The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the National African Peer Review Mechanism Governing Council (NAPRM-GC), has held a validation meeting in Accra to review Ghana’s First Biennial Report under the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

The session brought together representatives from government institutions, development partners, and civil society organisations to validate data and finalise Ghana’s progress report ahead of its submission to the African Union Commission.

In his welcome address, Mr Richard Tweneboah Kodua, Director for Research at NDPC, reaffirmed Ghana’s strong commitment to advancing the goals of AU Agenda 2063.

He highlighted the country’s consistent progress reporting and noted achievements in access to electricity, clean water, internet connectivity, and women’s empowerment.

However, he admitted that employment creation and sustainable growth remain persistent challenges.

Mr Tweneboah Kodua stressed the importance of credible data in reporting, emphasising that the final report must accurately reflect Ghana’s development progress and ensure alignment between national priorities and continental aspirations.

Delivering a presentation on the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan, Madam Patience Ampomah, Senior Planning Analyst at NDPC, explained that the framework builds on lessons from the first decade, which recorded a 39 percent success rate across Africa.

She said the new plan (2024–2033) focuses on accelerating transformation through ambitious “moonshot” targets, including ensuring that all African countries achieve middle-income status by 2033 and advancing continental integration through trade, infrastructure, and digital connectivity.

“Agenda 2063 is not just a continental dream; it is a roadmap for Africa’s transformation,” Madam Ampomah said, calling for collective ownership, effective coordination, and stronger data systems at both national and subnational levels.

In a solidarity message, Mrs Winnifred Asare, Acting Executive Secretary of the NAPRM-GC, commended NDPC for its leadership and reiterated the Council’s commitment to promoting good governance and citizen participation in national development planning.

She urged stakeholders to champion inclusive growth and transformative governance as Africa enters the “decade of acceleration.”

Representatives from the Ministry of Finance and the African Union Technical Working Group also pledged their continued support towards Ghana’s pursuit of the shared continental vision of “The Africa We Want.”