The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) is meeting stakeholders tomorrow to plot a roadmap for Ghana’s development challenges and long-term development goals.
The two- day conference is on the theme ‘The National Development Summit 2023.’
Addressing journalists at a forum in Accra on Friday, the Director General of the NDPC, Dr Kojo Esseim Mensah-Abrampah, said the summit was significant as it transcended political affiliations, emphasising a non-partisan approach to national development.
Underscoring its apolitical nature, he noted that the event also aimed to create a platform where diverse perspectives would converge and foster an environment of collaborative problem-solving.
“This commitment to inclusivity underscores the belief that sustainable development requires collective efforts that extend beyond political boundaries,” he said.
According to the Director General, during the summit, key stakeholders including government officials, policymakers, and representatives from various sectors would engage in substantive discussions and strategic planning sessions.
He explained that these deliberations would not only address immediate challenges but also lay the groundwork for a cohesive and comprehensive approach to fostering sustained developmental growth in Ghana.
“As the NDPC spearheads this apolitical initiative, the National Development Summit serves as a testament to the commitment to prioritise the nation’s well-being over partisan interests. By transcending political divides, the summit aims to create a unified vision that will guide Ghana towards a prosperous and equitable future,” he added.
He urged media practitioners to place developmental issues at the centre of discussions.
In furtherance, Dr Mensah-Abrampah underscored the need for Ghana to take environmental issues seriously saying “climate change and other environmental problems have the tendency of affecting our development so everyone must play their role as we seek to put Ghana on another level when it comes to development.”
According to him, harnessing the country’s resources well could also contribute significantly to the nation’s progress.
He guaranteed that in the upcoming summit, the NDPC’s Agenda 2057 plan would be presented in a simplified manner to the comprehension of the public, outlining specific targets for different sectors of national development.
Ghana in 2018 adopted a 40-year development plan, with the vision of achieving “a just, free and prosperous society” by 2057.
BY RAISSA SAMBOU
