President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Prof Stephen Adei as Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC).
In accordance with the provision under Article 87 of the 1992 Constitution, the core mandate of the NDPC is to “advise the President on development planning policy and strategy”, and, “at the request of the President or Parliament, or on its own initiative,” do the following:
(a) Study and make strategic analyses of macroeconomic and structural reform options;
(b) Make proposals for the development of multi-year rolling plans taking into consideration the resource potential and comparative advantage of the different districts of Ghana;
(c) Make proposals for the protection of the natural and physical environment;
(d) Make proposals for ensuring the even development of the districts of Ghana by the effective utilisation of available resources; and
(e) Monitor, evaluate and coordinate development policies, programmes and projects.
The Commission, according to the Constitution, “shall also perform such other functions relating to development planning as the President may direct”.
Prof. Adei has expertise in leadership, governance, public management, finance, economics, marketing and marriage counselling.
He has since 2013 been with Ashesi University College, where he is currently the Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Leadership and Economics after being with Pentecost University College, Accra from 2009 to 2013.
He was, among others, Head of UN System in South Africa (September 1994 – February 1995), UNDP Resident Representative in Namibia (1995 – 1999), Economist and Chief of the Directorate of Africa Bureau, UNDP, New York (1989 – 1995); Senior Economist of the Commonwealth Secretariat, London (1986 – 1989) and staff of the Ghana Investment Centre rising to Deputy Director and Head Research (1973 – 1985).
He has taught Economics at both the University of Ghana and the University of Sydney and undertaken several consultancy assignments.
Source: Daily Graphic
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Oh my God is akuffo addo appointing guys to lead us to death or what. a typical sycophant. do we have to insult or criticize unwisely for position or people should be appointed based on merit and age qualification. this guy is getting near the grave and the president does not feel ashamed.MO Ibrahim is right and will forever be right with his analysis as far as akuffo addo is concerned. Ghana is indeed a failed state.
A very big congrats,some of us knows you and you can do it so let them see it.
ANOTHER ***barred word***.
Wcfa yaw,if you can drink the flood water, go ahead and drink.
This is the his reward for the insults he heaped on mahama. God is watching closely.
R E Yaw. ***barred word*** ba
this NDPC, is it really important looking at the way our politicians behave...another waste of national resources
Yaw or whatever your name is did you read his profile? I dont know you but be honest to yourself no one in your family has this credentials. please get yourself some Tylenol and go to bed.
Yaw,you lie the man is more than qualified, this is "SKIN PAIN" We have been thirsty all these years, we are now trying to locate your flood.Look at his record at GIMPA, enviness.
My GOODNESS!!! Some people have NO shame on this earth!!! Are we a serious people??!! Today I am convinced that BOOTLICKING and FAWNING is the qualification for government appointment!!! No wonder we have become a thirsty people in the midst of flood!!