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Ghana Institution of Engineering

Also known as: GhIE

Professional engineering institution that assesses Ghana's infrastructure and advocates for policy reforms in drainage, building standards, and urban planning.

2026-05-202026-07-30
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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Professor Douglas BoatengChartered Director UK • Chartered Engineer UK • Fellow Institute of Directors UK • Fellow Ghana Institution of Engineering

    What is wrong with us: We mourn the flood but protect the habits that created it

  3. Joy Online

    … Emmanuel Aidoo, a Professional Engineer with the Ghana Institution of Engineering specialising in Structural Engineering, told journalists that even from a visual assessment, the concrete in the collapsed building showed clear signs of weakness. …

    Avenor collapsed building had weak concrete, no engineering oversight — GhIE

  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has called for an urgent overhaul of Ghana’s stormwater management policies, warning that the country’s existing drainage systems are no longer capable of addressing the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation, climate variability and in …

    Outdated drainage systems expose cities to flooding — GhIE

  5. Joy Online

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has called for an urgent overhaul of the country’s stormwater management policies. …

    Ghana must rethink drainage systems or face worsening floods — GhIE warns

  6. Joy Online

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has called for an urgent overhaul of Ghana’s stormwater management policies, warning that the country’s current drainage systems are no longer capable of addressing the realities of rapid urbanisation, climate variability, and increasin …

    GhIE calls for radical shift in Ghana’s flood management strategy as urban flooding worsens

  7. Business & Financial Times

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has called for an urgent overhaul of Ghana’s stormwater management policies, warning that the country’s current drainage systems are no longer capable of addressing the realities of rapid urbanisation, climate variability, and increasin …

    GHIE calls for radical shift in flood management strategy as urban flooding worsens
  8. May 2026

  9. Business & Financial Times

    … Douglas Boateng Chartered Director IoD UK | Chartered Engineer UK Fellow Institute of Directors UK | Fellow Ghana Institution of Engineering Governance, industrialisation, and supply chain strategist The Recurring Visitor We Pretend Is Temporary Across Africa, there is a familiar …

    The Inconvenient Truth with Ing. Prof. Douglas Boateng: Africa will not escape the IMF through austerity alone, but through value for money discipline
Politics

GhIE urges government to boost infrastructure funding in 2026 budget

The News

The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called on the government to significantly increase investment in critical infrastructure and emphasize maintenance in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. The appeal follows the Ghana Infrastructure Scorecard, which awarded Ghana an overall score of 2.8 out of 5 (D3 rating), revealing persistent inadequacy of funding for infrastructure development.

23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 23 July

  1. GhIE urges government to boost infrastructure funding in 2026 budget

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called on the government to significantly increase investment in critical infrastructure and emphasize maintenance in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. The appeal follows the Ghana Infrastructure Scorecard, which awarded Ghana an overall score of 2.8 out of 5 (D3 rating), revealing persistent inadequacy of funding for infrastructure development.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

  1. VRA chief: reliable electricity essential for 24-hour economy

    The Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority has emphasised that Ghana's 24-Hour Economy policy and industrial transformation agenda require reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity, warning that factories, hospitals, transport systems and businesses cannot operate continuously without dependable power supply.

    20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Civil engineer Wisdom Ledi seeks NDC parliamentary nomination

    Wisdom Ledi, a Ghanaian civil engineer and construction entrepreneur from Agotime-Ziope Constituency, is an NDC parliamentary aspirant focused on infrastructure development and community empowerment. He has studied in China, is fluent in multiple languages, and prioritizes roads, water systems and sanitation as areas for development.

