The Parliament of Ghana has held a workshop to equip Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Caucus with tools to promote transparency and curb corruption by exposing hidden ownership of corporate entities.

The orientation session, organised in partnership with Transparency International Ghana, took place on Monday, July 14, 2025, and introduced lawmakers to the practical use of Beneficial Ownership Transparency (BOT) as part of the national strategy to fight illicit financial flows and tax evasion.

Officials said the training was part of ongoing efforts to align Ghana’s governance practices with global transparency standards.

The discussions centred on the country’s fifth OGP National Action Plan (2023–2027), with emphasis on the role of Parliament in monitoring compliance and holding institutions to account.

Ghana joined the Open Government Partnership in 2011 and has since adopted several action plans to improve transparency, open contracting, and public participation in governance.

The current phase aims to strengthen the legal and institutional structures supporting BOT and other anti-corruption reforms.

The workshop provided MPs with updates on Ghana’s progress and challenges in implementing BOT.

It also explored how Parliament can use its oversight role to improve enforcement and transparency in both the public and private sectors.

A statement issued by Parliament described the training as part of a broader strategy to support open government and ensure that lawmaking responds to the needs of citizens.

One of the participants stated, “Beneficial Ownership Transparency is not just a global priority, it is central to Ghana’s efforts to fight corruption. If we are serious about tackling the problem, this is where the real work begins.”

At the close of the session, members of the OGP Caucus pledged to support further reforms and work toward a more accountable system that delivers results for all Ghanaians.