{"id":115491,"date":"2026-02-15T20:18:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T20:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=115491"},"modified":"2026-02-15T20:18:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T20:18:52","slug":"government-deepens-private-sector-partnerships-to-tackle-housing-deficit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=115491","title":{"rendered":"Government deepens private sector partnerships to tackle housing deficit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 25 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>The government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing Ghana\u2019s housing deficit through stronger collaboration with private developers.<\/p>\n<p>The Deputy Minister for Works and Housing and Member of Parliament, Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, made the remarks at the launch of the Puna high-rise development by VAAL Real Estate Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>She acknowledged the growing demand for affordable and quality housing, particularly in rapidly expanding urban centres.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGovernment is committed to addressing the housing deficit through strategic partnerships with the private sector. We recognise the rising demand for affordable and quality housing, especially in our urban areas,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, collaboration between public and private stakeholders remains critical to closing the housing gap.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will continue to create an enabling environment for private developers to thrive because partnerships like these are key to delivering sustainable housing solutions for Ghanaians,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>The Deputy Minister noted that innovative housing models and sustained investment will be crucial in meeting the country\u2019s housing needs amid increasing urbanisation.<\/p>\n<p>Also speaking to JoyBusiness at the event, Co-founder of VAAL Real Estate Ghana, Alaa Zayed, described the Puna development as a reflection of the company\u2019s long-term vision for Ghana\u2019s real estate market.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" 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