The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Platform on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — often called the CSO Platform on SDGs (Ghana) is a national civil society coordination network established to mobilize, advocate, and monitor the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Ghana.

History The Platform was established in October 2015 as Ghana began preparing to implement the Sustainable Development Goals. It was institutionalised in May 2016 following a national forum in Accra where more than 80 civil society organisations formalized their participation.

Since its formation, the Platform has expanded its membership, governance structure, and thematic areas across Ghana.

Purpose and Objectives The Platform coordinates civil society efforts to advance the 17 SDGs by: Strengthening collaboration among CSOs, government, and development partners. Advocating for accountable and inclusive national SDG implementation.

Structure and Governance The CSO Platform operates through 17 SDG sub-platforms, each corresponding to one of the global goals. Each sub-platform is led by a convener and co-convener who coordinate sector activities.

The overall governance is overseen by a National Steering Committee, comprising conveners and co-conveners of the sub-platforms. The committee is co-chaired and supported by a Secretariat led by a National Coordinator.

Membership The Platform's membership includes over 300 organizations, including local and international NGOs, coalitions, faith-based organizations, and community-based groups operating across Ghana.

Activities and Impact The Platform has contributed to: Developing Ghana's SDG implementation framework. Preparing shadow reports to complement government reporting. Participating in initiatives such as the Strategic Partnership Initiative for Ghana and West Africa, focusing on inclusion and gender-based violence.

Leadership

As of 2024, the Platform's Co-Chairs are Joseph Tettey Afangbe (Young Visionary Leaders Ghana), Mary Awelana Addah (Ghana Integrity Initiative) and Harriet Nuamah Agyemang (Country Director of SEND Ghana).

See also Sustainable Development Goals National Development Planning Commission (Ghana) Sustainable Development Goals and Ghana

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