NDPC Chairman Calls for Integrated Long-Term National Development Plan to Turn Ghana’s Growth into Jobs and Sustainable Cities
Dr Nii Moi Thompson, Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has called for an integrated, long-term national development plan to translate Ghana’s steady economic growth into inclusive job creation and sustainable urban development.
Ghana Publishes Sustainable Ocean Plan
The SOP establishes an overarching framework to guide the sustainable management and long-term stewardship of Ghana’s marine and coastal environments and is structured around six strategic pillars: ocean wealth, ocean health, ocean knowledge, ocean equity, ocean finance and maritime security. The SOP articulates a clear national vision that Ghana’s dedication to safeguarding marine ecosystems while enabling the sustainable use of ocean resources […]
SDG Advisory Unit and NDPC Host Workshop to Validate Ghana’s Sustainable Ocean Plan
The SDG Advisory Unit and the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) organised a workshop for key stakeholders to validate Ghana’s Sustainable Ocean Plan (SOP). The objective of the validation exercise was to assess the scientific rigor, practical feasibility, and social equity of the draft ocean plan, with the goal of producing a validated, evidence-based Plan. […]
Accra launches smart SDG cities implementation committee
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly inaugurated its Smart Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Cities Implementation Committee (AMSSCIC) to advance sustainable development through data-driven planning, inclusive governance, and localised implementation of the SDGs. The initiative is a strategic component of the Ghana Smart SDG Cities Programme, coordinated by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), and supported by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) […]
Ghana’s Sustainable Ocean Plan Nears Completion Ahead of High-Level Forum
The Sustainable Ocean Plan Technical Working Committee conveyed a meeting on August 13, 2025, to review progress on Ghana’s Sustainable Ocean Plan (SOP) ahead of its presentation at the High-Level Ocean Panel Leaders’ Forum in September. The Chairman of NDPC and the Technical Working Committee, Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, confirmed that preparations for the President’s participation […]
Ghana Presents 2025 Voluntary National Review to the UN: Reaffirms Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals
Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, Senior Advisor to the President on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission, presented Ghana’s third Voluntary National Review (VNR) report at the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
President Mahama Launches Ghana’s 2025 Voluntary National Review Report on the SDGs
President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday officially launched Ghana’s
third Voluntary National Review (VNR) Report on the implementation of the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), marking a critical milestone in the country’s
commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The comprehensive report assesses Ghana’s progress across all 17 SDGs, highlighting key
initiatives, achievements, challenges, and opportunities for accelerated action.
In his address, President Mahama noted Ghana’s steady economic recovery following the
COVID-19 pandemic, with GDP growth increasing from 0.5 percent in 2020 to 5.7 percent in
2024, driven primarily by the industry and services sectors.
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NDPC Ghana on X
On Friday, 25th April 2025 we engaged MDAs & the SDGs Technical Committee on Ghana’s 2025 #VNR. Initial findings, policy gaps & innovations were discussed to inform our 3rd report to UN High-Level Political Forum in New York.