General News of Friday, 8 November 2019Source: Myjoyonline.comGovernment urges Institute of Planners to tackle weaknesses in Ghana's planning systemEnvironment, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-BoatengEnvironment, Science and Technology Minister, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has tasked Ghana Institute of Planners (GIP) to tackle the prevalent weaknesses in the planning system of Ghana. This, according to the Minister will assist the government to achieve the Ghana Beyond Aid Agenda. The Ghana Beyond Aid Agenda was launched in May by President Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo to propel the country to become the beacon of economic liberty in Africa. The Ghana Institute of Planners is a professional body of practising Planners under the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation. Since its inception in 1969, GIP represents members of the planning profession in physical and urban planning, economic and regional planning, social and policy planning, transportation and planning research.

Source: GhanaWeb November 08, 2019 17:54 UTC