NDPC and UNIDO to Launch Five-Year Industrial Development Partnership in Ghana
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) are exploring a new partnership to align industrial development interventions with Ghana's national priorities.
In Brief
- •The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) are exploring a new partnership to align industrial development interventions with Ghana's national priorities.
- •The partnership includes a five-year Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) expected to begin in 2027, focusing on agro-industrial value chains, industrial parks, and support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
- •The proposed programme will also cover areas such as job creation, investment promotion and trade, industrial policy, skills development, the circular economy, renewable energy, and energy efficiency.
- •UNIDO Country Representative in Ghana, Dr Emmanuel Kalenzi, emphasized the importance of ensuring that UNIDO interventions respond to Ghana's development priorities and existing planning frameworks.
- •NDPC Director-General, Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, expressed the Commission's readiness to support the development of the proposed programme and the importance of closer coordination between national planning institutions and development partners.
Why It Matters
This partnership between the NDPC and UNIDO is significant for Ghana's industrial development. It aims to provide a structured framework for UNIDO's support, ensuring that interventions are aligned with the country's national priorities and existing planning frameworks. This collaboration could enhance Ghana's industrial transformation, create jobs, promote investment, and support the development of a circular economy and renewable energy. The partnership also highlights the importance of coordination between national planning institutions and development partners in achieving broader development objectives.
Key Details
- Programme Duration
- Five years
- Start Date
- 2027
- Key Focus Areas
- Agro-industrial value chains, industrial parks, support for MSMEs, job creation, investment promotion and trade, industrial policy, skills development, circular economy, renewable energy, energy efficiency
Context & Background
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) is a key national partner in Ghana's development planning. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development and sustainable industrialization.
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