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Developing Affordable Public Housing Policy in Ghana: The Significant Impact of Beneficiaries’ Involvement

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The persistent challenge of affordable public housing has consistently drawn the attention of governments, leading to various programmes and interventions. However, these efforts often overlook the vital role of beneficiaries in the policy development process. This study analyses the significant impact of involving the intended beneficiaries in developing and implementing affordable public housing policies in Ghana. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews using a qualitative approach. The study employed a key informant purposive sampling approach targeting fifteen (15) participants from public and private institutions and public sector workers’ unions in Ghana. The findings reveal that involving beneficiaries in policy development enhances policy relevance, improves legitimacy, and improves policy implementation and accountability. This study suggests that beneficiary-driven housing policies are more likely to succeed and are essential in addressing the complex affordable housing challenges facing public sector workers in the low- and middle-income brackets.

Source: Critical Housing Analysis

DOI: 10.13060/23362839.2025.12.1.586

Authors: Ebenezer Afrane, Mohd Jaafar, Azizah Ismail, Naana Boakye-Agyeman

Institutions: University of Technology Malaysia, Kumasi Technical University

Language: English

Topic: Urban and Rural Development Challenges

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, No poverty, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412068840