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No meaningful sustainable development in a polarised society – Prof Gyampo
Prof. Ransford Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, has said meaningful and sustainable development cannot be achieved in a deeply polarised society where policy discontinuity undermines national progress.
YEC calls for action-oriented young leaders to drive Ghana’s development
The Youth Empowerment Consortium (YEC) has called for the emergence of a new generation of action-oriented young leaders, emphasising that Ghana's sustainable development depends on individuals who can transform ideas into practical solutions rather than merely identifying challenges.
Be value creators for national development – KGL boss challenges private sector
The Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Mr Alex Apau Dadey, has called for a fundamental shift in how public-private partnerships are approached in Ghana and across Africa.
While the World Looks to the Moon, Africa Looks Away – And that Must Change
The Artemis II Mission Is a Wake-Up Call for African Leaders. The Moon is not asking for your investment. Your people are.
Mining communities urged to go beyond royalties at Ahafo forum
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has organised a Mining for Development Forum (MDF) in the Ahafo Region to help communities leverage mining activities for sustainable development and improved livelihoods. The forum, held in Goaso under the theme “Beyond Royalties: How Mining Communities Can Build Local Industries Around the...
Chiefs deserve better compensation for their role in development – Local Government Minister
The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Ahmed Ibrahim, has underscored the importance of chieftaincy in national development, stating that traditional leaders must be adequately compensated for their contributions. Speaking on Ekosii Sen on Asempa FM, the Minister said chiefs and queen mothers play a c...
GEA calls for bipartisan push to align education with development
Nana Dr Emmanuel Adu-Sarkodee Afriyie, the President of the Ghana Employers Association (GEA), has urged Parliament to enact a law to redefine the country’s development objectives and align them with the human capital produced by universities.
Heath Goldfields to invest $20m into five-year community development plan
Patrick Appiah Mensah, the Managing Director (MD) of Heath Goldfields, operators of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, says the company plans to invest about $20 million into socio-economic development within its divisional catchment areas across a five-year period.
Toasehene commissions community centre, urges traditional leaders to prioritize development
Considering traditional leaders are instrumental in shaping the development path of their communities, the Chief of Toase, Nana Yim Awere Ababio II, has instructed sub-chiefs and queenmothers within his jurisdiction to prioritise initiatives that drive community development. He emphasised that their focus should not be...
NALAG President throws down the challenge: Deliver development or lose public trust
President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), Alfred Asiedu Adjei, has issued a stern warning to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), saying local government officials risk losing public confidence if they fail to deliver visible development and accountable leadership.
NDPC validates results framework for 2026–2029 national development policy
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with UNICEF, has held a validation meeting on the draft Results Framework for the Resetting Ghana Agenda: Creating Jobs, Ensuring Accountability and Promoting Shared Prosperity Policy Framework (2026–2029) to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation...
TMA holds first ordinary meeting, discusses development, challenges, progress
The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) has held its first ordinary session, focusing on key development priorities, including revenue mobilisation, sanitation, infrastructure and improved service delivery across the metropolis.