Transforming Our Lives; Transforming GhanaBuilding a free, fair and prosperous society The trajectory that Ghana has been on for the last 4 years is a cause for concern. The clear lack of leadership and purpose under the NDC eroded the progress made under the NPP between 2001-2008. Ghanaians from all walks of life, including prominent members and foot soldiers of the ruling (NDC) government have at numerous occasions expressed their disappointment and frustration at the dismal state of affairs. But we have a choice as a people, a choice to vote for the NPP and bring about real transformation. Together with the good people of Ghana, we can change now and move Ghana forward. Its about people, its bout you CHANGE NOW! MOVE GHANAOur transformation agenda simply means changing our systems, processes and outcomes to that of a modern country where things work for all. It comprises transforming our economy from its pre-independence structure to a modern 21 st century economy, one driven by knowledge, value addition and industrialisation that will create jobs. We will" also transform our infrastructure so that it works for our people and supports rapid economic growth and improves the quality of life in our communities. We will modernise our agriculture to increase productivity to feed our people and our factories. We will transform our education such that it produces a capable, confident and well skilled human resource that will feed an expanded economy. We will transform our healthcare to ensure a healthy population and an increased life expectancy. We will transform governance such that it facilities the right attitudes and relationship between government, the administration and you the people. Our objective is to transform Ghana into a modern nation with an attractive quality of life and an economy that is business and development focused. This change requires strong vision and strong leadership.Our vision is a free and fair Ghana that offers opportunities for our people, a vision every Ghanaian relates to. This vision is based on providing an environment within which Ghanaians can achieve their aspirations. Key policy messages THE PARTY THAT ADDS VALUE TO YOUR LIFE • BUILDING A N EDUCATED AND CONFIDENT SOCIETY • A to Free quality Senior High School education to secondary level • Skills acquisition, apprenticeship and continuous training • Teacher centered quality training • Putting a Public university in every region • JOBS, JOBS, JOBS • Moving from no job growth to growth with jobs • Private enterprise, promotion and empowerment of SMEs • Creating opportunities for decent work for allKey policy hilights THE PARTY THAT ADDS VALUE TO YOUR LIFE • GOOD GOVERNANCE AND REAL LEADERSHIP • Strong, decisive, competent and committed confident leadership • Non corruptibility and respect for law and order • Rule of law and Justice for all • Ghana First • Governing to serve you • A disciplined leadership and a respectable society • TRANSFORMING THE ECONOMY FOR A PROSPEROUS GHANA • Significant change in the structure of the economy • Adding value to Agriculture to feed ourselves and for industry • Industrialisation • Repositioning Ghana as an economic hub for West Africa . Strengthening and supporting the Private Sectorm Key policy hilights THE PARTY THAT ADDS VALUE TO YOUR LIFE • BUILDING GHANA'S INFRASTRUCTURE • Transport - roads, railways and ports, and aviation • Clean and available Water • Sanitation, clean and healthy communities • Housing for all • Power to drive transformation of our nation • INVESTING IN THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE • Revive NHIS • Basic and Primary health care • Bringing public health to your doorstep • Expanding access to quality health care. Chapters • Our transformation program 1 .Building the foundations of a free and fair society 2.Economic• transformation for prosperity and job creation 3.Public investment to provide basic amenities and support job creation 4.A disciplined and safe society 5.Creating opportunities and promoting enterprise 6.Ghana in a wider world Chapt 1 Rebuilding the foundations of a fair society 1. Leadership matters 2. Good governance matters 3 Access to Good Quality Education matters I. Teachers II. Redefinition III. Free universal secondary education IV. 3 Rs plus ICT proficiency V. Science, Technology and Innovation VI. Relevant skills driven tertiary education VII. InfrastructureChapt 1 (contd) Rebuilding the foundations of a fair society 4. Quality Health and Safety matter care I. Health management II. Public Health III. Health Financing IV. Maternal and Child Morbidity and Mortality V. Mental Health 5. Housing mattersChapt 2 Economic transformation for prosperity and job creation 1 . Planning matters 2. Industrialisation for economic• growth and development 3. A trade policy that creates jobs 4. Growing The Private Sector, growing your business 5. Strengthening the financial sector to support economic 6. Reforming the Public Financial Management 7. Fiscal Policy Chapt 3 Public Investment to provide basic amenities and Support Job Creation 1. Transport I. Road II. Railways and Ports III. Aviation 2. Water 3. Providing the Energy to support the transformation agenda I. Power sub sector II. Petroleum sub sector 4. Developing the NorthChapt 3 Public Investment to provide basic amenities and Support Job Creation 1. Transport I. Road II. Railways and Ports III. Aviation 2. Water 3. Providing the Energy to support the transformation agenda I. Power sub sector II. Petroleum sub sector 4. Developing the North Chapt 3 (cant' d) Its about jobs and improving lives 5. Our Zongoes and Inner City Developments Matter 6. Our environment matters 7. Modernising Agriculture and Ensuring Food Security 8. Improving cocoa production 9. ICT in development Chapt 3 (cant' d) Its about jobs and improving lives 8. Modernizing our Agriculture Matters 8. Our small scale farmers 9. Our land use 10. Financing our agriculture 11. Building an infrastructure to support agriculture 12. Research, education and extension services 13. Irrigating our lands 14. Ensuring food security and making markets accessible 15. Growing our food 16. Livestock and fish 9. Improving Cocoa Production Matters I. Pricing our cocoa II. Protecting the quality of our cocoa III. Transforming our cocoa for value added IV. The roads to our cocoa farmers V. Working with our international partners in the industry Chapt 4 A disciplined and safe society 1. Consolidating and protecting our democracy matters' 2. Notional Security 1. Our soldiers 2. Our police 3. Criminal Justice System 4. Narcotics and the illicit drug trade 1 . Prevention 5. Sanctions 6. Education 7. Rehabilitation 8. Implementation of our policy 5. Working against corruption Chapt 5 Creating opportunities and promoting enterprise, matters 1. Sports matters 2. Our youth matter and are the bedrock of our nation I. National youth development authority II. Youth and employment III. Youth education, skills and engagement IV. Youth and entrepreneurship 3. Arts and culture 4. Women matter Chapt6 Our foreign relationships Matter 1 . Economic diplomacy 2. Democracy and foreign policy 3. Multilateralism in foreign affairs 4. Ghana and Ecowas 5. Ghana and the Africa Union 6. Ghana and the Commonwealth 7. South South Cooperation 8. Ghana and the Untied Nations 9. Ghanaians living abroad ~