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Governance of risk plays a central role in managing disaster risk. Disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies, in particular, are crucial for coordinating DRR implementation at both the national and local levels. They serve as the cornerstone for effective disaster risk governance and risk-informed development.

National and local strategies set implementation milestones, establish key roles and responsibilities, and identify technical and financial resources. At the same time, the existence of regional/sub-regional strategies and/or legally binding frameworks for disaster risk reduction acts as a significant incentive for the development of DRR strategies at national level.

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Ghana: disaster management and risk finance strategy framework

Ghana, through the National Disaster Management Organisation and with technical support from UNDP’s Insurance and Risk Finance Facility, has officially approved the Disaster Management and Risk Finance Strategy Framework and Implementation Plan.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Cover and source: Government of Ghana
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Ghana: National drought plan

The objectives of this plan are to help Ghana build her capacity in drought resilience through concrete actions for drought preparedness. It will help boost the resilience of people, communities and ecosystems against drought.

Ghana - government
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Ghana: National action programme to combat drought and desertification

The National Action Programme to Combat Drought and Desertification is a sectoral national programme of the Republic of Ghana, applicable for the period of 2002-2027. Its main objective is to sustain high agricultural production and ensure food security

Ghana - government
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Ghana: National climate change master plan action programmes for implementation 2015–2020

This document will also serve as a guide to future national development planning framework to ensure that Ghana has a climate resilient economy to ensure low carbon development. This document is divided into ten (10) programme areas:

  1. Develop climate

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Ghana: National adaptation plan framework 2018

The purpose of this document is to provide an overall framework to guide the country in developing, coordinating and implementing its NAP process.

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Ghana: National climate-smart agriculture and food security action plan (2016-2020)

The present Action Plan on National Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Security (2016-2020) provides the implementation framework for an effective development of climate-smart agriculture.

Ghana - government
CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security
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Ghana: National climate change policy 2013

The National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) is Ghana’s integrated response to climate change. It provides strategic direction and coordinates issues of climate change in Ghana.

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Ghana: National climate change adaptation strategy

The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy is a national policy with a sectoral approach. The timeframe of the policy is 10 years between 2010 and 2020.

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