Examining stakeholders' perspectives on strategies for revitalising old and historic buildings in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Area, Ghana

The revitalisation of heritage buildings has gained academic interest, yet stakeholders’ perspectives on conservation efforts remain understudied in Ghanaian metropolitan areas. This study examines participants’ insights from a stakeholder workshop in Sekondi on strategies for revitalising heritage buildings. Key findings highlight the need for education on building maintenance, tourism-driven conservation, public-private partnerships and clear guidelines supported by diverse funding sources. Stakeholders advocated repurposing buildings for tourism, hospitality, administration and housing while emphasising an integrated institutional approach involving the state, market and civil society. The study concludes that both political will and leadership are needed to formulate and implement an effective heritage conservation policy.