This case study explores the implementation of the Capacity Assessment Tool for Infrastructure (CAT-I) in Ghana's infrastructure systems. CAT-I is a tool designed to help governments identify the main challenges within their enabling environment that inhibit their ability to deliver sustainable, resilient, and inclusive infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.

Infrastructure lifecycle and enabling environment. Source: International Good Practice Principles for Sustainable Infrastructure

Ghana is a country that depends heavily on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture and infrastructure, including industry and services. As such, Ghana developed "The Roadmap for Resilient Infrastructure in a Changing Climate" initiative to identify its infrastructure adaptation needs —and how they can be met— in the energy, water, and transport sectors.

CAT-I was used to assess the enabling environment and gather evidence on the challenges and needs to plan, deliver, operate and maintain infrastructure systems in Ghana that are sustainable, climate-resilient, and inclusive. Implementing CAT-I led to identifying 12 adaptation options within the energy, water, and transportation sectors.

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