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The work explains why sustainable cities matter in Ghana, reviews the evolution of urban clusters, and assesses how sustainable the largest cities are across dimensions such as livability, inclusion, governance, services, and environmental pressures. It culminates in strategic actions, annexes on city frameworks, and references supporting implementation.","Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized  \nA SUSTAINABLE CITIES STRATEGY FOR GHANA  \nGreener, resilient, more inclusive, and prosperous urban growth  \n© 2025 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433  \nTelephone: 202-473-1000  \n[Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. 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Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given.  \nAny queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org).  \nCover design: Veronica Gadea, GCS, World Bank Group; Template and accesibility: Will Kemp, GCS, World Bank Group  \nContents  \nForeword iv  \nAcknowledgements v  \nAcronyms vi  \nExecutive Summary 1  \nWhy Sustainable Cities Matter in Ghana? 9  \nEvolution of Ghana’s Cities 13  \nDefinition of Cities and Urban Clusters 27  \nHow Sustainable Are Ghana’s Cities? 33  \nStrategy to Promote Sustainable Urban Growth in Ghana 89  \nReferences 106  \nAnnex 1: Ghana Sustainable Cities Framework 121  \nAnnex 2: List of MMDAs Comprising Ghana’s 15 Largest Cities 128  \nBoxes  \nBox 1 Updating the National Urban Policy 7  \nBox 2 Approaches to Defining and Measuring Sustainable Cities 11  \nFigures  \nFigure 1 Sustainable Cities Implementation Framework 9  \nFigure 2 Rapid Urban Population Growth in Ghana 13  \nFigure 3 Urbanization Rate by Region 14  \nFigure 4 Average Household Size by Region 15  \nFigure 5 Population Density (Per Km2) 15  \nFigure 6 Share of District Population Born in the Same Locality 17  \nFigure 7 Quality of Life Indicators for Migrants vs. Non-migrants in Urban Areas (Percent) 19  \nFigure 8 Change in Built-Up Surface (2000 vs 2020) 21  \nFigure 9 Rapid Expansion of Built-Up Area at the Periphery of Cities 22  \nFigure 10 Conversion of Grassland, Tree Cover, and Shrubland at the Urban Fringe 23  \nFigure 11 Screening Results for 16 Pipeline PPP Projects under Consideration 26  \nFigure 12 Map of the 15 Largest Cities in Ghana 30  \nFigure 13 Zones of Influence: Proximity to Closest City 31  \nFigure 14 NSDF Spatial Development Concept 31  \nFigure 15 Updated Identification of Strategic City Networks 32  \nFigure 16 Sustainable Cities Implementation Framework 33  \nFigure 17 Average Annual Growth in IGF, 2015–2022 (%) 39  \nFigure 18 Percentage of 12+ Population Owning Functional ICT device, 2021 by Gender and Locality 45  \nFigure 19 Percentage of 12+ Population Not Owning a Mobile Phone, 2010 and 2021 45  \nFigure 20 Small Area Estimates of Poverty Deciles 50  \nFigure 21 Relati","cbCaiicrj3JoNGnN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiicrj3JoNGnN","pdf",13396822,4,1,144,"English","en",105,"# Executive Summary\n# Why Sustainable Cities Matter in Ghana?\n# Evolution of Ghana’s Cities\n# Definition of Cities and Urban Clusters\n# How Sustainable Are Ghana’s Cities?\n# Strategy to Promote Sustainable Urban Growth in Ghana\n# References\n# Annex 1: Ghana Sustainable Cities Framework\n# Annex 2: List of MMDAs Comprising Ghana’s 15 Largest Cities","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of A Sustainable Cities Strategy for Ghana?\",\"answer\":\"It provides a strategy and implementation framework to guide greener, more resilient, inclusive, and prosperous urban growth in Ghana.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document assess the sustainability of Ghana’s cities?\",\"answer\":\"It evaluates sustainability across multiple dimensions, including governance, access to services, inclusion, housing, livability, economic activity, and environmental indicators.\"},{\"question\":\"What outputs and sections support implementation of the strategy?\",\"answer\":\"It includes an executive summary, a national strategy to promote sustainable urban growth, figures and tables, and annexes such as the Ghana Sustainable Cities Framework and a list of the 15 largest cities’ MMDAs.\"}]","A Sustainable Cities Strategy for Ghana - 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