On Thursday, December 21, President Nana Akufo-Addo is set to launch the assessment of Ghana’s inaugural National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) at the Jubilee House in Accra.
The NACAP serves as Ghana’s comprehensive strategy to combat corruption and foster national development, featuring strategic action plans derived from nationwide consultations with stakeholders.
This initiative aligns with Ghana’s commitment to fulfill obligations under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), the 1992 Constitution, and the President’s dedication to anti-corruption efforts.
Notably, the NACAP stands out for its integration into National Development Planning, making its action plans an intrinsic component of the regular activities of Public Institutions, including Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
As the country nears the end of several years of successful NACAP implementation, it becomes imperative to evaluate the progress in the fight against corruption.
The formulation of NACAP was facilitated by a group of experts and anti-corruption practitioners constituted into a working group, comprising representatives from the following institutions and organisations: Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Office of the President, Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Parliament of Ghana, Judicial Service of Ghana, Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, National Development Planning Commission, Public Services Commission, Ministry of Finance, Africa Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Economic and Organized Crime Office, Ghana Integrity Initiative, Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, Ghana Centre for Democratic Development, The Justice and Human Rights Institute, African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption, and Development Partners.