The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has introduced its new five-year strategic plan, aiming to redefine its mission and vision statements and provide a clear direction for the Office.

During the launch on July 14, 2023, COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, the Executive Director of EOCO, emphasized the significant shift represented by the strategic plan.

She highlighted that the comprehensive document would guide the Office in achieving consistent and sustainable outcomes.

COP MYT Addo-Danquah explained that “overall, the strategic plan, is expected to bring some significant improvements to the internal processes of EOCO”. She added that it would succinctly help the communication of a clear direction for the Office, over the course of the next five years”

EOCO's Strategic Plan prioritizes actionable measures to enhance responsiveness by establishing a robust asset recovery and management system, adopting modern technology, strengthening human resources, and fostering relevant partnerships, as stated by the Executive Director.

The Executive Director expressed gratitude to the GIZ Governance for Inclusive Programme, co-funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO), for their financial support and technical guidance in developing the five-year strategic plan. Special appreciation was extended to Mr. Sampson Kwakwa, the GIZ Technical Advisor, for his valuable input, and Mr. Michael Ohene-Effah, the Lead Consultant, for bringing the plan to fruition.

The Deputy Attorney-General and Justice Minister, Hon. Madam Diana Asonaba Dapaah, emphasized in her keynote address that the newly launched EOCO five-year strategic plan will serve as a blueprint and performance assessment tool for the agency. She commended the Governing Board and Management of EOCO for their effective leadership, which has steered the Office in the right direction.

Distinguished guests, including representatives from the Ghana Police Service, Narcotics Control Commission, Office of the Special Prosecutor, Financial Intelligence Centre, Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, and Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, graced the occasion and shared solidarity messages with EOCO.

The launch event also saw the presence of members from the Governing Board, Management, Regional Directors, Heads of Units of EOCO, and the Strategic Plan Working Group.