Ghana commences VIRAL assessment to develop national housing strategy

Speaking at the signing ceremony to launch the initiative, Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, the sector Minister said the assessment would strengthen institutional coordination, deepen investment in affordable housing, and position Ghana to advance sustainable housing and urban development.

The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, in collaboration with the National Homeownership Fund (NHF) and Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), has commenced a comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s housing and urban development strategy using the internationally recognized VIRAL framework.

He explained that the VIRAL Framework, which focused on Vision, Institutions, Regulations, Actors and Local Initiatives, would also enhance Ghana’s housing finance ecosystem, promote private-sector participation, and reduce the national housing deficit, a statement to the Ghana News Agency said.