Ministries of Works and Housing in Ghana and Human Settlements in South Africa have jointly announced their intent to collaborate in advancing the development of crucial areas related to housing, human settlements, and urban development in both nations.
This collaborative effort underscores the commitment of Ghana and South Africa to address the intricate challenges associated with housing and human settlements.
This development emerged during a bilateral meeting held in Accra between South Africa’s Minister for Housing and Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi (MP), and Ghana’s Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye (MP).
Minister Kubayi’s official visit to Ghana is part of a comprehensive effort to strengthen diplomatic relations and seek new opportunities for collaboration in the domains of housing delivery and human settlement development between the two nations.
This visit comes in the wake of productive discussions that transpired between the respective ministers in the housing sector in Poland and South Africa, laying the foundation for exploring partnerships, particularly in enhancing the institutional framework for housing delivery in both countries.
In his welcoming address, Asenso-Boakye stressed that the intricacies associated with housing delivery not only demand immediate attention but also call for innovative solutions, underscoring the importance of a shared commitment from the governments of both nations.
Asenso-Boakye’s opening remarks emphasised that addressing the complexities of housing delivery necessitates not only a sense of urgency but also a dedication to innovative solutions, rooted in a mutual commitment from both governments.
“Our joint efforts in pressing issues of slum upgrading and improving informal settlements and the lives of those who inhabit them can have profound impacts on the well-being and living conditions of a significant portion of our populations,” Ghana’s sector minister noted.
On her part, Minister Kubayi said South Africa’s government stands ready to commit to a new partnership that will work out how to resolve the many myriads of problems in both countries’ housing delivery.
“To us, this partnership and commitments also include sharing experiences, knowledge and best practises in the housing sectors of our countries and how we can practicalize the implementation of what we seek to accomplish,” Minister Kubayi added.
Minister Kubayi and her delegation are expected to call on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as partake in other engagements, notably a business session to be hosted by the Ghana Investments Promotion Centre (GIPC) for housing sector players from both countries.