MDAs
Animal Health Production Directorate of MoFA
Animal Production Directorate (APD) is one of the Technical Directorates of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The Directorate has additional mandate to oversee operations of seven National Livestock Breeding Stations located in various parts of the country.
GRA ( Customs Division and Domestic Tax Revenue Division)
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is a semi-autonomous public institution established by law as a body corporate, to replace the Customs, Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Value Added Tax Service (VATS) and the Revenue Agencies Governing Board Secretariat (RAGB) for the administration of taxes and custom duties in Ghana. This represents a change in identity for the revenue agencies – CEPS, IRS and VATS. It also means a unitization of the administration of taxes and customs duties in Ghana. The merger of the three revenue agencies into an integrated and modernized revenue authority is part of a worldwide trend in which separate revenue agencies are brought together to achieve efficiency and effectiveness.
The GRA as a revenue authority is very strategic in the achievement of national goals. Therefore one important objective of the integration and modernization process is the review and modernization of processes and procedures with the view of improving the quality of service delivery to taxpayers and the general public, create a customer-oriented revenue authority and enhance voluntary tax compliance.
Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Division of MoFA
The Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) established in 1965 by an Act of Parliament: Prevention and Control of Pests and Diseases of Plants Act, 307 now replaced by “Plants and Fertilizer Act, 2010 (Act 803). The PPRSD is the National Institution with the mandate and capacity to organize, regulate, implement and coordinate the plant protection services needed for the country in support of sustainable growth and development of Agriculture. The national plant protection policy is Integrated Pest Management, (IPM).
Vision To render efficient, environmentally safe and economically sustainable plant protection and regulatory services that will be meeting the requirements of the clientele and thus contributing to increased food and raw material production.
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is a public-sector organisation under the Ministry of Transport. It was established in 1999 by an Act of Parliament (Act 569), 1999. DVLA replaced the Vehicle Examination and Licensing Division (VELD). By the Act, DVLA is to provide a regulated framework for an enhanced and more effective administration of drivers and vehicles. DVLA was weaned off government subvention in March, 2016.
Energy Commission
The Energy Commission was set up by an Act of Parliament, the Energy Commission Act, 1997 (Act 541) with functions relating to the regulation, management, development and utilisation of energy resources in Ghana. The Energy Commission is the technical regulator of Ghana’s electricity, natural gas and renewable energy industries, and the advisor to Government on energy matters. This website provides resources, information and guidance to existing and prospective companies and other stakeholders in the electricity, natural gas and renewable energy sectors.
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is a Government agency, responsible under the GIPC Act, 2013 (Act 865): to encourage and promote investments in Ghana, to provide for the creation of an attractive incentive framework and a transparent, predictable and facilitating environment for investments in Ghana.
Ghana Museums and Monuments Board
The Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) is the legal custodian of Ghana’s material cultural heritage (movable and immovable heritage). The Board was established in March 1957 – on the eve of Ghana’s independence – as a result of the merger of the then interim Council of the National Museum of the Gold Coast and the Monuments and Relics Commission. The GMMB is governed by the National Liberation Council Decree (NLCD) 387 of 1969, now known as Act 387 of 1969, which was further strengthened by the Executive Instrument (E.I.) 29 of 1973.
The history of GMMB can be traced to the establishment of an Ethnographic Museum at Achimota College in 1929. That museum was transferred to the Department of Archaeology at the University of the Gold Coast, when the university was created in 1948.
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is Ghana’s National Oil Company (NOC), established in 1983 by PNDC Law 64, to support the government’s objective of providing adequate and reliable supply of petroleum products and reducing the country’s dependence on crude oil imports, through the development of the country’s own petroleum resources.
The Petroleum [Exploration and Production] Law, 1984, PNDC Law 84, was subsequently enacted to provide the regulatory framework for the exploitation of the country’s hydrocarbon resources. PNDC Law 84, establishes the contractual relationship among the state, GNPC and prospective investors in upstream petroleum operations. This law also grants GNPC the right of entry into any open acreage to undertake exploration activities.
Ghana Standards Authority
The Ghana Standards Authority as part of its mandate to enforce the provisions of the Weights and Measures Act 1975, NRCD 326, has been inspecting fuel measuring and dispensing instruments in parts of the country after the first phase of the GSA routine national fuel measuring devices verification exercise.
