The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA Ghana) is calling for stronger institutional coordination, regulatory preparedness and strategic investment planning as Ghana advances efforts to develop nuclear power by the end of 2028.
The institute says effective collaboration among relevant government agencies and other stakeholders will be critical to ensuring the successful implementation of the country’s nuclear power programme.
Project Lead at IEA Ghana, Raymond Agalga, says the Ghana Nuclear Phase II programme will play an important role in preparing institutions and the public for the proposed nuclear energy development.
According to him, the programme is also designed to educate the public on nuclear power and provide government agencies with the information needed to make informed decisions as the project progresses.
The initiative is expected to strengthen institutional capacity, improve understanding of nuclear energy and support the development of the regulatory and investment frameworks required for the programme.
IEA Ghana believes that adequate preparation, effective coordination and sustained investment planning will be essential to Ghana’s nuclear power ambitions. The country is targeting the development of nuclear power by the end of 2028 as part of efforts to diversify its energy sources and strengthen long-term electricity generation capacity.
Story by Faustina Mensah
