As Ghana grapples with rapid urbanisation, growing infrastructure demands, and the looming threats of climate change, the nation’s physical planners are positioning themselves at the forefront of solutions.
The Local Government Service Association of Physical Planners (LOGSAPP) is convening its Second Annual General Meeting and Capacity Building Conference on September 12, 2025, at the Amoono-Neizer Conference Centre, KNUST, Kumasi, under the theme: “Planning for resilient, inclusive, climate-sensitive and disaster-free communities for efficient infrastructure development and service delivery.”
Organisers say the two-day event goes beyond routine association business—it is a strategic moment to reimagine how Ghana’s towns and cities can be designed to withstand climate shocks, protect vulnerable populations, and deliver services more inclusively.
Mrs Gifty Nyarko, Interim National President of LOGSAPP, noted in a statement that resilience must be seen as more than survival: “It is about building systems that deliver inclusive services, safeguard the vulnerable, and ensure long-term sustainable outcomes.”
The conference will gather planning professionals, local government leaders, development partners such as the World Bank and German Development Cooperation, academics, civil society actors, and private sector stakeholders. With diverse voices at the table, organisers say they hope to forge innovative approaches that integrate spatial data tools, climate-sensitive planning, and disaster risk management into everyday governance.
Mr Agyenim Boateng, Chair of the Planning Committee, stressed the urgency of equipping Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies with advanced tools to strengthen technical capacity and respond more effectively to the climate challenge.
His colleague, Mr Kofi Yeboah, added that the AGM will prioritise inclusive planning, with a focus on gender equity and the needs of vulnerable groups—groups often most affected when disasters strike.
Public participation is strongly encouraged, with organisers inviting students, NGOs, and private sector players to engage in shaping a more climate-resilient future for Ghana.
At its core, this year’s LOGSAPP AGM is less about internal deliberations and more about sparking a collective movement—where planners, policymakers, and citizens commit to building communities that are safer, more sustainable, and prepared for the uncertainties of the future.
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