Policies / Policies from 2006

Policies from 2006

Policies with publication year 2006.

Digital Terrestrial Television (Dtt) Broadcasting Policy

Ministry of Communications

Ghana2006Information, Communication And TechnologyPolicy

The main objective of this Policy on the transition from analogue to digital terrestrial television in Ghana is to create the policy environment for the smooth migration of analogue broadcasting to digital terrestrial television (DTT) broadcasting

Minerals and Mining Act

Ministry of Land and Natural Resources

Ghana2006MiningOther

This Act discusses the authority of the Minister in respect to land reservation and mineral grants. The Act also discusses different types of licenses, e.g. reconnaissance license. It outlines the settlement of disputes between the mineral permit holder and the Republic, etc.

Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS II)

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Ghana2006EconomyOther

The policy outlines strategies to achieve its main goal of improving the socioeconomic status of the country. The sectors that the policy aims to impact are the agricultural and industrial sectors for the medium term and long term, respectively. Lastly, the policy outlines how it will be financed.

National Wildfire Policy

Ministry of Lands

Ghana2006Forestry And WildlifePolicy

The policy represents the first ever comprehensive policy document on wildfire in Ghana. The policy focuses on the need to check environmental degradation from wildfires and the destruction of biodiversity. The policy pushes to ensure effective prevention and control of wildfires, raise awareness levels, and ensure coordination of stakeholders.

Drilling Licence and Groundwater Development Regulations

Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing

Ghana2006UtilitiesRegulation

The regulations center around water drilling licences, application procedures, fees, duration, and prohibitions. It also addresses intricacies of well construction, as well as offences and miscellaneous matters.

The Millennium Development Authority Act

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning

Ghana2006EconomyOther

The Act establishes the Millennium Development Authority to facilitate the implementation of the Ghana Programme under the Millennium Challenge Account for the sustainable reduction of poverty through growth. The charge is contained in the agreement between the Government of Ghana and the Millennium Challenge Corporation acting for and on behalf of the Government of the United States of America.

Health Care Waste Management in Ghana

Ministry of Health

Ghana2006HealthOther

The policy guidelines provide standards, procedures and processes for handling health care waste in the sector institutions. It also provides mechanisms for performance monitoring. The policy and guidelines target ensuring strict compliance to existing and future laws and regulations. Maximally reducing the level of exposure of personnel and general public to hazardous healthcare waste is also prominently addressed.

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