The Ghana Irrigation Development Authority

GHANA IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Irrigation Development Planning

Formulating plans for the development of irrigation, including, but not limited to individual micro and small irrigation; community-managed small-to-medium scale irrigation; large-scale irrigation system modernization and development.

GHANA IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Water Resource Development & Management Planning

Formulate in partnership with other stakeholders plans for the development of water and related resources and improve the management of existing water resources.

ABOUT GIDA

Advancing Irrigated Agriculture Through Infrastructure and Water Management

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Expert Employees

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Trained Farmers

GIDA is the leading public sector organization set up by the Government of Ghana to promote agricultural growth through the provision of irrigation infrastructure and other Agricultural Water Management (AWM) techniques for irrigated agriculture. GIDA, since its establishment in the early 1960s had functioned as the Land Planning and Soil Conservation Unit (LPSCU) of the Ministry of Agriculture.

The Authority went through a series of status changes and re-definition of functions until 1977 when the government enacted the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority Decree, 1977 (SMCD 85) which established GIDA as an autonomous entity under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

Our Functions

To develop the water resources of the country for irrigated farming, livestock improvement and fish farming

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MISSION, VISION & CORE FUNCTIONS

How we operate as the leader in utilizing water resources

Our Vision

To be the leader in the development, promotion, and utilization of available water resources for agricultural use to ensure food security and sustainable livelihoods.

Improve infrastructure and technology for efficient agricultural water use.
Ensure equitable and sustainable access to water for farmers.
Promote research, education, and partnerships in water resource management.

Our Mission

To provide effective and efficient Agricultural Water Management services and maintain reliable irrigation systems for the sustained benefit to the national economy through the formulation, regulation, and execution of appropriate policies to benefit farmers, industry, and institutions within a sustainable environment.

Deliver efficient water management and reliable irrigation services.
Formulate and enforce policies that support farmers and industry.
Promote sustainable practices that benefit the economy and environment.

Our Core Functions

Formulate in partnership with other stakeholders plans for the development of water and related resources and improve the management of existing water resources.

Extend institutional support and strengthen the capacity of irrigation farmers and related industries.
Provide efficient technical services to state agencies and other customers with plans to establish irrigation, drainage, and other related facilities.
Strengthen institutional capacity, attract, and retain a highly motivated staff in the Authority.
Provide timely, accurate and useful information for efficient management.

Policy Objectives

As a Public Institution, GIDA operates within the Government’s agricultural policy framework and must appropriately respond to this. The sector’s objectives for the planned period are as follows

Food Security and emergency preparedness.
Increased growth in incomes.
Increased competitiveness and enhanced integration into domestic and international markets.
Sustainable management of land and environment.
Science and technology applied in food and agriculture.
Improved institutional coordination.