International Centre for Public Development (I.C.P.D) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to combat financial crime in the country.
Financial crime has been on the rise in Ghana for decades, with dominant activities such as fraud, corruption and money laundering increasingly threatening the integrity of public institutions and hindering national development.
Anti-corruption advocates warn that these crimes erode public trust, slow economic growth, and weaken governance systems. Given the growing complexity and scale of the problem, isolated efforts are no longer enough. What is needed, experts say, is a coordinated national response involving all sectors of society, hence the ICPD strategic plan.
The initiative was launched during the Centre’s inaugural board and management meeting, held at the AH Hotel in Accra, under the theme: “From Classroom to Boardroom: A Dual Concept Approach to Combating Financial Crime.”
The high-level meeting brought together Board Members, Management, and key stakeholders to deliberate on practical solutions to financial crime and outline the Centre’s implementation roadmap.
Keynote speaker and Special Guest of Honour, Prophet Telvin Adjei Sowah, General Overseer of Prophetic Life Embassy, emphasised the critical role of integrity and moral discipline in addressing corruption.
He urged both public- and private-sector actors to uphold ethical standards, stressing that sustainable development cannot be achieved without accountability.
Acting Executive Director of I.C.P.D, Hope Kwaku Nyadi, in his address, echoed the Centre’s mission to drive reforms through research, policy advocacy, and capacity building.
He noted that the institution seeks to connect academic knowledge with real-world governance practices to effectively combat financial crime.
Mr. Nyadi also presented a detailed assessment of financial crime in Ghana, describing it as a persistent challenge that undermines governance systems and economic progress. He advocated preventive and proactive measures to address the issue at both the institutional and national levels.
Providing insight into the Centre’s operational framework, Assad Senyo Gbadegbe, explained that I.C.P.D operates as a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing public interest reforms and delivering sustainable impact.
Northern Regional Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and a Board Member, Paul Agyei Gyang, introduced the Centre’s dual concept framework.
The model, he explained, is built on three key pillars aimed at preventing, detecting, and combating financial crime. Other presentations included a progress update by Ms. Nana Yaa Asumpta Tobore, Assistant Centre Coordinator, who detailed stakeholder engagements and awareness initiatives undertaken since the Centre’s establishment.
Head of Finance, James Salifu Zilah, also outlined strategies to ensure sustainable funding for the Centre’s activities, stressing the importance of diversified resource mobilisation.
Board Chairman Mohammed Affum and Dr. Mrs. Patience Quaye, Board Member, underscored I.C.P. D’s renewed commitment to strengthening the country’s efforts to combat financial crime and foster a culture of accountability across institutions.
In his closing remarks, Mr. Affum commended stakeholders for their dedication and called for stronger partnerships to support the Centre’s vision. He also appealed to government and development partners to provide the necessary support to enable I.C.P.D deliver effectively on its mandate.
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