Kumasi: The Local Governance Network (LoGNet), a civil society organisation, has urged the Ghanaian government to align the nation's long-term development plans with constitutional review cycles to ensure policy continuity, accountability, and sustainable development.
According to Ghana News Agency, LoGNet asserted that synchronising long-term development strategies with constitutional review timelines would mitigate policy disruptions that often occur with government changes, while also strengthening governance stability. Mr. Christopher Dapaah, the National Coordinator of LoGNet, made this appeal during a media interview at a capacity-building workshop on constitutional review issues held for civil society organisations (CSOs) and media practitioners in Kumasi. The workshop was organised by CDD-Ghana, a member organisation of LoGNet, with support from the STAR-Ghana Foundation.
Mr. Dapaah explained that aligning long-term development plans with constitutional review cycles would ensure that Ghana's national vision transcends political transitions and remains focused on inclusive and sustainable growth. He emphasized that this alignment is a strategic necessity for the nation's development trajectory. The proposed alignment, he noted, would involve long-term development plans that span several decades, with milestones tied to constitutional review periods, yet flexible enough to adapt to emerging challenges.
Mr. Dapaah further indicated that such a framework could serve as a national blueprint for development, maintaining a consistent policy direction regardless of changes in political leadership. This approach, he said, would also enhance accountability and transparency in implementing development priorities, ensuring that women, youth, and persons with disabilities are actively included in the national development process.
The National Coordinator underscored that aligning development plans with constitutional review cycles would bolster Ghana's commitments to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the realms of poverty reduction, climate resilience, and inclusive economic growth. He also highlighted the importance of prioritising sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and digital innovation to drive long-term prosperity.
Mr. Dapaah concluded that synchronising national development planning with constitutional timelines would provide a predictable framework for monitoring reforms, evaluating progress, and ensuring development priorities remain consistent beyond political transitions.