Yaw Osafo-Maafo, the Senior Presidential Advisor, has emphasized the need for innovative solutions to address the myriad challenges facing the citizenry.
Speaking at a national stakeholder dialogue series in Cape Coast, themed “Taking stock and identifying emerging issues to shape Ghana’s new public sector reform strategy, 2025-2030,” Osafo-Maafo highlighted the urgency of tackling the escalating unemployment crisis, which he deemed a security threat.
During the three-day meeting, participants will evaluate the progress made under the previous reform strategy, identify obstacles hindering its success, and propose strategies for a new approach.
In his address, Mr Osafo-Maafo stressed the importance of revitalizing the agricultural sector by implementing measures to attract youth involvement and profitability. He advocated for diversification away from commodity reliance towards cultivating vegetables and flowers, along with the establishment of land banks.
Regarding unemployment, Osafo-Maafo called for enhanced collaboration between the public and private sectors to stimulate economic growth and job creation. He noted past reform efforts’ limitations in leveraging the private sector’s potential for job creation due to a lack of alignment with key economic sectors.
The Senior Presidential Advisor urged active citizen participation in local governance and emphasized the government’s commitment to institutionalizing reforms aimed at enhancing service quality.
Dr Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Head of Civil Service, highlighted efforts to modernize regulatory frameworks and improve working conditions for efficiency.
On his part, Dr Nana Ato Arthur, Head of Local Government Service, outlined plans for a rewards and sanctions system to promote quality service delivery at the local level.
