Cape Coast, historic coastal city and capital of the Central region of Ghana, located on a low promontory jutting into the Gulf of the Atlantic Ocean about 120 kilometres southwest of the Ghanaian capital of Accra, on 9th October 2025 has launched its first Eight - Year Development Plan to drive growth and tourism.
Announced by Metropolitan Chief Executive Hon. George Justice at the University of Cape Coast the 2026 – 2033 roadmap targets economic, environmental, infrastructure and social upgrades, alongside governance improvements, to restore the city’s reputation and strengthen its visitor economy.
The initiative has the support from the Vice President’s office, the University of Cape Coast and the Ghana Tourism Development Company, with stakeholders calling for evidence - based delivery and broad community participation.
The plan urges better use of underdeveloped heritage assets beyond Cape Coast Castle, included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979, including sites linked to Jacob Wilson Sey, also known as Kwaa Bonyi, a famous colonial era Fante artisan, farmer and philanthropist and other historic landmarks to position the city as a strong tourist hub over the plan period.
Key features in the plan include :
• Developing heritage sites.
• Expanding and improving infrastructure like roads and lighting.
• Promoting sanitation and environmental health, including redeveloping Fosu Lagoon.
• Strengthening governance through community participation.
The plan aims to boost the reputation of the city as a relevant historical and cultural hub and also the local economy, particularly the fishing and trade sectors.
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