Climate Compatible Growth in Ghana: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in Energy and Transport Sectors

The Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme works with partners in Ghana to support inclusive, low-carbon energy and transport development through applied research, modelling, and capacity building. Ghana has made significant gains in electrification, but energy poverty remains concentrated in rural areas and the northern regions. Clean cooking access, affordability, reliability, and decision-making power continue to shape who benefits from modern energy services. Transport exclusion follows a similar pattern: rural communities face limited services and long travel burdens, while urban residents rely heavily on informal transport systems that are often unsafe, inaccessible, or unaffordable. The energy transition can reduce these inequalities, but only if Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) considerations are built into infrastructure systems.

This document presents a condensed and revised version of a longer in-country contextual report. It synthesises key findings related to the integration of GESI within Ghana’s energy and transport sectors, drawing on demographic analysis and policy review. The condensed version is intended as an accessible overview of the current landscape, highlighting cross-cutting barriers, emerging opportunities, and persistent implementation gaps that shape equitable access and participation.