A high-level delegation from the World Bank has lauded the progress of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project during a monitoring tour of selected project sites this week.
Led by Lisa Rosen, Vice President for Ethics and Internal Justice at the World Bank Group, the delegation included Robert Taliercio O’Brien, Country Director for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, and Madhu Raghunath, Practice Manager for Urban Development, Resilience, and Land in the Africa West and Central region.
Ms. Rosen commended the GARID Project for its steady progress and highlighted the significant potential of its interventions to enhance urban resilience and infrastructure in Accra upon completion.
“I am deeply impressed by the progress made so far. The progress here reflects a strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. These values are essential in ensuring that development initiatives are not only impactful but also sustainable,” she stated.
Ms. Rosen also emphasized the importance of maintaining integrity and ethical standards in the delivery of all development initiatives.
“Upholding strong ethical values is not just a principle — it’s a driver of trust and long-term success. I encourage all stakeholders to remain committed to these values as they work toward building climate resilience and sustainable urban infrastructure,” she added.
The delegation visited key intervention sites where the GARID Project is actively improving drainage systems, upgrading urban infrastructure, and enhancing flood risk management in Accra and surrounding municipalities.
Project Coordinator of the GARID Project, Dr. Kwadwo Ohene Sarfoh, also expressed appreciation for the World Bank’s continued support and oversight.
“This visit underscores the Bank’s commitment to ethical and results-driven development. We are encouraged by the positive feedback and remain resolute in our efforts to enhance climate resilience, improve drainage infrastructure, and promote inclusive urban development,” he said.
The GARID Project is Ghana’s flagship urban resilience initiative aimed at addressing flooding, improving waste management, and enhancing urban infrastructure and services in flood-prone low-income communities in the Greater Accra Region. The project is being implemented with support from the World Bank.