The Minister, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei participated in the African Ministerial Roundtable Meeting during the ongoing World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meeting followed the adoption of the Nairobi Declaration at the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2), reaffirming Africa’s collective commitment to affordable, inclusive, and climate-resilient urban development.
At the session, the minister reiterated Ghana’s commitment to sustainable housing and inclusive urbanization, emphasizing the critical role of housing and urban development in driving economic growth, environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and improved livelihoods.
The minister further reaffirmed Ghana’s dedication to implementing Pillar 4 of the Nairobi Declaration and pledged continued collaboration with African member states, development partners, and stakeholders to deliver practical and measurable outcomes for resilient and sustainable human settlements in line with Agenda 2063.
Hon. Adjei stated that Ghana’s approach to housing is beyond blueprints and budgets. The minister indicated the government’s readiness to deliver homes that people can actually afford and live in with dignity. He emphasized that housing and urban development are not side issues. They drive jobs, health, education, and the overall shape of the economy. “When housing works, livelihoods work,” he told the roundtable.
The sector Minister used the platform to call for stronger collaboration with African member states, the African Union, and development partners to turn commitments into verifiable projects, notably accessible and affordable housing units, better urban services and safe and sustainable communities
