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Overview

The Water Resources Commission (WRC) was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 522 of 1996) as the overall body responsible for water resources management in Ghana. WRC Act 522 of 1996 provides a comprehensive law to establish a separate water resources management institution in Ghana.

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News and Publications

The news about recent activities for needed people.

Ghana Launches $600,000 GCF Programme to Boost Climate-Resilient Water Investment

Ghana has launched a $600,000 Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Programme under the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme to strengthen its ability to mobilise climate finance and develop bankable, climate-resilient water projects. The initiative is part of a multi-country programme funded by the Green Climate Fund and implemented by the African Union Commission in collaboration […]

WRC Inaugurates 11-Member Inter-Agency Committee to Bolster National Dam Safety

Accra, Thursday, 18 February 2026 – The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has inaugurated an eleven-member Inter-Agency Committee on Dam Safety to strengthen regulatory oversight and enhance collaboration in the management of dams across Ghana. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Commission’s conference room in Accra, marks a significant step in reinforcing Ghana’s dam safety regime […]

Hon. Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui Leads Strategic Engagement at Water Resources Commission

The Deputy Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Hon. Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, recently conducted a high-priority working visit to the Water Resources Commission (WRC). This visit served as a critical touchpoint in the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between policy formulation and grassroots execution, ensuring that the Ministry and its sub-agencies operate as […]

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