The policy provides a framework section 3 that enables the opinions of all identifiable stakeholders to be part of the decisionmaking process, thereby aiming to address some of the fundamental problems associated with ghanas land management and ensure equity in land. These served as the springboard for the countrys industrialization effort after the attainment of independence and they remain the fundamental endowment from. The government of ghana, through the ministry of lands and natural resources, is implementing the land administration project 2 lap2 which builds upon the foundations laid under lap1. Ghana accounts for about 20 percent of global cocoa exports and has an international reputation for high quality cocoa beans which command a 35 percent market premium. Land use regulations and urban planning initiatives in. National gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihoods. Furthermore, the focus of government policy in terms of socio. Agriculture sector policy note transforming agriculture for economic growth, job creation and food security. Outstanding issues from compulsory acquisition of large tracts of land. Boamah, 2014, both anecdotal national catholic health services, 2010 and more substantive gss, 20b evidence indicate.
The budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana for the theme. The paper contains a detailed overview of existing land policy in zimbabwe, providing indepth analysis of its prominent shortcomings and mapping out a way forward. Gngc ghana national gas company gnpc ghana national petroleum commission. In line with the 5 policy areas of the national climate change policy and. Republic of ghana in africa, ghana ranks 24th by size out of 54 countries, 14th by population and th by population density. Framework and considered a prerequisite for economic. About us to become a center of excellence for land.
The 2017 budget statement and economic policy of the government of ghana is also available on the internet at. For news about ghana, see accraexpats how to guide page how to keep posted with ghana news official name. Prepared for the united states agency for international development, property rights and resource governance program under the prosperity, livelihoods and critical ecosystems place indefinite quantity contract iqc contract no. Consider the learning strategy as capacity building component of the national climate change master plan strategy. Governance, land rights and access to land in ghana a. The policy was approved by cabinet at its meeting of 31 st march 2010, and on the advice of the cabinet subcommittees on local government, health, environment and industry, h. Ghana national climate change policy 20 vi at the international level, ghana has demonstrated its commitment to contributing to finding global solutions to the myriad of problems relate to climate change through our strategic efforts towards multilateralism, regional cooperation and partnerships. The interests and the impact of land administration and land tenure on women has not been mentioned. The national housing policy went through various stages of formulation for over a decade. A framework to strengthen land rights, enhance productivity and secure livelihoods. The governments recent national land policy report forms a good basis for such a new land policy.
Ghana, the policy and legal framework, organizational project components structure, issues on budgeting, the projects phasing, social interventions, and training priorities. In africa, ghana ranks 24th by size out of 54 countries, 14th by population and th by population density. The national land policy is based on public views and expert opinions gathered through a participatory, inclusive and consultative process across the breadth and length of the country, up to. National land policy 1999 clientearth document library. The national water policy of ghana is intended to provide a framework for the sustainable development of ghanas water resources. The ministry of local government and rural development, and the ministry of. Riparian buffer zone policy for managing freshwater bodies in ghana 1 1.
Central to lap2 has been the development of a national geospatial policy and the implementation of gelis, the ghana enterprise land information system. The zimbabwe land policy study, is a policy research paper, commissioned and edited by the zimbabwe institute. Sowing the seeds for growth and jobs presented to parliament on thursday, 2nd march, 2017 by ken oforiatta minister for finance years on gh mobilising for ghanas future on the authority of his excellency nana addo dankwa akufoaddo. Ghana is also known for its ability to deliver on forward cocoa contracts with little counterpart risk to buyers. More coordinated efforts are needed to find a workable solution to the land problem and boost socioeconomic development in the country. The comprehensive policy will guide the management of the countrys internal, intraregional and international migration flows. While poor housing can ordinarily be generalized to ghana gss, 20a. Data on ghana introduction in addition to the data below, the links at the bottom of this page will provide you with more information. Ghana also ratified the kyoto protocol on 26 november 2002 by parliament and deposited the instruments for ratification in new york in march 2003.
