The President of the Ghana Consulting Engineers Association (GCEA), Ing. Kwabena Bempong, has disclosed that Ghana needs about $37 billion annually to bridge its growing infrastructure deficit.
He explained that the country’s infrastructure needs have grown beyond what government funding alone can support, making it necessary for authorities to intensify efforts in adopting public-private partnerships (PPPs) to mobilise the required resources.
Ing. Bempong made these remarks on the sidelines of the launch of the FIDIC Africa Infrastructure Conference 2026 held in Accra.
He stressed that sustainable infrastructure development will depend heavily on innovative financing models and stronger collaboration with the private sector.
“A lot of money is needed for infrastructure provision. In Ghana, we are talking about a major push of about $10 billion. Across Africa, the need exceeds $100 billion. Ghana alone requires about $37 billion annually,” he stated.
He further underscored the critical role of consulting engineers in ensuring that infrastructure projects are not only delivered efficiently but are also durable and capable of withstanding future challenges.
According to him, resilience in infrastructure means creating systems that can recover quickly from disruptions and continue to serve communities effectively.
“It is important that consulting engineering practice is carefully assessed so that we do not build infrastructure that cannot bounce back after disruptions. We want infrastructure that is truly worth the investment made,” he added.
Ing. Bempong called for greater attention to professional engineering standards to ensure that Ghana’s infrastructure investments deliver long-term value and sustainability
