Ghana is preparing to take part in a major continental conversation on governance, as officials, lawmakers and civil society actors head to Rabat for the African Open Government Conference from May 5 to 7, 2026.

At a time when many Ghanaians are calling for greater transparency and accountability in public life, the country’s participation is being seen as more than a routine international engagement.

It reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen how government works and how citizens are involved in decision-making.

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The Ghanaian delegation will be led by Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms and Member of Parliament for Tempane.

She will be joined by members of the Parliamentary Caucus on the Open Government Partnership (OGP), civil society representatives, and officials from the OGP Ghana Office.

The conference, themed “Towards an Open Africa,” will bring together participants from across the continent to “advance transparency, accountability, citizen participation and innovation in governance.” For Ghana, it presents an opportunity to showcase progress made so far, while also listening and learning from other countries facing similar challenges.

According to a statement from the Public Sector Reform Secretariat, Ghana intends to “highlight progress on open government reforms and public service delivery” and to strengthen collaboration between Government, Parliament, Civil Society and Development Partners.”

Beyond the formal sessions, the gathering is expected to serve as a platform for sharing practical ideas and experiences. Ghana’s delegation is also looking to “share and learn from best practices across the continent” and engage in “dialogue promoting digital innovation and transparency in governance.”

Key issues on the table will include anti-corruption efforts, parliamentary openness, citizen engagement, and the role of digital tools in improving governance areas that increasingly affect how ordinary people experience public services.

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