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National Communications Authority Act 769, 2008

Ghana, Ministry of Communications

An Act by the President and Parliament to establish the National Communications Authority as the central body to license and regulate communications activities and services in the country, and to provide for related purposes.

Ghana 2008 Information, Communication and Technology

National Gender and Children Policy

Ghana, Ministry of Women and Children's Affairs

The specific objectives of the policy include: to redress imbalances which arise from existing gender inequalities through policy review; legal reforms and enforcement of existing legislation; to provide a national framework from which policies are derived; to implement activities designed to strengthen women’s role in economic development; to implement activities designed to promote children’s development and protection; to promote women’s equal access to, and control over economically significant resources and benefits; and to enhance the survival, development and protection of children.

Ghana 2004 Gender and Human Rights

Local Government Service Act

Ghana, Local Government and Rural Development

The act establishes the Local Government Service with the broad aim of ensuring effective and efficient administration and management of local government services in Ghana.

Ghana 2003 Democracy and Governance

National Community Water and Sanitation Strategy (NCWSS)

Ghana, Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing

The NCWSS is developed within the context of the National Water Policy. It pushes for decentralization to local levels of governance, as a means for deepened accountability and governance in water service delivery. It leverages on the Community Ownership and Management (COM) approach as one of the principles in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) development interventions.

Ghana 2014 Utilities

Plants and Fertilizer Act

Ghana, Ministry of Food and Agriculture

The Act provides for seeds and fertilizer control, and for plant protection. It establishes the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services, the Plant Protection Advisory Council, the National Seed Council, the Technical and Variety Release Committee, the National Variety Release and Registration Committee, the Fertilizer Inspection Fund, the National Fertilizer Council, the Ghana Fertilizer Advisory Committee, the Pesticide and Fertilizer Regulatory Division, and the Plant and Fertilizer Fund. This is all in a bid to ensure plant health and protection from pests and diseases.

Ghana 2010 Agriculture and Rural Development

Local Governance Act

Ghana, Local Government and Rural Development

The nine hundred and thirty sixth Act of the Parliament of Ghana sets out to establish an efficient Local Government Service; provide for the establishment and administration of the District Assemblies Common Fund; to provide for a National Development Planning System; to define and regulate planning procedures of District Assemblies; to co-ordinate, facilitate, monitor and supervise internal audit activities within District Assemblies and for related matters.

Ghana 2016 Democracy and Governance

Diseases of Animals Act

Ghana, Ministry of Food and Agriculture

The Act aims to consolidate other amendments providing for prevention and control of infectious diseases in animals. It gives powers to the Minister in charge to declare diseases covered by this act and to also declare a place where diseases break out as an infected area.

Ghana 1961 Forestry and Wildlife

National Employment Policy (2012-2016)

Ghana, Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations

This 5-year national policy pushes to address issues around unemployment and underemployment. Among others, the policy prioritises efforts at agriculture modernisation, reforestation, private sector inclusion, agricultural infrastructure development, and sustainable environmental development.

Ghana 2012 Labour

Interstate Succession Law

Ghana, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources

The law sets out provisions for the devolution of the estate or properties of persons who die intestate. The law defines ‘dying interstate’ as dying having not made a will disposing of an estate or portions of it.

Ghana 1985 Land, Housing and Natural Resources

Mining Operations Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, Ethiopia

The constitution of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia grants the government exclusive rights to the ownership and control of all mineral resources in the country. This proclamation seeks to promote the sustainable development of mineral resources in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia 2010 Trade, Industry and Investment

Seed Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ethiopia

Seed is an important input in the quest for improved crop production. The government of Ethiopia recognizes the need to ensure the introduction of improved seed varieties to serve as the foundation of its crop production goals.

Ethiopia 2013 Agriculture and Rural Development

Ethiopian Building Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Urban Development and Construction, Ethiopia

A country proclamation to determine the minimum national standard for the construction of buildings, and general public safety.

Ethiopia 2009 Infrastructure and Construction

An Investment Guide to Ethiopia

Ethiopia, Ethiopian Investment Commission

An overview of the various investment opportunities Ethiopia offers as well as incentives, legal, and institutional frameworks.

Ethiopia 2015 Trade, Industry and Investment

Capital Goods Leasing Business Proclamation (Amendment)

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ethiopia

An amendment to the capital goods leasing business proclamation. This is under the constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Ethiopia 2013 Trade, Industry and Investment

Stamp Duty Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, Ethiopia

This proclamation number addresses the provisions for the payment of stamp duty.

Ethiopia 1998 Finance

Public Private Partnership Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Ethiopia

The government of Ethiopia currently prioritizes effective private sector participation. It seeks to leverage efficient public-private partnerships to drive the country’s developmental goals. This proclamation, therefore, envisions the future of public-private partnerships in the country.

Ethiopia 2018 Finance

Refugees Proclamation

Council of Ministers/Agency for Refugee and Returnee Affairs, Ethiopia

This 2019 proclamation highlights the laws and frameworks on refugees relations, in line with international standards.

Ethiopia 2019 Democracy and Governance

Environmental Impact Assessment Proclamation

Council of Ministers/National Planning Commission, Ethiopia

A guide for efficient environmental impact assessment in Ethiopia. The assessment aims to maximally predict and manage the effects of developmental operations and activities on the environment. It seeks to ensure transparency and accountability, as well as ensure the general public take part in decisions and processes that affect their immediate environment.

Ethiopia 2002 Environment and Climate Change