Inspectors from the Metrology Directorate carried out unannounced inspections of fuel pumps in randomly selected fuel stationsin the Greater Accra, Central and Eastern Regions
Ministry Of Fisheries and Aquaculture Dev
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MOFAD) focuses on the implementation of development interventions that are intended to drive the fisheries sector and industry to contribute more effectively to the overall development of Ghana.The goal of MOFAD is promotion of accelerated Fisheries Sector Development as a viable economic segment that will contribute to the overall development of Ghana in line with Medium to Long term National Development Policy Frameworks.
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
The Ministry was established under section 11 & 13 of the Civil Service Law 1993(PNDCL 327) and amended by an Executive instrument 28(E.I 28) Civil Service (Ministries) (Amendment instrument,2017) to ensure effective and efficient Macroeconomic and financial management of Ghana’s economy.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In consonance with Article 73 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is the principal organ of state responsible for the administrative and proactive initiation, formulation, coordination and management of Ghana’s Foreign Policy. The Ministry comprises the Headquarters, fifty one (51) Diplomatic Missions, six (6) Consulate-Generals and fifty eight (58) Honorary Consulates.
Ministry Of Trade and Industry (MOTI)
The Ministry of Trade & Industry is the lead policy advisor to government on trade, industrial and private sector development with responsibility for the formulation and implementation of policies for the promotion, growth and development of domestic and international trade and industry.
Ministry Of Local Government and Rural Development
The Local Government Service is a public Service institution established by the Local Government Service Act, 2003 (Act 656) which has been repealed and replaced with the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936). The Service exists ‘’to secure effective administration and management of the decentralised local government system in the country’’.
Ministry Of Defense
The ministry improves national security through:
– the effective formulation, co-ordination, monitoring and evaluation of defence policies and programmes that it has developed.
– the maintenance of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in a high state of preparedness for national and international assignment.
– the active involvement in the promotion of peace and stability in the country and the sub-region.
The ministry is guided by the following principles:
– to enhance defence Policy and Control for effective national defence – to improve the state of combat readiness for the Ghana Armed Forces
– to aid in the country’s economic growth by creating a peaceful environment for trade etc.
– to improve logistics and infrastructure facilities for training and deployment – to improve civil-military relations.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency is the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in Ghana.
It’s our job to make sure that air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today’s society, so that tomorrow’s generations inherit a cleaner, healthier world. We have more than 40 years of history behind us. We have offices across Ghana working on and carrying out Government policy, inspecting and regulating businesses and reacting when there is an emergency such as a pollution incident. A 13-member board of directors, appointed by the President of Ghana, supervises our operations.
Food and Drugs Authority
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) formerly the Food and Drugs Board (FDB) was established in August 1997 under the Food and Drugs Law, 1992 (PNDCL 305B). It is the National Regulatory Authority mandated by the public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) to regulate food, drugs, food supplements, herbal and homeopathic medicines, veterinary medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, household chemical substances, tobacco and tobacco products.
The FDA Ghana’s legal mandate is found in part 6 (Tobacco Control Measures), part 7 (Food and Drugs), and part 8 (Clinical trials) of the Public Health Act, Act 851 of 2012. The FDA is an Agency under the Ministry of Health with an eleven member Governing Board inclusive of the Chief Executive Officer who is responsible for the day to day administration of the FDA.
Ghana Chamber Of Commerce and Industry
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GNCCI) is an association of business operators, firms, and industries with interests spanning every sector of private enterprise in Ghana. As an advocacy organisation, the GNCC was established with the prime objective of promoting and protecting commercial and industrial interests in the country (Legislative Instrument 611 of 1968).
The Chamber represents the voice of the business community with total commitment to playing a leadership role towards propelling Ghana’s economy to higher heights. As an autonomous business support organisation, we serve as a link between established businesses, the emerging sector, and government at the various levels while offering our members a myriad of business support services.
Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission was established by an Act of Parliament, Act 204 of 1963, as the sole Agency in Ghana responsible for all matters relating to peaceful uses of atomic energy. The Act 204 was amended in 1993 by PNDC Law 308 mainly to enable it to create other institutes under the Commission. This amendment resulted in the creation of two other Institutes in addition to the National Nuclear Research Institute (NNRI) formerly Kwame Nkrumah Nuclear Research Institute (KNNRI). The two Institutes are the Radiation Protection Institute and the Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI).
The founding Act 204 of 1963 has been superseded by Act 588 of 2000 to make provision for GAEC to undertake commercialisation of its research and development results.s.
Ghana Free Zone Board
The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) was established on 31st August, 1995 by an Act of Parliament – The Free Zone Act 1995 (Act 504), is to enable the establishment of free zones in Ghana for the promotion of economic development; to provide for the regulation of activities in free zones and for related purposes. The Board operates under a regulation (L.I. 1618). Actual implementation of the Programme commenced in September 1996.
