On Wednesday, the 20th of November, The business regulation reform unit from the ministry of trade and industry paid a working visit to all MMDAs in the Greater Accra region as part of its coordination of a comprehensive reforms in the administration of building/Development permits in Ghana. The focus of the visit was to discuss the possible operational challenges that may impede the development of a Unified Electronic System of Permitting, infrastructure/IT readiness and needs for the adoption and use of a Unified Electronic System for Permitting, check the availability and quality of local plans and the availability of requisite skill set for effective service delivery.
The delegation led by Madam Catherine Numbu supervised the signing of MOU by the various institutions. These institutions included the Head of Department of Local Government Service (for operational and HR purposes), the Chief Director of the RCC (for supervisory purposes), the Local Government (for policy purposes), the Chief Executive of the Lands Commission, EPA, Chief Fire Officer, Ministry of Works and Housing, and Misty. The MOU signifies the commitment of the institutions to support the system's development.
The Business Regulation Reform Unit assured stakeholders that the Ministry would provide technical and financial support to ensure that the recommendations made are effectively implemented. The initiative is part of the broader National Business Reforms Policy, which seeks to enhance Ghana’s business competitiveness and attract investment.
