-regulations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian government has unveiled a roadmap to implement three crucial pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing social protection and fostering gender equality in the nation. These are the Social Protection Act (Act 1148), the Social Protection Regulations (L.I. 2521), and the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Regulations (L.I. 2522). The roadmap aims to ensure these laws evolve from mere concepts into practical instruments capable of safeguarding vulnerable populations, alleviating poverty, and elevating livelihoods, according to Gender Minister Dr. Agnes Momo Lartey.\n\nAddressing the launch, Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the importance of a robust social protection system in aiding vulnerable households to endure economic, social, and environmental adversities. She highlighted that without adequate support, health could deteriorate, livelihood access could be compromised, and hard-earned developmental gains could be forfeited. The Minister further stated that an effective social protection system would enable individuals to withstand shocks while addressing the requirements linked to various forms of vulnerability.\n\nThe Social Protection Act (Act 1148) lays down the comprehensive legal foundation for social protection in Ghana. It underscores the state's obligation to devise systems that protect individuals facing diverse vulnerabilities. The Social Protection Regulations (L.I. 2521) detail the implementation process of the Act, covering aspects such as beneficiary identification and the delivery of social protection interventions. Under this framework, the Ghana National Household Registry will function as the primary database for recognizing vulnerable households and individuals eligible for social protection support, with the goal of ensuring that aid reaches those genuinely in need while minimizing bias and discrepancies in beneficiary selection.\n\nThe third statute, the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Regulations (L.I. 2522), provides further guidance on implementing Ghana's affirmative action framework. These regulations seek to bolster opportunities for women, girls, and other marginalized groups in sectors such as employment, leadership, and education. They outline responsibilities for the Ministry of Gender, employers, and private sector organizations, including requirements related to implementation and reporting. The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection will be tasked with overseeing and evaluating the execution of these three legislations, with the monitoring and evaluation outcomes to be made public to foster transparency and accountability. The government asserts that the roadmap marks a shift from viewing social protection and affirmative action primarily as policy and advocacy matters to embracing concrete, measurable, and implementable actions.",
  "summary": "The government has launched a roadmap to guide the implementation of three key legislations aimed at strengthening social protection and promoting gender equity in Ghana.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}