The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has inaugurated its Smart Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Cities Implementation Committee (AMSSCIC) to advance sustainable urban development through data-driven planning, inclusive governance, and localised implementation of the SDGs.
The 28-member committee, chaired by the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, is a strategic component of the broader Ghana Smart SDG Cities Programme supported by the Government of Norway through UN-Habitat.
The Smart Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Cities Programme is a national initiative aimed at localising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through smart, data-driven planning, inclusive governance, and sustainable infrastructure development across selected Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana to build resilient cities by empowering local authorities to use digital tools, spatial data, and community engagement to improve service delivery, address urban challenges, and enhance climate resilience.
In his keynote address, the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, in a speech read on his behalf, expressed pride in Accra’s selection as one of ten cities participating in the national programme and described the inauguration of the committee as a critical step towards realising a smarter, greener, and more inclusive Accra.
“With the support of the Government of Norway through UN-Habitat and a dedicated USD 83,000 for Accra, we aim to align data-driven development with local innovation. This programme places people, especially the youth, at the heart of planning while strengthening our climate resilience,” the Mayor stated.
He also extended his appreciation to UN-Habitat, the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), and the Metro Budget Office for laying the groundwork for the programme, and called on members of the newly formed committee to fully embrace their mandate in reshaping the capital for future generations.
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