Tourism has become a global and highly competitive socio-economic and environmental activity in both developed and developing countries. It has become the largest as well as fastest growing industry world-wide which stimulates other sectors such as agriculture, finance, affordable housing and manufacturing. Apart from generating foreign exchange and revenue for governments; tourism has the potential to become a powerful tool in pro-poor development strategies. It also has the ability to create jobs and wealth for local economies as well as contribute to conserving natural resources.
Affordable housing is important to the economic vitality of communities. There are approximately 1.7 million housing units lacking in Ghana for both lower and middle-class citizens. Construction of Affordable Housing Units Reduce Housing Deficit and improves an employer’s ability to attract and retain employees and remain competitive in the global economy. Affordable housing also brings modern technology systems which formed part of the technology transfer among others.
Skyworld Resource Center
In Ghana, investment in tourism fits aptly into the Ghana Development Tourism Plan in terms of tourism Facilities and Services and the creation of employment and income opportunities in the country. On the other hands, the National Housing Policy has also created an enabling environment for the private sector to provide decent and affordable housing that is accessible and sustainable. This is further boosted by the policy direction of the government, democratically stable and the peaceful nature of the country as well as the naturally occurring disposition of the Ghanaian hospitality.
It is in the light of this that SKYWORLD RESOURCES LIMITED has been established to provide hospitality, affordable housing and allied services to its clients. This will be done through its maiden project christened the “SkyCity” – located at Nyanaw Mountain which is 1450m high at Nsawam and affordable housing at the foot of the mountain. In terms of proximity, SkyCity is closer to the national capital.
The construction of affordable housing at the foot of the mountain will enable SkyCity to have control of its surrounding and provide SkyCity permanent clients to achieve local owned visions and goals. The structural design of the buildings will be a blend of indigenous traditional designs with modern technology build up-top of a mountain, and the means to the facility is through a cable car/tramcar.
The model of this projects in the offing would create jobs and brings development for the local community without adversely affecting the existing ecosystem of the community. It will boast it! 1375 n 2160 – 5000
