The Ministry of Roads and Highways (MRH) is an agency of the
Government of Ghana
The Government of Ghana was created as a parliamentary democracy, followed by alternating military and civilian governments in Ghana. In January 1993, military government gave way to the Fourth Republic after presidential and parliamentary electi ...
responsible for formulating
policies
Policy is a deliberate system of guidelines to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes. A policy is a statement of intent and is implemented as a procedure or protocol. Policies are generally adopted by a governance body within an organ ...
, coordinating sector performance, monitoring and evaluating road infrastructure, development,
financing,
road construction and
road maintenance
A road is a linear way for the conveyance of traffic that mostly has an improved surface for use by vehicles (motorized and non-motorized) and pedestrians. Unlike streets, the main function of roads is transportation.
There are many types of ...
in
Ghana.
Structure
MRH is made up of 8 Directorates and 5 Units. In addition, the Ghana Road Fund Secretariat and the Koforidua Training Center (KTC) are under the Ministry. 2 Departments and 1 Authority under the Ministry.
The Department of Feeder Roads is responsible for the
road construction and
road maintenance
A road is a linear way for the conveyance of traffic that mostly has an improved surface for use by vehicles (motorized and non-motorized) and pedestrians. Unlike streets, the main function of roads is transportation.
There are many types of ...
of feeder roads in
Ghana,
and the Department of Urban Roads is responsible for the road construction and road maintenance of urban roads in
Ghana.
; in charge of the
trunk roads in Ghana.
* Department of Urban Roads
* Department of Feeder Roads
* Ghana Road Fund Secretariat; in charge of the management of the day-to-day activities of the Road Fund under the direction of the secretary of the Road Fund Board.
Vision
The vision of the Ministry of Roads and Highways is to provide and maintain an integrated, cost-effective, safe and sustainable road transport network responsive to the needs of users, supporting growth and poverty reduction.
Mission
The mission of the ministry is to formulate the requisite policies, monitor and evaluate programmes and projects to ensure the provision of affordable, integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable road transport network that will meet the economic, social and environmental needs as well as national and international standards.
References
External links
Ministry of Roads and Highways (MRT)twitterYouTube Road transport in Ghana
Roads and Highways
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