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Accra: The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has proposed the creation of a Rice Development Board to facilitate targeted government support for the rice production sector. The Board would oversee interventions such as irrigation infrastructure, mechanisation, and provision of certified seeds and fertilisers to farmers. According to Ghana News Agency, the think-tank emphasized that the government must move beyond enabling policies and take a more active role in resolving challenges facing Ghana’s rice industry. The recommendation was contained in IFS’s latest study titled ‘Increasing Importation of Rice in Ghana: Can the Country Transform its Fortunes in the Rice Sector?’ Presenting

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has made a bold move by filling his administration with youthful appointees, a decision some view as a political gamble. However, this initiative is not merely a strategic maneuver but a national necessity aimed at creating opportunities for the burgeoning youth population in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama’s appointments include Dr. Frank Amoakohene as the Ashanti Regional Minister, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu and Shamima Muslim as Government Spokespersons, and Stanislav Dogbe as Deputy Chief of Staff, among others. These appointments are seen as a critical step in addressing Ghana’s pressing issues while showcasing that

Accra: The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Ghana has called on African governments to adopt strategic and coordinated policies to support the reintegration of returning migrants and leverage their skills for national development. Without enabling condi…

Accra: The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has proposed the creation of a Rice Development Board to facilitate targeted government support for the rice production sector. The Board would oversee interventions such as irrigation infrastructure, mecha…

Bongo: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called on the Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Upper East Region to integrate a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) planning into their Medium-Term Development Plans (MTDPs) to ensure inclusive and sustainable development. Ms Yvonne Wonchua, UNFPA Focal Person, made the call during a district-level peer review session for the District Planning Coordinating Unit (DPCU) and stakeholders on HRBA in Bongo. According to Ghana News Agency, the session formed part of the United Nations Peace Building Fund (PBF) Project, a joint initiative implemented by UNFPA and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Sunyani: Mr Joseph Addae Akwaboa, the Bono Regional Minister, has inaugurated the re-constituted Bono Regional Coordinating Council, with a task for various Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) to prioritise the holistic development of the region, aligned with the government’s ‘reset’ agenda. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Akwaboa urged the council members to ensure that their decisions corresponded with the developmental aspirations of the region. He emphasized the importance of cooperation among the personnel of the Assemblies to support the chief executives in achieving this goal. The council is comprised of MDCEs, Presiding Members, representatives of the Bono Regional

Keta: Mr. Gabriel Dzikunu, the Assembly Member of the Keta Central Electoral area in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, has expressed concern over the deplorable state of the road network within the area. The poor condition of these roads has …