The European Union is set to invest €300 million to improve the water situation in Greater Tamale in the Northern region. This will be a significant step towards addressing the city’s pressing water needs.
Currently, only a quarter of Tamale’s one million residents have access to clean water, highlighting the urgency of this project.
The EU Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly, who disclosed this during a tour of the Dalun Treatment plant, said only a quarter of the one million population has access to water.
The EU Ambassador was in the Northern Region on a working visit to visit some of their project areas in Tamale.
The European Union, the government of Ghana, and France are implementing a project on climate resilience in Tamale through the Sustainable Cities Project. This initiative aims to address urban climate vulnerabilities and promote sustainable development in northern Ghana’s fastest-growing city.
The EU, its member states, and financial institutions are working together to support sustainable development in Ghana, focusing on smart, green, and digital recovery.
France and the EU have collaborated on sustainable cities development in Ghana since 2022, with a focus on improving urban planning, mobility, and infrastructure.
The project aims to enhance climate resilience in Tamale, addressing critical development challenges and promoting sustainable development across northern Ghana.
Mr Ramiandrasoa Razaaly said the EU is a key development partner to the Republic of Ghana’s development, adding that they are not just working in the capital but in many communities in Northern Ghana.
“We are working in the area of job creation, security, agriculture and skills development,” he said.
The EU Ambassador said that under the Urban Planning project, there is a component for better access to basic services, adding that water generation is an area the EU can cover.
Mr Ramiandrasoa Razaaly said that even though in Tamale, the people are eager to see work start, there is a need for the various stakeholders to discuss this project. “One thing I can confirm is that the EU is ready and eager, waiting to step in to contribute to alleviating the plight of the population in terms of access to clean water.”
The EU has provided €42 million in funding for sustainable development and economic progress in Ghana, with a focus on promoting a green and digital economy.
The EU has also allocated €203 million for Ghana’s development from 2021 to 2024.
The project would help improve urban planning, mobility, and infrastructure in Tamale, enhancing the quality of life for residents.
The initiative will help mitigate the effects of climate change in Ghana, supporting the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
The project promotes sustainable development in northern Ghana, supporting the country’s long-term development goals.
Source: myjoyonline.com