Photos: Mahama Ayariga engages World Bank on sustainable cities development
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has held an engagement with the World Bank on sustainable cities development as Ghana seeks to strengthen urban planning and infrastructure to meet the demands of rapid urbanisation.
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, recently met with the World Bank to discuss sustainable cities development in Ghana, as the country strives to enhance urban planning and infrastructure to accommodate the rapid pace of urbanization. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, October 6, centered on devising strategies to create cities that are well-planned, resilient, inclusive, and capable of addressing the challenges arising from urbanization.
Ayariga emphasized that the cities being constructed today will have a profound impact on future generations' opportunities, quality of life, and prospects. "The cities we build today will shape the opportunities, quality of life, and future of generations to come," he stated. During the discussions with the World Bank, the focus was on exploring practical ways to bolster urban infrastructure and enhance service delivery, as well as deepening collaboration to advance sustainable development.
The Minister highlighted the fruitful dialogue with the World Bank, which centered on practical measures to improve the delivery of essential services and foster urban environments that can better withstand emerging challenges.
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