Environmental Sanitation Policy 1999,

The present Environmental Sanitation Policy lays the basis for developing a systematic approach and framework for identifying and harnessing resources for value-for-money services to all. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure systematic collection of data on wastes from all sectors of the economy to support relevant research and development to meet the challenges of managing wastes associated with the growing economy and rapidly changing lifestyles. The Policy supports building partnership both at international and local levels and with the private sector within an expanded network of actors through effective public sector facilitation and coordination. Part 1 establishes the current context and situation of environmental sanitation in Ghana. It also covers national development priorities, and broad principles guiding policy formulation.