From Clean-Up Exercises to Lasting Change: What Must Ghana Do? | Matters Arising

Ghana's renewed push for cleaner communities has reignited calls for a long-term sanitation strategy that goes beyond periodic clean-up exercises. Analysts argue that sustainable progress will require stronger enforcement of sanitation laws, continuous public education, behavioural change, and greater accountability at both the national and local levels. Some have proposed establishing an independent sanitation authority to address community-specific challenges more effectively, while others insist that government institutions must demonstrate stronger leadership in waste management. There are also calls for stricter penalties for sanitation offenders and greater emphasis on reducing waste at the source, with the view that lasting success depends on changing public attitudes as much as improving policy implementation. #mattersarising