Sanaa:The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) met with the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to discuss potential partnerships aimed at promoting Ghana's industrial development.
According to Ghana Web, Dr. Emmanuel Kalenzi, UNIDO's Country Representative in Ghana, emphasized the importance of strengthening ties with the NDPC and understanding the Commission’s role in the country's development planning. He identified NDPC as an essential national partner and expressed UNIDO's commitment to aligning its initiatives with Ghana's national priorities.
Dr. Kalenzi revealed plans to establish a new five-year Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) starting in 2027, which will serve as a framework for UNIDO's operations in Ghana. This program will be developed through consultations with key national institutions and will focus on areas such as agro-industrial value chains, industrial parks, support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), job creation, investment promotion, and trade. It will also address industrial policy, skills development, the circular economy, renewable energy, and energy efficiency.
Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, Director-General of NDPC, expressed support for the initiative and highlighted its alignment with Ghana's development priorities, particularly concerning the 2026-2029 policy framework. She stressed the importance of job creation, accountability, and shared prosperity as part of the broader national agenda.
Dr. Amoah also pointed out NDPC's key role in coordinating national development planning and ensuring alignment with the national policy framework. She emphasized the importance of mutual learning and institutional capacity building and committed to appointing a focal person to support the program's development and facilitate engagement with relevant technical teams.