The CIR Summit 2024 hosted by the Chartered Institute of Realtors (CIR) and the Chamber of
Real Estate (CRE), in partnership with the Embassy of Lebanon concluded on Friday the 27th of
September with resounding success, bringing together a host of members of the diplomatic
corps, traditional leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss and address the critical issues of
flood mitigation and strategies for the reduction of the housing deficit plaguing the country.
Under the theme “Partnering to Resolve Flooding and Reducing the Housing Deficit in
Ghana”, the Summit was held at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana
from 10 am to 1 pm, featuring a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers, a panel discussion, and the
launch of the strategic social housing scheme.
Renowned experts from academia, real estate and
the government sectors shared their insights on sustainable practices to support long-term
housing development and flood prevention, providing valuable perspectives on the road map to
navigating the challenges we face as a country.
Several media houses were present on the day to capture this groundbreaking event aside from
the many participants who were in attendance.
Speaking at the summit, the ambassador of
Lebanon to Ghana, His Excellency Maher Kheir emphasized the need to find solutions to the
flooding issues, as well as the unflinching support the institute stands to gain from its partnership
with him to help resolve these challenges. The ambassador was excited about this initiative and
commended the CIR and CRE for their vision to be of beneficial service to the industry.
“We are thrilled with the outcome of the CIR Summit,” said Dr. Mark Ankrah, a Social Housing
and Regeneration Consultant, and former Managing Director of State Housing Company, whose
in-depth knowledge and experience alongside Dr. Isaac Arthur, and Mrs. Enkelejda Xhebexhiu
helped steer discussions on the day to fruition. “The event provided a platform for meaningful
dialogue and collaboration, and we are confident that the insights gained will drive innovation
and progress in the real estate industry as well as national development.”
Organizers of this year’s summit are hopeful of going global with their efforts in providing
sustainable solutions while contributing significantly to the improvement of the real estate industry.
