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412: 111: 24: 422: 1165: 561:(PNDC) government to promote various sporting disciplines to international levels. At the college's establishment Ghanaian sportsmen were not performing as expected at international competitions. A reason for the college's establishment was to improve the competitiveness of sportsmen in the country. The function of the college is to train and re-train the country's technical and human resource in various sporting disciplines. 519:
This policy's significance lies in fostering comprehensive development and unity among Ghanaians, transcending physical, mental, spiritual, moral, social, and cultural dimensions. Unlike disciplines striving for Olympic-level excellence, "Sports For All" doesn't emphasize rankings. Instead, it serves
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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
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The mandate of the National Sports Council is to function as an umbrella organization under which various sports associations operate. It was formed in 1976. The council develops, organizes and manages competitive and non-competitive sports to promote national cohesion and professionalism in various
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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,
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Originally known as the National Youth Council (NYC), the Authority underwent transformations. In 1981, it became the "National Youth Organizing Commission" with a focus on creating the "Democratic Youth League of Ghana (DYLG)." Following the advent of constitutional rule in 1992, it reverted to
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Dr. Honorius Akpeere imported this concept from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and introduced it to Ghana in 1977. While various sporting disciplines were traditionally managed by Sporting Clubs, Cooperatives, and Trade Unions, the "Sports For All" discipline aimed to engage all
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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.
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A statutory law revision under the laws of Ghana (Revised Edition) Act, 1998 (Act 562) resulted in the current name, the "National Youth Authority." Its role is to promote and oversee activities for empowering Ghanaian youth for comprehensive development.
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On July 19, 1997, the Ghanaian government introduced the "Sports For All" policy to encourage widespread public involvement in sports, aiming to promote holistic physical, mental, spiritual, social, and cultural development among citizens.
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Established in 1974 through NRDC 241, the National Youth Authority (NYA) is a Statutory Public Organization tasked with coordinating and facilitating youth empowerment initiatives in Ghana to foster holistic youth development.
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Ghanaian activities. The National Youth Council is a government agency established in 1974 to organize and promote youth development programmes in the country.
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as the foundation from which other disciplines evolve into sports aimed at achieving excellence on the Olympic stage and in international championships.
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and private sectors, fostering collaboration for both national and international integration.
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of Ghana is the government agency responsible for youth empowerment and sports development.
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segments of society, with a focus on development rather than competitive excellence.
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Republic of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
Mustapha Ussif
moys.gov.gh
Politics of Ghana

Constitution
President
list
Nana Akufo-Addo
Vice President
Mahamudu Bawumia
Ministers
Council of State
Speaker of the Parliament
Alban Sumana Bagbin
Parliament
Members of Parliament
Judiciary
Supreme Court
Chief Justice
Kwasi Anin-Yeboah
Human rights
Elections
Constituencies
Political parties
Politicians
Electoral Commission
2016

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