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Agencies & Institutions

Discover the specialized agencies and institutions working under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to serve Ghana's development needs.

Our Network of Excellence

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources operates through a comprehensive network of specialized agencies and institutions, each with distinct mandates and expertise. These organizations work collaboratively to ensure effective management of Ghana's land and natural resources while promoting sustainable development and economic growth.

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Our Agencies & Institutions

National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) Logo

National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS)

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) is a special-purpose unit established under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR) to coordinate, monitor, and lead intelligence-led field operations against illegal mining (Galamsey) activities across Ghana. NAIMOS serves as the operational nerve center for Ghana’s fight against illegal small-scale mining and its associated environmental destruction, […]

Headquarters: Accra
Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) Logo

Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP)

This initiative serveS as Ghana’s flagship programme for reforming Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) through improved coordination, implementation, and efficient resource utilisation. At its core, the programme promotes the establishment of locally owned mining cooperatives, providing members with professional training, legal concessions, and access to shared processing facilities equipped with modern recovery technologies and water […]

Headquarters: Accra
Forestry Commission (FC) Logo

Forestry Commission (FC)

Responsible for the regulation of utilization of forest and wildlife resources, the conservation and management of those resources and the coordination of policies related to them.

Headquarters: Accra
Lands Commission (LC) Logo

Lands Commission (LC)

The principal public agency responsible for land administration in Ghana, managing public lands and ensuring proper land use planning and development.

Headquarters: Accra
Minerals Commission (MC) Logo

Minerals Commission (MC)

Regulates and manages the utilization of Ghana's mineral resources to ensure optimal exploitation for national development.

Headquarters: Accra
Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) Logo

Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA)

Conducts geological surveys and research to provide geological information for mineral exploration and national development planning.

Headquarters: Accra
Minerals Development Fund Board (MDF) Logo

Minerals Development Fund Board (MDF)

Promotes the development of Ghana's mineral resources through strategic investments and support for mining communities.

Headquarters: Accra
Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) Logo

Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL)

Manages stool lands and ensures equitable distribution of revenues from stool lands to traditional authorities and communities.

Headquarters: Accra
Forest Plantation Development Fund (FPDF) Logo

Forest Plantation Development Fund (FPDF)

Promotes the development of forest plantations to meet Ghana's timber needs and support sustainable forest management.

Headquarters: Accra
Ghana Integrated Aluminum Development Corporation (GIADEC) Logo

Ghana Integrated Aluminum Development Corporation (GIADEC)

Develops Ghana's bauxite resources and promotes the establishment of an integrated aluminium industry.

Headquarters: Accra
Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC) Logo

Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDEC)

Promotes the development of Ghana's iron ore resources and the establishment of an integrated iron and steel industry.

Headquarters: Accra
Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC) Logo

Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC)

Responsible for the demarcation, maintenance, and management of Ghana's international and internal boundaries.

Headquarters: Accra

Collaborative Excellence

Our agencies and institutions work in close collaboration to ensure seamless service delivery and optimal resource management. Through coordinated efforts, we achieve greater efficiency, avoid duplication of services, and provide comprehensive solutions to Ghana's land and natural resource challenges.

Inter-Agency Coordination

Regular coordination meetings and joint initiatives ensure aligned objectives and shared resources.

Resource Sharing

Shared expertise, technology, and infrastructure maximize efficiency and service quality.

Unified Goals

All agencies work towards common objectives of sustainable development and national prosperity.