The Metro Planning Coordinating Unit (MPCU) of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (A.M.A.) in the Greater Accra Region has convened a strategic meeting to review and refine the Assembly’s draft Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) for the period 2026–2029.

The session, held as part of the Assembly’s consultative planning process, brought together 17 key stakeholders — including departmental heads, traditional authorities, and representatives from the security services — to evaluate progress on the draft plan and contribute expert insights to guide its finalisation.

The MTDP, a pivotal document for Accra’s growth agenda, outlines strategic priorities such as job creation, infrastructure improvement, climate resilience, and sanitation management.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Douglas N.K. Annoful, Coordinating Director of the AMA, underscored the importance of collective planning and stakeholder collaboration in addressing the city’s complex challenges.

“This development plan is more than a document — it is a blueprint for inclusive progress,” he stated.

“Accra’s future depends on our ability to coordinate effectively and respond to the real needs of our people.”

Mr. Richard Kwame Oduro, Director of Development Planning at the AMA, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the plan’s key focus areas.

He explained that the 2026–2029 MTDP is aligned with the national Resetting Ghana Agenda and envisions Accra as a “Smart, Safe, and Climate-Resilient City with Secured Jobs and Prosperity for All.”

He added that the plan targets systemic issues, including youth unemployment, infrastructure deficits, poor sanitation, and environmental vulnerability, proposing a mix of innovation, sustainability, and inclusive development strategies.

Once finalised, the MTDP will be submitted to the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) through the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) for approval.