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Corporate Governance Manual for Governing Boards/Council of the Ghana Public Services

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Summary

The Public Services Commission has developed this Manual to streamline corporate governance practices. It is expected that the implementation of this manual will accomplish the following: Improved strategic direction of public service organizations; Enhanced appreciation of the duties and responsibilities of a Board/Council member; Strengthened oversight responsibilities of Governing Boards/Councils; Improved relationship between Boards/Councils and Management and staff; Increased responsibility, transparency, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness; Adherence to set guidelines and standards; Effective and efficient management of the organization for the achievement of the stated objectives; Improved risk management and reduced leakages within the organisations; Enhanced and sustained stakeholder satisfaction; and Improved overall operational performance of the public service.

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and reduced leakages within the organisations; Enhanced and sustained stakeholder satisfaction; and Improved overall operational performance of the public service.
Issuer

Ghana

Year

2015

Region

Africa

Issuer (type)

Public Services Commission (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Main industries targeted
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  • Accommodation & Food
  • Public administration
Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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