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The Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) is a public management development institution established under an Act of Parliament, 647 of 2003. The Institute was commissioned in 1999 as a project of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development as part of efforts by the Government of Ghana to equip the local government system to play a pivotal role in development and poverty reduction

BRIEF HISTORY The Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI) was established as one of the research, development and technology transfer institutes of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, which was established in 1963 by an Act of Parliament (Act 204 of 1963). Act 588 of 2000 replaced Act 204 and PNDC Law 308 and enabled the Commission to create new institutes and commercialize its research findings. BNARI was therefore established as a result of the upgrading of the Department of Biology, Food and Agriculture of the National Nuclear Research Institute. The main objective of the institute is to apply isotopes, ionizing radiation and biotechnologies for increased agricultural and economic development of Ghana.

Worldwide -- We welcome affiliates regardless of country of origin. Formerly known as The Canadian Business Association, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, has grown to include members from all walks of life, drawn by the wide range of business interests we represent. Built upon the entrepreneurial spirit of our members, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Ghana) has made important contributions to the Ghanaian economy. The skills and background of our membership are as rich and diverse as the countries we represent

Vision The Ministry is to become an organization with highly motivated staff ready to provide quality leadership for the sustainable management of the country's water resources, provision of safe water, decent housing and Public Works for accelerated national development.

Mission The Ministry exist to formulate and implement policies, plans and programmes for the sustainable management of the nation’s water resources, the provision of safe, adequate and affordable water, water related sanitation; safe, secure, decent and affordable Housing; other public landed, properties; coastal protection works, operational hydrology and drainage for the well-being of all people living in the country

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is the foremost national science and technology institution in Ghana. It is mandated to carry out scientific and technological research for national development. The Council was established in its present form by NLC Decree 293 of 10th October, 1968 and re-established by CSIR Act 521 of 26th November, 1996. The Council, however, traces its ancestry to the erstwhile National Research Council (NRC), which was established by the Research Act 21 of August, 1958, a little over a year after independence, to organize and co-ordinate scientific research in Ghana and provide the necessary platform for Ghana’s accelerated development

The Economic and Organised Crime Office was established by The Economic and Organised Crime Office Act , 2010 (Act 804) as a specialized agency to monitor and investigate economic and organized crime and on the authority of the Attorney-General prosecute these offences to recover the proceeds of crime and provide for related matters.

The Electoral Commission is provided for by Article 43 (1) of the Constitution. It is made up of seven (7) members; a Chairman, two Deputy Chairmen and 4 other Members all of whom are appointed by the President on the advice of the Council of State. The three Chairmen have permanent tenure of office and the same conditions of service as judges of the Superior Courts; i.e. the Chairman has conditions of service of Appeals Court judges while the two Deputy Chairmen have conditions of service of High Court judges. The seven members of the Commission collectively constitute the policy-making and management body of the organization, and exercise general supervision over the staff. The Commission is required to meet at least once every two months. On a day-to-day basis, the three Chairmen, exercise executive powers on behalf of the Commission. The Commission has about 1,450 employees and its administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund.

The Environmental Protection Agency is the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in Ghana. It's our job to make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today's society, so that tomorrow's generations inherit a cleaner, healthier world. We have more than 30 years of history behind us. We have offices across Ghana working on and carrying out Government policy, inspecting and regulating businesses and reacting when there is an emergency such as a pollution incident. A 13-member board of directors, appointed by the President of Ghana, supervises our operations. However, the management of our day-to-day operations is directly under an Executive Director and seven divisional heads (Directors

The issue of low pay, inequalities in pay structure and poor conditions of service for Ghana’s public service workers has over the years been a major concern for successive governments. Undoubtedly, the last two decades has witnessed a significant increase in public sector wage bill reaching a ratio of 11.3% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the 2008 fiscal year. This accounts for over 40% of recurrent budget, 46% of all tax revenues and about a quarter of overall government expenditure. Indeed, the ratio of public service wage bill to GDP is deemed very high when compared to ratios of 6.2 for all West African countries and 7.5 for middle income countries. Notwithstanding these situations, public sector earnings in Ghana remained low when compared to that of other countries

