National museums are not only symbolic repositories of cultural heritage, but also serve as sponsors for creative competitions and public recognition. In the process of strategic planning, The Ghana National Museum, in collaboration with the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) is currently evaluating future strategies for design competitions.

Through guided discussion and a workshop, DVDL informed on best practices around selection processes of competitions and commissions, including implementation guidelines, and suggestions for jury members and other stakeholders.