Decentralising health: A promise whose time has come
Decentralising health: A promise whose time has come – Ghanaian Times
IMCC Technical Committee Engages SECO on Technical Assistance Fund to Support Decentralisation Reforms
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 […]
IMCC ENGAGES HEALTH MINISTRY TO REVIVE HEALTH SECTOR DEVOLUTION
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 […]
IMCC CONVENES DECENTRALISATION SECTOR WORKING GROUP (DSWG) FOR THE 1ST QUARTER OF 2026
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 […]
IMCC ENGAGES ROADS MINISTRY ON STRENGTHENING DEVOLVED ROAD SECTOR FUNCTIONS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL
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 […]
IMCC, MoE begin preparation of bill to devolve education sector
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
Church Must Lead Ghana’s Moral Reset – Dr. Hoedoafia Urges at Bishops Conference – Radio For Peace and Development
PROF. AHWOI CHAIRS IMCC TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING TO DEVELOP POLICY OPTIONS ON DECENTRALISATION AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE
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 […]
IMCC HOLDS MAIDEN NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON DECENTRALISATION
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 […]
NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON DECENTRALISATION AND RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE
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 […]