The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry is an association of business operators, firms and industries with interests spanning every sector of private enterprise in Ghana. As an advocacy organization, the GCCI was established with the prime objective of promoting industrial and commercial interest in the country. The Chamber represents the voice of the business community with total commitment to playing a leadership role towards propelling Ghana’s economy to higher heights. To this end, the Chamber has and will continue to influence government policies which will be to the benefit of the private sector whiles promoting the overall development of the Ghanaian economy

For almost a century, Copyright protection in Ghana had developed steadily from a schedule in a Ministry to two fully fledged independent offices. The history of Copyright protection started in 1911 with the U.K. Copyright Act of 1911 which was one of the statutes that was of general application to the British Colonies. Issues of copyright had been the responsibility of the Ministry responsible for information. In other words, Copyright and Related matters were handled as a schedule within the Ministry. Ministerial responsibility for Copyright Matters changed to the National Commission on Culture when the National Commission on Culture Law 1990, PNDC Law 238 placed the Copyright Office under the National Commission on Culture. In 2005, ministerial responsibility for copyright and related matters shifted to the Ministry of Justice

Ghana Federation of the Disabled (GFD) then Federation of Disabled Associations (FODA) was established in 1987 as a national umbrella organization of persons with disabilities with the then Ghana Association of the Blind (GAB), Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD) and the Ghana Society of the Physicallly Disabled (GSPD) being the founding members. Its current members comprise Ghana society of the physically Disabled (GSPD), Ghana Blind Union (GBU), Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), Inclusion Ghana (IG a coalition of organisations championing the course of persons with learning and interllectual disability), Ghana Association of Persons with Albinism, (GAPA) Mental Health Society of Ghana (MEHSOG) and Share Care Ghana (a group of people with neuro- immunological diseases and with autoimmune conditions)

The Ghana Free Zones Board [GFZB] was established on 31st August, 1995 by an Act of Parliament to enable the establishment of free zones in Ghana for the promotion of economic development, to provide for the regulation of activities in free zones and for related purposes. Ghana, a Commonwealth member country, has over the years made positive progress as a result of policy reforms, which have improved macroeconomic performance and created a business environment conducive to the reduction of the cost of operating a business. The Ghana Free Zones Programme has come therefore to represent an important tool for Government in promoting Ghana as an ideal investment destination. The Ghana Free Zones Board, which is the Government agency responsible for the implementation of the programme, is achieving positive results. Its important and expected role requires the Board to be the channel through which the export-led development policy is achieved. In view of this, the Board has positi

This site is designed to provide basic information about the visa and work permit application processes in Ghana. It is not intended to be a full explanation of Ghana government’s Immigration policy and is provided only as a general guide which does not constitute a legal advice. The Ghana Immigration Service has been established as the agency of the government of Ghana to advise on and to ensure the effective implementation of all laws and regulations pertaining to immigration and related issues. The Director of Immigration being the head of the Service acts as the chief advisor to the Service Board and the Minister of the Interior. And is also responsible for day-to-day administration of the Service The Ghana Immigration Service is mandated to regulate and monitor the entry, residence, employment and exit of all foreigners. Movement of Ghanaians into and out of the country is equally monitore

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is a Government agency, responsible under the GIPC Act, 2013 (Act 865): to encourage and promote investments in Ghana, to provide for the creation of an attractive incentive framework and a transparent, predictable and facilitating environment for investments in Ghana

The Ghana Library Association (GLA) was founded in 1962 as an offshoot of the West African Library Association (WALA). After the independence of the Anglophone West African countries the main regional body (WALA) began to suffer as each country began to concentrate on its internal national affairs. This in part caused the disintegration of WALA. The GLA was registered as a Professional Association under the Professional Bodies Degree NRCD 143 of 1973 with Registered No. PB 21 on 2nd August 1986 in accordance with the Laws of Ghana. The GLA is the main recognized parasol body representing libraries and information services in the country. Though the GLA is over 50 years old, there were extraordinary inactive years in the life of the Association from the mid 1970’s to the early 1980’s. This was marked by a period of inactivity and constraints such as lack of finance and inadequate commitment of the leadership and members. The revival in 1983 put the Association back on its feet.

