Alex Mould appointed CEO of Millennium Development Authority
Mr Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould takes over the affairs of MiDA from Michael Asare Bediako, who resigned from his post on 12 February 2024
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mr Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA).
His appointment is contained in a letter dated Thursday, 13 February 2025, and signed by the secretary to the president Callistus Mahama. The letter is copied to the vice president, the chief of staff at the office of the president, the minister for finance, the board chairman of MiDA, and the chairperson of the Public Services Commission (PSC).
“I write to formally inform you that the President of the Republic in accordance with Article 195(1) of the Constitution and Section 15(2) of the Millennium Development Authority Act, 2006 (Act 702) has appointed you as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Development Authority pending receipt of the constitutionally required advice of the governing Board, given in consultation with the Public Services Commission,” the president’s letter to Mr Mould read.
“I take this opportunity to congratulate you formally on your appointment. Kindly. indicate your acceptance or otherwise of this appointment, within fourteen (14) days of receipt of- this lette”, the president’s letter to the new CEO further read.
Mr Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould takes over the affairs of MDA from Michael Asare Bediako, who resigned from his post on Wednesday, 12 February 2024. Former President Akufo-Addo on 12 September 2024, appointed Mr Michael Asare Bediako as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) in accordance with Article 195 (1) of the Constitution and Section 15 (2) of the Millennium Development Authority Act, 2006 (Act 702).
MiDA’s new mandate
Following former President Akufo-Addo’s directives, MiDA will now pivot towards its third main objective: managing other national development programs, including those funded by the Government of Ghana, Development Partners, or both. MiDA’s expanded mandate includes oversight and Management of National Development Programmes.
MiDA will oversee and manage large-scale development programmes beyond the Millennium Challenge Compacts. This will include the Government of Ghana’s flagship projects and donor-funded initiatives that align with MiDA’s expertise. Three key programs to be managed by MiDA under this new mandate are the Economic Enclaves Project (EEP), Digital Youth Villages, and the Ghana Cares “Obaatanpa” Programme.
MiDA has been designated the coordinating entity for the Economic Enclaves Project, a large-scale agricultural initiative aimed at facilitating the participation of private sector investors and de-risking commercial farming operations.
In this capacity, MiDA will coordinate efforts among key governmental ministries, including the Ministries of Food and Agriculture, Energy, and Roads and Highways, collaborate with the Ghana Armed Forces, particularly the 48 Engineer Regiment, for land development and with the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority for
land surveys and irrigation infrastructure and ensure access to agricultural equipment, certified seeds, and other essential inputs.
Another area MiDA will champion is the Digital Youth Village (DYV), which aims to create an enabling environment and a dedicated address for accelerating digital entrepreneurship growth among Ghana’s youth.
The initiative focuses on key areas such as entrepreneurship, funding innovation, developing digital
skills, and forming industry partnerships in agritech, fintech, edutech, health tech, and retail tech. MiDA will act as the Digital Youth Village (DYV) coordination and programme management office.
MiDA’s responsibilities include supervision and reporting on construction, coordination of the innovation operating model, development of a sustainable funding model, and stakeholder management.
MiDA will also oversee the implementation phase of the Ghana Cares “Obaatanpa” Programme, an economic revitalisation initiative launched in 2020. MiDA’s responsibilities include: Ensuring the alignment of all activities related to the programme’s economic recovery goals, managing partnerships with the Ministry of Finance and other relevant stakeholders to achieve the desired economic outcomes.
Reporting by Wilberforce Asare in Accra
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