Tag: Accra
After the Clean-Up, Ghana Must Move from Emergency Response to Long-Term Environmental Reform
Ghana’s national clean-up exercise after the floods should serve as the beginning…
Accra’s Urban Planning Crisis: Why Development Controls Continue to Fail the Capital
Accra’s growth is outpacing planning and enforcement, leading to unregulated development, poor…
The City ‘Beyond Control’: Inconsistent Planning and Rapid Expansion Driving Urban Destruction in Accra
Accra’s rapid expansion, driven by weak and inconsistent land-use planning, is increasingly…
How Business Packaging Choices Are Emerging as a Central Driver of Ghana’s Annual Flood Damage Bill
Plastic packaging from bottles, sachets and food containers is worsening Ghana’s floods…
Ghana Activates National Flood Recovery Drive to Restore Infrastructure and Economic Activity
The Government of Ghana has launched a post-flood recovery programme to restore…
Flooding in Accra Emerges as a Persistent Risk to Business Continuity
Recurring floods in Accra are disrupting businesses and exposing weak urban infrastructure.…
Before Ghana Rewrites Its Rent Laws, It Must Confront the Real Problems in the Rental Market
Ghana’s rent law reform is important, but the real issue is not…
Safety During Floods: Accountability, Integrity and the Reset Ghana Needs
Prof. Esther J.K. Attiogbe has called for greater accountability, integrity and professional…
Mahama Orders Immediate Release of GH₵ 300m for Flood Relief and Mitigation After Devastating Accra Floods
President Mahama has approved the immediate release of GH₵300 million for flood…
Flooded Markets, Frozen Livelihoods: Heavy Rains Push Ghana’s Informal Traders Into Economic Risks
Heavy rainfall across Ghana has flooded major markets, destroying goods and disrupting…
Accra Floods Trigger Transport Breakdown as Observer Says Transport Ministry “Doesn’t Care” for Stranded Commuters
Accra’s heavy rains have disrupted transport and left major roads impassable, stranding…
Failure to Establish Clear Flood Mitigation Pathway in Accra Disrupts Workers’ Commute, Productivity
Heavy flooding in Accra disrupted transport and prevented workers from reaching offices,…