Ghana transport scoping study: final report

This study focused on the north-south transport corridors, transport and poverty reduction, and inland water transport.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
30 November 2023
Country:
Ghana
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Infrastructure
Authors:
Dietrich, R., Ababio-Donlor, A.

Abstract

This limited transport scoping study focused on the north-south transport corridors of Ghana, transport and poverty reduction, and the importance of inland water transport (IWT).

It considered 3 transport modes: IWT, rail and road. The study addressed key research questions, such as:

  • identifying obstacles and challenges affecting transport in Ghana and their impact on north-south transport connectivity and on inland water transport

  • querying the importance of the Volta River transport system

  • examining the role of transport in poverty reduction and in bridging the north-south divide

  • exploring quick wins and priority actions to enhance transport efficiency, accessibility, affordability, safety, environmental sustainability and inclusivity.

The study identified 4 main areas for improvement. These areas have been ranked as follows:

  • Infrastructure & services (poor feeder and access roads, irregular and slow IWT services)

  • Institutional (fragmented institutional landscape and poor coordination. Limited development and interest in inland water transport (IWT))

  • Financing & Funding (insufficient funding for transport initiatives)

  • Data & evidence (lack of reliable transport demand data).

This paper is an output of the High Volume Transport Applied Research Programme

Citation

Dietrich, R. and Ababio-Donlor, A. Ghana Transport Scoping Study: Final Report. 2023

Ghana transport scoping study: final report

Published 30 November 2023
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