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Former President Trump has imposed 100% tariffs on prescription drugs from companies that have not agreed to lower prices, a move aimed at incentivizing domestic production and reducing drug costs in the United States.
Construction for a ballroom at Trump's White House has received final approval from the National Capital Planning Commission, despite a federal judge's earlier order to halt the project.
Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, Director-General of Ghana's National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has urged a shift from traditional preparedness to resilient, shock-responsive social protection systems as the nation faces increasing societal challenges.
Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, Chairman of Ghana's National Development Planning Commission, advocated for a radical shift towards inclusive, accountable, and data-driven approaches for sustainable national development.
The Director-General and Chairman of Ghana's National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) have both stressed the critical roles of structured planning, coordination, and tackling corruption for effective district and national development.
The State Planning Commission has submitted 15 studies to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, covering areas such as sports, AI workforce, and the gig economy.
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Zia Choudhury, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, paid a courtesy call on the Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Audrey Smock Amoah, to explore ways of strengthening collaboration between the Commission and the United Nations system in advancing Ghana’s development priorities.
The National Capital Planning Commission received about 32,000 messages during its public comment period. Suffice it to say: Many people are not happy with the president’s ballroom plans.
THE evidence is piling up that without a dramatic change of course the economy will sink deeper into a quagmire that takes us all to a very bad place. The latest in the parade of grim numbers is a revelation by the Planning Commission that the number of people living below the poverty line has surged since 2018. Since 2001, these numbers had been declining, sometimes slowly, other times rapidly. But for the first time in nearly a quarter century, we have seen them rise, from 21.9 per cent of ...
President Donald Trump has dismissed Pam Bondi from her role as U.S. Attorney General, with multiple reports confirming her ousting and prompting speculation regarding the reasons behind the decision, including alleged dissatisfaction with her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and lack of investigations into political opponents, despite her loyalty to the president.
Donald Trump’s remarks mocking French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte continue to draw widespread condemnation, with Macron himself calling the comments 'neither elegant nor up to standard'.
Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, Chairman of Ghana's National Development Planning Commission, has advocated for a strategic shift towards inclusive spatial planning as a key driver for balanced national development, urging policymakers to prioritize this approach for sustainable growth.
Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, Chairman of Ghana's National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has called for a national shift in attitudes towards time management, emphasizing discipline and efficiency as crucial for accelerating the country's development agenda.
The Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission has called for legal protection and social security measures for gig workers, highlighting the rapid expansion of platform-based work and the need for targeted interventions to ensure their welfare and sustainability.
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) in Ghana has highlighted the urgent need for improved infrastructure and stronger institutional reforms as key components of its Consolidated National Development Plan.
The Lansing Planning Commission has recommended rezoning for a proposed data center, moving the project forward in the local approval process.
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the Design and Technology Institute (DTI) on Wednesday convened a high-level stakeholder meeting in Accra to advance Phase II of the Human Capital Development (HCD) Strategy for 2026 in a push to align workforce development with industrial transformation
Ghana's National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) is engaging stakeholders in the Western Region to develop a long-term, inclusive national development framework, emphasizing disciplined planning and implementation.
President Trump's plan for a White House ballroom, estimated to cost approximately 347 million euros, has received approval and is intended to be a lasting symbol of his presidency.
Group claimed planning commission ‘significantly underestimated’ greenhouse gas emissions from proposed facility
Nii Moi Thompson, Chairman of Ghana's National Development Planning Commission, has identified corruption and weak revenue mobilization systems as significant obstacles to effective local governance and development in the country.
The Director-General of Ghana's National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, emphasized the importance of effective planning for sustainable growth and equitable development during a stakeholder engagement in Bono East.
Civic agencies in Chennai have identified 100 kilometers of arterial roads for widening, a decision made during the first meeting of a State Planning Commission working group, with bus routes also slated for improvement.
A federal panel, the National Capital Planning Commission, has postponed a vote on Donald Trump’s planned $400m ballroom addition to the White House, citing a large amount of public input, with a majority opposing the plan.
Even a Republican congressman wrote in to the National Capital Planning Commission about his concerns
The Karnataka Policy and Planning Commission and the Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission have against ‘automatic’ replacement of retiring staff
Nii Moi Thompson, Chairman of Ghana's National Development Planning Commission, has publicly criticized media personality Anokye Frimpong for repeatedly distorting Ghana's political and independence history.