Ghanaian Organizations Flashcards
Which year was the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in Ghana established?
1997
What organization was created to ensure the safety and quality of food, drugs, and cosmetics?
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)
Which year was the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Ghana founded?
1994
What organization was established to protect Ghana’s natural environment?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which year did the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) come into existence?
1967
What organization was created to set standards for product quality and safety in Ghana?
Ghana Standards Authority (GSA)
Which year was the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) launched in Ghana?
2003
What organization was established to provide affordable healthcare for Ghanaians?
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)
Which year was the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) created?
2000
What organization was established to fund educational infrastructure in Ghana?
Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund)
Which year was the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) established?
1997
What organization was created to regulate water and electricity services in Ghana?
Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC)
Which year was the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) founded?
1994
What organization was established to encourage and promote investment in Ghana?
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC)
Which year was the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) founded?
1983
What organization was created to manage Ghana’s petroleum resources?
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
Which year was the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) established?
1993
What organization was created to promote civic rights and duties in Ghana?
National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE)
Which year was the Volta River Authority (VRA) founded?
1961
What organization was established to manage hydroelectric power from the Volta River?
Volta River Authority (VRA)
Which year was the Forestry Commission in Ghana founded?
1999
What organization was created to manage and protect Ghana’s forest resources?
Forestry Commission
Which year was the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) founded?
1969
What organization was established to promote Ghanaian products in international markets?
Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA)
Which year was the Minerals Commission of Ghana established?
1986
What organization was created to regulate the mining sector in Ghana?
Minerals Commission
Which year was the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) founded?
2008
What organization was created to oversee pension schemes in Ghana?
National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA)
Which year was the Ghana AIDS Commission established?
2000
What organization was created to address and coordinate efforts against HIV/AIDS in Ghana?
Ghana AIDS Commission
Which year was the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) founded?
2006
What organization was created to promote youth employment in Ghana?
Youth Employment Agency (YEA)
Which year was the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) established?
1960
What organization was created to promote and develop tourism in Ghana?
Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA)
Which year was the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) founded?
1968
What organization was established to conduct research to support national development?
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Which year was the National Communications Authority (NCA) created?
1996
What organization was created to regulate telecommunications in Ghana?
National Communications Authority (NCA)
Which year was the Bank of Ghana established?
1957
What organization was created to serve as Ghana’s central bank and manage monetary policy?
Bank of Ghana
Which year was the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) established?
1972
What organization was created to provide pensions and social security benefits in Ghana?
Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)
Which year was the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) founded?
1947
What organization was established to regulate and promote the cocoa industry in Ghana?
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD)
Which year was the Ghana Highway Authority founded?
1974
What organization was created to oversee road construction and maintenance in Ghana?
Ghana Highway Authority
Which year was the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) established?
1967
What organization was created to distribute electricity to urban areas in Ghana?
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG)
Which year was the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) established?
2004
What organization was created to improve electronic communications access across Ghana?
Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC)
Which year was the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) founded?
1993
What organization was created to manage the storage and transport of petroleum products in Ghana?
Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST)
Which year was the National Insurance Commission (NIC) founded?
1980
What organization was established to regulate the insurance industry in Ghana?
National Insurance Commission (NIC)
Which year was the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) created?
2002
What organization was created to oversee and regulate maritime activities in Ghana?
Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA)
Which year was the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) established?
1986
What organization was created to manage and oversee Ghana’s ports and harbors?
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA)
