How colonial policies still haunt Ghana’s cities – David Ofosu-Dorte breaks it down at JoyNews Speaker Series Private sector lawyer and policy analyst, David Ofosu-Dorte, has argued that the development of Ghana’s cities has been profoundly influenced by colonial-era policies, some of which, he says, were driven more by economic and racial considerations than by sound urban planning principles.
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Private sector lawyer and policy analyst, David Ofosu-Dorte, has argued that the development of Ghana’s cities has been profoundly influenced by colonial-era policies, some of which, he says, were driven more by economic and racial considerations than by sound urban planning principles.
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May 7, 2026, 12:09 AM UTC
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· click + to trackHousing in cities becoming unaffordable, fuelling homelessness – Ofosu-Dorte Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, has warned that the rising cost of housing in Ghana’s urban centres is making city life increasingly unaffordable, particularly for low-income residents, and contributing to growing social challenges such as homelessness.
You can’t brand a city with galamsey – Ofosu-Dorte warns Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, has cautioned that Ghana’s ambition to position its cities as centres of prosperity will be undermined if critical environmental challenges such as illegal mining are not addressed.
Land ownership structures in Ghana are more confusing and chaotic – Ofosu-Dorte Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, has described Ghana’s land ownership system as deeply confusing and chaotic, warning that its complexity continues to hinder effective urban management and economic growth.
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