The revised environmental sanitation policy of ghana is an impressive guide which has attempted to capture the challenges and made proposals to addressing those challenges in the sector. Policy brief the national environment policy of ghana. This sanitation handbook is the third of the technical guidelines series prepared by the water, environment and sanitation section, programme division, unicef, in collaboration with usaids environmental health project ehp applied study no. To achieve the targets for the reduction of child mortality, which forms mdg 4, ghana should reduce underfive deaths per 1,000 live births to 43, and increase measles immunisation to 100 per cent by 2015. The policy covers all aspects of environmental health, including excreta disposal and solid waste management. Activities of the environmental health and sanitation. The national water policy of ghana is intended to provide a framework for the sustainable development of ghanas water resources. Waste management options in ghana, future strategy imani. It also covers national development priorities, and broad principles guiding policy formulation. Business opportunities for water and sanitation in ghana january 2018. Ghana and the ghanaian ministry of local government and rural development to assess ghanas environmental sanitation policy esp 2 based on ehps guidelines for the assessment of national sanitation policies 1. Policy and funding strategies to meet sanitation sdgs in ghana tsekpetseakuamoah kweku ministry of sanitation and water resources, ghana. Outline of the revised environmental sanitation policy part 1 presents the current context and situation of environmental sanitation in ghana. Ghana has attempted a coordinated national effort through the national environmental sanitation strategy and action plan nessap and an accompanying strategic environmental sanitation investment plan sesip policy framework being implemented by the ministry of local government mlgrd,2010.
Pdf the environmental sanitation policy of ghana 2010 and. In both ghana and nepal, existing policy targets for sanitation coverage are higher than those included in the millennium development goals. Ghana glaas 2014 highlights based on country reported glaas 202014 data1 plan and targets for improved services included in plan coverage target % year urban sanitation 68 2015 rural sanitation 61 2015 sanitation in schools 100 2015 sanitation in health facilities 100 20 urban drinkingwater supply 100 2025. In ghana, the revised environmental sanitation policy, approved by cabinet in march this year is the framework for environmental sanitation.
Ghana is endowed with abundant natural resources, which have played very important roles in the agricultural, industrial, economic and social development efforts of the country. The overall goal of this new policy is to develop a clear and nationally accepted vision of environmental sanitation as an essential social service and a major determinant for improving health and quality of life in ghana. We have to see all our resources in the war against filth and waste both public and private as national resources which requires stewardship in managing them. Ghana loses ghc420 million annually due to poor sanitation. Ghana national climate change policy 20 iii acknowledgements the national climate change policy has been prepared with the active involvement and assistance of a wide range of stakeholders who have contributed immensely in ensuring the finalisation of the national climate change policy. Before getting deep into this discussion, it is important. The implementation of wash policy focuses on the management of water resources, accelerating the provision of safe water to unserved rural and urbanperiurban communities, improving environmental sanitation facilities as well as hygiene education. Unlike rural communities, social mobilization for sanitation and hygiene promotion in urban settlements is quite complicated due to its cosmopolitan and multicultural. This revised environmental sanitation policy lays the basis for developing a systematic approach and framework for identifying and harnessing resources for valueformoney services. Problems and constraints the current environmental sanitation status of ghana leaves much to be desired. The wssdp complements the historic signing of the sanitation and water for all swa ghana.
Less than 40% of urban residents are served by a solid waste collection service, and less than 30% by an acceptable household toilet facility. Ministry of local government and rural development. Ghanas revised environmental sanitation policy 2010. Pdf the environmental sanitation policy of ghana 2010. The broad principles underlying ghanas environmental.
Mar 14, 2017 in rating 110 the sanitation in ghana, 32 of the rated the interviewees representing 74. The environmental health and sanitation directorate ehsd within the ministry of local government and rural development mlgrd, recently upgraded to a directorate, has taken on a leadership role for sanitation in ghana. Development of the cso2 was led by the world bank administered water and sanitation program wsp in collaboration with the african development bank afdb, the united nations childrens fund unicef, the world bank and the world health organization who. This study examined water and sanitation in ghana and. In ghana, the national environmental sanitation policy nesp includes. Overview of ghana s minerals and mining sector ghana is well endowed with substantial mineral resources, the major ones being gold, diamonds, manganese and bauxite.
