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Youth development must be mainstreamed across all sectors – NYA CEO
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has called for youth development to be mainstreamed across all sectors of Ghana’s economy and governance.

Mining firms must treat host communities as development partners – GJA President
President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has urged mining companies to treat host communities as development partners rather than obstacles, stressing that sustainable mining depends on trust, respect and continuous engagement. He said mining companies must go beyond securing legal...

Gov’t cannot claim fiscal prudence by cancelling development projects — Gideon Boako
The Tano North MP and Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has questioned the government’s fiscal strategy, arguing that reduced public expenditure should not be celebrated as fiscal discipline when it results in the cancellation or postponement of development projects.

Guan communities seek stronger identity and development through annual congress
Local Organiser of the 2026 Guan Congress, Castro Antwi Danso, is calling for greater recognition of the Guan identity as Guan-speaking communities across Ghana work to strengthen their unity, preserve their cultural heritage and contribute more meaningfully to national development.

IMCC seeks stronger decentralisation for local development
Dr Gameli Hoedoafia, Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), has called for a fundamental reset of Ghana’s decentralisation system to improve public service delivery and accelerate local development.

Ketu North MP Edem Agbana urges strategic investment in youth development
Ketu North MP, Eric Edem Agbana, has called for a more forward-looking and strategic approach to youth development in Ghana, stressing that government interventions should go beyond short-term social programmes.

Regional leaders meet in Côte d’Ivoire to chart new path for trade and development
Stakeholders from across West Africa have gathered in Côte d’Ivoire for a high-level consultation aimed at reshaping the future of trade, economic integration and sustainable development in the region.

Learning and development: Africa’s most underrated growth Strategy
As technology reshapes industries and Africa’s workforce grows rapidly, the organizations that will thrive are those that treat learning not as an occasional training exercise, but as a continuous strategic investment in people.

Bernard Avle on Political Discourse, Leadership and Effective Communication
Introduction In the realm of leadership, effective communication stands as a pillar of influence and governance. Bernard Avle, a prominent voice on Citi FM’s Breakfast Show, underscores this necessity in his reflections on political conduct and traditional practices. Drawing parallels between the decorum expected of Ghanaian chiefs and modern political leaders, Avle advocates for a […]

GIZ Ghana Donates Electric Bus to Ghana Free Zones Authority
In a bid to address the critical need for improved transportation within the Tema Free Zones enclave, GIZ Ghana has delivered a significant contribution—a 58-passenger capacity electric bus—to its partner, the Ghana Free Zones Authority. The electric bus handover aims to facilitate the movement of workers and visitors within the Tema Free Zones, catering to […]

Breaking Glass Ceilings: Kosi Yankey-Ayeh as a Model Leadership in Ghana
Her commitment to youth empowerment and enterprise development has created waves of positive change across Ghana.

What is develoPPP? Are you a private sector actor with development in mind?
develoPPP is a funding program of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It is aimed at companies that want to invest sustainably in a developing or emerging country and expand their local operations. The program provides technical and financial support of up to 2 million euros for suitable projects. Prerequisites for […]