What measures can be put in place to help Ghana achieve the SDGs?

Proper water and sanitation is key for achieving the SDGs, including good health and gender equality. By managing our water sustainably, we are also able to better manage our production of food and energy and contribute to decent work and economic growth.

How can SDG 11 be achieved?

Key areas of need in achieving progress on Goal 11 are; 1) identifying and agreeing the most sustainable ways to achieve the targets- what activities should be ceased and which ones accelerated; 2) building appropriate capacity and skills across these stakeholder groups to deliver; 3) attracting/securing finance.

What is the role of government in achieving sustainable development?

Government does play an important and even critical role if we are to have a sustainable future. Good government can provide vehicles for informed decision-making and invest in and maintain the checks and balances of a democratic system. Good government can promote sustainable economic strategies.

How did UN help Ghana?

The United Nations has been present in Ghana since the early 1960s, and works in partnership with the Government and people of Ghana for sustainable economic and social development, peace, and human rights. It is the One Programme for the UN in Ghana, setting out the collective, harmonised support of 24 UN Agencies.

What has the UN done for Ghana?

The UN promotes growth with equity in order to lift people out of poverty in Ghana. UNDP and other agencies have been propelling UN “Delivering as One”, and providing a coordinated response to Ghana’s national priorities.

What is un SDG 11?

SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Target 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.

Why is it important to achieve SDG 11?

It is in cities where people will seek opportunities for higher education and employment. This is why sustainable development goal (SDG) 11, “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”, is so important.

How do you achieve good governance?

Aspects of Good Governance

1. Technical and managerial competence.
2. Organisational capacity.
3. Reliability, predictability and the rule of law.
4. Accountability.
5. Transparency and open information systems.
6. Participation.

How are effective governance human rights and sustainable development linked?

Good governance and human rights are mutually reinforcing. Human rights standards and principles provide a set of values to guide the work of governments and other political and social actors. On the other hand, without good governance, human rights cannot be respected and protected in a sustainable manner.