The need to implement new and more equitable land access arrangements, as provided for within the framework of the new national land policy, is an urgent challenge. Land is the basic asset on which the wealth of most nations and ghana in particular is built. Its aim is to promote the benefits and minimize the costs of migration. A dynamic and comprehensive land policy is needed, based on fundamental principles of social and natural justice, the rule of law, equity and efficiency. Republic of ghana longterm national development plan of ghana 20182057 outline the most secure democracy is the one that assures the basic necessities of life for its people as a fundamental duty. It is targeted at all water users, water managers and practitioners, investors, decision makers and policy makers within the central governmental. Open the national land policy of 1999 is the first time in ghanas history that a complete land policy has been created. Ghana national climate change policy green economy. About us to become a center of excellence for land services. As a first step, the national water policy gives clear direction towards achieving the sustainable development, management and use of ghanas water resources to improve health, livelihoods, and reduce vulnerability while assuring sustained water availability for. Association of ghana natag and the ghana business news gbn, ghanas housing 14 deficit which currently stands at 1. Formulate and submit to government recommendations on national policy with respect to land use suitability or capability. Facilitate the mainstreaming of climate change and disaster risk reduction into national development.
National sanitation policy ministry of irrigation and water development table of contents forward 1 preface 3 list of acronyms and abbreviations 4 1. The policy, aiming at strengthening land administration institutions and increasing the security of land tenure for landholders, has been implemented through a. This paper forms part of a broader programme of research work undertaken jointly by the uk and french governments on land tenure and resource access in west africa. Framework and considered a prerequisite for economic growth. The neap defined a set of policy actions, related investments, institutional mandates and strengthening activities to make ghanas.
The designations employed and the presentation of material in this. The membership includes the ghana health service ministry of health ghsmoh ghana education service ges, ministry of environment. Ghana has gone through the stages of policy making to formulate policies to make life better for the citizenry. Even so, ghana remains heavily dependent on international financial and technical. The strategy which seeks to implements governments policy on wetlands as stipulated in ghanas national land policy, is based on background materials prepared by five working groups established by the wildlife division of the forestry commission ramsar administrative authority in ghana to work on. Government of ghana ministry of local government and rural. There were numerous consultations with major stakeholders including the private sector, all aimed at promoting ownership of the policy and also to enhance its implementation. Gender analysis of the agricultural policy process 15 3. Ghana forest and wildlife policy acknowledgement the ghana forest and wildlife policy of 2012 was developed with the support and active involvement of all stakeholders in the forest and wildlife sector formal and informal across the country. Ghana formally launched a national policy on migration and an implementation plan in accra on 5 april 2016 with support from iom.
The national environmental action plan neap was the strategy through which the key issues to the protection of the environment and better management of renewable resources was to be pursued. This report analyses ghanas land ill, draft 3, and provides recommendations for how the ill could more clearly and adequately accomplish its stated purpose and reflect the principles and mandates of the constitution and national land policy. African union african development bank economic commission for africa. Land use regulations and urban planning initiatives in accra. However, as a result of incessant exploitation of these natural resources to meet. Ghana environmental action plan english the world bank. The strategy which seeks to implements governments policy on wetlands as stipulated in ghana s national land policy, is based on background materials prepared by five working groups established by the wildlife division of the forestry commission ramsar administrative authority in ghana to work on. Additionally, the countrys territorial waters extends12 nautical miles and the exclusive economic zone extends 200 nautical miles, both from the low water mark. Ghana has now become the second largest producer of cocoa in the world, and the sector growth has corresponded with significant decline in the incidence of poverty, some.
Ghana national climate change adaptation strategy nccas. Home page national development planning commission. The authors have divided their analysis and recommendations into several key thematic areas, as follow. The case of cocoa in ghana marcella vigneri shashi kolavalli food and agriculture organization of the united nations rome, 2018. Ghana launches national migration policy international. African youth summit on sdgs and how to accelerate growth in africa.
Commissioners of the national development planning commission. The environmental sanitation policy of ghana 2010 and. The budget statement and economic policy ghana news ghana. Well endowed with natural resources, ghana has roughly twice the per capita output of the poorest countries in west africa.
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