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ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION

POLICY..................improving health, rising wealth

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DEFINITION

Aimed at developing and maintaining a clean, safe and pleasaphysical and natural environment in all human settlements, to promote thsocio-cultural, economic, physical well being of all sectors of the populatio

GOAL

To develop a clear and nationally accepted vision of environmentalsanitation as an essential social service

To improve health and the quality of life in Ghana

COMPONENTS Collection and sanitary disposal of waste

Storm water drainage and Control of pests and vectors of disease

Food hygiene and Environmental sanitation education

Disposal of the dead Control of rearing and straying of animals

Inspection and enforcement of sanitary regulations

Monitoring the observance of environmental standard

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DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

1. GPRS (GROWTH AND POVERTY REDUCTIONSTRATEGY)

Restricting the formation of slums

Management of flood control and drainage systemsPromoting private sector participation in flood control andcoastal protection

MDG (MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOAL) Improving access to safe water supply and sanitation to

reduce the population without access to basic water supplyand sanitation by 50% by 2015 and 75% by 2025 Achieving significant improvement in lives of at least

100million slum dwellers by 2020 NEPAD(NEW PARTENERSHIP FOR AFRICAS

DEVELOPMENT) Protection of the environment Better health care with priority attention to HIV/AIDS and other

pandemic diseases

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POLICY FOCUS AND CHALLENGES

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Capacity Development The key challenges facing this focus area includes:

Lack of a formally constituted envtal sanitation sub-sector inthe governmental development plan. Inadequate allocation of resources for envtal sanitation services Lack of adequate professional manpower Information Education and Communication

E.S involves all level of human activities an the key challengesinclude:

Increasing waste levels associated with growing economy andchanging life-style

Widespread littering and indiscriminate dumping The use of wetland as waste disposal sites legislation and Regulation Weak and/ outdated and poorly enforced envtal sanitation

legislation

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POLICY FOCUS AND CHALLENGES (contd)Sustainable Financing and Cost Recovery

Inadequate allocation of resource for envtal sanitation services Unsustainable financing of service with increasing burden on

public sourcesLevel of Service

Increasing indiscriminate disposal of plastic waste Lack of final treatment and disposal facilities Lack of appropriate household level facilities

Increasing level of waste associated with growing economy and lifestyle changes

Research and Development Inadequate dissemination of research findings to various

stakeholders

Developing the platform for adequate data collectionMonitoring and Evaluation

Institutionalizing a participatory M.E system Ensuring accountability and transparency in policy

implementation

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OBJECTIVES,ACTIONS AND MEASURES

Objectives, actions and measures needed to respond to the numerouschallenges include:

1. Capacity Development: Proposals to meet this objective are

Establishment of the EHSD under MLGRDE with regional offices to supportthe MMDAs

Establishment of NESPoCC

Upgrade all Schools of Hygiene to tertiary institutions Mainstream the use of ICT through training to manage iinformation

2. Information Education And Communication: This can be achieved by

Raising awareness of the benefits of improved environmental sanitation

Raising awareness on the increasing waste levels

Raising awareness of the importance of wet lands and water courses

3 Legislation and Regulation

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4. Sustainable Financing and Cost Recovery

Apply direct cost recovery where possible

DA to subsidise where there are shortfalls

Private sector investment

5. LOS: Proposals to meet the desired LOS include

Decrease the negative impact from environmental sanitation

Waste should be adequately treated before final Disposal Meet the needs of everyone including physically challenged and vulnerable

6. Research and Development

7. Monotoring and Evaluation

Track policy implementation

Provide continuous improvement in responding to emerging challenges in thesector

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HOUSEHOLD AND COMMUNAL

LEVEL RESPONSIBILITIES

Environmental sanitation is a public good.

Every individual, establishment andinstitution has responsibilities!

There is a sanction for irresponsibility.

Every community has a role.

Community-based organisations.

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INSTITUTIONS

PRINCIPALSECTOR

MLGRDE

NESPoCC

METROPOLITAN,MUNICIPAL AND

DISTRICT

ASSEMBLIES

EHSD

PRIVATE SECTOR

ALLIED SECTORS

VARIOUSRELATED

MINISTRIES ANDAGENCIES

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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Plan provision of treatment and disposal sites

Ensure land procured fulfills all legal requirements

Proper management of site to satisfy approvedenvironmental standards

ROLE OF DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

COMPOSITION

- Solid wastes generated from various locations and discharged for

collection- Hazardous waste (toxic, flammable, corrosive,etc)

TREATMENT

- Landfills, Composting facilities, waste stabilization ponds,

trickling filters, septage treatment plants, etc.- Proper location to ensure safety and good health

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LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT

EXCRETA DISPOSAL FACILITIES

- Water closet and septic tank system, pour flush latrine, VIP, aquaprivy, any other recommended by MLGRDE

- Unwanted ones bucket/pan, open trench latrine

DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

- Provide public facilities in CBD, major commercial areas, lightindustrial areas, local markets, public transport terminals

- Promote construction and use of household toilets- Provision = DA but Operation = Private sector Sewerage and septage removal

Sullage conveyance and disposal

TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSYTEMS

- On-site systems - Off-site systems

Stormwater Drainage

Industrial Wastes

- Solid, Liquid, gaseous and toxic, radioactive and other special

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PUBLIC CLEANSING

VECTOR AND PEST CONTROLControl of Insect infestation

Control of Rodents

FOOD HYGIENEPrepared Foods

Eating and Drinking EstablishmentsSlaughtering Facilities

Provision of Markets

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ENVTL. SANITATION EDUCATION

National and Local Level Programs

INSPECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

Inspection of Premises and Public Open SpacesSanitary Legislation Enforcement

DISPOSAL OF DEADBurial Legislation, Cemeteries and Crematoria

Private Mortuaries and Funeral Homes

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CONTROL OF REARING AND STRAYING

OF ANIMALRearing of animals

Control of straying animals

Control of dogs and other pets

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