    15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Ghana's infrastructure rated D3 amid funding and maintenance gaps

    Ghana's infrastructure received an overall D3 (57 per cent) rating in the 2026 Ghana Infrastructure Report Card, with an average score of 2.83 out of 5 described as "Poor to Fair". The Ghana Institution of Engineering cited chronic underfunding, weak maintenance culture and governance challenges as key problems, assessing eight sectors using internationally recognised engineering criteria.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana needs $1.2bn aviation infrastructure investment for future demand

    Ghana's aviation sector requires over $1.2 billion to bridge an infrastructure funding gap and meet future demand, according to the Ghana Institution of Engineering. The institution stresses that sustained investment in aviation infrastructure is crucial for the country's economic growth and regional aviation hub status.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Ghana Institution of Engineering launches infrastructure report card

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering is launching a new Infrastructure Report Card on July 14, 2026 to assess the state of Ghana's critical infrastructure over the past nine years, covering developments up to 2025. The report will provide a broader assessment than the 2016 report, which examined roads, bridges, power, and telecommunications.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

  1. Ghanaian engineer elected WAFEO president-elect for 2027–2029

    Prof. Charles Anum Adams, a distinguished fellow and past president of the Ghana Institution of Engineering, has been elected president-elect of the West African Federation of Engineering Organisations (WAFEO) and will assume office in January 2027 for a two-year term. The Ghana Institution of Engineering described the election as a landmark achievement reflecting the country's growing leadership in engineering practice and regional collaboration.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

  1. National rainwater harvesting policy could reduce urban flooding

    Ghana Institution of Engineering chairman calls for a national rainwater harvesting policy requiring homes and buildings to capture and store rainwater from roofs, arguing that the measure could reduce flooding in urban areas by slowing the volume of water entering drains.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GHIE proposes drainage, planning measures to prevent Accra floods

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering's Civil Technical Division chairman outlined flood prevention proposals following Monday's heavy downpour, focusing on strengthening drainage systems, improving urban planning, and enforcing safety and environmental regulations to reduce future flood risks in densely populated areas like Accra.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana should restore natural water systems to reduce flooding

    The Chairman of the Civil Technical Division of the Ghana Institution of Engineering calls for Ghana to return to natural systems of water management, saying years of unplanned development and construction on water-holding areas have stripped the environment of its ability to absorb rainfall and slow runoff, forcing water into drainage channels that cannot handle it.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ghana Institution of Engineering urges overhaul of stormwater management

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called for an urgent overhaul of stormwater management policies, warning that conventional drainage infrastructure designed to channel water downstream is inadequate for modern urban environments. The Institution states that flooding in Accra is now a structural challenge driven by rapid urbanisation, loss of natural infiltration areas and fragmented management systems, rather than a seasonal occurrence.

    2 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Ghana Institution of Engineering proposes 19-point flood-control plan

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering has issued a position statement calling for sweeping reforms to address Ghana's recurring flooding, proposing a 19-point plan spanning immediate, medium and long-term actions. The statement, released after recent floods in Accra killed at least 12 people and displaced thousands, emphasizes that Ghana has sufficient technical knowledge to solve the problem but lacks implementation of established solutions.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Public procurement can be strategic tool for industrialisation

    Successful economies increasingly use public procurement as a strategic instrument for industrialisation, innovation, and job creation, rather than treating it as a routine administrative process. The article argues that African nations must decide whether government spending builds productive capacity at home or finances prosperity elsewhere.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. Ghana must build functional cities to attract investment, experts say

    Speakers at the 2026 Citi Business Festival roundtable called for deliberate, coordinated efforts to develop well-planned and functional cities, arguing that urban competitiveness drives investment, productivity, and economic growth. Panellists emphasized that cities compete directly for capital and talent, with experts noting that about 80 percent of Ghana's housing is built by the private sector, and calling for stronger public sector coordination.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 12 June

  1. Built environment professionals urge metropolitan governance reforms

    Built environment professionals have called for urgent reforms to Ghana's metropolitan governance system to address urbanisation, infrastructure delivery, transportation, sanitation, flooding, and land-use management challenges in major urban centres including Greater Accra, Greater Kumasi, and Greater Sekondi-Takoradi. Participants noted that while decentralisation has increased the number of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, it has created fragmented governance structures that hinder coordinated planning and service delivery across contiguous urban areas.

