Urgent reforms needed to deliver Ghana’s new water policy – Water Ministry
By RCN Ghana · 08 May 2025
Mr. Kwabena Gyasi-Duku, Acting Director at the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, has called for urgent reforms and national commitment to fully implement Ghana's revised National Water Policy .
Speaking at the 106th National Level Learning Alliance Platform (NLLAP) in Accra, Mr. Gyasi-Duku underscored the policy's critical role in addressing long-standing challenges in Ghana's water sector and in delivering sustainable solutions, particularly for underserved populations. He noted that access to safe water must be treated not only as a supply issue but as a pressing public health concern. He also stressed the importance of focusing on " last mile " communities often rural and marginalised areas that remain beyond the reach of formal water infrastructure. Mr. Gyasi-Duku called for measurable targets to ensure that these communities are reached effectively. He emphasized the need for shared responsibility in addressing the crisis: " Every household and institution must be involved in achieving national water goals ."
Dr. Tony Tsekpetse, who facilitated the session, highlighted the urgent need for improved institutional learning and accountability within the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector. He called for a shift from isolated project-based successes to a system-wide approach that delivers lasting impact. Dr. Tsekpetse further stressed the importance of ensuring that knowledge-sharing leads to tangible results. "We must move from learning to doing ," he said, calling for stronger accountability mechanisms to ensure follow-through on commitments.
The forum, held under the theme "Driving Access and Equity in Water: The Enabling Environment for Reaching Last-Mile Communities in Ghana," brought together stakeholders from government, development agencies, civil society, and the private sector. It focused on identifying sustainable financing mechanisms and inclusive policies to bridge the water access gap for underserved populations.
In her openi…
Speaking at the 106th National Level Learning Alliance Platform (NLLAP) in Accra, Mr. Gyasi-Duku underscored the policy's critical role in addressing long-standing challenges in Ghana's water sector and in delivering sustainable solutions, particularly for underserved populations. He noted that access to safe water must be treated not only as a supply issue but as a pressing public health concern. He also stressed the importance of focusing on " last mile " communities often rural and marginalised areas that remain beyond the reach of formal water infrastructure. Mr. Gyasi-Duku called for measurable targets to ensure that these communities are reached effectively. He emphasized the need for shared responsibility in addressing the crisis: " Every household and institution must be involved in achieving national water goals ."
Dr. Tony Tsekpetse, who facilitated the session, highlighted the urgent need for improved institutional learning and accountability within the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector. He called for a shift from isolated project-based successes to a system-wide approach that delivers lasting impact. Dr. Tsekpetse further stressed the importance of ensuring that knowledge-sharing leads to tangible results. "We must move from learning to doing ," he said, calling for stronger accountability mechanisms to ensure follow-through on commitments.
The forum, held under the theme "Driving Access and Equity in Water: The Enabling Environment for Reaching Last-Mile Communities in Ghana," brought together stakeholders from government, development agencies, civil society, and the private sector. It focused on identifying sustainable financing mechanisms and inclusive policies to bridge the water access gap for underserved populations.
In her openi…
