President Mahama Urges NDPC to Break Short-Term Development Planning Cycle
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the newly inaugurated National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to shift Ghana's development strategy from short-term, politically influenced plans to a cohesive, long-term national development framework. This initiative aims to ensure sustainable growth and economic transformation beyond electoral cycles. Inauguration of the 8th NDPC On May 19, 2025, President Mahama inaugurated the eighth NDPC, a 37-member body chaired by economist Dr. Nii Moi Thompson. The President emphasized the need for a stable and predictable development path that transcends partisan politics and reflects the collective aspirations of Ghanaians . Consolidation of Existing Frameworks President Mahama tasked the NDPC with harmonizing existing long-term development frameworks, including: Ghana Beyond Aid Charter Ghana@100 Long-Term Development Framework Vision 2057 Perspective Framework The goal is to create a single, inclusive, and forward-looking national development plan through collaboration with Parliament and […]
