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Social Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1148)

DeliveredChecked 14 Sept 2026Level 3 of 4: Confirmed in an official record (the Act, Gazette or Hansard)

Progress

Stage 4 of 4: In effect

Ghana's first social protection floor. The household registry is the single targeting system, and a Social Protection Fund pays for delivery and emergency relief. Regulations (L.I. 2521) passed in 2026.

  1. Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection at the Government Accountability Series, 14 September 2026

    14 September 2026
    BriefingDr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey (MP), Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection

  2. Bill laid

    Stage 1 of 4

  3. Passed by Parliament

    Stage 2 of 4

  4. Signed into law

    Stage 3 of 4

  5. In effect

    Stage 4 of 4

Progress over time

2 dated progress points on record

Nov 2025Sept 2026

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