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The Unit coordinates the national activities in the area of migration and at the same time help in the development of a coherent migration Policy framework for the country. The issue of migration is currently considered a very important and fundamental element in the global development agenda. In November, 2004 Ghana hosted an international conference on Migration and Development under the auspices of the United Nations. Regional hearings were held in various parts of the world leading to a report by the Global Coalition on International Migration on the nexus between migration and development. Ghana, as an active partner in the global discussion on migration, was admitted as a member of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in November, 2005. IOM is the global body with the main objective of managing migration and assisting member states also to develop such capacities. The Migration Unit was as a result established at the Ministry of the Interior in July, 2008 with technical support and equipment from IOM. Vision: To achieve the effective management of migration as a tool for the sustainable development of Ghana. Mission Statement: To contribute to Ghana’s economic and social development by providing key support to Government of Ghana’s efforts to better integrate migration into its national development framework. Objectives: Ensure the link between migration and development is clearly and practically established in government programmes for effective implementation....

This Directorate ensures that approved personnel policies in the Ministry on employment, personnel records, training, and wages and salaries administration are translated into good management practices and effectively carried out. This Directorate further ensures that services and facilities necessary to support the administrative and other functions of the Ministry are available.  It also ensures the provision of an effective and efficient system for internal checks. The units under this Directorate are: Personnel Management Unit: The Unit manages the files and records of staff in the Ministry pertaining to recruitment, leave, promotion, salary issues, transfer, performance appraisal etc. Records Management Unit: It ensures that documents and information are properly stored to ensure confidentiality and easy accessibility. Transport Unit: The Unit is responsible for the proper management and provision of an efficient transport system of the Ministry. Estates Management Unit: This Unit provides advice on estate management issues and ensures that repairs and works on facilities and equipment are properly carried out in the Ministry. Procurement & Stores Unit: The unit is responsible for managing the procurement services and providing technical support on procurement processes for the Ministry. It also ensures the proper storage of all goods procured and ensures that stocks are replaced on time at the...

The Gaming Commission of Ghana is an Agency under the Ministry of the Interior with continuous progression and a common seal, which was established under the Gaming Act 2006, (Act 721). The Act legalizes all forms of Games of Chance in Ghana except Lottery. The Act empowers the Commission, in the discharge of its functions to acquire and hold any movable or immovable property and enter into contracts or other transactions. The gaming industry in Ghana was previously regulated under the Lotteries and Betting Act, 1960 (Act31), the Football Pools Authority Act 1961, (Act 78) the Gambling Machines Decree 1973 (NRCD 174) and Casino Licensing Decree 1975 (NRCD 320).Until the establishment of the Gaming Commission, the Ministry of the Interior had oversight responsibility for the regulation of Casinos and other games of chance. The Gaming Act further states that ,where there is hindrance to the acquisition of property, the property may be acquired for the Commission under the State Property and Contracts Act, 1960 (C.A.6) or the State Lands Act, 1962 (Act 125) and the costs shall be borne by the Commission. The following are under the jurisdiction of the Commission: 1.    Casinos 2.    Sports Betting 3.    Route Operation (Slot Machines) 4.    Importation and installation of Gaming Equipment 5.    Promotional Gaming (Games of Chance) 6.    Betting on Horse Racing 7.    Scratch Cards 8.    Bingo Strategic Objectives The object of...

The Ghana Prisons Service, as an agent operating under the ambit of the Ministry of the Interior, contributes to the maintenance of public safety by ensuring the safe custody of criminals convicted by the courts to terms of imprisonment. Legal Mandate The statutes that currently govern the Service are: The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana. Prisons Service Decree 1972, NRCD 46. Prisons Standing Orders, 1960. Prisons Regulation L.I 412/58. Prisons (Declaration of Prisons) Instrument. Prisons (Amendment) Regulation, 1970. Prisons Service Scheme of Service Administration. Functions of the Service The functions of the Service as spelt out in the NRCD 46 of 1972 are as follows: Core Functions Safe custody of prisoners Welfare of prisoners Non-Core Functions Reformation and rehabilitation of prisoners where applicable through the following: Execution of sentences in a humane manner to reduce recidivism (re-offending). Offering opportunities to prisoners to develop their skills through vocational training, moral and formal education. Encouraging public/private participation in the provision of skills training. Improvement in the welfare of prisoners (i.e. healthcare, clothing, bedding, feeding, recreation, library facilities, etc). Protection of the rights of prisoner. Vision Building a world class Service to attain sustainable public safety through excellence in corrections management. Mission The Service is committed to undertaking the safe custody, humane treatment, reformation, rehabilitation and re-integration of inmates to make them responsible, productive and law-abiding citizens to ensure public...