Short Courses and Scheme Based Programmes
27 March, 2020
The Local Government Service (LGS) was established in 2003 with the enactment of Act 656. This is in response to the constitutional provision in Article 240, 2(d) that as far as practicable, persons in the service of local government shall be subject to the effective control of local authorities. The same article mentions measures for (i) capacity-building (ii) a sound financial base and (iii) participation for effective job performance of local authorities in justifying the transfer of functions, powers, responsibilities and resources from the centre to local government units.
Local Governance and Decentralisation
23 March, 2020
The impact of decentralization on local governance in Ghana since the implementation of reforms in 1988 started by Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC) for substantial realignment of functions between central government sector ministries and decentralized bodies was highlighted. A democratic government was imposed to overcome the inadequate impact of decentralization on local governance in its Comprehensive Decentralization Policy Framework, a three-phased implementation structure. The constitution of Ghana included the objectives of decentralization under the National Decentralization Action Plan (NDAP) quoting the promotion of popular participation, by enhancing the efficiency of the entire government's machinery. District Authorities (DA) play a vital…
2021/22 Graduate Programmes Admissions: Apply Now!
23 March, 2020
Admissions are now open into our graduate programmes including MSc. Environmental Science, Policy and Management, MSc. Local Economic Development, MSc. Public Financial Management and M.A Local Economic Development. Click and apply Online
2021/22 Graduate Programmes. Apply online Now.
23 March, 2020
The Institute runs three major programmes for its prospective students. For professionals who desire to advance their knowledge in their chosen field, there are professional development courses they could go for. And for those who desire to have their first or second degree in local government related courses, or pursue both degrees, there are courses available for them as well. Also, those who wish to have a diploma certificate in public development will find a diploma programme available for them. The Institute runs three major programmes for its prospective students. For professionals who desire to advance their knowledge in their…
Admissions into Graduate and Undergraduate Programmes
23 March, 2020
Online admissions are opened all year into our graduate programmes and soon to be advertised our undergraduate programmes.
