The government has launched a new 10-year National Urban Policy and a National Slum Upgrading and Prevention Strategy, acknowledging that Ghana's previous urban development policy achieved only about half of its intended objectives as cities continue to grapple with flooding, housing shortages, congestion and unplanned settlements. The National Urban Policy (2026–2035) and the National Slum Upgrading and Prevention Strategy (2026–2035) were launched on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, during the opening of the 9th Ghana Urban Forum in Accra under the theme, "Resetting Ghana's Urban Future: Thinking Nationally and Taking Local Actions for Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Cities." According to the address, although progress was made in areas such as urban safety, spatial planning and environmental awareness, major gaps remained in affordable housing, urban financing, research, data systems and institutional coordination. Meanwhile, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, announced that his ministry has begun reviewing Ghana's National Housing Policy to align it with the new urban policy. He said the revised housing policy would prioritise affordable housing, climate-responsive settlements, resilient infrastructure and stronger collaboration between government, the private sector and development partners to meet Ghana's growing urban housing needs.