How can Ghana better mobilise its own resources, expertise and collective contributions to drive sustainable national development?
This was a key question at the 5th Ghana Philanthropy Conference 2026, where philanthropy actors, civil society organisations, government institutions, the private sector and development partners convened to explore the future of local philanthropy in Ghana.
Addressing participants, the Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), Mr Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould, reaffirmed MiDA’s mandate, assigned by the President earlier this year, to coordinate international philanthropy in Ghana.
He emphasised the importance of working closely with existing philanthropy actors to streamline efforts, strengthen institutional coordination and move away from fragmented approaches towards a more unified and impactful philanthropy ecosystem.
He further highlighted the need to align philanthropic efforts with the development priorities of the country and the President’s Accra Reset Agenda, ensuring that Ghana engages international philanthropic partners from a position of shared priorities and strategic purpose rather than simply seeking external support.
Mr Mould also underscored the importance of collective ownership, stakeholder participation and broad-based representation in shaping Ghana’s emerging philanthropy framework and policy, calling on participants to contribute their insights and support its successful implementation.
The conference provided an important platform to reflect on the progress made, strengthen partnerships and explore how domestic giving, diaspora contributions, corporate social investment and international philanthropic resources can be better coordinated to address Ghana’s development needs.
For MiDA, the goal is clear: to foster strategic partnerships, strengthen coordination and ensure that philanthropy, both local and international, contributes meaningfully to Ghana’s national development priorities.