Minerals Commission
Ghana is endowed with abundant natural resources, which have played a key role in the development efforts of the country. The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR) was established under Section 11 of the Civil Service Law 1993 (PNDCL 327), and is mandated to ensure the sustainable management and utilization of the nation’s lands, forests and wildlife resources as well as the efficient management of the mineral resources for socio-economic growth and development. The Ministry consists of three sub-sectors; Lands, Forestry and Mining.
National Communications Authority
The National Communications Authority (NCA), was established by an Act of Parliament, Act 524 in December 1996, which has been repealed and replaced by the National Communications Authority Act, 2008 (Act 769). The Authority is the statutory body mandated to license and to regulate electronic communications activities and services in the country.
Data Protection Commission
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is an independent statutory body established under the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) to protect the privacy of the individual and personal data by regulating the processing of personal information. The Commission provides for the process to obtain, hold, use or disclose personal information and for other related issues bordering on the protection of personal data.
Ministry Of Communications
The Ministry of Communications (MoC) has the core responsibility of initiating and developing national policies aimed at achieving cost effective information and communications infrastructure and services, for the enhancement and promotion of economic competitiveness in line with the policy guidelines of the Coordinated Programme of Economic and Social Development Policies (2017-2024) – An Agenda for Jobs: Creating Prosperity and Equal Opportunity for All.
National Petroleum Authority
The National Petroleum Authority was established by an Act of Parliament (NPA Act 2005, ACT 691) to regulate the petroleum downstream industry in Ghana. As a Regulator, the Authority ensures that the industry remains efficient, profitable, fair, and at the same time, ensuring that consumers receive value for money.
Ministry Of Energy and Petroleum
The Ministry of Energy is the Government of Ghana Ministry responsible for energy policy formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as supervision and coordination of activities of Energy Sector Agencies. The Ministry of Energy has undergone restructuring and name changes over the years. The Ministry’s name was changed from Ministry of Energy to Ministry of Energy and Petroleum in 2012; split into Ministries of Petroleum and Power in November 2014 and on February 27, 2017, by Executive Instrument, (E.I. 28), the Ministries of Petroleum and Power were merged to create the current Ministry of Energy.
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance is one of the central management agencies of the civil service of Ghana. The Ministry used to be known as Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. However, the planning function was ceded to the National Development Planning Commission in view of Article 87 of the 1992 Constitution.
It’s mission is to ensure effective economic policy management for the attainment of macroeconomic stability and sustainable economic growth employing sound fiscal policy and efficient public financial management, competent staff and robust system for the socio-economic development of Ghana.
Ministry Of Education
The Ministry of Education was established under the Civil Service Law 327 and under the PNDC Law 1993 with the mandate to provide relevant education to all Ghanaians.
Ministry Of Energy and Petroleum
As the Ministry responsible for energy policy formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as supervision and coordination of activities of Ghana’s Energy Sector Agencies, we’re committed in working together to realise our mission – “keep the lights on, keep transportation moving”. We welcome your feedbacks for an interactive and useful website.
Ministry Of Gender and Social Protection
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) was created by an Executive Instrument 1 (E.I. 1) in January, 2013 as a successor to the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs. The primary objective for its establishment was to have a Ministry responsible for policy formulation, coordination and monitoring and evaluation of Gender, Children and Social Protection issues within the context of the national development agenda. This will lead to the achievement of gender equality, equity, the empowerment of women and girls, promoting the survival and development of children, thus ensuring their rights. It will also ensure harmonizing social protection interventions to better target the vulnerable, excluded and persons with disability and integrate fulfilment of their rights, empowerment and full participation into national development.
Ministry Of Health
As a critical Sector of the economy, the Ministry of Health seeks to improve the health status of all people living in Ghana thereby contributing to Government’s vision of universal health coverage and a healthy population. The Ministry of Health, working in partnership with its agencies and stakeholders aims at improving the human capital thus “creating wealth through health” through the development and implementation of proactive policies that will ensure improved health and vitality.
Ministry Of Interior
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Ministry of Roads and Highways
Before 1982, Departments and Agencies providing infrastructure and services for the Transport Sector were placed under a number of Ministries. Notable among them were Public Works Department, Ministry of Works and Housing, Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Regional Organizations and Ghana Civil Aviation Authority.