    12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  2. Engineering bodies call for stricter building regulation enforcement

    Engineering institutions have urged regulatory authorities to enforce building regulations more strictly, citing investigations into recent collapses that revealed widespread disregard for permits, building standards, and professional supervision. The findings documented buildings erected without qualified engineers, deficient foundation design, and construction projects lacking approved plans or valid permits.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Built environment professionals urge metropolitan governance reforms in Ghana

    Built environment professionals are calling for urgent reforms to Ghana's metropolitan governance system to address urbanisation, infrastructure delivery, transportation, sanitation, flooding, and land-use management challenges. Participants noted that while decentralisation has increased the number of MMDAs, it has created fragmented governance structures that hinder coordinated planning and service delivery across urban areas.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Structural engineer: permit audit positive but insufficient alone

    A structural engineer has welcomed the government's planned audit of building permits by local assemblies as a positive step, but cautioned that permit audits alone will not resolve unsafe construction practices and weak enforcement of planning regulations. He warned that many buildings lack proper permits and structural designs, and called for broader national intervention involving key regulatory bodies.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Lack of professional oversight blamed for Ghana building collapses

    A structural engineering expert has attributed recent building collapses to poor professional supervision, use of substandard materials, and failure to comply with approved construction designs. The Executive Secretary of the Structural Sub-Division of the Ghana Institution of Engineering said the incidents highlight persistent weaknesses in Ghana's construction sector, noting that developers often bypass licensed professionals, rely on unqualified workers, use inferior materials, and fail to follow approved designs.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Joint Committee finds regulatory breaches in Madina building collapse

    A joint technical committee from engineering and architecture bodies concluded that the Madina building collapse in La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly resulted from serious regulatory breaches, structural deficiencies, and unsafe construction practices, including lack of statutory approvals, disregarded stop-work directives, and an unauthorised additional floor under construction at the time.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Annual floods persist as communities ignore warnings

    An opinion piece argues that floods across African cities are not primarily caused by rain or climate change, but by persistent human behaviours—blocked drains, abused waterways, and ignored warnings—that communities continue to protect rather than reform.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Avenor collapsed building lacked quality concrete, engineering oversight

    A structural engineer who inspected the Avenor building collapse said the four-storey structure showed visible signs of concrete weakness and did not meet the standard compressive strength requirement of at least 25 Newtons per square millimetre, noting that such buildings require proper engineering design and cannot be constructed without professional oversight.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghana's drainage systems inadequate for urbanisation and flooding

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called for urgent overhaul of Ghana's stormwater management policies, warning that the country's existing drainage infrastructure is no longer capable of addressing challenges posed by rapid urbanisation, climate variability and increasing flood risks. The institution noted that flooding in Accra and other cities had become more frequent and severe over the past decade, with many drains clogged by solid waste and reduced hydraulic capacity.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana's drainage systems inadequate for urbanisation, floods

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called for urgent overhaul of the country's stormwater management policies, warning that conventional drainage infrastructure designed to move water downstream is no longer adequate for rapid urbanisation, climate variability, and increasing flood risks in cities like Accra.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. GhIE urges radical shift in Ghana's flood management approach

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called for an urgent overhaul of Ghana's stormwater management policies, warning that the country's current drainage systems are inadequate for rapid urbanisation, climate variability, and increasing flood risks. Flooding in Accra has become a structural challenge driven by rapid urbanisation, loss of natural infiltration areas, and fragmented management systems, with incidents becoming more frequent and severe over the past decade.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Institution of Engineering urges overhaul of flood management

    The Ghana Institution of Engineering has called for an urgent overhaul of Ghana's stormwater management policies, warning that conventional drainage infrastructure designed to move stormwater downstream has become inadequate for rapid urbanisation, climate variability, and increasing flood risks. The Institution notes that flooding in Accra is increasingly a structural challenge driven by rapid urbanisation, loss of natural infiltration areas, and fragmented management systems.

    1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Africa needs fiscal discipline and value-for-money spending, not austerity alone

    Prof. Douglas Boateng argues that Africa's repeated cycles of IMF intervention stem from poor spending discipline and procurement practices focused on lowest price rather than long-term value creation, not merely from debt or lack of resources.

    20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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