Ghana | Swedesurvey

In 2004 Swedesurvey, on behalf of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, undertook a feasibility study and put forward a project proposal for the development and design of an urban management land information system. The following year we began providing technical assistance in the four-year project. It had four main components: project management, data capture, design and development and pilot testing in Accra, Ayawaso Submetro. In addition, Swedesurvey held a Capacity Building Course to Strengthen the Ministry of Lands and Forestry for Effective and Efficient Implementation of the Ghana Land Administration Project. Swedesurvey has also held a training programme, financed by MCC, for Land Commission personnel.

Projects in this country: UMLIS in Accra

Swedesurvey had a contract with the Government of Ghana for the development of an Urban Management Land Information System (UMLIS) for a selected pilot area in Accra. The main objective of the project was to develop a tool for local governments in Ghana which will help them to efficiently...

Country area:

238 540 sq.km.

Country inhabitants:

African 98.5%, other 1.5%

Country language:

English

Country capital:

Accra

Country currency:

Cedi (GHC)