43 h. ago Business Leaders Demand Regulatory Reform to Unlock Ghana’s Private Sector Potential

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/Ghana’s economic future depends on transforming public sector agencies from regulatory obstacles into development partners, business leaders and policy experts have warned following research showing compliance costs consume up to 40 percent of enterprise revenue. Seth Adjei Baah, former president of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Peter Bismark Kwofie, executive director […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-demand-regulatory-reform-to-unlock-ghanas-private-sector-potential/

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3 d. ago Ghana Launches Landmark Youth Tracker, YouthXplore App and AgTractive Campaign to Drive Digital Transformation and Youth Employment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-landmark-youth-tracker-youthxplore-app-and-agtractive-campaign-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-youth-employment/The Ministry of Youth Development and Employment (MYDE) on Tuesday launched three major national initiatives — the National Youth Tracker Platform, the YouthXplore Mobile App, and the AGRA-driven AgTractive Campaign — marking a decisive national shift toward digitally coordinated youth development, data-driven policy planning, and renewed youth engagement in modern agriculture. The event, held in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-landmark-youth-tracker-youthxplore-app-and-agtractive-campaign-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-youth-employment/

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7 d. ago Allow mission schools to operate by their guided values – NGO

Advocates for Christ Ghana (A4CG), a movement committed to promoting godly values in public policy, national development, and civic discourse, has backed the Christian Council of Ghana's call to allow mission schools to operate guided by their values.

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1 week ago We must embrace economic policy continuity in national development – Stanbic Boss

The Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Bank Ghana, Kwamina Asomaning, has highlighted the importance of economic policy continuity in national development. According to him, the long-term consistency strengthens public trust and improves investor confidence. He stated this at the Graphic Business–Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting held on the theme “Beyond Political Cycles: Creating Long-Term Development Pathways […]

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1 week ago World Children’s Day: Focus on early learning for every child – Gender Minister

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, of Children in collaboration of Plan International Ghana commemorated the 2025 World Children’s Day with the official launch of the Revised Early Childhood and Development Policy.

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1 week ago BoG reserves hit $11.41bn as import cover nears five months — Dr. Asiama

Ghana’s external buffers have received a significant boost, with gross international reserves rising to over US$11.41 billion, the Bank of Ghana has announced. The Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. Johnson Asiama, revealed the latest figures at the opening of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, describing the development as a strong sign of improving […]

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2 w. ago Gender Ministry to launch Revised Early Childhood and Development policy

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, through the Department of Children, would be commemorating the 2025 World Children’s Day with the launch of the Revised Early Childhood and Development Policy.

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2 w. ago Africa Disability Institute welcomes key gains for PWDs in 2026 budget

The Africa Disability Institute, (ADI), has welcomed the government’s decision to increase the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) allocation for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from 3% to 5% in the 2026 National Budget. ADI, a leading African centre for disability rights research, inclusion policy, and social development advocacy identified the move as a meaningful advancement […]

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2 w. ago Agricultural Expert Praises Budget Oil Palm Development Policy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-expert-praises-budget-oil-palm-development-policy/Dr Ackah calls for similar commitment to cassava and home gardening initiatives A Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast’s Department of Crop Science has commended the government’s 2026 budget for its ambitious and well funded National Policy on Integrated Oil Palm Development running from 2026 to 2032. Speaking to The High Street Journal, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agricultural-expert-praises-budget-oil-palm-development-policy/

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3 w. ago Africa charts a new path for critical minerals governance at high

Held in Johannesburg in a hybrid format, on the sidelines of the G20, the dialogue brought together senior African government officials, ministers, development partners, policy experts, civil society, and private-sector leaders to build a unified African position on critical minerals governance.

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3 w. ago Integrated oil palm development plan to save Ghana over US$200m in import expenses – Finance Minister

Ghana has taken a decisive step to cut its huge palm oil import bill and revive its once-thriving oil palm industry. Addressing parliament during the 2026 Budget presentation, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the creation of a national policy on Integrated Oil Palm Development. According to him, the policy aims to save the […]

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3 w. ago Gov’t commits over GH¢86bn to roads and education in 2026 Budget

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced sweeping investments in road infrastructure and education as part of the government’s 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, pledging to accelerate national development and improve access to quality education.

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3 w. ago MTN Ghana Calls for Clear National Policy Direction to Drive Sustainable Development

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-calls-for-clear-national-policy-direction-to-drive-sustainable-development/The Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, has called for stronger national coordination and clarity in Ghana’s sustainability policy direction to enable private sector participation and long-term investment in sustainable initiatives. Speaking at Bright Conversations on the theme “Sustainability: A Strategic Imperative for Business Growth and National Development,” Wiafe observed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-ghana-calls-for-clear-national-policy-direction-to-drive-sustainable-development/

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3 w. ago Civil Society Groups Launch Reports Exposing False Climate Solutions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-groups-launch-reports-exposing-false-climate-solutions/Civil society organizations are confronting what they describe as dangerous narratives about African land abundance, launching two major reports during the Sixth Conference on Land Policy in Africa that challenge corporate driven development models threatening communal land systems across the continent. The reports, presented on 12 November 2025 at a high profile side event during […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/civil-society-groups-launch-reports-exposing-false-climate-solutions/

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