Presence of international ngos in ghana is hugely felt in health, agriculture, education, and environment. It is targeted at all water users, water managers and practitioners, investors, decision makers and policy makers within the central governmental. Water, sanitation, and hygiene in health care facilities boxes 1. A result of nationwide consultation among sector stakeholders, this new policy redirects our efforts five years to the to the millenniumdevelopment goals mdgs target year of 2015. This study provides an estimation of economic impacts on populations without access to improved. Eight practical steps to improve wash in health care facilities 2. In rating 110 the sanitation in ghana, 32 of the rated the interviewees representing 74. Government of ghana ministry of local government and rural.
Mar 23, 2018 government must strengthen the capacity of the ghana standards board to play an active role in the standardization of sanitation technologies in line with environmental quality requirements. The environmental sanitation policy of ghana 2010 and stakeholder capacity. The ultimate goal of this report is to identify responses and policy options associated with mining in ghana leading to improved environmental quality and human health. Other important national policy documents that acknowledge the effects of climate change on sustainable development include the low carbon development strategy and the national climate change adaptation strategy. There is no clear urban basic sanitation strategy and plan in ghana. Mcq questions on environmental sanitation with answers. Guidelines series a manual on school sanitation and hygiene. The drinking water supply and sanitation sector in ghana faces a number of challenges, including very limited access to sanitation, intermittent supply, high water losses and low water pressure. Business opportunities for water and sanitation in ghana. One part of the programme will deal with traditions and attitudesconcerning hygiene and environmental sanitation, which may leadto a better understanding of how people reason, and, perhaps, to the identification of a traditional basis upon which improvements. National mining policy of ghana 3 draft national mining policy of ghana 1.
National water policy nwp and the national environmental sanitation policy. We are hopeful that our concerns will be addressed by the appropriate agency. Environmental sanitation policy ghana, 2010 this revised environmental sanitation policy lays the basis for developing a systematic approach and framework for identifying and harnessing resources for valueformoney services to all. Ghana confronted with environmental challenges graphic. Major donors active in water supply and sanitation in ghana are the african development bank, canada, denmark, the eu commission, france, germany, japan, the netherlands, and the world bank. Enrm environmental and natural resource management epa environmental protection agency erp economic recovery program esp environmental sanitation policy continued on page iv vice president. Develop and implement environmental sanitation strategies to adapt to climate change. Policy and funding strategies to meet sanitation sdgs in ghana. Sanitation, wherever mentioned in this policy shall refer to water sanitation. Part 2 which is the core of the new policy identifies the main challenges and. Environmental assessment regulations 1999 page 1 of 24. In ghana, the revised environmental sanitation policy, approved by cabinet.
Ghana national climate change policy green economy. Ghana is currently working towards achievement of the millennium development goals. Environmental sanitation policy and government institutions. Ghana sanitation coverage traditionally, sanitation has not received the priority it deserves. This paper presents an overview of ghana s postmdgs sanitation situation and recommends future focus areas for research, policy and action. Solid waste management challenges in urban areas of ghana. Limited contribution to ssh from teachers in egypt 15 12. In addition to fieldtesting the ehp guidelines in relation to sanitation policy in ghana, the research aimed to contribute to policy dialogue, development and.
Situation analysis of the urban sanitation sector in ghana. Nespcc national environmental sanitation policy coordination council ngo nongovernmental organization. Environmental sanitation is an essential factor contributing to the health, productivity and welfare of the people of ghana. The theme of the health policy is creating wealth through health. Environmental health and safety 19 epidemiological trends 20. National environmental sanitation policy coordinating committee. National climate change policy framework in ghaha coconut grove hotel, accra 3 november 2016 08. To manage the environment to sustain society at large. Dec 06, 2010 the goal of the revised environmental sanitation policy is to develop a clear and nationally accepted framework for environmental sanitation as an essential social service and a major determinant for improving health and standard of living in ghana.
Assessing the role of local actors in ghana a thesis submitted to the university of manchester for the degree of. A case study of solid waste management in accra and koforidua, authorlinda appiah. Rural areas and fragile urban slums with high incidence of poverty suffer most from environmental degradation and hazards, consequently these are the centres of most communicable diseases such as malaria. It focuses on why the mdg target on sanitation was missed, ghana s readiness towards achieving the sanitation targets of the sdgs, the anticipated or potential barriers towards achieving the sdgs targets.
