World Bank says Ghana needs US$37 billion yearly for infrastructure as urban population grows

The Bank said investment in infrastructure, stronger local institutions, and effective implementation of the National Urban Policy would be critical to managing the country's rapid urban growth.

Ms Raghunath commended the National Urban Policy for its ambition to promote inclusive urban development, affordable housing, improved mobility, climate resilience, and stronger citizen participation in local governance.

Madhu Raghunath, Urban Resilience and Land Practice Manager at the World Bank, said this at the ninth Ghana Urban Forum in Accra, where the government launched the National Urban Policy.