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) was established under Act 630 of 2002 and charged with the responsibility of monitoring, regulating and coordinating activities in the maritime industry. The GMA is headed by a Director-General with thirteen (13) member Governing Board made up mainly institutional representative from the key maritime agencies (GMA) was established under Act 630 of 2002 and charged with the responsibility of monitoring, regulating and coordinating activities in the maritime industry. The GMA is headed by a Director-General with thirteen (13) member Governing Board made up mainly institutional representative from the key maritime agencies

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) exists to provide efficient and reliable meteorological information by collecting, processing, archiving Analysing and dissemination of findings/meteorological information to end users. This website seeks to provide our clients and other stakeholders/clients more information and to facilitate speedier or faster transaction of business in a transparent manner.

The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) is the legal custodian of Ghana’s material cultural heritage (movable and immovable heritage). The Board was established in March 1957 – on the eve of Ghana’s independence - as a result of the merger of the then interim Council of the National Museum of the Gold Coast and the Monuments and Relics Commission. The GMMB is governed by the National Liberation Council Decree (NLCD) 387 of 1969, now known as Act 387 of 1969, which was further strengthened by the Executive Instrument (E.I.) 29 of 1973. The history of GMMB can be traced to the establishment of an Ethnographic Museum at Achimota College in 1929. That museum was transferred to the Department of Archaeology at the University of the Gold Coast, when the university was created in 1948. In 1952, there was the awareness of the need to conserve the past. The British Colonial government then put in place an ‘Interim Council of the National Museum of the Gold Coast’ to facilitate the cr

Ghana joined UNESCO on 11 April 1958. The Organization has an office based in Accra, covering several countries.

The government of Ghana understands the challenging role of initiating preventive and control measures to address the menace of arms proliferation and their illicit use in Ghana. This is because the government is aware of the potential that Small Arms and Light Weapons [SALW] proliferation and abuse have in undermining political stability, regional security, human security and development. Ghana thus views small arms control as a fundamental requisite for developmental initiatives. The government of Ghana is, therefore, increasingly concerned about the extent of illicit SALW proliferation, and has been taking steps at the community, national and regional levels to address the problems of proliferation and production.

The Ghana Prisons Service as an adjunct of the Criminal Justice System of Ghana contributes to the maintenance of internal security by maintaining of an efficient, humane and safe reformatory penal system operated within the laws of Ghana. We believe in humanity, vigilance, fortitude and integretity while helping in the reintegration of ex-convicts into society. The service comprises forty-five prison establishment located in all the ten regions of Ghana. At the apex is the Prisons Headquarters in the Greater Accra Region which also houses the Director- General of Prisons and his two Deputies, eight Directors of Prisons and other principal office holders

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Act 2009 (Act 791) merging the three revenue agencies that is the Customs, Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Value Added Tax Service (VATS) and the Revenue Agencies Governing Board (RAGB) Secretariat into a single Authority for the administration of taxes and customs duties in the country. GRA has been established to: • Integrate Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Value Added Tax Service (VATS) into domestic tax operations on functional lines. • Integrate the management of Domestic Tax and Customs • Modernise Domestic Tax and Customs operations through the review of processes and procedures with ICT as the backbone It is envisaged that the integration of the revenue agencies will bring the following benefits to taxpayers and the tax administration: • Reduced administrative and tax compliance cost • Better service delivery • Improved dep