In January 1982 the Ministry of Transport & Communications and the Ministry of Roads & Highways were formed with oversight responsibilities for all Transport Sector Agencies. The Ministry of Roads and Highways was in charge of road infrastructure Agencies which were the Ghana Highways Authority, the Department of Feeder Roads and later, the Department of Urban Roads.
Ministry Of Transport
Transport brings people and the world together in a global village where information has become the corporate currency which creates a “trust worthy picture” of the world that is beyond our reach and direct experience.
On behalf of the Management and staff of the Ministry of Transport, it’s 15 agencies and Departments, I welcome you to our website which provides information on our establishment, Agencies, development programmes and projects in support of the “Better Ghana” Agenda.
Ministry Of Works and Housing
Ministry Of Water Resources and Sanitation
Our goal is to contribute to improvement in the living standards of Ghanaians through increased access to and use of safe water, sanitation and hygiene practices and sustainable management of water resources. The Ministry derives its core mandate primarily from article 190 of the 1992 constitution of the Republic of Ghana.
Veterinary Services Department
The first Veterinarian (Captain Beal) to arrive in the Gold Coast was posted in May 1909 at the request of the Colonial Government. The Veterinary Services was then a Unit of the Medical Department until 1920 when it was established as a Department with headquarters in Pong-Tamale. When the headquarters was established in Pong-Tamale two sections were created in 1931; the Veterinary Section which was responsible for disease control and the Livestock Section which dealt with improvement of indigenous livestock breeds.
Wildlife Division of Forestry Commission
The Wildlife Division is one of the three divisions of the reconstituted Forestry Commission. It began as a branch of the Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture responsible for wildlife issues. In 1965, it became a full-fledged line agency of the Ministry of Forestry known as the Department of Game and Wildlife, which later changed to Wildlife Department after the adoption of the Forestry and Wildlife Policy of 1994.
In the intervening, the Department moved from the Ministry of Forestry to the Ministry of Lands & Mineral Resources, Lands & Natural resources to the present Ministry of Lands & Forestry. It is responsible for all wildlife in the country and administers 16 Wildlife-Protected Areas (PAs), 5 coastal Ramsar Sites and the Accra and Kumasi Zoos. It also assists with the running of 2 community owned Wildlife Sanctuaries.
Ministry Of Employment and Labour Relations
The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations is mandated to formulate policies on Labour and Employment issues, develop sector plans, coordinate Employment and Labour related interventions across sectors, promote harmonious labour relations and workplace safety, monitor & evaluate policies, programmes/ projects for accelerated employment creation for national development. Its offices are located in Accra, Greater Accra.
Department Of Social Welfare
The Department of Gender has undergone several transformations over the years. In 1975, the government by NRC Decree 322 established the National Council for Women and Development, NCWD. The government was convinced that the NCWD was necessary if women were to enjoy equal economic, social, political, cultural rights with men.
National Communications Authority
National Petroleum Authority
The National Petroleum Authority was established by an Act of Parliament (NPA Act 2005, ACT 691) to regulate the petroleum downstream industry in Ghana. As a Regulator, the Authority ensures that the industry remains efficient, profitable, fair, and at the same time, ensuring that consumers receive value for money.
Plant Protection And Regulatory Services
The Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) established in 1965 by an Act of Parliament: Prevention and Control of Pests and Diseases of Plants Act, 307 now replaced by “Plants and Fertilizer Act, 2010 (Act 803).
The PPRSD is the National Institution with the mandate and capacity to organize, regulate, implement and coordinate the plant protection services needed for the country in support of sustainable growth and development of Agriculture. The national plant protection policy is Integrated Pest Management, (IPM).
Timber Industry Development Division
The Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD) has evolved from various post-independendce attempts, dating back to the early 1960s, at rationalizing the utilization of Ghana’s timber resource base along sustainable and development -oriented lines. These ideals cumulated in the establishment of the Ghana Timber Marketing Board (GTMB) in 1963 to regulate the export of timber and wood products. GTMB performed three key roles- export promotion market information dissemmination and timber inspection grading which, among other things, encompassed provision of data on the timber industry, product development, quality control, contract verification, approval and issuance of export permit.
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)
The Association of Oil Marketing Companies is an industry association and a private initiative by the oil marketing operators in Ghana. We are an advocacy institution established to help direct downstream policy, legislation and regulation and pursue research towards the development of the downstream sector.
Bulk Oil, Storage and Transport (BOST) Company
The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited(BOST) was incorporated in December 1993 as a private limited liability company under the Companies Act,1963 (Act 179) with the Government of Ghana as the sole shareholder.
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