Manifesto

Vision

Transform GhIE into a vibrant, inclusive, and impactful engineering institution, driving Ghana’s socio-economic development through innovation, capacity building, and partnerships.

Mission

Empower members to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions, promote excellence and collaboration, drive national development, and integrate ESG principles in all activities.

Core Values

Excellence: strive for excellence in all aspects of our work, promoting best practices, continuous learning and development
Integrity: uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics and professionalism in all our interactions.
Collaboration: encourage collaboration among engineers, industry stakeholders, government, academia and civil society to drive innovation, progress and sustainable development
Innovation: encourage innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship among our members
Accountability: accountable to our members, stakeholders and the broader society, ensuring transparency, responsible governance and ESG considerations in all our activities
Sustainability: prioritize environmental sustainability, social responsibility and good governance in all our endeavours.

ESG Commitments

Environmental Stewardship: We will promote sustainable practices, reduce our environmental footprint and encourage our members to adopt environmentally responsible solutions.
Social Responsibility: We will prioritize social welfare, promote diversity, equity and inclusion and support initiatives that improve the quality of life for all Ghanaians
Good Governance: We uphold the highest standards of governance, transparency and accountability, ensuring that our activities are guided by integrity, ethics and professionalism.

Strategic Objectives

Governance & Institutional Strengthening
Civic Duty: Advocating for Impactful Change
Membership & Member Development
Welfare: Supporting Our Members, Building a Stronger Future
Strategic Alliances: Expanding Opportunities, Creating Impact

Governance and Institutional Strengthening

Driving Change for a Stronger Future

Culture Transformation:
Set clear expectations for officeholders and develop a code of conduct for meetings & committees.
Lead by example with support from Past Presidents & Retired Engineers.
Promote member engagement and continuous improvement.

Digital Transformation:
Enhance digital operations at the secretariat.

Simplify & Streamline:
Simplify constitutional and bye-law provisions.
Establish minimum scale of fees for engineering practitioners & firms.

Strengthen Key Initiatives:
Continue efforts with the GhIE ADR Centre & GhIE Fund.
Advance the development of the Engineering Village.

Civic Duty : Advocating for Impactful Change

Elevating Public Engagement and Policy Influence
External Communication Unit:
- Enhance outreach through TV & Radio, Print Media, and Press Statements.
- Publish articles in leading print media.
Informed Advocacy:
- Develop Business Environment Reports for engineering industries and sectors.
- Provide well-informed recommendations and policy advice through position papers.
Public Education:
- Share expert opinions on public engineering initiatives.
- Educate and engage the public on critical issues shaping the future.
Let’s lead the conversation for a better-engineered nation!

Membership & Member Development

Empowering Engineering Practitioners

Grow Our Membership:

Propose a new category of non-licenced Full Members
Launch new Technical Divisions (TD) to meet evolving needs.
Introduce Interdisciplinary Divisions (ID) like safety, project management, and engineering economics—allowing members to belong to both TDs and IDs.

Enhance Member Benefits:

Improve access to professional development, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities.
Strengthen industrial placements for students and lecturers to bridge academia and industry.
Consider expanding welfare benefits.

Invest in Capacity Building:

Create a Learning and Development Centre. Provide digital on-demand programs (Digital Academy)
Organise modern programs training, workshops, and certifications to advance members’ skills.

Promote Engagement:

Promote active participation in committees, branches, and technical divisions.

Let’s strengthen our institution!

Welfare: Supporting Our Members, Building a Stronger Future

Expanded Member Benefits:

Enjoy discounted training fees and special offers from partner shops, service providers, and hotels.

Monthly Welfare Webinars:

Access expert advice on legal, health, financial, retirement, and job search topics.

Social Safety Nets:

Explore insurance schemes for added security and peace of mind.

Mentorship Opportunities:

Benefit from a structured mentoring program to guide personal and professional growth.

Let’s ensure every member thrives!

Strategic Alliances: Expanding Opportunities, Creating Impact

International Alliances:

Benchmarking to adopt global best practices to enhance standards.
Experience Sharing to promote knowledge exchange with international partners.
Mobility to facilitate seamless movement for students and professionals.

National Alliances:

Opportunities for Members to build partnerships that open doors for growth and impact.
Impact on Society to collaborate to solve pressing national challenges.
Relevance in Development to position engineering at the forefront of national progress.

Let’s shape a connected and impactful future!

Growth Areas: Expanding Our Reach

Grow Membership:

Inspire the youth, especially girls, to pursue engineering.
Attract individuals with engineering training, even if not actively practising.

Empower Professionals:

Focus on the development of Technologists, Technicians, and Craftsmen.

Boost Participation:

Market our activities to encourage active member engagement.

Strengthen Operations:

Reinforce branch operations for better outreach and impact.

Expand Opportunities:

Launch new Technical Divisions (TD) to meet evolving needs.
Introduce Interdisciplinary Divisions (ID) like safety, project management, and engineering economics—allowing members to belong to both TDs and IDs.

Impact Areas: Driving Change, Making a Difference

Public Engagement:

Maintain a strong print media presence with regular articles from the Technical Divisions.
Lead public advocacy on key engineering and societal issues.
Highlight contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Member Empowerment:

Promote an engaged and active membership.
Provide regular welfare talks on legal, retirement, health, job search and more.
Expand opportunities for Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Educational Support:

Strengthen industrial placements for students and lecturers to bridge academia and industry.

CALL TO ACTION

“Many people know many things, but no one knows everything.” – Unknown

WE CAN:

Build a stronger, impactful GhIE.
Drive growth and impact, provide collaboration, and create lasting change.

✅ Vote for Ing David Kwatia Nyante as President-Elect to support this visionary manifesto.

✅ Volunteer to play an active role in realising these goals.

✅ Contribute to a strong culture that promotes growth and impact.

“The beauty of a group is not the number of members, but the number of active and supportive members.”

Let’s not just belong to GhIE—let’s be a blessing to it. We can make a difference!

Let’s not just belong to GhIE