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) was established by the Standards Decree, 1973 (NRCD 173) as Ghana Standards Board, changing it from its previous name, National Standards Board as it was when first established in August, 1967. The GSA is the National Statutory Body responsible for Metrology, Standards, Testing, Inspection and Certification. In 2011, its name was changed from Ghana Standards Board (GSB) to its current name, the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA). GSA has a Governing Board which is the policy making body for supervising the administration and financial management of the organization. The Executive Director of the GSA is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the organization as specified within the broad guidelines approved by the Governing Board. GSA’s vision is to become a model of excellence in standardization in Africa. Its mission is to promote standardization for the improvement of the quality of goods, services and sound management practices in

Nearly every country in the world has set a central public sector unit entirely devoted to the production, harmonisation and dissemination of official statistics that the public sector and the national community need to run, monitor and evaluate their operations and policies

Ghana Water Company Limited was established on 1st July 1999, following the conversion of Ghana Water and Sewerage Corporation into a state-owned limited liability company under the Statutory Corporations (Conversion to Companies) Act 461 of 1993 as amended by LI 1648.

The Judiciary is the third arm of government empowered by the constitution and the laws of the Republic of Ghana, autonomous and vested with the Judicial Power of the nation. It has the sole responsibility of interpreting the Constitution and laws, administering justice and providing other related services. The Judicial Service as a Public Service Institution is the organ responsible for the day to day administration of the Courts and Tribunals of the land. In fulfilment of this mandate, the Judiciary under the authority of the Chief Justice intends to; Uphold the independence of the Judiciary, Show commitment to the true and proper interpretation of the Constitution and laws of Ghana. Ensure the speedy and unfettered administration of Justice brought to the door step of the people and the provision of other services for all manner of persons, groups and institutions without fear or favour and Maintain a high standard of efficiency in the delivery of justice. In this endeavour, the Chi

The Minerals Commission is a government agency established under Article 269 of the 1992 Constitution and the Minerals Commission Act 1993 (Act 450). The Minerals Commission as the main promotional and regulatory body for the minerals sector in Ghana is responsible for �the regulation and management of the utilization of the mineral resources of Ghana and the coordination and implementation of policies relating to mining. It also ensures compliance with Ghana's Mining and Mineral Laws and Regulation through effective monitoring.

In the unpredictable and constantly changing world of mining, where long term, risky mining investment is becoming more and more rare and therefore mining investors are demanding greater security and return on their investments, while Governments are seeking increased revenues from investors, local communities are demanding more "social responsibility" from mining investors, and we all desire to have growth and development as well as a natural..

The Ministry of fisheries and Aquaculture Development, being the Ministry responsible for fisheries resource development and issues relating to the fisheries industry including premix fuel matters wishes to respond to the protest of some fishermen this Monday 30th of March 2015.

The Ministry of Communications (MoC) has the core responsibility of initiating and developing national policies aimed at achieving cost effective information and communications infrastructure and services, for the enhancement and promotion of economic competitiveness in line with the policy guidelines of the Medium Term National Development Policy Framework (MTNDPF) developed as the basis of Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA) II 2014-2017.It also has additional responsibility for the empowerment of the people of Ghana through Information dissemination, gathering of feedback, capacity building of the media for ownership of policies, programmes, projects and activities necessary for social and economic transformation

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) is the lead agency and focal point of the Government of Ghana, responsible for developing and executing policies and strategies for the agriculture sector within the context of a coordinated national socio-economic growth and development agenda.

By means of a sector-wide approach, the Ministry’s plans and programmes are developed, coordinated and implemented through policy and strategy frameworks. In this regard, MOFA facilitated the preparation of the Food and Agriculture Sector Development Policy (FASDEP II) and the Medium Term Agriculture Sector Investment Plan (METASIP 2010-15).

