BUILDING RESILIENT CITIES: ASSESSING GHANAIAN LOCAL AUTHORITIES MANAGEMENT OF FLOODING IN SELECTED CITIES

The report investigates the management of urban flooding in selected cities in Ghana, specifically focusing on the Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi areas. It examines the extent to which Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) prioritize green infrastructure and engage residents in flood-prone communities to enhance city resilience. While local authorities generally recognize the importance of green spaces for flood control, the study finds that many residents do not prioritize green spaces on their own properties due to concerns about waste dumping, crime, and economic pressure to build shops. However, there is a strong overall willingness among residents to participate in decision-making processes if they trust the governance system and see their input implemented.

• Local government authorities in the studied zones generally recognize the importance of green spaces and green infrastructure for controlling urban flooding and are implementing initiatives to protect them.
• There is a high level of willingness among residents in flood-prone areas to participate in green infrastructure decision-making, with the highest rates found in Zone A of Greater Accra (93%) and Zone A of Greater Kumasi (96%).
• Despite the willingness to participate, some residents are reluctant to engage with city authorities due to a lack of trust in the governance system, often stemming from the government's failure to provide financial support to flood victims or enforce the demolition of unauthorized structures in waterways.
• A majority of house owners in most zones do not prioritize green space in their own land use, often replacing it with concrete or shops for additional income.
• Residents frequently avoid maintaining green spaces because they become targets for illegal waste dumping by informal tricycle waste collectors (aboboyaa) and serve as hide-outs for criminals and drug addicts.
• Residents who do prioritize green spaces do so primarily for beautification, regulating flood waters, and moderating urban temperatures.
• There is a significant gap in awareness among some urban dwellers regarding the utility of green spaces, with some believing they have no useful place in urban environments and should be cleared.

APA

Good Governance Africa (2022). BUILDING RESILIENT CITIES: ASSESSING GHANAIAN LOCAL AUTHORITIES MANAGEMENT OF FLOODING IN SELECTED CITIES. https://digitalmallblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/wp-content/2023/07/Resilient-Cities-Report.pdf

Chicago

Good Governance Africa. BUILDING RESILIENT CITIES: ASSESSING GHANAIAN LOCAL AUTHORITIES MANAGEMENT OF FLOODING IN SELECTED CITIES. 2022. https://digitalmallblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/wp-content/2023/07/Resilient-Cities-Report.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{goodgovernanceafrica2022building, author = {{Good Governance Africa}}, title = {{BUILDING RESILIENT CITIES: ASSESSING GHANAIAN LOCAL AUTHORITIES MANAGEMENT OF FLOODING IN SELECTED CITIES}}, institution = {Good Governance Africa}, year = {2022}, month = dec, url = {https://digitalmallblobstorage.blob.core.windows.net/wp-content/2023/07/Resilient-Cities-Report.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }