GNHR • Overview

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
GNHR Key Registry

Why GNHR is the Key

Without a central registry, social protection risks mis-targeting, exclusion, duplication, and waste.

Wrong Beneficiaries

Programs may reach households that do not meet criteria.

Overlooked Vulnerable

Those most in need can be missed due to fragmented data.

Duplication

Multiple enrollments inflate costs and reduce fairness.

Lower Accountability

Weak traceability makes errors and fraud harder to detect.

Linking Households to Interventions

GNHR connects verified household data to programs that improve lives.

LEAP Cash Transfers

Identifies the poorest households for targeted support.

Emergency Assistance

Rapidly reaches vulnerable families during crises (e.g., COVID-19).

Education & Health

Targets scholarships, school feeding, and healthcare support.

Partner Alignment

Helps development partners avoid duplication and maximize impact.

A National Asset for Decision-Making

Consolidated, verified data empowers policy makers and program managers.

Evidence-Based Planning

Design programs using real, verified household data.

Equitable Targeting

Prioritize vulnerable groups fairly and transparently.

Resource Optimization

Direct funds where they have the greatest impact.

Accountability

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.