TAKORADI, GHANA — In a major step toward promoting good governance, social accountability, and value for money in public sector investments, the Sekondi-Takoradi chapter of the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative (CoST) hosted the official launch and dissemination workshop for the 3rd Independent Review Process (IRP) Report on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Akroma Plaza in Takoradi.

The dissemination forum convened key stakeholders from across the Western Region, including local government officials, representatives from Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), civil society organisations, development planners, and members of the press.

The 2026 IRP Report represents the culmination of five months of rigorous data collection, technical analysis, multi-stakeholder validation, and physical field verifications.

Key parameters of the exercise included:

  1. Coverage: Evaluation of 28 infrastructure projects spanning all 14 MMDAs across the Western Region.
  2. Analytical Frameworks: Application of the CoST Infrastructure Data Standard (IDS), the ACTS Framework, and the Framework for Integrity in Infrastructure Planning (FIIP).
  3. Core Pillars: Assessment of data disclosure compliance, infrastructure quality, climate resilience, and integrity risks across the entire project lifecycle.

The report identified notable progress alongside structural bottlenecks in regional infrastructure delivery:

  1. Implementation of Past Recommendations: Previous independent reviews have led to measurable on-ground enhancements, including improved disability access ramps, facility upgrades at community health centers, and drainage mitigation initiatives.
  2. Disclosure and Compliance Gaps: The review revealed ongoing challenges regarding the timeliness of public information disclosure, data completeness, and quality assurance mechanisms among several procuring entities.
  3. Integrity and Value for Money: The report outlined critical risk areas in procurement planning, emphasizing the necessity for stronger citizen engagement and open-contracting practices.

During the dissemination session, officials and accountability experts urged local assemblies to institutionalize open disclosure protocols and actively utilize the report's recommendations to improve infrastructure longevity and service delivery. The event concluded with a shared commitment between state actors and civil society to ensure transparent, resilient, and citizen-centered development throughout Western Ghana.

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