The District Assemblies Common Fund has announced a major shift in spending priorities, committing 20 percent of its resources to completing stalled projects across the country.
The move comes as the Fund confronts a backlog of unfinished initiatives estimated at nearly GH¢8 billion, many of which have been left incomplete due to inconsistent funding and changes in government.
Speaking during a visit by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to the DACF Secretariat, Administrator Michael Yamson said the new approach is aimed at restoring discipline in project execution and ensuring value for public spending.
He noted that in the past, local assemblies often initiated projects without secured funding, leading to widespread abandonment. With increased allocations now available, the Fund is prioritising the completion of existing developments before taking on new ones.
Beyond addressing stalled projects, the DACF is also turning attention to infrastructure expansion, revealing a partnership with a private entity to construct dams in constituencies nationwide. Initial work is expected to begin in five constituencies this year.
The renewed focus signals a broader effort by the Fund to improve accountability and ensure that public investments deliver tangible benefits to communities.
