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The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR) promotes sustainable management of Ghana’s lands, forests, wildlife, and minerals through efficient policies, conservation, resource utilization, and climate resilience, fostering socio-economic development and protecting natural resources for future generations.
Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) in Ghana
The Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands manages stool land revenues for equitable national development in Ghana. The Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) in Ghana, established by Act 481 in 1994, manages stool land revenues to ensure equitable distribution for community development. With ten regional and over 100 district offices, OASL promotes transparency, integrity, and accountability in land administration. It operates under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, fostering sustainable national growth.
Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is the Ghana administration charged with the task of assessing, collecting and accounting for tax revenue in Ghana
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), established in 2009 under Act 791, merged three revenue agencies to enhance tax compliance and sustainable revenue generation. Its core functions include enforcing tax laws, facilitating trade, managing borders, and administering international agreements. GRA operates through Domestic Tax Revenue, Customs, and Support Services divisions to ensure efficient and transparent revenue administration.
Right to Information Commission (RTIC) of Ghana
The Right to Information Commission ensures transparency, accountability, and citizens' access to public information in Ghana. The Right to Information Commission in Ghana promotes transparency, accountability, and public awareness of the right to access information. Established under Act 989, it ensures compliance with constitutional provisions, resolves complaints, and educates the public. Through independence and fairness, the Commission safeguards citizens' fundamental rights to information, fostering an informed citizenry and accountability in public institutions.
National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) of Ghana
The NDPC advises Ghana’s President, plans, coordinates, and monitors sustainable national development policies and strategies. The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) of Ghana advises the President on development planning, coordinates decentralized planning, and ensures sustainable national growth. Established under constitutional and legal frameworks, NDPC formulates policies, monitors implementation, evaluates outcomes, and advocates environmental protection, equitable resource utilization, and continuous improvement in Ghanaians' living standards.
Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ghana
The Data Protection Commission enforces Ghana's privacy laws, regulating personal data processing and protection. 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.
Local Government Service (LGS) of Ghana
The Local Government Service supports decentralization, enhancing governance, democracy, and development in Ghana. 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’’.
VISION : 'A World Class Decentralised and Client Oriented Service'.
China–Brazil Earth Resources Satellite (CBERS)
CBERS is a joint space program for Earth observation developed by China and Brazil. A collaboration between China and Brazil, CBERS provides satellite imagery for monitoring natural resources and environmental changes.
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
The CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research organizations in Africa. Established to support South Africa's industrial and technological development, the CSIR conducts research across multiple sectors.
South African National Biodiversity Institute
SANBI leads and coordinates research, monitoring, and policy advice on biodiversity in South Africa. Responsible for managing botanical gardens and the National Biodiversity Assessment, SANBI promotes the sustainable use of biodiversity resources.