President John Dramani Mahama has directed the newly inaugurated National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), along with Parliament, to consolidate all development plans into one clear and inclusive national plan.
Speaking at the inauguration of the 37-member commission chaired by Nii Moi Thompson on Tuesday, May 19, the president said a majority of Ghanaians desire a long-term development agenda that will impact their lives and generations.
“Ghanaians increasingly demand a stable and predictable path for national development that transcends our electoral cycles and partisan politics. Ghana Beyond Aid Charter, Ghana@100 long-term development framework, and the Vision 2057 perspective framework, I urge the Commission to consolidate all these various efforts into a coherent, inclusive and forward-looking national development plan.
“This must be done in close collaboration and consultation with Parliament and the people’s representatives to ensure that the final plan reflects a broad national consensus. And it’s subject to regular review and responds to evolving domestic and global challenges,” he urged.
