The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Ghana Institute of Planning (GIP) had a brief engagement with the hierarchy of the Public Services Commission (PSC) on Tuesday 9th January 2024 at the premise of the PSC, Ministries, Accra. The purpose of the engagement was to brief the Commission on the various membership categories of GIP, the entry requirements and processes, and other discussions of mutual benefit.
The Commission was keen on having a clear understanding of the various membership categories of the Institute; and ascertain the acceptable membership categories for various levels within the practicing professional class in the public service. Key among the discussions was the need to encourage those within the various strands of planning and development practice to join and uphold the principles of professional planning profession. The need for the Basic Professional Qualification (BPQ) and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for prospective and current members were elucidated – with their purposes duly acknowledged by the Commission.
GIP and the Commission resolved to continue collaboration to strengthen professionalism within the public service of Ghana as a strategy to safeguard the values of the Commission.
Dr. Prince Edward Darah, Member of the Public Services Commission; Ing. (Mrs) Mabel Akuorkor Amoako-Atta, Secretary of the Commission; Mrs. Fati Bodua Seidu, Deputy Secretary in charge of the Management Services Division of the Commission; and Dr. (Mrs) Harriet Bani, Deputy Secretary in charge of the Human Resource Policy Division of the Commission were present on the part of the Commission.
The GIP delegation was led by the President of the Institute, Pln. Percy Anaab Bukari (FGIP): with support from other NEC members including the Immediate Past President, Pln. Mohammed Alhassan Damba (FGIP); the Second Vice President, Pln. Kofi Kekeli Amedzro; the Honorary Secretary, Pln. Ken Ketor; the Assistant Honorary Secretary, Pln. Wilfred Ebo Sam-Awortwi; the Administrative Secretary, Pln. Maxwell Bentil; and the Programme and Research Officer, Mr. Benjamin Osafo Addo Amoah.
Tuesday, 9th January, 2024, Accra
