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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
The National Bank of Ethiopia Establishment (as Amended) Proclamation
Council of Ministers/National Bank of Ethiopia, Ethiopia
An amendment to the National Bank of Ethiopia Establishment Proclamation to drive the rapid development of the Ethiopian economy.
Ethiopia • 2008 • Finance
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
National Planning Commission Establishment Regulations
Ethiopia, National Planning Commission
The regulations provide for the establishment of the national planning council and the national planning commission.
Ethiopia • 2013 • National Development
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
Lowland Livelihood Resilience Project-Resettlement Policy Framework
Ethiopia, Ministry of Peace
The Lowland Livelihood Resilience Project aims to manage, improve, and diversify rangelands while improving the general livelihood of the population. This resettlement framework pushes to mitigate potential social and environmental impacts of the project, in line with international standards
Ethiopia • 2019 • Agriculture and Rural Development
Financial Administration Proclamation
Council of Ministers/Ministry of Finance, Ethiopia
Based on studies carried out by the civil service reform program, this proclamation aims to strengthen the public finance administration system.
Ethiopia • 2009 • Finance