How does government get better? Performance assessment and problem resolution in Ghana’s Civil Service

Policy brief Dec 2025 Sustainable Growth and State Effectiveness

While Ghana’s Civil Service has a clear system for planning and reporting, it lacks a deliberate and rigorous forum for performance diagnosis.

By introducing targeted, evidence-based interventions, we can transform the current process into a dynamic learning system that empowers civil servants to identify and solve problems, ultimately leading to a more effective and responsive government.