Government officials and development partners have held a two-day conference in Tamale to strengthen collaboration and explore better ways of working together to address development challenges in Northern Ghana.
The conference, dubbed the “Northern Ghana Deep Dive,” took place from March 26 to 27, 2025, at the University for Development Studies (UDS) Guest House Conference Hall, with participation from key national and international stakeholders. The event was supported by the UK Government.
The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs was represented by the Director in charge of General Administration, Mr. Dela Kermevor, who joined discussions focused on improving coordination and impact of development efforts in the North.
The five northernmost regions, along with the Oti Region, remain the poorest in the country, according to the 2024 Multidimensional Poverty Report. The conference aimed to tackle these disparities by aligning the priorities of the incoming Government with those of development partners.
Discussions revolved around three main areas: understanding the new government’s development plans for Northern Ghana, identifying shared goals, and agreeing on effective ways of working together. The forum focused on how to collaborate, rather than what to fund, paving the way for a more strategic and unified approach to development.
By hosting the event in Tamale, organizers ensured the inclusion of regional policy makers and local government representatives whose perspectives are crucial to achieving lasting progress.
The Deep Dive is expected to shape future engagements and reinforce the message that development in Ghana is led by the Government, with international partners playing a supporting role where most effective.
Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann
(Public Relations Unit MLGDRD)