To help develop the Food and Agriculture Sector in Ghana into an agro-industrial country through modernized agriculture, improved raw materials toward attainment of food security, employment opportunities and poverty reduction especially in rural areas.

MISSION

To promote sustainable agriculture and thriving agribusiness through research and technology development, effective extension and other coordinated support services from the MMDAs to farmers, processors and traders for improved livelihood

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Directorate of Finance and Admnistration: :

Provides support services to the Ministry and co-ordinates the administrative activities of all National Directorates, Regional and District Agricultural development Units.

Ensures that approved personnel policies of MOFA regarding employment, personal records, training and salary administration are translated into good management practices.

Ensures that value for money is secured for Government procurement

Advises on the planning and organization of National and International Conferences, seminars, workshops and agricultural shows

Plans and organizes the World Food Day/Telefood and National Farmers Day celebrations

Plans and schedules payment of fees, subscriptions and rents on UN organizations and \national legal demands and requirements

FUNCTIONS

To safeguard the interest of the Ministry in all financial transactions
To provides the installation of an effective and efficient system of internal checks and the practice of proper and accountable administration.
To ensure the availability of services and facilities necessary to support the administrative and other functions of the Ministry.
Deals with the review of scheme of service, job allocation, performance appraisal, employment, discipline and productivity improvement.
Advices the Chief Director and the Political Heads on major issues and suggests solutions to them.
Prepares Cabinet Memoranda.
Policy implementation.
Coordinate all stores and supplies
Public Relations and
Advise cabinet on laws required to regulate agricultural activities in order to protect all stakeholders and the environment.
Coordination and harmonization of policies and sector activities with other (MDAs)
Facilitation of public-private dialogue and partnerships.
Advocacy for sector interests locally and in international agreements.
Facilitation of capacity building of sectors human resources
Facilitation of research and technological development
Facilitation of integration of cross-cutting issues e.g. Gender equality in the sector, land etc.
Estate Management
Facilitation of international trade in agricultural commodities
Provision and facilitation of agricultural service delivery.
Coordination of enforcement of sector regulations.
Coordination of development partners and their policies and activities with those of the sector.
Coordinate all Protocol activities
Advise cabinet on laws required to regulate agricultural activities in order to protect all stakeholders and the environment.
Coordination and harmonization of policies and sector activities with other (MDAs)
Facilitation of public-private dialogue and partnerships.
Advocacy for sector interests locally and in international agreements.
Facilitation of capacity building of sectors human resources
Facilitation of research and technological development
Facilitation of integration of cross-cutting issues e.g. Gender equality in the sector, land etc.
Estate Management
Facilitation of international trade in agricultural commodities
Provision and facilitation of agricultural service delivery.
Coordination of enforcement of sector regulations.
Coordination of development partners and their policies and activities with those of the sector.
Coordinate all Protocol activities

SERVICES AND STANDARS

We promise to maintain the following standards:

SERVICE	TIME FRAME
Provide Information to investors	Instantly for simple enquiries or within one day if it is informed on data
Link potential investors to relevant agencies	Within two days of request
Pay contractors, consultants and service providers	Two weeks after submission of correct claims
Action on correspondences	One (1) day for letters demanding simple response or four (4) days if response involves consultation and research

COURTESY AND COOPERATION

WE STRIVE FOR

Friendly and courteous front-desk staff ready to assist.
Office doors will be clearly labeled to facilitate identification

Upgrade the standards and quality of service delivery to our clients and collaborators.
Adopt and transfer new technologies to farmers and upgrade old ones through our front-line directorates.
Upgrade quality of our Human resources staff through local and foreign training schemes.
Promote and sustain interest in farming through sustained farmer recognition activities such as Farmers’ Day.
Promote the use of quality parent stock to achieve high quality yield.
Promote Agro forestry to ensure environmental/ecological balance.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM THE PUBLIC

INFORMATION TRANSPARENCY AND CONVENIENCE

Seek information from Front Desk Officer or public Relations Unit.
Call for appointment if you need to see the Minister, Deputies or Chief Director.
All contractors submitting claims should attach relevant documents. (e.g. VAT, TCC, IRS etc.)

Provide improved physical environment of the ministry.
Equip the PR Unit to function effectively.
Liaise with all Directorates for effective flow of information.

OTHER COLLABORATING AGENCIES

COMPLAINTS AND COMMENT

All Technical Directorates of MoFA
Universities
Non Government Organization (NGOs)
Development partners
Environmental Protection Agency.
Ghana Standards Board
Ghana Export Promotion Council

If you have a complaint or comment, submit it to:

The Director,
Finance and Administration
P. O. Box M. 37
Accra
Tel. 021-687201
FAX: 021664094
e-mail: alidufuseini@yahoo.com

OR
Chief Director
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
P.O. Box M.37
Tel. 021-666567

We are located within the Ministries and adjacent to the Ministry of Lands and Forestry.