Ministry of Works and Housing (Ghana)

The Ministry of Works and Housing (MWH) is tasked with the conceptualisation and classification of policies and programs for the systematic growth of the country's infrastructure. The offices of the Ministry is located in Accra.[1][2]

Ministry of Works and Housing (MWH)
Agency overview
JurisdictionRepublic of Ghana
Headquarters Ghana
Minister responsible
Websitehttp://www.mwrwh.gov.gh/

Core Functions

The functions of the Ministry are to pioneer and develop policies to meet the needs and expectations of the people in the country. The Ministry works collaboratively with the National Development Planning Commission to serve as a check on the performance of the sector. As part of its functions, the Ministry provides assistance in the form of training and research works in productions and endorse the use of local building materials.

Departments & Agencies

These are the departments and agencies that work collaboratively with the Ministry:[3][2]

Works Sector Agencies:

  • Hydro-logical Services Department (HSD)
  • Public Works Department (PWD)
  • Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL)
  • Engineers Council

Housing Sector Agencies:

  • Rent Control Department (RCD)
  • Department of Rural Housing (DRH)
  • Public Servants’ Housing Loans Scheme Board (PSHLSB)
  • Architects Registration Council (ARC)
  • Tema Development Corporation (TDC)
  • State Housing Company (SHC)

Further reading

Ministry of Works and Housing (Directorates)[4]

See also

Water supply and sanitation in Ghana

References
  1. "About Us". Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing. Retrieved 2017-12-09.
  2. "Ministry of Works & Housing". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-12-09.
  3. "Departments & Agencies". Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing. Retrieved 2017-12-09.
  4. "Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing - Directorates". www.mwrwh.gov.gh. Retrieved 2017-12-09.
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