{
  "id": 16045883,
  "title": "Chief of Staff calls for more transparency in delivery of public private partnership projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/chief-of-staff-calls-for-more-transparency-in-delivery-of-public",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-22T12:53:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/chief-of-staff-calls-for-more-transparency-in-delivery-of-public-private-partnership-projects/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff for the Republic of Ghana, has emphasized the need for increased transparency in public-private partnership projects. He made this statement during the 7th Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards (APSCA 2026), which took place in Accra on October 16, as the country hosted influential public leaders from across the continent. Dr. Debrah highlighted the importance of transparency and fairness in these partnerships to safeguard expenditure and ensure timely delivery of infrastructure for citizens. He assured that Africa can develop rapidly if attention is paid to this matter. During the conference, Dr. Debrah addressed the topic of Leadership, Coordination, and Institutional Resilience: Building Public Institutions That Work. He encouraged public servants to share knowledge among themselves as another step towards enhancing economic transformation. The event, themed \"Governance 2030: Resilient Institutions for a Digital, Green & Secure Africa,\" brought together delegations from various African countries, including Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Botswana, The Gambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, to discuss growth in the public sector. A total of 67 honors were awarded, recognizing 22 public agencies and 45 individuals who have made significant contributions to reshaping government service. These winners, hailed from across Africa, serve as proof that the continent's public sector can deliver excellent results. Akin Naphtal, Group CEO of InstinctWave Group and Group Publisher of Public Sector Global (PSG) Magazine, commented on the winners, stating that they prove Africa's public sector can serve its people effectively. \"Behind every award is a citizen better served. We celebrate leaders and institutions whose results can be measured.\" The event also recognized Continental Leadership, with William Samoei Ruto, PhD, CGH, the President of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, receiving the APSCA 2026 Continental Leadership Award for Visionary Governance & Human Capital Transformation.",
  "summary": "Speaking at the summit, Dr. Debrah said this is critical to safeguard expenditure and ensure timely delivery of infrastructure for citizens.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}