Mahama Bans International Travel by Boards of State-Owned Enterprises to Cut Public Spending
John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has directed that Boards of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and other public institutions immediately stop undertaking international travel for training programmes, conferences, retreats, and study tours funded by the state.
The directive follows concerns about the growing cost of overseas trips by boards of public institutions, which government says have placed unnecessary pressure on the national budget.
Government Raises Concerns Over Rising Travel Costs
According to the presidency, the government recognises the importance of professional development, exposure to international best practices, and strengthening corporate governance within public institutions.
However, authorities say the frequency and scale of internatio...