Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection

What Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection does

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) is the Government of Ghana ministry responsible for policy formulation, coordination, and monitoring of gender equality, children's rights, and social protection programmes. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Accra, the Ministry operates three core departments (Social Welfare, Gender, Children) plus statutory bodies including the Human Trafficking Secretariat, Domestic Violence Secretariat, National Council for Persons with Disability, Ghana School Feeding Programme Secretariat, Central Adoption Authority, and the Ghana National Household Registry. Its mandate covers women empowerment, child protection, domestic violence prevention, disability inclusion, and social safety net delivery for vulnerable and excluded populations across Ghana.

MoGCSP delivers services through flagship cash transfer and social programmes including LEAP (Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty), the Ghana School Feeding Programme, and the Integrated Social Services (ISS) Initiative. Its technology stack comprises national-scale information systems: SWIMS (Social Welfare Information Management System) for case management, GNHR and GISPIS for household registry and targeting, the Boame App and Orange Support Center for SGBV response, the Child Marriage Information Portal, and the Single Window Citizen Engagement Service (SWCES). The Ministry is governed by a Minister (Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey), supported by a Chief Director (Dr. Marian W. A. Kpakpah) and Directors of Administration and IT.

MoGCSP is funded through Government of Ghana national budget allocations and grants from development partners including UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, World Bank, EU, and USAID. It does not charge fees for its services and operates a hybrid engagement model combining international forum participation (CSW70, AUDA-NEPAD), national policy and media engagement, community-level outreach, and partnerships with civil society organizations including GASOW, GPGD, Plan Ghana, and the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations.

Name

Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection

Legal name

Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection

Website

https://mogcsp.gov.gh

Company type

Public

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is the Government of Ghana ministry responsible for policy formulation and delivery of gender equality, child protection, and social protection programmes including LEAP cash transfers, the Ghana School Feeding Programme, and national beneficiary registries, serving vulnerable populations across Ghana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Social Services

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Public Administration (92), Public Finance Activities (921130)

SIC

Foreign Governments (8888), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG), Government & Public Sector Disbursements (Tax Refunds, Benefits) (FSAMAKAJ), Governance, Public Financial Management & Service Delivery Reform (BPADAEAD)

Keywords

• Social protection services
• Gender equality programmes
• Child welfare services
• Cash transfer programmes
• Government ministry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: Core funding from the Government of Ghana national budget for ministry operations and social protection programmes.
2. Development Partner Grants: Funding and technical support from international development partners including UNICEF, UNFPA, UNDP, World Bank, EU, and USAID for specific programmes and interventions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MoGCSP formulates and implements national policies and programmes on gender equality, child rights, and social protection in Ghana. It delivers cash transfers (LEAP), school feeding, integrated social services, anti-violence initiatives (Boame App, Orange Support Center), and operates digital platforms such as SWIMS and the Ghana National Household Registry for beneficiary targeting and case management.

Product overview

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) is a government ministry overseeing a portfolio of social protection programs, information systems, and specialized agencies. The core offerings include: (1) Social protection programs such as LEAP (cash transfers), Ghana School Feeding Programme, and Integrated Social Services; (2) Information management systems including SWIMS, GNHR, and the Child Marriage Information Portal; (3) Specialized secretariats for Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Persons with Disabilities; (4) Mobile applications including the Boame App for SGBV reporting; (5) Training institutions like the School of Social Work. These products work together to deliver comprehensive gender equality, child protection, and social welfare services across Ghana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LEAP: Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty Programme - a conditional cash transfer programme for extremely poor households
• GNHR
• SWIMS
• Boame App

Products and services

• Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP)

