Richard Tweneboah Kodua (pictured) is the Director for Research at NDPC
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the National African Peer Review Mechanism Governing Council (NAPRM-GC), has held a validation meeting in Accra to review Ghana’s First Biennial Report under the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
The meeting brought together representatives from government agencies, development partners, and civil society organisations to validate data and finalise Ghana’s progress report ahead of its submission to the African Union Commission.
In his welcome address, the Director for Research at NDPC, Richard Tweneboah Kodua, reaffirmed Ghana’s strong commitment to advancing the goals of AU Agenda 2063.
He noted that Ghana has consistently produced progress reports on the implementation of the Agenda, highlighting notable achievements in access to electricity, clean water, internet connectivity, and women’s empowerment.
However, he acknowledged persistent challenges in employment creation and sustainable economic growth.
Tweneboah Kodua underscored the need for credible data in reporting, stressing that the final report must present an accurate picture of Ghana’s progress and ensure alignment between national priorities and continental aspirations.
Delivering a presentation on the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan, Madam Patience Ampomah, Senior Planning Analyst at NDPC, explained that the framework builds on lessons from the first decade of implementation, which achieved a 39 percent success rate across Africa.
She indicated that the new plan (2024–2033) shifts focus from convergence to acceleration, guided by ambitious targets or “moonshots.”
These include ensuring that all African countries attain middle-income status by 2033 and achieving deeper continental integration through trade, infrastructure, and digital connectivity.
“Agenda 2063 is not just a continental dream; it is a roadmap for Africa’s transformation,” she stated, emphasising that its success depends on collective ownership, effective coordination, and stronger data systems at national and subnational levels.
She called for strengthened partnerships, resource mobilisation, and renewed political will to fast-track progress towards Agenda 2063.
Delivering a solidarity message, Winnifred Asare, Acting Executive Secretary of the National African Peer Review Mechanism – Governing Council (NAPRM-GC), commended NDPC for its leadership and reiterated the Council’s commitment to supporting good governance and citizen participation in national development planning.
She urged all stakeholders to promote inclusive growth and transformative governance as Africa enters what she described as the “decade of acceleration,” adding that the validated report would reflect Ghana’s governance performance and commitment to continental goals.
Representatives from the Ministry of Finance and the African Union Technical Working Group also delivered messages of solidarity, reaffirming their commitment to supporting Ghana in achieving the shared vision of “The Africa We Want.”
