Spear Institute calls for overhaul of Ghana’s flood management system to prevent recurring disasters
Spear Institute has called for a major overhaul of Ghana’s flood management approach, urging authorities to shift from responding to disasters after they occur to investing in long-term prevention and climate resilience. The research firm made the call during a virtual media briefing on Friday, August 7, 2026, where it examined the country’s recurring flood crisis and proposed measures to reduce…
The Spear Institute has called for a major overhaul of Ghana’s flood management system, urging authorities to shift from responding to disasters after they occur to investing in long-term prevention and climate resilience. The research firm examined the country’s recurring flood crisis during a virtual media briefing, analysing the causes and consequences of flooding through four areas: socioeconomic conditions, governance, engineering and infrastructure, and project management.
The institute highlighted climate change, rapid urbanisation, and the destruction of natural flood-control systems as key factors worsening the impact and frequency of floods. It stressed that flooding is a complex challenge requiring coordinated action across government, communities, and private stakeholders, warning that poverty and inequality often increase exposure to flood risks.
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