Ghana’s planning system over-relies on utilities chasing development — Ofosu-Dorte Dr David Ofosu-Dorte, Senior Partner at AB & David Law Africa, says Ghana’s urban development model is flawed because infrastructure delivery often follows settlement patterns rather than guiding them. Speaking at the JoyNews and Amalgam of Professional Bodies Speaker Series on Wednesday, May 6, held under the theme “Centres of Prosperity @ the Centre of the World: How we can manage our cities better to stimulate economic growth,” he said this has resulted in poorly serviced communities and growing infrastructure deficits.
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Dr David Ofosu-Dorte, Senior Partner at AB & David Law Africa, says Ghana’s urban development model is flawed because infrastructure delivery often follows settlement patterns rather than guiding them. Speaking at the JoyNews and Amalgam of Professional Bodies Speaker Series on Wednesday, May 6, held under the theme “Centres of Prosperity @ the Centre of the World: How we can manage our cities better to stimulate economic growth,” he said this has resulted in poorly serviced communities and growing infrastructure deficits.
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· click + to trackYou 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.
Housing 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.
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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