The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC, Dr. Kodjo Essiem Mensah-Abrampa, emphasized that development is also crucial for the creative and sustainable exploitation of the country’s abundant natural resources.

According to him, the country’s socioeconomic transformation and growth hinge on how it can intentionally invest in its development.

Making a strong case for development to be given increased attention, it said urgent strategies and steps are needed to enhance and optimize the skills, knowledge, abilities and overall potential of the Ghanaian workforce.

During a media forum held in Accra, he noted that Ghanaian institutions, including the government and its public sector, set the standard for performance and ensure that all relevant indices are accounted for.