Enhancing Affordable Public Housing Policy Implementation in Ghana: An Empirical Analysis of Stakeholders’ Perspectives
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The affordable housing crisis in Ghana has prompted various governmental interventions and programmes. However, these initiatives have been subjected to intense scrutiny regarding their efficacy in delivering true affordability. This study explored the effectiveness of enhancing policy formulation in implementing affordable public housing in Ghana. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews using a qualitative approach. The study employed a key informant purposive sampling approach targeting 15 respondents from public and private institutions and public sector workers’ unions in Ghana. The findings indicated that affordable housing policy development in Ghana was constrained by centralised decision-making, with some key stakeholders having minimal engagement in specific phases of policy development. Moreover, beneficiary involvement was limited. The study advocated for inclusive and informed decision-making processes to enhance the development and implementation of affordable public housing policies in Ghana. This approach ensures that affordable housing policies are theoretically sound and practical in meeting the housing needs of Ghana’s low- and middle-income public and civil service workers.
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