The environmental sanitation policy of ghana 2010 and. Sanitation policy in ghana assessing key elements and. The environmental sanitation policy of ghana diva portal. Since 1994, the sector has been gradually reformed through the creation of an autonomous regulatory agency, introduction of private sector participation, decentralization of the rural supply to 8. Ghana is still confronted with serious and complex environmental challenges, despite the various interventions by the environmental protection agency epa over. Programme division towards better programming guidelines. The association between hand hygiene and infection 3. Highlights of the revised environmental sanitation policy and. Other components of sanitation, including wastes from industries are covered by federal environmental protection agency fepa decree 58 of 1988 as amended by decree 59 of 1992 and the recent comprehensive national environmental sanitation policy 2004. The national water policy of ghana is intended to provide a framework for the sustainable development of ghana s water resources.
Educational policy, agriculture, energy, health, water resources, among others. Assessing national sanitation policy for effectiveness. The urban sanitation research initiative is a 20162020 research programme currently focused in bangladesh, ghana, and kenya. The policy seeks to unite ghanaians in working toward a society where all residents of the country have access to sufficient and wholesome food, clean air and water, decent housing and other necessities of life. Various approaches and interventions in urban basic sanitation are not effectively coordinated and monitored. A seven weeks field research in ghana involving the use of semi. It is identified in ghana s programme of economic and social development set out in vision 2020 as. In this context the department of water and environmental studies at linkoping university is planning aresearch programme on environmental sanitation in developing countries with focus onkenya andor tanzania.
It was prepared by the mlgrd in consultation with other stakeholders. Part 1 presents the current context and situation of environmental sanitation in ghana. The policy seeks to unite ghanaians in working toward a society where all residents of the country have access to sufficient and wholesome food, clean air and water, decent housing and other necessities of. The sustainable development goals sdgs in ghana the sustainable development goals sdgs, also known as the global goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Investments in water and environmental sanitation development. It has not been widely recognized how good sanitation policies and practices can underpin socioeconomic development and environmental protection. Ghana s national environmental sanitation policy esp dates from 1999. Sanitation policy in ghana 1 1 introduction the purpose of this report is to summarize current sanitation policy needs as well as factors that have. Ghana faces serious constraints to meeting the challenge of providing adequate water and sanitation for its rural and urban inhabitants. This, however, does not mean that they do not extend their roles in other areas like promoting good governance by offering technical support and advice during policy making process.
In september, 2010, a revised environmental sanitation policy of ghana was produced. Ghana s revised environmental sanitation policy 2010. The institutional set up is wellestablished with clear lines of responsibility. In nepal, the target set in the rwss policy of 2004 is to achieve 100% sanitation coverage by 2017. In addition to fieldtesting the ehp guidelines in relation to sanitation policy in ghana, the research aimed to. Ghana sanitation solutions at the local level summary.
Review of environmental and health impacts of mining in ghana. The primary aim of this programme is to deliver research that builds national evidence bases around propoor urban sanitation, and that drives policy change and wider sector change in the three focus countries. The national water policy of ghana is intended to provide a framework for the sustainable. Metropolitan environmental health directorate of ghana health service 67. Sanitation provision in ghana is mandated by many policies and bylaws, but poor implementation means that universal access remains out of reach. Glfpsf ghana land and forestry policy support facility gog government of ghana gprs growth and poverty reduction strategy. The vision for the environmental policy, therefore, is. Apr 12, 2018 ghana has attempted a coordinated national effort through the national environmental sanitation strategy and action plan nessap and an accompanying strategic environmental sanitation investment plan sesip policy framework being implemented by the ministry of local government mlgrd,2010. Activities of the environmental health and sanitation directorate and. In ghana, environmental sanitation and general improvement in environmental management is gaining wider recognition among policy makers. 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.
Part 2 which is the core of the new policy identifies the main challenges and constraints of the sector and draws objectives as well as actions and measures, to. Ghanas sanitation policies and strategies the national environmental sanitation policy ghanas national environmental sanitation policy esp dates from 1999. Yet considerable efforts are still required in the. In ghana, the water and sanitation subsector policies have been consolidated into the national water sector policy and the national environmental sanitation policy 2009 2015 nesp 2009 2015. Health has been established to assure good health in ghana and to reduce the impact of ill health on socioeconomic development. Ghana s sanitation policies and strategies the national environmental sanitation policy ghana s national environmental sanitation policy esp dates from 1999.
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