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Ghana's president bans most international travel for public officials using public funds to cut costs and redirect money to infrastructure and social programs.
President John Dramani Mahama has banned international travel for boards of state-owned enterprises and public institutions using public funds, citing fiscal concerns and rising costs.
The March 5, 2026, directive from Jubilee House halts overseas training, conferences, retreats, and study tours, with exceptions only for essential trips requiring presidential approval.
Requests must include detailed justifications, cost estimates, and proof that local or virtual alternatives were not feasible.
The government urges ministries to prioritize in-country training, virtual platforms, and domestic partnerships to cut spending and redirect funds toward infrastructure and social programs.
All sector ministers must ensure immediate compliance.
El presidente de Ghana prohíbe la mayor parte de los viajes internacionales para los funcionarios públicos que usan fondos públicos para reducir costos y redirigir dinero a infraestructura y programas sociales.