At the launch of UCC Data Literacy Week 2026, NDPC DG Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah called for trust, equity and evidence to guide Ghana’s digital future. She stressed that stronger data use and ethical innovation are essential for effective governance and inclusive development.
NDPC and NCCE are strengthening collaboration on Ghana’s Consolidated National Dev. Plan. Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, stressed coordinated action and consolidation of long-term plans into one unified long-term plan . NCCE reaffirmed its role in civic education and behavioural change
NDPC and ISD are strengthening collaboration to drive public awareness of Ghana’s Consolidated National Development Plan. A joint working group will lead nationwide engagement, with a focus on people-centred communication and behavioural change.
NDPC is holding a 3-day meeting to validate Ghana’s 2025 Annual Progress Report. Dr. Nii Moi Thompson urges key stakeholders to shift from routine reporting to real impact, discipline, and stronger institutions. Working groups are reviewing sector data to finalize the report.
At the 2026 International Migration Review Forum in New York, NDPC DG, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah said Ghana is leveraging migration and diaspora engagement for development, with remittances reaching $7.8B in 2025.
NDPC is developing a Consolidated National Development Plan for inclusive growth. DG, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah shared findings from all 16 regions: inequality, unemployment & infrastructure gaps remain key. She called for a more effective implementation of a devp’t plan.
NDPC D-G, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah has called for an integrated national planning at UNICEF-GoG’s Strategic Reflection Meeting. She said health, education, nutrition & protection are linked in a child’s life, so policies must work together, not in silos.
Stakeholders at the THRIVE National ECD Meeting reaffirmed the need for sustained investment in ECD & human capital. NDPC DG Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah said “Ghana’s socio-economic transformation cannot be separated from human capital development”.
NDPC hosted VOWAC Ghana to strengthen partnership on disability inclusion in national planning. NDPC DG, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah noted disability is embedded in the MTNDPF 2026–2029. Both institutions reaffirmed commitment to deepen collaboration.
NDPC hosted WOMEC on 13 April 2026 to deepen nutrition advocacy. Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah noted nutrition is a cross-cutting priority in Ghana’s MTNDPF 2026–2029. Jerry Sam calledfor centralized financing, high-level political leadership & media training to strengthen coordination
NDPC hosted UNICEF team led by Deputy Rep Lucia Soleti on the midterm review of UNICEF’s Country Programme 2023–2027. Review extends to June 2026 for wider consultations. DG, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah reaffirmed support to align priorities and strengthen evidence-based planning.
NDPC is pushing for inclusive spatial planning to drive Ghana's balanced development! Chairman Dr. Nii Moi Thompson emphasises that planning should ensure equitable access to opportunities, aligning economic growth with spatial realities.
NDPC Chairman, Dr. Nii Moi Thompson highlights systemic weaknesses, poor data, & mismanagement as key challenges. He emphasises strengthening local economies, improving revenue collection, & demonstrating transparency in public fund use.
The Greater Accra Region is the first to secure full certification of all district development plans (2026-2029), showcasing strong coordination and commitment to credible planning. Director-General of NDPC, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah has disclosed urging other regions to follow suit
Director-General of NDPC, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, emphasises effective planning and timely implementation for Ghana's development. She highlights the Commission's mandate under Acts 479 and 480, at a strategic regional consultative engagement.
NDPC hosts Suriname delegation to boost TVET & human capital collaboration Shared goals: skills dev't, inequality reduction, & inclusive growth. "Learning from Ghana's experiences, not reinventing the wheel" - Suriname's Chief of Staff.
NDPC & LUSPA collaborate to boost integration of development & spatial planning. Key focus: aligning plans, strengthening coordination, & tackling urban governance challenges.