Environmental Sanitation Policy

Author: 

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development

Year: 

2010

Main Geographic Focus: 

ECOWAS Country

Country: 

Ghana

RE&EE Category Taxonomy: 

  • Policy and Strategy

File Tag: 

  • Policy

Description: 

In September, 2010, a revised Environmental Sanitation Policy of Ghana was produced. The overall goal of this new policy is to develop a clear and nationally accepted vision of environmental sanitation as an essential social service and a major determinant for improving health and quality of life in Ghana. The policy is a necessary tool required to help shape all efforts in dealing with the overwhelming challenges of poor sanitation in Ghana.

Document Language: 

English