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNICEF GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026UNICEF Representative in Ghana met with Gender Minister to reflect on years of collaboration. UNICEF provides continuous support for child protection, social welfare, and development programming. Both parties reviewed ongoing initiatives and reaffirmed commitment to cooperation in addressing challenges affecting children and families.
• African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026MoGCSP explored strategic partnership with AUDA-NEPAD to advance women's empowerment. The meeting focused on the African Women's Empowerment Programme (AWEP), women's economic empowerment, leadership development, and initiatives for vulnerable women. Both parties expressed optimism about deepening cooperation for sustainable development across Africa.
• United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNFPA partners with MoGCSP on menstrual health initiatives, SGBV support services, and gender equality programmes. UNFPA supported the launch of the Orange Support Center and Boame App for addressing sexual and gender-based violence.
• UNDPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNDP listed as a development partner supporting the Ministry's programmes and initiatives.
• USAIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSAID listed as a development partner supporting the Ministry's social protection and gender equality programmes.
• Ghana Employers' Association (GEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoGCSP partners with GEA on the Female Future Programme Ghana (FFPGH), launched in 2019 with support from Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise. The programme equips women with leadership and boardroom competencies.
• UNICEF (Child Protection)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNICEF supports the Social Services Workforce Training Programme through the School of Social Work. Child Protection Specialist Young Joo Lee participated in the 5th cohort closing ceremony.
• Ghana Federation of Disability OrganisationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability advocacy organisation collaborating with MoGCSP on inclusive menstrual health interventions for women and girls with disabilities.
• FlowWellness GhanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organisation supporting menstrual health and hygiene initiatives for women and girls with disabilities.
• Jasper Wellness Health Organisation GhanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organisation supporting menstrual health and hygiene initiatives for women and girls with disabilities.
• Plan GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlan Ghana partners with GPGD under the Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP) to identify and reintegrate out-of-school children into education. Over 2,500 children validated for special learning programmes.
• Graduates and Professionals of the Ga-Dangme Network (GPGD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 600+ members established in 2023, collaborating with Ministry on education, women empowerment, youth development, and community transformation initiatives.
• Ghana Association of Social Workers (GASOW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body with over 40 years of existence advocating for social welfare. GASOW supports Ministry through advocacy, policy expertise, capacity building, research, and professional consultation on social protection.
• School of Social Work, OsucoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Ministry's training institution that delivers the Social Services Workforce Training Programme, building capacity of social service workers across Ghana.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD): Continental body with which MoGCSP is exploring strategic partnership under the African Women's Empowerment Programme (AWEP). Comparable focus on women's economic empowerment and leadership development.
• World Bank Ghana: Financier of Ghana's Productive Safety Net Project (GPSNP) and other social protection instruments delivered through MoGCSP's LEAP framework.
• UNICEF Ghana: Long-standing strategic partner of MoGCSP providing funding, technical assistance, and capacity building for child protection, social welfare, and gender programming across Ghana.
• UNFPA Ghana: UN agency partner that co-developed the Boame App and Orange Support Center with MoGCSP for SGBV response and reproductive health programming.

Direct peers

• Department of Social Development (South Africa): South Africa's national department handling social grants, child protection, and gender-based violence response (including the GBV Command Centre). Larger scale but highly comparable mandate and service-delivery model.
• Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (Uganda): Uganda's equivalent ministry responsible for gender equality, child protection, labour, and social protection. Closely comparable in mandate, structure, and donor-funded programme mix (cash transfers, OVC support, GBV response).
• Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (Zambia): Zambian ministry administering the Social Cash Transfer Scheme and child grant programmes. Similar regional context, donor mix, and beneficiary-targeting approach via household registries.
• Ministry of Labour and Social Protection (Kenya): Kenyan ministry handling social protection cash transfers (e.g., Inua Jamii), child welfare, and gender programmes. Operates a similar national social safety net with comparable donor partnerships and digital beneficiary registries.
• Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (Nigeria): Nigeria's federal ministry overseeing humanitarian response, social investment programmes (N-Power, Conditional Cash Transfer), and gender affairs. Direct functional peer in West Africa despite Nigeria's federal structure.

Regional players

• Ghana Ministry of Education: Domestic Ghanaian ministry co-implementing the Ghana School Feeding Programme and child reintegration initiatives. Close operational peer for education-related child welfare programmes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=MoGCSP+Ghana
• Facebookfacebook.com/MoGCSP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ministry-of-gender-children-and-social-protection-ghana

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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