On Monday, President John Dramani Mahama unveiled Ghana’s first-ever set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for heads of diplomatic missions, establishing a structured and measurable framework to guide the country’s foreign policy and support his broader Reset Vision.
The initiative outlines 500 specific KPIs, focusing on a range of strategic goals — including securing scholarships and exchange programmes to enhance Ghana’s human capital, boosting tourist arrivals by at least 10% annually, enforcing strict financial and procurement compliance, and advancing national security through better intelligence collaboration.
Other key objectives include reactivating or launching Permanent Joint Commissions for Cooperation (PJCC) with priority countries and shifting from renting to owning mission infrastructure, a move aimed at saving millions in annual rental costs.
The official launch event, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra, was attended by Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru.
Delivering the keynote address, President Mahama highlighted the evolving role of Ghana’s missions, stating they are now critical platforms for economic diplomacy—tasked with expanding trade, attracting investment, and promoting innovation.
“I urge you to expand our export base, especially in value-added sectors such as processed foods, textiles, shea butter, crafts, and digital services,” he said.
He also emphasized deeper engagement with the Ghanaian diaspora—not just as a source of remittances, but as investors, entrepreneurs, and development partners.
“The effectiveness of our missions won’t be judged by ceremony or protocol, but by the tangible outcomes in trade, investment, and opportunity creation,” President Mahama added.
He called on all envoys to demonstrate transparency, professionalism, and accountability, while ensuring that Ghanaians abroad are treated with fairness and dignity. Reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to Pan-Africanism, he said the country must continue to be a principled voice for justice and peace at regional and global levels, including ECOWAS, the African Union, and the United Nations.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa shared that Ghana currently operates 75 diplomatic missions globally — 13 high commissions, 48 embassies, and 14 consulates. He also announced upcoming consulates in Singapore, Dublin (Ireland), Massachusetts (USA), and Lisbon (Portugal).
Mr. Ablakwa noted that all newly appointed heads of missions had received full acceptance from their host countries. He revealed that the ambassadorial corps comprises 45% career diplomats and 55% political appointees.
Chairing the event, Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru urged the diplomatic corps to promote Ghanaian culture, products, and tourism while strictly adhering to due process in all official duties.
