{
  "id": 7722154,
  "title": "“Make Decentralisation Work for the People” – IMCC Executive Secretary urges District Coordinating Directors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/make-decentralisation-work-for-the-people-imcc-executive-secretary",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T06:07:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/politics/imcc-decentralisation-gameli/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Gameli Kewuribe Hoedoafia, the Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), has called upon District Coordinating Directors to prioritize the delivery of tangible results that enhance the lives of people within their communities during the 8th Annual General Meeting of the Association of District Coordinating Directors of Ghana (ASCOD) held in Cape Coast.\n\nDr. Hoedoafia, in his address, emphasized that the success of decentralization should be measured by the effective implementation of policies at the local level, rather than merely by the policies developed. He further elucidated on the National Decentralisation Policy and Strategic Framework (NDPS) 2026–2030, outlining its six thematic areas: political decentralization, administrative decentralization, decentralized planning, fiscal decentralization, local economic development, and popular participation and accountability.\n\nThe NDPS, according to Dr. Hoedoafia, is designed to accelerate Ghana’s decentralization agenda and strengthen local governance. He highlighted that the framework's success heavily relies on the capability of District Assemblies to convert national priorities into tangible outcomes for citizens. To achieve this, he advocated for enhanced financial management and increased revenue generation from local sources, as many District Assemblies currently heavily rely on central government transfers.\n\nDr. Hoedoafia urged the Coordinating Directors to leverage the economic potential of their districts and effectively utilize technology, such as the District Local Revenue (dLRev) software. He stressed that Coordinating Directors play a crucial role in ensuring that District Assemblies act as coordinated institutions, focusing on delivering results for their localities. He concluded by stating that the ultimate aim of decentralization is to transition from merely implementing policies to achieving results that significantly improve the quality of life for the people.",
  "summary": "The Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), Dr. Gameli Kewuribe Hoedoafia, has urged District Coordinating Directors to focus on delivering tangible results that improve the lives of people in their communities. He made the call during his address at the 8th Annual General Meeting of the Association of District Coordinating Directors […]",
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        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "“Make Decentralisation Work for the People” – IMCC Executive Secretary urges District Coordinating Directors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/make-decentralisation-work-for-the-people-imcc-executive-secretary-7636467",
        "published": "2026-09-15T20:56:33.000Z"
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        "title": "'Make decentralisation work for the people' - IMCC Executive Secretary urges District Coordinating Directors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/make-decentralisation-work-for-the-people-imcc-executive-secretary",
        "published": "2026-09-15T21:17:32.000Z"
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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."
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