The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) has held a strategic meeting with the Ministry of Health to deliberate on the design and construction of Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compounds across the country.

The engagement stems from the mandate of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) formula, which enjoins Assemblies to prioritize, among other development initiatives, the provision of CHPS Compounds to expand access to healthcare at the community level.

The discussions focused on developing standardized, cost-effective, and solution-driven designs that will strengthen healthcare delivery within Ghana’s local governance structures. The aim is to ensure that CHPS Compounds, which serve as the first point of contact for healthcare at the grassroots, are not only fit for purpose but also sustainable and responsive to the needs of the communities they serve.

Some draft designs were tabled during the meeting, with inputs from both Ministries to improve functionality, efficiency, and accessibility. The collaborative effort is expected to streamline the construction process across districts, reduce cost overruns, and guarantee that facilities delivered under the DACF directly contribute to government’s broader development agenda.

This partnership underscores government’s commitment to deepening inter-ministerial collaboration in pursuit of inclusive and equitable development, while ensuring that healthcare delivery at the local level receives the needed attention and innovation.

Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann

Public Relations Unit, MLGCRA

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, together with his Deputy, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, on Thursday led a delegation from the Ministry to Kumasi to join His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in observing the one-week rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

The Ministry’s participation formed part of its mandate in overseeing chieftaincy matters and demonstrated government’s solidarity with the Asantehene, the royal family, and the entire Ashanti Kingdom during this solemn period.

The one-week observation, held at the Manhyia Palace, brought together government officials, traditional leaders, and well-wishers who paid their respects to the revered Queen Mother, whose passing marks the end of an era in Ashanti history.

As part of the commemoration, the royal family formally announced the date for the funeral rites and outlined traditional activities that will precede the final farewell for the late Asantehemaa. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that the final funeral rites for the late Asantehemaa is slated from Sunday 14th September to Thursday,18th September 2025 during which time there will be a ban on all funerals in in the region from the 1st of September until the Asantehemaa is buried.

Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim expressed the Ministry’s deep condolences to the Asantehene and the royal family, assuring them of government’s continued support as preparations advance towards the funeral, they also made a donation on behalf of the ministry in support of the one-week observation.

Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who was chosen to ascend the throne on 6th February, 2017  after the passing of her mother the Late Asantehemaa Nana Afia Serwaa Kobi will be remembered for her dedication to tradition, unity, and the welfare of her people. She served as a pillar of guidance and motherly leadership within the Ashanti Kingdom.

Source : Chantal Aidoo

Public Relations Unit, MLGCRA.

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) with support from GIZ - Support to the Private and Financial Sector (PFS) under the programme Network for inclusive Local Economic Development (NILED), has commenced a two-day regional-based sensitisation workshop to disseminate the Local Economic Development (LED) (2024–2029) Policy and Implementation Plan. The workshop, which began on Monday, August 18, 2025 in Sunyani in the Bono Region, is designed to raise awareness and foster stakeholder engagement in the effective rollout of the policy across the country.

The LED Policy aims to create an enabling environment for local business growth, decent employment opportunities, and inclusive economic empowerment. It outlines eight key policy objectives focused on building local capacity, strengthening institutional frameworks, and promoting a business-friendly environment tailored to the socio-economic conditions of Ghana’s Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).

In a speech delivered on behalf of the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim (MP), the Bono Regional Coordinating Director, Nar-Ire Puobenyere David, underscored the importance of the LED Policy in advancing inclusive and sustainable development at the grassroots level. He emphasised that effective implementation of the policy will help unlock local economic potential and improve livelihoods across the country.

The workshop seeks to raise awareness about the LED Policy and its accompanying Practitioners' Manual, enhance capacity at the local level, encourage stakeholder participation and feedback, promote inter-agency collaboration, and explore sustainable funding opportunities to support local economic initiatives. Through presentations, dialogue sessions, and interactive Q&A forums, participants are expected to gain a deeper understanding of the policy framework and their respective roles in its successful implementation.

Participants in the workshop include Regional Coordinating Directors, Planning Officers, Budget Analysts, Agricultural Officers, Finance Officers, and staff from Business Advisory Centres. Their active involvement is essential to localising the policy strategies and ensuring effective execution at the regional and district levels.

The sensitisation workshop is scheduled to run from August 17 to September 2, 2025, with sessions planned for various regions including Ahafo, Bono East, Ashanti, and Greater Accra. Each regional session is designed to reflect the unique development needs and opportunities of the area, ensuring that the policy’s implementation is contextually relevant and impactful.

The Ministry expects the workshops to generate far-reaching benefits by enhancing awareness and understanding of the policy, strengthening collaboration and partnerships, building implementation capacity, and fostering extensive stakeholder engagement across sectors.

By working together, stakeholders at all levels can support the transformation of local economies, generate sustainable jobs, and uplift communities across Ghana. With a shared commitment to local development, the LED Policy offers a powerful framework for driving inclusive growth and securing a more prosperous future for all Ghanaians.