In response to growing concerns about the management of Ghana’s heritage, the Ghana Commission for UNESCO engaged in extensive consultations with stakeholders within Ghana and across several African countries to identify best practices in heritage management. These efforts led to the establishment of the Ghana Heritage Committee to drive reforms in the heritage sector. The committee was officially inaugurated in September 2020. 

The primary purpose of the GHC is to provide technical advice to the Government of Ghana through relevant institutions to help identify, document, protect, and promote the country’s heritage, including World Heritage and Biosphere sites among others listed through relevant and ratified Conventions. The GHC consists of a Steering Committee, Technical Committee, and a Secretariat. The Secretariat is backed by the Ghana Commission for UNESCO led by the Secretary-General and supported by the secretaries to the GHC and a group of experts to ensure effective coordination and implementation of its mandate.