President Akufo-Addo has marked a noteworthy Official Smaller on Water and Disinfection, as a feature of the public authority's obligation to working on general wellbeing, expanding environment versatility and guaranteeing that hard to arrive at networks approach water, sterilization and cleanliness administrations.
Under the Official Conservative, the third of its sort in Africa, the public authority will dispense an expected US$1.7 billion yearly to water, sterilization and cleanliness (WASH) drives until 2030. These assets will guarantee that WASH administrations arrive at schools and medical care offices, as well as distant networks.
"The excursion on which we are leaving is based on the crucial truth that without WASH administrations, supportable improvement will stay a slippery dream. This Compact is not the beginning of our efforts, but rather their continuation and amplification; during the signing ceremony today, President Akufo-Addo stated, "a decisive step to ensure that every citizen, regardless of their location or circumstance, enjoys sustainable access to these vital services."
Hon. added, "The Compact, signed by the President of the Republic, demonstrates how serious we take WASH issues as a nation." Ghana's Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan. She mentioned that Ghana implemented the Compact within a year of making it a commitment at the UN 2023 Water Conference.
A National Sanitation Authority will be established as a result of the Compact, which will assist the government in its efforts to end open defecation by 2030.
In addition, Ghana's national climate strategy will now incorporate the construction of climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure and services to prepare the nation for the challenges posed by rising floods and droughts.
The extensive consultation process with government agencies, development partners, academics, and local civil society organizations led to the development of the Compact. The Netherlands Government, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, UNICEF, the Sanitation and Water for All Partnership, and IRC WASH all lend their support to it through the Heads of State Initiatives. These partners will provide coordinated advocacy and technical expertise as part of their advisory role for the Compact's implementation.
In the global push for universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene, Ghana's Presidential Compact is a strong example for other nations to follow.