The Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS), an allied agency under the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, organised a maiden Local Economic Development (LED) Investment Fair.

The Fair offered an opportunity for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs)to showcase products manufactured in their localities.

Speaking at the opening, the sector Minister, Daniel Botwe, disclosed that a District Assembly's duty was not merely bureaucratic,  but it was about understanding challenges faced by the people and devising meaningful solutions.

He stressed that public awareness on potentials within districts was paramount, therefore, the people needed to acknowledge that LED products were not limited to culinary use alone but held the potential to enhance their lives when value was attached.

The Honorable Minister said it was time for District Assemblies to understand their importance and role within the community on economic development. He urged them to quantify the quality of life for the people by creating an enabling environment for local economic development.

Prof. Nicholas Awotwi, Director of the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) heralded a new era of development, emphasising the need for change in the established norms.

Source:             Public Relations Unit (MLGDRD)

The African Transport Policy Program (SSATP) is conducting a study on institution arrangement for the management of urban mobility in Ghanaian cities, and in the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area (GKMA) in particular.

The main objective of the study is to define an institutional model for the governance of urban mobility in GKMA, taking into consideration the Kumasi Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project (KUMAP) under preparation.

This model when developed can serve as a blueprint for other cities in the country where urban transport is a growing concern.

A Diagnostic Report for the study contains an assessment of the main challenges hindering the efficient governance of urban mobility in Ghanaian cities, established after consulting key sector stakeholders.  

 The workshop took stock of governance challenges currently hindering the effective management of urban mobility in Ghanaian cities and to establish a consensus on the main obstacles and their cause amongst key government stakeholders as well as to outline potential solution and institutional scenarios to address these obstacles.

The Minister for Information, Hon. Daniel Botwe has cut sod at two ceremonies at Agona Nkwanta and Effia-Kwesimintim in the Western Region to start work under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme (GSCSP).

The ceremonies were towards the reconstruction of a 2.1 Kilometer Road which stretches from the Agona Nkwanta Roundabout through Domeabra to the SSNIT Quarters as well as from Damtse Junction to the Damtse Community in Agona Nkwanta in Ahanta West.

At the Effia-Kwesimintim Municipality, the construction of 850 metres 4.5 metres by 1.5 metres storm drain from Anaji Choice Mart to I. Adu, also, the construction of a three cell three (3) metres by 2. 5 metres box culvert at Effia and a two-cell three (3) metres by 2.5 meters box culvert at Bankyease and 150 metres storm drain, and the construction of two-storey 57 Unit Lockable shops and four offices at Kwesimintim, as well as the paving of Kwesimintim lorry station.

The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development (MLGDRD) through the Government of Ghana received funds from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme (GSCSP).

The programme was being implemented in 25 Municipalities but was expanded by the sector Minister last year to 35 Municipalities.

Effia-Kwesimintim has been a beneficiary of the GSCSP since its inception in 2019, while Agona Nkwanta is one of the additional 10 Municipalities to also benefit from the programme for the first time.

Source:            Public Relations Unit (MLGDRD)