CSIDT proposes 80% of GH¢350m flood budget be invested in prevention

A policy think tank has urged the government to fundamentally rethink its approach to flood management, proposing that a greater share of the GH¢350 million flood response fund be invested in prevention rather than post-disaster relief."By investing in drainage restoration, targeted engineering, maintenance, waste management and modern monitoring—while preserving a substantial emergency relief reserve—the Government can achieve measurable improvements in flood resilience within one year," the think tank said.

According to the think tank, the government's current plan allocates GH¢200 million for emergency humanitarian relief and GH¢150 million for flood mitigation measures.