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The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, has emphasized that effective planning remains the foundation for sustainable growth, equitable development, and shared prosperity across Ghana.
Speaking at a strategic regional consultative engagement in the Bono East Region, she outlined the Commission’s constitutional and legislative mandate in guiding Ghana’s development planning system.
Dr. Amoah explained that the NDPC operates under Acts 479 and 480, which establish the Commission and regulate the decentralised planning system. She stressed the importance of alignment, accountability, and disciplined implementation across all levels of governance, stating that “wherever one lives in Ghana, development should not be a disadvantage.”
The Director-General highlighted the five key dimensions of the Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework (2026 to 2029), which provide a coherent structure for translating national priorities into actionable regional and district plans.
She urged local authorities to prioritise the completion of ongoing and near-completion projects before initiating new ones, cautioning that delays affect national progress.
Dr. Amoah also emphasized the importance of quarterly monitoring and Annual Progress Reporting, explaining that district outputs feed into regional and ultimately national assessments.
The Consolidated National Development Plan seeks to harmonise previous frameworks into one coherent national direction, aligning district and regional priorities with national objectives to ensure policy continuity beyond political cycles.
The Bono East Regional Minister, Hon. Francis Owusu Antwi, commended the NDPC for its inclusive approach, stating that “inclusive consultation ensures that development planning responds to the real needs of our people.”
The Regional Economic Planning Officer, Madam Beatrice Kwartei Asare, highlighted the region’s strategic location and strong agricultural base, identifying opportunities in agro-industrialisation, tourism development, and youth employment.
The event included the presentation of certificates of approval of the Medium-Term Development Plans for 2026-2029 to districts in the Bono East Region.
