Decentralising health: A promise whose time has come – Ghanaian Times

The Technical Committee of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) received representatives of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), led by the Head of Cooperation and Deputy Ambassador, H.E. Janine Walz, at the IMCC Secretariat on Thursday, 5 March 2026. The meeting was convened at the instance of the IMCC Secretariat to deliberate on […]

The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation has initiated discussions with the Ministry of Health to revive Ghana’s long-standing health sector devolution agenda. The meeting, held on March 17, 2026, forms part of renewed efforts under the National Decentralisation Policy and Strategy (2026–2030) to harmonise laws and devolve key sectors, including health, to improve service […]

The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, convened the Decentralisation Sector Working Group (DSWG) meeting for 2026 on Monday, 2nd March 2026, at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. Serving as the sector’s platform for policy dialogue, the meeting […]

Accra, Ghana The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC) has initiated consultations with the Ministry of Roads and Highways to strengthen the functional integration and operational effectiveness of road sector responsibilities within Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). This engagement is anchored in Ghana’s broader decentralisation framework and is intended to deepen the operationalisation of […]

The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC) andthe Ministry of Education (MoE) have begun the process of enacting a new Bill aimed at Education Sector Devolution. The process was launched during a high-level meeting held on Wednesday, 4th February 2026, at the IMCC Secretariat in Accra, bringing together officials from the MoE, the Legislative Review […]

Church Must Lead Ghana’s Moral Reset – Dr. Hoedoafia Urges at Bishops Conference – Radio For Peace and Development

The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation has held its first Technical Committee meeting with chief directors of IMCC member ministries and institutions for 2025 at the Jubilee House on November 12, 2025. Chaired by renowned governance expert Prof. Kwamina Ahwoi, in preparation for the upcoming IMCC meeting to be chaired by President John Dramani […]

Accra, Ghana – September 25, 2025 – In a historic and inclusive gathering, the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC) convened the maiden edition of the National Dialogue on Decentralisation and Responsive Governance at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, under the theme:“Resetting Decentralisation for Responsive Local Governance and Effective Service Delivery.” The two-day event, held on 25th and 26th […]

25-26 SEPTEMBER 2025 KEMPINSKI HOTEL, ACCRA THEME: RESETTING DECENTRALISATION FOR RESPONSIVE LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY TOPIC: USING THE PAST TO INFORM THE FUTURE: RESETTING DECENTRALISATION FOR RESPONSIVE LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY: POLITICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IMPERATIVES By Professor Kwamena Ahwoi Former Minister of Local Government and Rural Development THE PAST […]

The Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), Dr. Gameli Kewuribe Hoedoafia, paid a working visit to the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, at the Ministry of Education in Accra. The visit, held on 21st August 2025, was aimed at strengthening collaboration towards advancing Ghana’s decentralisation reforms, particularly within the education […]

Accra, August 6, 2025 – As consultations on the formulation of the Policy and Strategy (NDPS) 2026-2030 continue, the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation, led by Dr. Gameli Kewuribe Hoedoafia, held a meeting with key stakeholders in Development and Spatial Planning at the local level. The purpose was to review proposals from practitioners on […]

  The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation Secretariat has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening local governance with the successful hosting of another Decentralisation Sector Working Group (DSWG) meeting for 2025. The session was held on Friday, 25th July 2025, at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs. The meeting brought together […]

 Accra, 16th July 2025 — In a key step toward the formulation of the National Decentralisation Policy and Strategy (NDPS 2026–2030), the Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), Dr. Gameli Kewuribe Hoedoafia, led a team of experts to engage Development Partners. The meeting held at the Embassy of Switzerland formed part […]

Accra, June 30, 2025 — The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation has concluded the National-Level Stakeholder Consultations on the formulation of the National Decentralisation Policy and Strategy (NDPS 2026-2030). The stakeholder consultations were held at the main conference room of the Office of the Head of Local Government Service (OHLGS) in Accra. The consultations […]

Mahama signals end of appointed MMDCEs, backs popular demand for elections – MyJoyOnline

The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation organised a High-Level Policy Dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation on decentralisation between the Governments of Ghana, Switzerland and Germany at the conference room of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs. The meeting brought together the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed […]

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