{
  "id": 3991296,
  "title": "Roads Ministry moves to ease payment bottlenecks affecting consultants",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/roads-ministry-moves-to-ease-payment-bottlenecks-affecting-consultants",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T15:49:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/roads-ministry-moves-to-ease-payment-bottlenecks-affecting-consultants/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 26, 2026, the Ministry of Roads and Highways announced measures aimed at resolving payment bottlenecks that have hindered consultants involved in road projects. This announcement came during a meeting convened by the Ministry, the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), the Engineering Council, and the Ghana Consulting Engineers Association (GCEA) in Accra.\n\nThe meeting addressed a range of issues plaguing Ghana’s road sector, including delays in project execution, escalating construction costs, outstanding payments, and the financial strain experienced by contractors and consultants. Additionally, the professional bodies raised concerns about various facets of engineering practice, including consultancy, contracting, project administration, maintenance, and the overall operational environment for engineering professionals.\n\nMinister Kwame Agboza of Roads and Highways emphasized the indispensable role engineers play in national development. He characterized the professional institutions as vital partners in enhancing infrastructure delivery and enhancing decision-making processes. Agboza called upon engineers, surveyors, and quantity surveyors to collaborate closely with the government to ensure that public funds designated for infrastructure projects are utilized effectively and deliver optimal value.\n\nThe engagement served as part of broader initiatives to fortify cooperation between government entities and the engineering community in tackling challenges within the road sector. Stakeholders also stressed the importance of meticulous planning, design, supervision, and maintenance of projects to guarantee the construction of high-quality and resilient infrastructure.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Roads and Highways says it is taking steps to address payment-related bottlenecks that have affected consultants working on road projects. The assurance was given during an engagement between the Ministry, the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE), the Engineering Council and the Ghana Consulting Engineers Association (GCEA) in Accra on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The meeting…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "GhIE, Engineering bodies engage Roads Ministry over rising costs, project delays",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/ghie-engineering-bodies-engage-roads-ministry-over-rising-costs",
        "published": "2026-08-28T15:41:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}