Implementation Of SDG 6.2: An Analysis Of Ghana’s Efforts Towards Sustainable Management Of Sanitation

Abstract

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.2 focuses on attaining access to equitable and adequate sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation by 2030. This particular study is aimed at examining the roles of individual citizens and the state in achieving SDG 6.2 Furthermore, the study is also purposed on assessing the effectiveness in policy implementation and the challenges that befog the implementation of SDG 6.2 in Ghana. In pursuit of these objectives, a qualitative research design was employed, where qualitative data was sourced via the use of interview guide from 15 respondents from key institutions and organisations whose activities relate to SDG 6.2. It emerged from the findings that, citizens role in achieving SDG 6.2 consists of proper disposal of waste, end open defecation, keeping the immediate environment clean and hygienic, etc., whereas that of state’s are to provide dustbin for the citizenry, enforcement of sanitation laws, monitoring and evaluation of SDG 6.2 progress, prioritizing sanitation, engaging the private sector, and coordinating with other agencies such as AMA, Ministry of Health, NCCE, EPA, etc., that will help speed up the SDG agenda. Also, measures put in place thus far in attaining SDG 6.2 in the near future are inadequate, as there is poor awareness of SDG 6.2 in the public domain, insufficient number of dustbins for households, poor coordination among relevant agencies that will help expedite activities, Findings from the study revealed that, the challenges that confront the implementation of SDG 6.2 in Ghana are delay in rubbish collection, poor coordination among government agencies, low private sector participation, and budget constraints. The study recommend that the government has to create awareness through education, partner with a lot of the private sectors, the officers should be constantly monitoring and evaluating their policies and the work on the ground. Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals, Sanitation, Waste Management