The Member of Parliament for Wa Central Constituency, Dr. Rashid Hassan Pelpuo has been Appointed as Chairman of National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), An authoritative planning body providing sound policy choices for sustainable and even development of Ghana.

The Mission of NDPC is derived from its mandate which is to advise the President of the Republic of Ghana (and Parliament on request) on national development planning policy and strategy by providing a national development policy framework, preparing and ensuring effective implementation of approved national development plans and to coordinate economic, and social activities country-wide in a manner that will ensure accelerated and sustainable development of the country to promote continuous improvement in the living standards of all Ghanaians.

APPOINTMENT AS COMMISSIONER TO THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMISSION (NDPC)

On behalf of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, and pursuant to section 3(c) of the National Development Planning Commission Act of 1994 (Act 479), I have the pleasure to inform you, as the Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, of your appointment as a member of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC).

The terms of reference for the appointment and the date for the inauguration of the Commission by the President will be communicated to you by the NDPC in due course.

Thank you, and counting on your usual cooperation.

NDPC

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) was established under Articles 86 and 87 of the 1992 Constitution as part of the Executive.

The National Development Planning Commission Act, 1994 (Act 479) and the National Development Planning (System) Act, 1994 (Act 480), provide the core legal framework for the establishment of the Commission and the performance of its functions.

Source: Upper West Media App