Resetting for Progress: Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Embarks on Strategic Retreat
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR) has convened its maiden Inter-Agency retreat to realign its operations with President John Mahama’s national reset agenda. The two-day strategic session brings together leadership from the Ministry and all its agencies to develop actionable plans for sustainable Land and Natural Resource Management.
The retreat serves as a critical platform to synchronize the sector strategies with the government’s broader development objectives. With Ghana’s lands, forests, and mineral resources playing pivotal roles in economic transformation, the discussions focused on:
• Strengthening governance frameworks for natural resource management
• Accelerating land administration reforms
• Combating illegal mining and deforestation
• Enhancing community engagement in resource governance
Participants are working to develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) action plans that address persistent sector challenges while creating opportunities for sustainable development. The retreat emphasized:
1. Integrated Planning: Breaking down institutional silos between agencies
2. Accountability Mechanisms: Establishing quarterly progress reviews
3. Citizen-Centric Services: Improving service delivery across land and resource management
Operationalizing the Reset Agenda
The Ministry’s roadmap directly supports three pillars of President Mahama’s reset agenda:
• Environmental Sustainability: Through aggressive reforestation and responsible mining practices
• Economic Revitalization: By streamlining land tenure systems to boost agriculture and investment
• Good Governance: Through transparent and efficient resource management systems
The sector Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) stressed “this retreat isn’t just another meeting – it’s our opportunity to sharpen our focus on key goals and objectives. It’s time to break down silos and work collectively toward our targets,” emphasising the need for pragmatic and collaborative approaches across all the agencies.
Deputy Minister, Hon. Sulemana Yusif added, “Our success in implementing these plans will be measured by their impact on communities and the environment.”
The retreat is projected to yield:
• A consolidated 2025 action plan for the sector
• Clear inter-agency collaboration frameworks
• Defined performance indicators aligned with national goals
With these strategic interventions, the Ministry aims to transform Ghana’s natural resource governance while supporting job creation, environmental protection, and sustainable development – key pillars of the national reset agenda.
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