Accra – Ghana’s Parliament, in collaboration with Transparency International (TI) Ghana, has conducted an orientation workshop for Members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Caucus. The session focused on promoting the core principles of open governance and Beneficial Ownership Transparency (BOT).
The workshop provided MPs with an in-depth understanding of the OGP initiative’s global and national context, specifically highlighting key elements of Ghana’s 5th OGP National Action Plan spanning from 2023 to 2027. Participants also received a comprehensive briefing on the current status of BOT implementation in Ghana, emphasizing Parliament’s crucial role in advancing these efforts.
Ghana joined the OGP in 2011 and has consistently worked towards deepening transparency and accountability within its governance structures.
A significant aspect of the workshop was the country’s renewed commitment to implementing BOT, a mechanism designed to combat illicit financial flows, corruption, and tax evasion, as part of its second National Action Plan. This includes initiatives to improve open contracting processes.
This orientation workshop is part of Parliament’s broader strategy aimed at strengthening democratic governance, fostering inclusive policymaking, and delivering tangible public interest outcomes. Participants reportedly left the session with a reinforced determination to champion open government ideals, with OGP Caucus members reaffirming their commitment to ensuring effective parliamentary oversight in the execution of Ghana’s National Action Plan, thereby solidifying the nation’s leadership in transparency reforms.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
