Ghana news on land development

Here are some recent news articles on land development in Ghana:

  1. Government to develop 10,000 hectares of land in the Savannah Region (Ghana Web, March 2023)

The government has announced plans to develop 10,000 hectares of land in the Savannah Region to promote agriculture and industrialization. The project, which is expected to cost $1.5 billion, will include the construction of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.

  1. Land acquisition for Accra-Tema Motorway expansion begins (MyJoyOnline, February 2023)

The government has begun acquiring land for the expansion of the Accra-Tema Motorway. The project, which is expected to cost $1.2 billion, will involve the construction of additional lanes and the upgrading of existing infrastructure.

  1. Government to develop 5,000 hectares of land in the Upper East Region (Ghana News Agency, January 2023)

The government has announced plans to develop 5,000 hectares of land in the Upper East Region to promote agriculture and industrialization. The project, which is expected to cost $500 million, will include the construction of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.

  1. Land use plan for Accra to be reviewed (Ghana Web, December 2022)

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to review the land use plan for Accra to address the city's rapid urbanization and housing needs. The review is expected to involve the creation of new residential areas and the upgrading of existing infrastructure.

  1. Government to develop 20,000 hectares of land in the Northern Region (MyJoyOnline, November 2022)

The government has announced plans to develop 20,000 hectares of land in the Northern Region to promote agriculture and industrialization. The project, which is expected to cost $1 billion, will include the construction of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.

  1. Land grabbing in Ghana: A growing concern (Ghana Business News, October 2022)

A recent report by the Ghana Land Commission has highlighted the growing concern of land grabbing in the country. The report found that many individuals and companies are acquiring large tracts of land without the consent of the rightful owners, leading to conflicts and disputes.

  1. Government to develop 10,000 hectares of land in the Western Region (Ghana News Agency, September 2022)

The government has announced plans to develop 10,000 hectares of land in the Western Region to promote agriculture and industrialization. The project, which is expected to cost $500 million, will include the construction of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.

  1. Land use plan for Kumasi to be reviewed (Ghana Web, August 2022)

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced plans to review the land use plan for Kumasi to address the city's rapid urbanization and housing needs. The review is expected to involve the creation of new residential areas and the upgrading of existing infrastructure.

  1. Government to develop 5,000 hectares of land in the Eastern Region (MyJoyOnline, July 2022)

The government has announced plans to develop 5,000 hectares of land in the Eastern Region to promote agriculture and industrialization. The project, which is expected to cost $250 million, will include the construction of roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.

  1. Land administration in Ghana: Challenges and opportunities (Ghana Business News, June 2022)

A recent report by the Ghana Land Commission has highlighted the challenges and opportunities in land administration in Ghana. The report found that while there are many challenges in the land administration system, there are also opportunities for improvement and innovation.

These are just a few examples of recent news articles on land development in Ghana.