President John Dramani Mahama has formally designated the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) as the government’s primary focal institution for coordinating philanthropic and grant-based partnerships.
In a letter dated September 19, 2025, addressed to the Chairperson of MiDA and copied to the Ministers of Finance and Foreign Affairs, President Mahama cited MiDA’s track record of technical excellence, fiduciary discipline, and effective project delivery as the basis for the new designation.
The move aims to streamline and enhance Ghana’s engagement with major international philanthropic entities.
“This designation affirms government’s confidence in MiDA’s institutional strength,” the letter stated, highlighting MiDA’s historical success in implementing large-scale development projects, including the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compacts.
Under the new mandate, MiDA will serve as the central coordinating body for all government engagements with philanthropic partners. This includes aligning initiatives with national priorities such as the Feed Ghana Programme and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
MiDA will also be responsible for managing secured grant funds, implementing robust procurement systems, and ensuring that philanthropic efforts contribute meaningfully to national development goals.
The designation specifically includes collaboration with global philanthropic organizations such as the Open Society Foundation (OSF), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Mastercard Foundation, and similar entities.
President Mahama has instructed MiDA to work proactively with the Ministry of Finance, relevant sector ministries, and designated organizations to unlock impactful development financing opportunities for Ghana.
“We are confident that under your leadership, MiDA will excel in this strategic role,” the President’s letter concluded, expressing optimism about Ghana’s potential to become a trusted global partner in international philanthropy.
This strategic shift is expected to strengthen Ghana’s capacity to attract and manage international grants effectively, ensuring that partnerships deliver measurable and lasting benefits to the Ghanaian people.
