UN Launches 2025 Results Report Highlighting Major Development Gains in Ghana

The United Nations in Ghana has launched its 2025 Annual Results Report, showcasing significant progress across key development sectors and reaffirming strong partnerships driving results for the people of Ghana.

The launch event, held in Accra, brought together senior government officials, UN representatives, civil society, and development partners. A notable feature of the ceremony was the unveiling of a Braille version of the report, highlighting a commitment to disability inclusion and improved access to information.

Addressing participants, the UN Resident Coordinator in Ghana, H.E. Zia Choudhury, highlighted the growing effectiveness of coordinated action across the UN system. “What stands out clearly is the strength of collaboration,” he said. “The UN system in Ghana increasingly works as one team, bringing together different mandates and areas of expertise to support national priorities.”

The report indicates that the UN Country Team delivered strongly in 2025, achieving an 80% programme delivery rate with USD 113.3 million utilized out of USD 140.8 million in available resources—an improvement from the previous year.

Also speaking at the launch, the Coordinating Director of Operations at the Ministry of Finance, Mr. David Klotey Collison described the results as a shared national achievement. He emphasized Ghana's vision for a more mature partnership with the UN, shifting from traditional aid to strategic co-investments that support long-term development. He also emphasized the importance of innovative financing, public-private partnerships, technology and data-driven solutions, reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to leading and coordinating Ghana's development agenda.

The report highlights measurable progress across multiple sectors, with poverty reduction emerging as one of the most significant outcomes. Ghana’s multidimensional poverty rate declined from 24.9% to 21.9% within a year, translating to approximately 950,000 people moving out of poverty.

In the health sector, nationwide interventions supported by the UN reached wide segments of the population. About 1.8 million girls received HPV vaccines, while cholera and Mpox vaccination campaigns targeted high-risk communities. HIV treatment outcomes also improved, with increased testing coverage and viral suppression rates exceeding 90%.

The education sector also saw expanded access and improved learning conditions. More than 41,000 young people benefited from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes, while 79,000 learners accessed enhanced teaching and learning materials.

Environmental sustainability and livelihoods recorded important gains as well. Ghana exceeded its target for reducing ozone-depleting substances, achieving an 85% reduction, while over 13,000 hectares of degraded land were restored through tree planting and ecosystem recovery initiatives. Support to agriculture and fisheries strengthened economic resilience, with over 30,000 value-chain actors—most of them women—receiving assistance to improve productivity and income generation.

Progress was also made in strengthening peace and security systems. With UN support, border management capacity improved alongside investments in early warning and conflict prevention. Community outreach, including peace messaging through radio, reached thousands, while support was extended to refugees and asylum seekers in Ghana.

The inclusion of a Braille version of the report at the launch further highlighted the UN’s commitment to accessibility and ensuring that development communication is inclusive of persons with disabilities.

Looking ahead, the UN has pledged to deepen collaboration with government and partners, with a focus on peace and stabilization, food systems and health, and digital transformation as key priorities.

The launch of the report provided both a reflection on progress made in 2025 and a renewed commitment to sustaining inclusive and resilient development outcomes across Ghana.

The full report is available here.