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John Jinapor holds policy dialogue with IMANI on Ghana’s energy sector

John Jinapor holds policy dialogue with IMANI on Ghana’s energy sector

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has held a strategic policy dialogue with the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education to discuss government policies and progress in Ghana’s energy sector. The Minister reaffirmed the importance of building a more resilient, efficient and sustainable energy sector to support Ghana’s development, with continued dialogue among stakeholders expected to contribute to improved policy outcomes.

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has held a strategic policy dialogue with the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education to discuss government policies and progress in Ghana’s energy sector.

The engagement focused on developments in the power and petroleum sectors, as well as the government’s plans for renewable energy. It provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on policies implemented so far and the broader vision for the sector.

Dr Jinapor described the discussions as frank and constructive, emphasising the importance of engaging policy institutions to assess progress and improve decision-making.

He said such engagements were essential to strengthening accountability, refining policies and ensuring that interventions in the energy sector respond effectively to the country’s needs.

The Minister reaffirmed the importance of building a more resilient, efficient and sustainable energy sector to support Ghana’s development, with continued dialogue among stakeholders expected to contribute to improved policy outcomes.

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