Our vision is to transform the Ministry into an effective and efficient institution, which can be relied upon to provide a safe and secure socio – economic and political environment, which will be conducive to carrying out vibrant socio-economic activities as well as promoting local and foreign investment

Ghana is endowed with abundant natural resources, which have played a key role in the development efforts of the country. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR) was established under Section 11 of the Civil Service Law 1993 (PNDCL 327), and is mandated to ensure the sustainable management and utilization of the nation’s lands, forests and wildlife resources as well as the efficient management of the mineral resources for socio-economic growth and development. The Ministry consists of three sub-sectors; Lands, Forestry and Mining. In fulfillment of the constitutional provision, Ministries, Agencies and Departments are to implement Government’s programmes through a national development policy framework. The policy framework which is being implemented in phases has been translated into the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA), 2010 to 2013 under the auspices of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC)

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The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) is a non-profit public sector organisation under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Presidential Special Initiatives and came into being in 1985. NBSSI has its Head Office in Accra, secretariats in all the regional capitals and Business Advisory Centres (BACs) in one hundred and ten(110) district capitals. Services offered by the NBSSI include business development services for micro and small enterprises. Micro and Small Entreprises are the bone of a country's economic development. The government of Ghana in an effort to ensure the growth of these entreprises established the National Board for Small Scale Industries by Act 434 of 1981 and is mandated to promote the growth and development of Micro and Small Entreprises(MSEs).

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) was established under Articles 86 and 87 of the 1992 Constitution as part of the Executive. The National Development Planning Commission Act, 1994, (Act 479) and the National Development Planning (System) Act, 1994, (Act 480), provide the core legal framework for the establishment of the Commission and the performance of its functions. (Other laws of relevance to the Commission’s work are: the Local Government Act (Act 462) 1993; Local Government Service Act (Act 656) 2003; Petroleum Revenue Management Act (Act 815) 2011; Civil Service Act (PNDC Law 327) 1993; and Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund Act, (Act 877), 2014

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) was established under the National Health Insurance Act 2003, Act 650, as a body corporate, with perpetual succession, an Official Seal, that may sue and be sued in its own name. As a body corporate, the Authority in the performance of its functions may acquire and hold movable and immovable property and may enter into a contract or any other transaction. A new law, Act 852 has replaced ACT 650 in october 2012 to consolidate the NHIS, remove administrative bottlenecks,introduce transparency, reduce opportunites for corruption and gaming of the system, and make for more effective governance of the schemes

The National Information Technology Agency is a public service institution established by Act 771 in 2008 as the ICT policy implementing arm of the Ministry of Communications. NITA is the agency responsible for implementing Ghana’s IT policies. Its mandate includes identifying, promoting and developing innovative technologies, standards, guidelines and practices among government agencies and local governments, as well as ensuring the sustainable growth of ICT via research & development planning and technology acquisition strategies to facilitate Ghana’s prospect of becoming a technology-driven, knowledge-and values-based economy as espoused in the e-Ghana project which ideally seeks to assist the Government generate growth and employment, by leveraging ICT and public-private partnerships

The Government of Ghana, under the leadership of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah established the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) by act 204 of 1963. Ghana had already joined the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 1958. A committee, chaired by Dr. R.P. Baffour was tasked to carry out the preparatory work for the establishment of the commission. The immediate strategy (as captured in the act) was to implement a 2MW Research Reactor, which was to help train and develop the required human resource for a future Nuclear Power Reactor to complement the power production from the Akosombo Hydro Plant. In 1964, Osagyefor Dr. Kwame Nkrumah laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Reactor Building at Kwabenya, the current site of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission

The National Peace Council (NPC) is an independent statutory national peace institution established by the eight hundred and eighteenth (818) Act of the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana, named The National Peace Council Act, 2011. Thus any activity undertaken by the Council must be derived from its mandate under Act 818. The core function of the Council is to prevent, manage, and resolve conflict and to build sustainable peace.

With the passing of Act 818, NPC became operational in 2011. Its establishment abolished the previous peace strategy of National, Regional and District Security Councils that established Regional Peace Advisory Councils (RPACs) and District Peace Advisory Councils (DPACs).

VISION To be recognized as a world-class pension regulator that consistently delivers the highest value to pensioners in the country. MISSION To ensure the efficient, effective and equitable development and administration of pensions in Ghana, in order to protect and promote the interest of pensioners, while advancing the development agenda of the country

The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) of Ghana was established by an Act of Parliament (NRSC Act 567 of 1999). The Act mandates the NRSC to play the lead role in championing, promoting and coordinating Road Safety activities in Ghana. Main Objective of the National Road Safety Commission The main objective is to plan, develop and promote road safety and to coordinate policies related to road safety

The National Sports Authority (NSA) is the umbrella organization under which the various Sports Association operate. It was established by the Sports Decree (SMCD 54) 1976. The Council is responsible for initiating and executing policies, programmes and projects to ensure the development and promotion of Sports in Ghana. The National Sports Council thus exists to develop, organize and manage competitive and social sports with the view to promoting health-fitness, recreation, national cohesion and professionalism that ensures sustainable wealth creation, vigorous infrastructure development proactive management and participation in international sporting competitions. In the nut-shell, the Council is responsible for the administration of sports in the country

The National Youth Authority (NYA) formally National Youth Council (NYC) is a statutory body established by the Government of Ghana in 1974 by NRCD 241 to co-ordinate and facilitate youth development activities in the country

Ghana already enjoys an enviable status as a beacon for democracy in Africa and has demonstrated exceptional maturity in democracy over the past two decades. The opportunity to help show the way to open and effective governance is here as she joins member-countries of Open Government Partner (OGP) to empower citizens and improve liveS

The Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC) is the regulator for the postal and courier sector in Ghana. The Commission was established under the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission Act, 2003 (Act 649). The Commission is responsible for implementation of national policies under the control of the Minister for Communications and in line with the National Postal Policy through its board - the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission Board of Commissioners

Government embarked upon an exercise to reform the Public Procurement System in 1996 as an integral part of a wider Public Financial Management Reform Programme (PUFMARP).The exercise was to improve the overall public financial management in the country. The reform exercise identified shortcoming and organizational weaknesses inherent in the country’s procurement system. These include the absence of a comprehensive public procurement policy and the lack of a comprehensive legal regime to safeguard the integrity of the public procurement system. Others are the absence of a central body with the requisite capability, technical expertise and competence to develop a coherent public procurement policy. Rules and regulations are required to guide, direct, train as well as adequately monitor public procurement. Furthermore, the absence of clearly defined roles and responsibilities of individual procurement entities is a problem. There is no independent appeals process with power to addr

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission ( The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission) was set up as a multi- sectoral regulator by Government of Ghana in October, 1997 under the Public Utilities Regulatory Act, 1997 (Act 538) as part of the utility sector reform process to regulate the provision of utility services in the electricity and water sectors. By virtue of the Energy Commission Act, 1997 (Act 541) PURC also has regulatory responsibility over charges for supply, transportation and distribution of natural of natural gas services. Under Section 4 of Act 538, PURC is an independent body and is not subject to the control of any authority in the performance of its functions. The Office of the President exercises administrative oversight for the Commission

The primary Mission of the Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the securities market. As more and more first-time investors begin to look upon the securities market as an alternative investment opportunity and as a means of securing their futures, paying for homes, and educating children, these goals are more compelling than ever. The world of investing is fascinating, complex, and can be very fruitful. However, it must be borne in mind that shares, bonds and other securities can lose value. There are no guarantees. That is why investors have to take proactive steps to protect the money they put into the securities markets by monitoring their investments and asking questions.

The Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) was established in 1993 under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana by Act 456. It is the national institution for the protection and promotion of fundamental rights and freedoms and administrative justice in Ghana. CHRAJ combines the work of the Ombudsman and the human rights commission under one umbrella.

