The Key to All Social Protection Data in Ghana
GNHR is the backbone of Ghana’s social protection system the single source of truth that connects households to programs and ensures interventions are targeted, inclusive, and impactful.
Why GNHR is the Key Data Sharing & Integration
Why GNHR is the Key
Without a central registry, social protection risks mis-targeting, exclusion, duplication, and waste.
Programs may reach households that do not meet criteria.
Those most in need can be missed due to fragmented data.
Multiple enrollments inflate costs and reduce fairness.
Weak traceability makes errors and fraud harder to detect.
Linking Households to Interventions
GNHR connects verified household data to programs that improve lives.
Identifies the poorest households for targeted support.
Rapidly reaches vulnerable families during crises (e.g., COVID-19).
Targets scholarships, school feeding, and healthcare support.
Helps development partners avoid duplication and maximize impact.
A National Asset for Decision-Making
Consolidated, verified data empowers policy makers and program managers.
Design programs using real, verified household data.
Prioritize vulnerable groups fairly and transparently.
Direct funds where they have the greatest impact.
Transparent processes reduce errors, fraud, and exclusion.
Benefits of GNHR as the Key Registry
One Source of Truth
A central database for all social protection actors.
Fair & Inclusive
Ensures no one is left behind in national programs.
Efficient
Reduces duplication across ministries and agencies.
Future-Ready
Foundation for digital services and integrated systems.
Building a Stronger Social Protection Ecosystem
GNHR is more than a registry,it is the gateway to equitable development in Ghana. By linking households to programs, GNHR makes social protection smarter, more inclusive, and more sustainable. As Ghana advances toward inclusive growth, GNHR remains at the center ensuring the right support reaches the right people at the right time.