Dr. Eric Akobeng, Director-General of the NDPC
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has launched the evaluation process for the Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework (MTNDPF), dubbed Agenda for Jobs II (2022-2025).
Dr. Eric Akobeng, Director-General of the NDPC speaking during a press briefing in Accra on January 31, 2025, emphasised the significance of evaluating Ghana’s developmental progress.
He stressed that self-evaluation is crucial for national growth.
“Without proper self-evaluation, failure is inevitable,” he stated.
He highlighted that the evaluation would focus on key areas, including Social Protection, Child Protection, Education, Health, Nutrition, Job Creation, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH).
The process will span six months and provide insights into the progress, challenges, and impacts of the framework.
Dr. Akobeng reaffirmed the NDPC’s commitment to using the insights from this assessment to develop a more responsive and inclusive policy framework for national development.
The evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness of the Agenda for Jobs II policy framework, which was developed to operationalize Article 36, Clause 1 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
The framework serves as a guiding document for economic management and national welfare maximization.
It provides direction for MDAs, RCCs, and MMDAs in preparing their Medium-Term Development Plans and annual budgets.
During the launch, Charles Dzradosi, Social Policy Specialist, expressed support for the evaluation, reinforcing UNICEF’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s policy evaluation mechanisms.
He emphasized the importance of ensuring that national development policies are equitable, human-rights-based, and inclusive of vulnerable populations, especially children.
“It is our hope and expectation that the outcomes of this evaluation process will not just catalog policies and activities, but also critically assess whether they are equitable and inclusive,” he said.
He further stressed the need to examine whether all children are benefiting from Ghana’s substantial investment in education and social protection.
The findings of this evaluation are expected to shape the next Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework (2026-2029).
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