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National Water Policy MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, WORKS AND HOUSING

Description:

Notwithstanding the perceived abundance of water in Ghana, its production and utilisation
for consumptive and non-consumptive uses is not at an optimal level. The country experiences
inadequate water supply in some parts particularly during the dry season. This situation calls
for the efficient and effective management of available water resources.
Ghana has since the mid 1990’s, been implementing a string of reforms in the water sector
aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the production and utilisation of water. These reforms
have culminated in the institutional re-alignment of key institutions in the sector. Despite the
implementation of these reforms, a major concern has been the lack of an effective interface
among key stakeholder institutions with a view to integrating and harmonizing their various
activities. Given this phenomenon, the Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing, in
concert with other stakeholder institutions and interest groups, in 2004, commenced the
process for the formulation of a consolidated national water policy. This document is the
output of the interactive process initiated.
The National Water Policy is underpinned by the principles enunciated in the Ghana Poverty
Reduction Strategy (GPRS), the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the “Africa Water
Vision” of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).
The policy document contains sections on integrated water resources management
(including water for energy, food security and transportation), urban and community/small
town water delivery. The policy also highlights the international legal framework for the
domestic and trans-boundary utilisation of water resources.

Bibliographical Information:

Government of Ghana (2007) National Water Policy. MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, WORKS AND HOUSING , Government of Ghana , Government of Ghana

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