Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
Government ministry overseeing local assemblies, conducting nationwide inspections of MMDAs on building permit enforcement and development regulations.
… The proposed facility, he said, should be spearheaded by the Ministry of Works and Housing, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology and the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC). …
… He called on relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, to prioritise the development of properly engineered landfill sites, stricter regulation of waste transportation and the establishment of transfer stations within rap …
… He called on relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, to prioritise the development of properly engineered landfill sites, stricter regulation of waste transportation and the establishment of transfer stations within rap …
… To address the situation, the organisation is calling on Parliament, the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, the Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund, development partners and civil society organisations to initiate a national discussi …
… The Director in charge of Research, Statistics and Information Management at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Divine Ayidzoe, in a remark on behalf of the sector minister, expressed concern about the perception among some members of the publ …
The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs says it will embark on a nationwide inspection of all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to assess how effectively local authorities are enforcing development regulations, particularly compli …
… He noted that although the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has decentralised the system to give power to various assemblies, there is a visible gap in execution, as no contractors have been officially earmarked for the responsibility of tidying str …
… According to the statement, findings and recommendations from the fact-finding exercise and hearings would subsequently be submitted to the National House of Chiefs and the Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs for further …
A climate finance expert has called for government to establish a dedicated national fund to address recurring floods, waste management challenges and other climate-related risks, proposing a National Climate Resilience and Climate Economy Infrastructure Facility by June 2027 to mobilise at least US$500million in blended finance for critical climate and environmental infrastructure.
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Climate finance expert proposes a $500 million national resilience fund by 2027 to address recurring floods and climate-related risks threatening Ghanaian communities.
A climate finance expert has called for government to establish a dedicated national fund to address recurring floods, waste management challenges and other climate-related risks, proposing a National Climate Resilience and Climate Economy Infrastructure Facility by June 2027 to mobilise at least US$500million in blended finance for critical climate and environmental infrastructure.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has unveiled a Solid Waste Optimisation Strategy to reduce landfill volumes, promote source separation and composting, improve sanitation infrastructure, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of Accra's transition to a low-emissions waste sector.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has started a nationwide emergency fumigation and disinfection exercise in response to recent flooding, initially targeting parts of Weija-Gbawe Municipality, Ablekuma North Municipality, and McCarthy Hill in Greater Accra. The operation aims to address sanitation hazards and strengthen Water, Sanitation and Hygiene standards to protect communities from disease outbreaks.
Zoomlion Ghana has begun an emergency fumigation and disinfection exercise nationwide, starting in flood-affected areas of Greater Accra including parts of Weija-Gbawe and Ablekuma North municipalities, with plans to roll out to other flood-prone regions as part of broader efforts to strengthen sanitation standards and prevent disease outbreaks.
RISE-Ghana has urged MMDAs to raise their District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) administrative expenditure cap from 5% to 10%, arguing that the current limit undermines local governance and contributes to recurring financial irregularities reported by the Auditor-General.
The ECOWAS Resident Representative in Ghana has urged policymakers and citizens to tackle plastic pollution and poor waste disposal practices, which are contributing to flooding, environmental degradation and public health risks across the sub-region. He called for investment in sustainable waste management systems, environmental education, recycling initiatives and stricter enforcement of sanitation laws during a beach clean-up exercise in Accra on Saturday as part of ECOWAS's 50th anniversary celebrations.
Ghana launched a $182 million Public Facilities Energy Sustainability Action Plan to improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption in Ministries, Departments and Agencies through renewable energy adoption and efficient energy management. Implemented by the Energy Commission with German support, the plan aims to enhance financial sustainability in the energy sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Tano North MP Dr Gideon Boako has called for accountability and a clear policy direction on sanitation, describing Ghana's current state as deteriorating and attributing the crisis to a leadership vacuum in the sector following the government's decision not to renew Zoomlion Ghana Limited's contract.
The Oti Regional House of Chiefs has announced plans to mediate a protracted conflict in Nkwanta involving the Akyode, Challa and Adele ethnic groups, with the House planning to meet representatives of the three factions in June 2026 to hear grievances and seek solutions using custom and tradition.