Credit: Eugene Nyarko Jnr.
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, has underscored the importance of disciplined planning, implementation and rigorous monitoring in driving sustainable national development.
Speaking at a consultative engagement with stakeholders in the Western Region, she emphasised that effective execution of development plans remains critical to achieving measurable outcomes that improve livelihoods.
Touching on the Commission’s Medium-Term Development Policy Framework for 2026–2029, Dr. Smock Amoah explained that the framework guides national development across five key dimensions: economic development; social development; environment, infrastructure and spatial planning; governance and institutional development; and international relations.
“The policy framework is more than a guideline; it is a tool for accountability and measurable results,” she stated.
She noted that district development plans feed into regional integrated plans, which subsequently form the foundation of the national development plan, ensuring coherence and alignment across all levels of governance.
The NDPC Director-General further stressed the importance of implementation, monitoring and evaluation, urging Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to ensure that medium-term plans reflect the priorities of their communities and are subjected to regular review.
Highlighting progress made so far, Dr. Smock Amoah disclosed that eight out of the 16 Regional Coordinating Councils (RCCs), including the Western Regional Coordinating Council, have had their plans certified. Additionally, 102 out of 261 districts nationwide have met the required planning standards.
Certificates were formally presented to districts such as Amenfi Central and Wassa East.
According to her, the certification process signifies more than procedural compliance.
“Certificates signify more than compliance; they are a mark of accountability, discipline, and readiness to implement plans for sustainable growth,” she said.
Dr. Smock Amoah encouraged all districts to cultivate a proactive development culture and contribute meaningfully to the country’s long-term national progress.
