By Michael Foli Jackidy
Dzodze (V/R), Jan. 17, GNA – The Ketu North Municipal Assembly has held a public hearing on its Draft Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) for 2026–2029 at Dzodze, as part of efforts to ensure inclusive, transparent, and people-centred development planning in the municipality.
The hearing, chaired by Reverend Martin Amenaki, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), formed a key stage in the statutory development planning process, aimed at aligning the municipality’s medium-term vision with national development priorities and the needs and aspirations of local communities.
Officials from the Municipal Planning Team made detailed presentations on the planning framework, the situational analysis of the municipality, identified development challenges and opportunities, priority areas, strategic goals, proposed programmes and projects, annual action plans, as well as monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track implementation and ensure accountability.
The exercise underscored the Assembly’s commitment to evidence-based planning, strong institutional coordination, and effective governance, with a focus on delivering measurable and sustainable development outcomes.
Rev. Amenaki expressed appreciation for the high level of participation and constructive engagement, noting that the quality of contributions reflected the growing interest of citizens in shaping the development direction of the municipality.
He assured participants that all inputs, suggestions, and concerns raised during the open forum would be carefully reviewed and incorporated, where appropriate, into the final MTDP document.
The MCE reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to inclusive governance and sustained stakeholder engagement, adding that the successful implementation of the Plan would depend on continued collaboration between the Assembly, traditional authorities, development partners, and the public.
The finalised 2026–2029 Medium-Term Development Plan is expected to serve as the guiding framework for development interventions, resource mobilisation and service delivery in the Ketu North Municipality over the next four years, with the ultimate goal of improving livelihoods and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents.
Participants were given the opportunity to ask questions, made recommendations and raise concerns on key thematic areas such as education, health, road infrastructure, water and sanitation, job creation, local economic development, and environmental management.
Stakeholders at the forum included traditional leaders, assembly members, heads of decentralised departments, representatives of civil society organisations, youth and women’s groups, faith-based organisations, and residents from across the municipality.
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Edited By Maxwell Awumah/Linda Asante Agyei