Ghana Cities Monitor Report Launched

Ghana Cities Monitor(GCM) report has been launched with the aim to provide comprehensive, reliable, and timely experiential data on various services and infrastructure affecting the lives of Ghanaians living in cities.

The maiden GCM report encompasses 23 cities in the three largest metropolises and 20 municipalities and their contiguous municipalities in the Greater-Accra, Ashanti, and Northern regions.

Available information indicates that GCM analyzed an impressive 446 indicators across six major components and sub-components such as social services, environmental services, economic infrastructure, economic services, local governance, and social inclusion toward a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by urban dwellers.

Speaking at the launch of Ghana Cities Monitor Report in Accra, Dr. Edem Selormey, the Director of Research, CDD-Ghana, said GCM aims to strengthen evidence-informed decisions- making in urban planning and encourage greater accountability in the governance of the three major cities in Ghana.

Through the GCM’s sector-level rankings, Dr. Selormey said, they have discovered the strengths and weaknesses of various services.

The Director in charge of Research, CDD-Ghana said “As we release the GCM report, let us remember that data is not just numbers and figures, but a roadmap toward resolving some of the challenges facing our cities.

The GCM stands as a powerful tool, empowering evidence-driven decision-making and augmenting public participation in the governance of our cities.

It calls for collective action and a reminder of our shared responsibility to build a prosperous and inclusive Ghana for future generations.

As we embark on a transformative journey, let us embrace the challenges, learn from the successes and unite in our commitment to make our cities beacons of progress and hope.

I hope the GCM report will catalyze insightful and vital discussions necessary to improve the quality of service delivery and governance of our cities.”

Source: Adovor Nutifafa
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