{
  "id": 5112491,
  "title": "IMCC renews commitment to accelerate Ghana’s decentralisation agenda",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/imcc-renews-commitment-to-accelerate-ghanas-decentralisation-agenda",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T14:56:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/imcc-renews-commitment/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation has reaffirmed its dedication to expediting Ghana's decentralisation agenda, with a focus on effective devolution, sustainable financing, and enhanced citizen involvement. This reaffirmation took place during a high-level meeting chaired by the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, at Peduase Lodge.\n\nThe Committee discussed key policy, institutional, legislative, financing, and implementation priorities necessary to advance the National Decentralisation Policy and Strategic Framework 2026–2030. A primary focus was shifting from policy development to practical implementation at the local level. The IMCC also explored ways to bolster the financial capacity of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies, such as increasing allocations from the District Assemblies Common Fund, boosting internally generated revenue, and expanding the fiscal space for local development and service delivery.\n\nThe Committee reviewed progress in devolving crucial sectors like education, health, and roads. It emphasized that transferring responsibilities to the local level must be paired with sufficient resources, institutional capacity, and accountability mechanisms to ensure improved service delivery. Dr. Gameli Kewuribe Hoedoafia, the Executive Secretary of the IMCC, updated the Committee on ongoing efforts to establish the conditions for effective decentralisation implementation, including legislative and administrative reforms through the review of the Local Governance Act, the Pre-Tertiary Education Act, and the governing frameworks for the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals.\n\nIMCC stressed the significance of public awareness and citizen engagement, asserting that effective decentralisation necessitates informed participation, ownership, and accountability. The Committee expressed its intent to continue offering strategic policy coordination and oversight to accelerate the implementation of the 2026–2030 framework, reiterating that decentralisation requires a coordinated, whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach involving central government entities, Local Government Service, MMDAs, development partners, civil society, traditional authorities, academia, and citizens. The IMCC's ultimate objective is to transform decentralisation into a practical tool for inclusive development, accountable governance, and enhanced public service delivery throughout Ghana.",
  "summary": "By Rachel QuarteyThe Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation has renewed its commitment to accelerating the implementation of Ghana’s decentralisation agenda, with emphasis on effective devolution, sustainable financing and stronger citizen participation.The Committee says deepening democratic decentralisation and strengthening the local governance system are critical…",
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}