The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, through the Non-Profit Organisations Secretariat, has launched new policy and operational documents to strengthen the regulation, supervision and support of Ghana's non-profit sector. The launch, which took place on September 18, 2026, brought together representatives from government institutions, non-profit organisations, development partners and other stakeholders.
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, stated that the initiative marked an important step towards building a credible and sustainable NPO sector. She noted that NPOs play a significant role in national development by providing essential services and responding to the needs of underserved communities.
Dr Lartey called for a risk-based and proportionate regulatory approach that considers the size, activities and operating environments of different NPOs. She urged government agencies, regulators, development partners and NPOs to strengthen collaboration, capacity building and information sharing to ensure the effective implementation of the new framework.
The newly launched documents provide practical guidance on NPO registration and licensing, compliance monitoring, supervision, post-registration services and institutional collaboration. The event also featured an overview of the Sectoral Terrorist Financing National Risk Assessment Briefer and an update on the Non-Profit Organisations Bill, 2026.
The launch culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the NPO Secretariat and key partners to deepen collaboration and improve governance and regulatory oversight within Ghana's non-profit sector. This move aims to enhance the sector's credibility and sustainability.
The Minister's statement, delivered on her behalf by the Ministry's Chief Director, Dr Marian W. A. Kpakpah, emphasised the importance of effective regulation, transparency and accountability in the NPO sector. The new guidelines are expected to bring about a more organised and well-regulated non-profit sector in Ghana.
The event was attended by various stakeholders, including representatives from government institutions, non-profit organisations and development partners. The new policy documents are expected to have a positive impact on the non-profit sector, promoting a culture of transparency, accountability and collaboration.
Key points
- The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has launched new policy documents to regulate and support Ghana's non-profit sector.
- The new guidelines aim to promote transparency, accountability and collaboration in the non-profit sector.
- The launch included the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the NPO Secretariat and key partners to deepen collaboration and improve governance.
