{"id":108969,"date":"2025-12-29T08:20:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T08:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108969"},"modified":"2025-12-29T08:20:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T08:20:48","slug":"gender-ministry-soc-g-validates-non-profit-organisation-secretariat-operational-documents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108969","title":{"rendered":"Gender Ministry, SOC-G, validates Non-Profit Organisation Secretariat operational documents"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), in collaboration with the Serious and Organised Crime\u2013Ghana (SOC-G) Programme, has held a two-day roundtable validation workshop to review and validate key operational documents of the Non-Profit Organisation Secretariat (NPOS).<\/p>\n

The workshop brought together representatives from government institutions, civil society organisations, and development partners to strengthen Ghana\u2019s regulatory and supervisory framework for the non-profit sector.<\/p>\n

The validation exercise forms part of ongoing reforms under the SOC-G Programme and supports Ghana\u2019s preparations for the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Mutual Evaluation scheduled for January 2026.<\/p>\n

Discussions focused on improving transparency, accountability, and resilience within the non-profit sector, while safeguarding civic space and promoting responsible NPO operations.<\/p>\n

Addressing participants, the Head of the Non-Profit Organisation Secretariat, Mr. Felix Logah, described the engagement as a strategic step toward strengthening Ghana\u2019s compliance with international standards. <\/p>\n

He noted that the effectiveness of the Secretariat depends on strong policies, clear procedures, and practical supervisory tools.<\/p>\n

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Mr. Logah explained that the workshop provided an opportunity for stakeholders to review and refine key operational documents guiding the work of the Secretariat. <\/p>\n

These include the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Supervisory Manual, NPO Policy, NPO Directives, and the NPO Guidance Handbook.<\/p>\n

He said the documents are critical for guiding day-to-day operations, supporting a risk-based supervisory approach, and preventing the misuse of non-profit organisations for money laundering, terrorist financing, and other organised crimes.<\/p>\n

He commended participants for their active engagement and technical input, describing the roundtable as participatory and forward-looking. <\/p>\n

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He added that the collective contributions would ensure the development of fit-for-purpose documents ready for printing, dissemination, and official launch ahead of the Mutual Evaluation.<\/p>\n

Also addressing the workshop, the Team Leader of the SOC-G Programme, Linda Ofori-Kwafo, stressed the importance of well-developed and validated operational frameworks in supporting Ghana\u2019s efforts to meet international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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