Urban Planning Capacity Development’s Response to Emerging Towns: A Case Study of Wa in the Upper West Region of Ghana

• DOI: 10.4314/gjds.v15i2.5
• Publication Date: 2018-10-18T05:59:50Z
• Authors: Bernad Afiik Akan...; Mohammed Sulemana; Bashiru Yachori
• Keywords: Spatial Planning; Capacity Building; Investment; Development plan

The role of urban planning capacity development in ensuring that cities are engines growth and Africa cannot be downplayed. However, limited research has examined how is responding to urbanisation emerging cities. Using mainly data gathered from key informants analysis relevant documents, the study found curative plans were increasingly used compliment master effort improve upon inner development. Google earth, satellite imagery, remote sensing, aerial photography also employed preparation schemes. These developments notwithstanding, was still weak because various dimensions not consciously developed as an integrated system. Conflicting legislation; inadequate funding; technical skills due investment technology for training professionals; poor institutional collaboration exemplified weaknesses In conclusion, all aspects, especially legislation. order derive maximum benefit potentials urbanisation, it recommended that, a well-thoughtout plan should fashioned comprehensively address development.Keywords: Urbanisation, Urban Planning, Capacity Development, Institutional Organisational Human Resource Development