CSO Platform SDG Ghana
| Formation | October 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | Civil society network |
| Purpose | Coordinating and supporting civil society action toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Ghana |
| Headquarters | Accra, Ghana |
Region served | Ghana |
| Members | Over 300 civil society organisations |
Co-Chairs | Joseph Tettey Afangbe and Mary Awelana Addah |
The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Platform on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — often called the CSO Platform on SDGs (Ghana) is a national civil society coordination network established to mobilize, advocate, and monitor the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Ghana.[1]
History
The Platform was established in October 2015 as Ghana began preparing to implement the Sustainable Development Goals. It was institutionalised in May 2016 following a national forum in Accra where more than 80 civil society organisations formalized their participation.[2]
Since its formation, the Platform has expanded its membership, governance structure, and thematic areas across Ghana.[3]
Purpose and Objectives
The Platform coordinates civil society efforts to advance the 17 SDGs by:
- Strengthening collaboration among CSOs, government, and development partners.
- Advocating for accountable and inclusive national SDG implementation.[3]
Structure and Governance
The CSO Platform operates through 17 SDG sub-platforms, each corresponding to one of the global goals. Each sub-platform is led by a convener and co-convener who coordinate sector activities.
The overall governance is overseen by a National Steering Committee, comprising conveners and co-conveners of the sub-platforms. The committee is co-chaired and supported by a Secretariat led by a National Coordinator.[3]
Membership
The Platform's membership includes over 300 organizations, including local and international NGOs, coalitions, faith-based organizations, and community-based groups operating across Ghana.[4]
Activities and Impact
The Platform has contributed to:
- Developing Ghana's SDG implementation framework.
- Preparing shadow reports to complement government reporting.
- Participating in initiatives such as the Strategic Partnership Initiative for Ghana and West Africa, focusing on inclusion and gender-based violence.[5]
Leadership
As of 2024, the Platform's Co-Chairs are Joseph Tettey Afangbe (Young Visionary Leaders Ghana), Mary Awelana Addah (Ghana Integrity Initiative) and Harriet Nuamah Agyemang (Country Director of SEND Ghana).[6]
See also
General references
- "CSOs Platform lauds government on SDG progress". Ghana Business News. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- "Advisory bodies can help implement the SDGs if they coordinate with all actors". Development and Cooperation (D+C). 25 April 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
References
- ↑ "Ghana Civil Society Organisations Platform on the Sustainable Development Goals". sdgglobalforum.org. Archived from the original on 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ "Civil society set up SDG platform in Ghana". Media Foundation for West Africa. 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- 1 2 3 "CSO Platform on SDGs Ghana". Hope for Future Generations. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ghana Voluntary National Review Report 2019" (PDF). United Nations. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Strategic Partnership Initiative for Ghana and West Africa". SEND West Africa. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
- ↑ "Press Release: Leadership changes for CSOs Platform on SDGs" (PDF). Transparency International Ghana. 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2025.