Ministry of Youth and Sports (Ghana)

Ministry of Youth and Sports

Agency overview
Formed	1957
Jurisdiction	Republic of Ghana
Headquarters	Accra, Ghana
Minister responsible	Mustapha Ussif
Website	moys.gov.gh

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The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ghana is the government agency responsible for youth empowerment and sports development.^[1]

Mandate

Adhering to the provisions outlined in Sections 11 and 13 of the Civil Service Law of 1993 (PNDCL 327), the Ministry of Youth and Sports has been entrusted, under Executive Instrument (EI) 28 of 2017, with the responsibility of instigating and shaping policies related to Youth and Sports. Moreover, the ministry is charged with the task of overseeing the coordination, assessment of operational efficacy, and appraisal of the sector's effectiveness. All these efforts are geared towards the attainment of objectives such as national unity and garnering international acknowledgment.

Mission

The core purpose of the Ministry of Youth and Sports is to offer proficient guidance in the creation, coordination, execution, surveillance, and assessment of policies concerning the development of Youth and Sports. Additionally, the ministry aims to facilitate increased engagement between the public and private sectors, fostering collaboration for both national and international integration.