Transforming Energy Access Planning: Data Governance Plan for the Implementation of PowerMap

This data governance plan outlines the framework for PowerMap, a geospatial data collection platform developed by the Energy Commission of Ghana to address challenges in accessing accurate and timely data for energy planning. The plan establishes a robust governance structure, including roles and responsibilities, risk management strategies, and data quality assurance processes. PowerMap utilizes a relational database structure centered around a powermap table, enabling efficient querying and analysis of power infrastructure across regions and districts. Rigorous data cleaning and formatting processes, including automated checks and standardization, ensure data integrity. The integration of field-collected data with existing geospatial datasets strengthens the Commission's capacity for comprehensive energy access analysis.