{"id":20749,"date":"2025-06-03T20:44:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T20:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/?p=20749"},"modified":"2025-06-03T20:44:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T20:44:57","slug":"district-assemblies-common-fund-receives-gh%c2%a25-7bn-to-boost-local-development-finance-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/?p=20749","title":{"rendered":"District Assemblies Common Fund Receives GH\u00a25.7bn to Boost Local Development \u2013 Finance Minister"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Government of Ghana has released GH\u00a2987.97 million to the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) for the first quarter of 2025, with 80% of the amount\u2014approximately GH\u00a2790 million\u2014earmarked for direct disbursement to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is part of a broader GH\u00a25.7 billion allocation for the year aimed at revamping local governance and economic development, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson told Parliament on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Addressing the House, Dr. Forson reaffirmed the Mahama administration\u2019s commitment to deepening decentralisation and empowering local authorities, in line with Chapter 20 of the 1992 Constitution.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe government under President John Dramani Mahama is resolute in its determination to reverse the recentralisation that has undermined the capacity of Assemblies over the past eight years,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

According to the Minister, previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) governments disbursed only 40\u201350% of DACF allocations directly to MMDAs, severely limiting their development potential. In contrast, the current government has committed to disbursing at least 80% of DACF resources directly to Assemblies, a move he says will boost grassroots economic growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cApproximately GH\u00a26.1 billion out of the total GH\u00a27.57 billion earmarked for 2025 will go directly to MMDAs to revitalise local economies,\u201d Dr. Forson disclosed.<\/p>\n

Guidelines for Fund Utilisation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Forson also announced that Cabinet has approved new utilisation guidelines for the DACF to ensure transparency and effectiveness. The allocations include:<\/p>\n

25% for the design and construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets, \u00a010% each for health facilities, educational infrastructure, potable water provision, sanitation, and school furniture, 5% for administrative costs, monitoring, and evaluation and 20% to complete abandoned projects from the former Development Authorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese guidelines are a direct response to the financial and infrastructural gaps across districts and are aimed at fostering inclusive development,\u201d he said.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Finance Minister directed the Administrator of the DACF to ensure strict compliance, including the mandatory transfer of 80% of funds directly to Assemblies. He also urged Members of Parliament to monitor utilisation and ensure accountability in their respective constituencies.<\/p>\n

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Hon Ibrahim Ahmed, Local Government Minister<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Other Statutory Fund Disbursements<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a major development, Dr. Forson reported full and timely disbursements to other statutory funds for the first time in years.<\/p>\n

National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) received GH\u00a22.03 billion from January to March 2025. The funds have enabled the settlement of arrears owed to healthcare providers and supported the rollout of the \u2018Mahama Care\u2019 initiative\u2014offering free primary healthcare.<\/p>\n

Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) was allocated GH\u00a22.71 billion covering the first four months of 2025. This has fully funded the Free Senior High School Programme, resolving past issues including food shortages and delayed capitation grants.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese payments are a clear reflection of our commitment to meet all statutory obligations in our priority sectors,\u201d Dr. Forson said.<\/p>\n

He called on all Ghanaians and Members of Parliament to rally behind the government\u2019s efforts to transform the economy from the grassroots.<\/p>\n

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Source: Felix Nyaaba\/expressnewsghana.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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