Call for Decentralisation Reforms in Ghana
Dr Esther Ofei Aboagye, a local governance expert, has urged Ghana to adopt bold reforms to make decentralisation a catalyst for equitable, responsive, and sustainable national development.
She noted that while the country has demonstrated intent, it has lacked consistency, courage, timely reforms, and strategic thinking free from political and partisan influence.
Dr Aboagye outlined six strategic pillars for holistic local development, including enhancing the fiscal autonomy of Assemblies and tailoring the disbursement of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) to reflect the capacities of individual districts.
- Enhancing fiscal autonomy of Assemblies
- Tailoring DACF disbursement to individual district capacities
Author's summary: Ghana needs bold reforms for effective decentralisation.