Ghana Allocates GHS 25 Million to Each District Assembly for Development

Ghanaian Parliament: Finance Minister Announces GHS25 Million for Each MMDA in 2025 Ghana's capital, Accra, witnessed a significant announcement on June 3, 2025, during a parliamentary address. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson revealed the government's plan to allocate at least GHS 25 million to each Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assembly (MMDA) in 2025. This substantial investment aims to stimulate local development initiatives across the country. The minister further detailed that a first-quarter disbursement of GHS 987 million had already been channeled into the District Assemblies Common Fund. A crucial aspect of this allocation is that 80% of the funds are directly transferred to the MMDAs, ensuring efficient and direct impact on local projects. "This measure will empower assemblies to drive economic growth at the local level and deepen the decentralization process," stated Dr. Forson during his address. The government's commitment to transparency and accountability is highlighted by the establishment of guidelines for prudent fund utilization. These guidelines ensure that the allocated resources are used effectively to achieve the government's economic objectives. This substantial investment signals a positive step towards decentralized development in Ghana, promising tangible improvements in various sectors across the country's diverse regions.