Ghana Enacts Comprehensive Dam Safety Regulations, 2016
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What happened
Ghana enacted its Dam Safety Regulations, 2016. These regulations establish a dedicated Dam Safety Unit, alongside a system for the registration and classification of dams. The framework also mandates a dam-safety licensing system, regulatory inspections, and approved procedures covering operation, maintenance, inspection, and emergency preparedness.
From lankaweb.com
Why it matters
The new regulations set a high standard for dam management and operational safety in Ghana. The report notes that Sri Lanka remains significantly behind Ghana in establishing and implementing a comprehensive dam-safety framework.
From lankaweb.com
Who's involved
- GhanaCountry that enacted the Dam Safety Regulations, 2016
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The entities involved
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country in West Africa
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