National Environmental Sanitation Strategy and Action Plan (NESSAP).

The National Environmental Sanitation Strategy and Action Plan (NESSAP) aims to transform Ghanaian perceptions of waste, viewing it as a resource to be utilized rather than discarded. This strategy highlights the creation of green jobs and the reduction of waste management costs for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). Addressing the delivery challenges of environmental sanitation services, NESSAP aligns with the Medium-Term Development Policy Framework (MTDPF) and emphasizes the importance of institutional capacity building. It provides strategic proposals for nationwide implementation, involving key stakeholders to achieve long-term environmental improvements from 2008 to 2025. By adopting a "top-down, bottom-up" approach, the NESSAP includes both national strategies and district-specific action plans (DESSAPs), ensuring tailored interventions based on comprehensive data collection. Additionally, the Strategic Environmental Sanitation Investment Plan (SESIP) complements NESSAP by outlining financial frameworks for infrastructure and service enhancements, aiming for incremental and substantial improvements in environmental sanitation.
The Policy address water-related issues, particularly in the context of sanitation. It indicates an integrated approach to improving both sanitation and water management. The strategy aims to meet objectives aligned with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which include targets for both sanitation and access to clean water. The Policy consists of 6 Chapters as follow: Background and introduction (1); National profile (2); Current state of environmental sanitation (3); National objectives and strategies (4); Requirements for improving services and infrastructure (5); and Implementation plan (6).