Our Vision Our vision is to transform the Ministry into an effective and efficient institution, which can be relied upon to provide a safe and secure socio – economic and political environment, which will be conducive to carrying out vibrant socio-economic activities as well as promoting local and foreign investment Our Mission The Ministry of the Interior exists to ensure the maintenance of internal security for all persons in Ghana, in order to promote peaceful development. We do this by reviewing, formulating , supervising and evaluating policies relating to the protection of life and property; preventing and mitigating effects of disaster; immigration control; preventing and detecting crime; ensuring safe custody and facilitating the reformation and rehabilitation of offenders and by reaching out to the general public by employing and establishing good public relations with them. We believe in integrity, transparency and efficiency by employment and retaining well trained and d

The Lands Commission is established by Article 258 of the 1992 Constitution and the Lands Commission Act, 2008 (Act 767) as a body corporate with perpetual succession, a common seal and may sue and be sued in its corporate name. The current Lands Commission, as part of the Public Sector Reform Programs and the Land Administration Project, has been substantially remodeled by Act 767 to increase its efficiency and effectiveness. The Divisions of the Lands Commission under the Act are the Survey and Mapping Division; the Land Valuation Division; the Land registration Division and the Public and Vested Land

The date for man's first appearance in Ghana's territory is unknown. But the earliest-known man-made lithic technology found in prehistoric sites at Hohoe, and Anyirawasi in Volta Region, at Asokrochona and Nungua near Tema, suggest that Ghana was first inhabited by human around 300,000 years ago. The "hand axe" and "pick" stone technology of the earliest inhabitants gave way from 10,0000 BC onwards to "composite" type technology found commonly in caves, rock shelters and open sites, countrywide

The National Communication Authority (NCA) was established by the National Communications Act 1996 Act 524, now repealed by the National Communications Authority Act of 2008, Act 769 to regulate communications by wire, cable, radio, television, satellite and similar means of technology for the orderly development and operation of efficient communications services in Ghana.

The National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) was established in 1978 by the Government of Ghana as a public Institution of Higher Education in Film and Television Production. NAFTI has a campus spread over three studios all within walking distance in a quiet residential vicinity of Accra. Since its inception in 1978, NAFTI has fostered professional and academic excellence in film and television education. The Institute has maintained this high level of performance over the years and consequently has drawn students from many parts of sub-Saharan Africa including Benin , Burkina Faso , Burundi , Cameroon , Ethiopia , Gambia , Ghana , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , Swaziland , Uganda , Tanzania , Zambia and Zimbabwe . Thus, NAFTI’s graduates have been influential in shaping the film and television industry in Ghana and in Africa

The National Population Council (NPC) was established by the National Population Council, Act 485, 1994, to advise Government on all population matters. The NPC is the highest statutory body set up to advice Government on the population and related issues. The NPC is a parastatal body located in the office of the President.(NPC) was established by the National Population Council, Act 485, 1994, to advise Government on all population matters. The NPC is the highest statutory body set up to advice Government on the population and related issues. The NPC is a parastatal body located in the office of the President.

VRA is the major power generation company, solely owned by the Government of Ghana and established in 1961 by an Act of Parliament. It forms the first arm of the recently restructured electricity generation, transmission and distribution chain in Ghana. VRA combines hydro, thermal and solar plants to generate electricity for supply to the local and export markets. The local market consists of the Electricity Company of Ghana (61% of market consumption), the mines, and industrial establishments (who purchase electricity directly from VRA) with the export market comprising Communauté Electrique du Benin (CEB) (for the Republics of Togo and Benin) and SONABEL (Burkina Faso)

The Water Resources Commission (WRC) was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 522 of 1996) with the mandate to regulate and manage Ghana's Water Resources and co-ordinate government policies in relation to them. The Act stipulates that ownership and control of all water resources are vested in the President on behalf of the people, and clearly defines the WRC as the overall body responsible for water resources management in Ghana. The Commission, which provides a forum for integration and collaboration of different interests, is composed of the major stakeholders involved in the water sector