The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), in collaboration with UN-Habitat, convened a high-level Oversight Committee Meeting on the Ghana Smart SDG Cities Programme to assess progress and reaffirm commitment toward inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban development.
Held in Accra, the session featured comprehensive presentations on the status of implementation, highlighting achievements, challenges, and next steps in the rollout of the Smart SDG Cities framework. Representatives from MLGCRA, UN-Habitat, and key Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) shared their respective workplans and strategic priorities.
Focal Persons from both UN-Habitat and MLGCRA led deliberations, ensuring alignment with global SDG benchmarks while emphasizing Ghana’s contextual realities. The meeting forms part of continuous stakeholder engagements to accelerate progress on smart urban innovations, digital infrastructure, and climate-responsive planning under the broader Green Cities and Infrastructure Programme.
The Ghana Smart SDG Cities Programme is a flagship initiative designed to localize the Sustainable Development Goals through data-driven governance, integrated planning, and community-focused solutions in rapidly growing urban areas.
Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann
(Public Relations Unit MLGDRD)