The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has presented a new four-year policy framework to the Ministry of Finance to guide the national planning from 2026 to 2029.
The Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework outlines a vision to reset the country’s development agenda. Its goals are to create jobs, strengthen accountability, and promote shared prosperity.
Speaking at the handing-over ceremony last Wednesday in Accra, the Director-General of the NDPC, Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, described the presentation as a step towards a more coordinated national planning.
“This framework is the main guide for all institutions as they prepare their plans,” she said.
She commended the Ministry of Finance for improving the way ministries submit their ideas during budget hearings.
The Coordinating Director for Technical Matters at the Finance Ministry, Mr Samuel Arkhurst, stated that continuous collaboration between the two organisations influences the progress of the nation.
He pointed out that economic advancement still requires selecting the most fundamental measures.
Presenting the framework, the Principal Planning Analyst at NDPC, Mr Daniel Amofa, stated that it was built on five areas: economic development, social development, environment and infrastructure, governance, and international relations.
He stated the framework was rooted in Article 36 of Ghana’s Constitution, which calls for economic management which allows citizens to succeed.
“The plan responds to Ghana’s current economic situation, its promises to the international community, and domestic problems. These include youth unemployment, illegal mining, and ongoing sanitation issues. While access to water has improved, sanitation deficits require direct policy action,” he added.
The framework incorporates Ghana’s international commitments, such as the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. It shows how each national policy aligns with the global agenda.
Joyce Adwoa Animia Ocran, ISD
