{"id":1680,"date":"2025-09-14T20:57:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T20:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.0.102\/?page_id=1680"},"modified":"2026-01-02T18:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T18:46:09","slug":"goal-16","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sdgsghana.gov.gh\/index.php\/goal-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Goal 16"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Goal 16 aims to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.”<\/strong><\/p>

For Ghana, this means strengthening governance, reducing corruption, ensuring equal access to justice, and maintaining peace amidst regional instability. Key priorities include enhancing judicial efficiency, promoting transparency and accountability in public institutions, and protecting fundamental freedoms for all citizens.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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This is exemplified by\u00a0local anti-corruption watchdogs and community-based dispute resolution systems<\/strong>. These grassroots initiatives, often led by civil society and traditional leaders, provide accessible justice alternatives, monitor local governance, and foster accountability from the ground up, reinforcing national efforts to build a more just society.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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16.4.2<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Arms traced to illicit origin or context<\/td>~1.1 million small arms unaccounted for in circulation (2025)<\/strong><\/td>2025 VNR \/ National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons. Highlights a significant challenge with illicit arms, informing enhanced security and control measures.<\/td><\/tr>
16.5.1<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Prevalence of bribery<\/td>18.4% of public service users asked for\/payed a bribe (2024)<\/strong><\/td>Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Shows a notable decline from previous years, reflecting anti-corruption efforts and improved governance.<\/td><\/tr>
16.6.1<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Primary government expenditures as proportion of approved budget<\/td>67.9% (2023)<\/strong><\/td>Ministry of Finance. Indicates budget execution performance, highlighting areas for improving fiscal discipline and resource allocation efficiency.<\/td><\/tr>
16.7.2<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Population who believe decision-making is inclusive and responsive<\/td>13.5% (2024)<\/strong><\/td>Afrobarometer \/ GSS. Reflects public perception of governance inclusivity, guiding efforts to enhance citizen engagement and trust in institutions.<\/td><\/tr>
16.9.1<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Children under 5 with birth registration<\/td>67.5% (2024)<\/strong><\/td>Births and Deaths Registry, GSS. Shows progress toward universal legal identity, though gaps remain, particularly in hard-to-reach areas.<\/td><\/tr>
16.10.2<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Legal guarantees for public access to information<\/td>Right to Information Act (Act 989) in force (2019-2024)<\/strong><\/td>RTI Commission. Demonstrates a strong legal framework for transparency and accountability in public administration.<\/td><\/tr>
16.a.1<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Existence of independent national human rights institution<\/td>CHRAJ active and in compliance with Paris Principles (2024)<\/strong><\/td>Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). Confirms the institutional foundation for protecting human rights and addressing grievances.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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