Tag: Public Interest and Accuntability Committee
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Gov’t must adopt measures to properly analyze cost of petroleum contracts to avoid losses – PIAC
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) is asking the government to adopt measures to thoroughly vet costs provided by international companies before petroleum contracts are signed. In a 10-year assessment report on the petroleum sector, the Committee says this needs to be tackled with all seriousness to prevent wastage of money in the sector.…
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PIAC questions lack of transparency in cost of food supplies under Free SHS
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee, PIAC, is asking government to as a matter of urgency, consider adding cost information to the food items supplied to schools under the Free Senior High School programme. PIAC’s suggestion came after it undertook a monitoring of some senior high schools under the Free Senior High School programme as…
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Ghana’s petroleum revenue must be utilized judiciously — PIAC
There is the need for more judicious use of revenue generated from Ghana’s petroleum sector for accelerated economic growth, Dr. Stephen Manteaw, Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), has said. “It is important that we set our priorities right in order to fully harness potentials in the sector,” he said. …
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PIAC commends increase in oil cash invested in agriculture
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has commended government for increasing the amount of oil revenue invested in the agricultural sector last year. In 2018, more than GH¢251 million was invested in the agricultural sector which represents more than 61 percent increase in the allocation made to the sector in 2017 when government invested…