The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has announced plans to embark on nationwide consultations from February 18 to March 27, 2026, as part of efforts to chart a sustainable development path for Ghana amid rapid shifts in the global economy.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, the Commission said the consultations would examine how Ghana can pursue diversified, resilient and employment-intensive growth at a time when developing countries face both new challenges and emerging opportunities.
The NDPC noted that the exercise comes at a period of significant macroeconomic improvement for Ghana, citing the steep declines in inflation and interest rates, as well as what it described as a historic appreciation of the cedi against the US dollar under the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-supported programme that began in 2023.
According to the Commission, the improved stability has been driven largely by rising commodity prices, particularly gold and extensive fiscal reforms undertaken by the Ministry of Finance, which have substantially reduced waste in government spending.
With the IMF programme expected to conclude in 2026, the NDPC said the government is prioritising strategies to transition the economy from macroeconomic stability to sustained, broad-based growth.
A key focus of the consultations will be the Ghana Infrastructure Plan (GIP), launched by the President in October 2025, which is expected to play a central role in the country’s long-term development agenda.
“The regional consultations will engage the 16 Regional Coordinating Councils and the various Houses of Chiefs, in line with the Commission’s strategy of promoting local economic development as the foundation for national transformation”, the statement said.
The NDPC will hold discussions with leaders of Parliament, Regional Parliamentary Caucuses and Political parties to discuss the introduction of a policy and legislative almanack to guide the preparation of party manifestos, results-based management for party and political leaders, and an overview of the post-war global economy and its implications for developing countries such as Ghana.
The statement highlighted that consultations will be led by Dr Thompson and accompanied by Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, Director-General of the Commission, who brings extensive experience in District Assemblies and Regional Administration.
Senior policy analysts from the Commission will also be part of the delegation, with each Region’s representative on the Commission joining the team at their respective stops.
The NDPC said the nationwide engagement is intended to build consensus around a forward-looking development strategy that positions Ghana to thrive in an increasingly complex global environment.
Deborah Narkie Nartey, ISD
