Also known as: Mr Ofosu-Dorte · Dr David Ofosu-Dorte
Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, lawyer and policy expert focused on urban planning, infrastructure, and land tenure issues in Ghana.
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Dr David Ofosu-Dorte, Senior Partner at AB & David Law Africa, says rapid urbanisation across Africa is creating growing pressure on housing, leading to rising homelessness and affordability challenges in major cities. …
Rising urbanisation driving housing shortages and homelessness — Ofosu-DorteJoy Online
… Leading the discussion was the Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, the main speaker for the session. …
Playback: JoyNews & Amalgam of Professional Bodies Speaker Series on Centers of ProsperityLawyer and policy expert David Ofosu-Dorte warned that Ghana must strategically position its cities to benefit from growing integration of major urban centres across West Africa, noting that Accra, Tema and Takoradi are part of a broader transnational urban corridor that could form a consolidated economic corridor from Abidjan through Lagos to Accra.
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Lawyer and policy expert David Ofosu-Dorte warned that Ghana must strategically position its cities to benefit from growing integration of major urban centres across West Africa, noting that Accra, Tema and Takoradi are part of a broader transnational urban corridor that could form a consolidated economic corridor from Abidjan through Lagos to Accra.
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Dr David Ofosu-Dorte says Ghana's urban planning is flawed because infrastructure delivery follows settlement patterns rather than guiding them, resulting in poorly serviced communities and growing infrastructure deficits. He noted that planning frameworks exist but are poorly implemented, and warned that failure to align infrastructure with planning continues to deepen urban challenges.
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David Ofosu-Dorte warned that Ghana cannot effectively brand its cities as centres of prosperity if critical environmental challenges such as illegal mining are not addressed, noting that water contamination and environmental degradation threaten the liveability and investment appeal of cities.
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Dr David Ofosu-Dorte says Ghana previously had more efficient public transport systems with predictable commuting, but those have since deteriorated, leading to delays, congestion, and increased private vehicle dependence. He argues that restoring efficient mass transit systems is critical to improving urban life and productivity in Ghana's cities.
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Private sector lawyer David Ofosu-Dorte says Ghana's transport system is failing to support urban mobility and contributing to worsening congestion in Accra, noting that limited mass transit options force commuters to rely on private cars or ride-hailing services. He called for stronger investment in public transport systems to improve mobility and reduce pressure on urban roads.
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Private sector lawyer David Ofosu-Dorte argues that Ghana's cities have been profoundly influenced by colonial-era policies driven by economic and racial considerations rather than sound urban planning. He cited the 1904 Building Ordinance as an example, saying it mandated specific architectural requirements to create demand for British construction materials rather than for structural necessity.
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Senior Partner David Ofosu-Dorte warned that rising housing costs in Ghana's urban centres are making city life unaffordable for low-income residents, fuelling homelessness and making access to basic needs difficult. He called on city authorities and policymakers to prioritise low-cost housing solutions and regulate rent advances as interventions to improve affordability.
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Dr David Ofosu-Dorte says Accra exhibits radial, grid, and linear development patterns in an unstructured way, with James Town representing radial development, Tema showing grid systems, and highway-linked areas reflecting linear growth. He argues the absence of coherent spatial planning has led to congestion and infrastructure challenges along major transport corridors.
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Policy expert David Ofosu-Dorte says early colonial and post-independence planning frameworks excluded large parts of Ghana from formal development planning, focusing instead on select urban centres like Accra, Cape Coast and Kumasi, a legacy that continues to shape uneven urban growth today.
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Senior Partner at AB & David Africa David Ofosu-Dorte has described Ghana's land tenure structure as deeply confusing and chaotic, arguing that its complexity hinders effective urban management and economic growth. He attributed the problem to historical developments and noted that attempts to reform land ownership have long been contentious, dating back to colonial-era policies.
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Dr David Ofosu-Dorte, a senior law partner, warns that rapid urbanisation across Africa is increasing pressure on housing and creating affordability challenges and rising homelessness in major cities. He argues governments must prioritise affordable housing policies and rethink urban planning to address growing demand.
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JoyNews and the Amalgam of Professional Bodies held a speaker series on May 6 focusing on how cities can be transformed into engines of economic growth and managed better to stimulate economic development, amid mounting pressure on infrastructure, planning, and governance from rapid urbanisation.
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