Role of NGOs and Civil Society Organizations

In TMA, there are about sixty- eight (68) Non-Governmental Organisations (N.G.O’s) that supports the various activities of the Assembly. These N.G.O’s are involved in malaria programmes, HIV Aids awareness and women empowerment. These N.G.O.’s includes Tema Youth for Christ, Abibiman Foundation and Action for African Women Foundation among others. Most of these N.G.O’s have helped the Assembly to create awareness on issues like HIV Aids.

There are also civil society organizations such as the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), the Ghana Private Road Transport Union, freight forwarders association. Ghana Shippers’ Council, Ghana Maritime Association, Private Contractors Association among others. These civil societies contribute immensely during decision making and policy formulation at the Assembly.