The plan, called the National Decentralisation Policy Framework and Strategy (2026–2030), was shared with the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) to guide reforms at the local level.
The framework focuses on six key areas: Political Decentralisation, Administrative Decentralisation, Fiscal Decentralisation, Decentralised Planning, Local Economic Development, and Popular Participation and Accountability.
The framework focuses on six key areas: Political Decentralisation, Administrative Decentralisation, Fiscal Decentralisation, Decentralised Planning, Local Economic Development, and Popular Participation and Accountability.
Each area is designed to strengthen local decision-making and ensure communities have a voice in development projects.
During the presentation, the Vice President explained that the framework provides a clear roadmap for implementing decentralisation reforms.
During the presentation, the Vice President explained that the framework provides a clear roadmap for implementing decentralisation reforms.
She emphasized the need for ministries to focus on their specific roles to ensure that these reforms are carried out effectively.
“The new policy is not just a document. It is a guide to help us work together across all sectors and deliver real improvements to local communities,” said Vice President Opoku-Agyemang.
Committee members reviewed the framework carefully and suggested ways to refine it. These recommendations aim to make sure the strategy can be implemented successfully once approved.
The Vice President also stressed that the IMCC will play a central role in monitoring progress, holding government offices accountable, and ensuring that the reforms produce measurable results.
“The new policy is not just a document. It is a guide to help us work together across all sectors and deliver real improvements to local communities,” said Vice President Opoku-Agyemang.
Committee members reviewed the framework carefully and suggested ways to refine it. These recommendations aim to make sure the strategy can be implemented successfully once approved.
The Vice President also stressed that the IMCC will play a central role in monitoring progress, holding government offices accountable, and ensuring that the reforms produce measurable results.
She said that local communities should directly benefit from these changes through better services, stronger governance, and more opportunities for economic growth.
This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to institutionalizing decentralisation reforms, ensuring that policy decisions translate into practical outcomes.
This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to institutionalizing decentralisation reforms, ensuring that policy decisions translate into practical outcomes.
It also demonstrates the focus on inclusive governance, where citizens have a greater role in shaping decisions that affect their lives.
Experts say that decentralisation is key to improving efficiency, transparency, and participation in governance.
Experts say that decentralisation is key to improving efficiency, transparency, and participation in governance.
The government plans to continue consultations with various stakeholders to refine the framework and ensure smooth implementation.
Communities across the country are expected to benefit as the reforms are rolled out over the next five years.