Also known as: GhIE
Ghana Institution of Engineering — professional body for engineers that conducts infrastructure assessments and advises on Ghana's development challenges including power, roads, and transport policy.
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The Inconvenient Truth with Ing. Prof. Douglas Boateng: Africa will not escape the IMF through austerity alone, but through value for money disciplineGhana Gas says a planned second gas processing plant (GPP2) could increase natural gas availability for power generation and reduce the pace of future electricity tariff increases. A government technical advisor estimates the plant could save close to US$500 million annually by allowing Ghana to switch from liquid fuels to natural gas for thermal power generation.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Gas says a planned second gas processing plant (GPP2) could increase natural gas availability for power generation and reduce the pace of future electricity tariff increases. A government technical advisor estimates the plant could save close to US$500 million annually by allowing Ghana to switch from liquid fuels to natural gas for thermal power generation.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Technical Advisor on Petroleum says the country could save close to US$500 million annually by switching from liquid fuels to natural gas for power generation, with expansion of gas-processing capacity critical to achieving those savings. The government is pursuing a second gas processing plant and onshore pipeline to expand capacity for power generation and industrial use.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairman of the Electrical/Electronics Division of the Ghana Institution of Engineering has cautioned that improper installation of EV charging systems at homes could overload electrical circuits and cause fires, urging owners to use electricians certified by the Energy Commission and ensure proper wiring into the home's electrical panel rather than using ordinary household sockets.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An electrical engineer has identified financial weakness as a major challenge for Ghana's power sector, attributing it to distribution losses of about 27%, which prevents companies from recovering revenue and meeting payment obligations to independent power producers and suppliers.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Roads and Highways is taking steps to address payment bottlenecks affecting consultants on road projects, following an engagement with engineering professional bodies in Accra. The meeting discussed challenges including project execution delays, rising construction costs, outstanding payments, and financial pressures on contractors and consultants.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering, the Engineering Council, and the Ghana Consulting Engineers Association met with the Ministry of Roads and Highways to discuss challenges including rising construction costs, project delays, and outstanding payments affecting Ghana's infrastructure delivery.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
About 80 per cent of people who die in road crashes in Ghana are men, according to a member of the Ghana Institution of Engineering's Public Accountability Committee. Road crashes are claiming an average of eight lives daily, translating to between 2,000 and 3,000 deaths annually, with the trend worsening compared to 2001–2003 when Ghana recorded about six road deaths per day.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has urged a comprehensive review of the country's strategy against illegal mining, saying the fight must be guided by clear targets and measurable results visible to the public. The institute's president emphasised that galamsey threatens the environment, food security, and citizens' health, and called for stricter enforcement of building laws and proactive flooding prevention measures.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering has inducted 183 new members at its 49th Induction Ceremony. The President called on engineers to uphold professional standards, pursue continuous development, and contribute to national development.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia committed to incorporating the expertise of engineers, scientists, technologists and other professionals into policies addressing Ghana's development challenges including urban transport, infrastructure and public procurement, following consultations with the Ghana Institution of Engineering.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
NPP's 2028 flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has met with the Ghana Institution of Engineering to discuss solutions to national development challenges, including urban transport, infrastructure, and public procurement, with a view to incorporating professional expertise into policy development.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice President of the Ghana Institution of Engineering has urged the government to strengthen primary-level health infrastructure, noting that Ghana's ambulance-to-population ratio is 1 to 84,000, leaving many rural communities without reliable access to essential healthcare services.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's road infrastructure rating has deteriorated from D3 in 2016 to E1 in the 2026 Ghana infrastructure scorecard, according to the Ghana Institution of Engineering. The vice chair attributed the decline to poor funding, inadequate maintenance, weak asset management, and prioritization of new construction over preservation of existing roads.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Institution of Engineering and Ghana Navy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on engineering practice, skills development, and professional licensing, with the aim of ensuring Navy members are properly licensed and receive continuous professional development.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →