Asutifi North District Assembly

GOVERNMENT OF GHANA

MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

ASUTIFI NORTH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

DISTRICT MEDIUM TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND BUDGET 2014 - 2017

(PREPARED IN LINE THE NATIONAL MEDIUM TERM DEVELOPMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK 2014-2017)

PREPARED BY: DISTRICT PLANNING AND CO-ORDINATING UNIT

DECEMBER, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENT

TABLE OF CONTENT ...... ii LIST OF FIGURES ...... vii LIST OF ACRONYMS ...... xii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... xvii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...... xix MEMBERS OF THE DISTRICT PLAN PREPARATION TEAM ...... xix CHAPTER ONE ...... 1 1.0.0 PERFORMANCE REVIEW/ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT SITUATION ...... 1 1.1.1ntroduction ...... 1 1.1.2 Mission of the Assembly ...... 2 1.1.3 Vision of the Assembly ...... 2 1.1.4 Functions of the Assembly...... 2 1.1.5 Performance Review of 2010-2013 Medium Term Development Plan ...... 3 1.1.6 Key Problems Encountered During the Implementation of Programmes/Projects ...... 6 1.1.7 Lessons Learnt From the Review and their Implication for the 2014-2017 DMTDP ...... 6 1.1.8 Recommendations ...... 7 1.2.0 THE DISTRICT PROFILE...... 8 1.2.1 Physical and Natural Environment ...... 8 1.2.3 Location and Size ...... 8 1.2.4 Implications of Location of the District for Development...... 8 1.2.5 Climate ...... 12 1.2.6 Vegetation and Forest Resources ...... 13 1.2.7 Implications of Climate and Vegetation on Development ...... 15 1.2.8 Relief and Drainage ...... 15 1.2.9 Implications of Relief and Drainage on Development ...... 16 1.2.10 Geology and Minerals ...... 16 1.2.11 Implications of Geology and Minerals to Development ...... 16 1.2.12 Physical Development Problems / Development Control ...... 17 1.2.14 Soils and Agricultural Land Use ...... 18 1.3.0 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS/ANALYSES ...... 18 1.3.1 Population Size and Distribution ...... 19

1.3.2 Age and Sex Structure ...... 22 1.3.3 Household Composition and Sex ...... 24 1.3.4 Population by Structure and Sex ...... 25 1.5.0 Culture and Traditional Set Up ...... 28 1.5.1 Ethnic Diversity ...... 29 1.5.2 Positive and Negative Cultural Practices ...... 30 1.5.3 Implications of Cultural Practices on Development ...... 31 1.6.0 SPATIAL ANALYSIS ...... 31 1.6.1 Settlement Patterns and Linkages ...... 32 1.6.2 Settlement Functionality (Scalogram) Analysis ...... 34 1.6.4 Surface Accessibility to Roads and other Services ...... 35 1.6.5 Transport Services ...... 39 1.6.7 Skills Training ...... 40 1.6.8 Postal Services ...... 40 1.6.9 Telecommunication Services ...... 41 1.6.10 Radio Broadcast Stations ...... 41 1.6.11 Education ...... 41 1.6.12 Health ...... 42 1.6.13 Police...... 42 1.6.14 Fire Service ...... 43 1.6.15 Agricultural Extension Services ...... 43 1.6.16 Market ...... 43 1.6.17 Commodity Flow ...... 44 1.6.18 Banking ...... 44 1.6.19 Other Financial Institutions...... 44 1.6.20 Related Businesses ...... 45 1.6.21 Hospitality Services ...... 45 1.6.22 Poverty Profiling ...... 45 1.6.23 Manifestation of Poverty Levels ...... 46 1.7.0 ECONOMY OF THE DISTRICT ...... 48 1.7.1 Income...... 48 1.7.2 Occupation ...... 51 1.7.3 Industry of Employment ...... 52

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1.7.4 Monthly Income Distribution ...... 55 1.7.5 Expenditure Types ...... 55 1.7.6 Agriculture ...... 56 1.7.7 Type of Livestock Numbers and Keepers ...... 57 1.7.8 Crop Farming ...... 58 1.7.9 Aqua-Culture...... 60 1.7.10 Problems of Agriculture ...... 60 1.7.11 Service and Commerce ...... 60 Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014...... 63 1.7.12 Mining ...... 63 1.7.13 Manufacturing ...... 63 1.7.14 Construction ...... 64 1.7.15 Energy ...... 65 1.7.16 Access to Energy/Utilities and Household Facilities ...... 65 1.7.17 Main Source of Energy in the District ...... 66 1.7.18 Revenue and Expenditure Status of the Assembly ...... 67 1.7.19 Revenue...... 67 1.7.20 Internally Generated Funds (IGF) ...... 67 1.7.21 Challenges of Internally Generated Fund (IGF) Mobilisation ...... 68 1.7.22 External Revenue Inflows ...... 69 1.7.23 District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) ...... 69 1.7.24 Expenditure ...... 71 1.7.25 Plan Implementation ...... 72 1.8.0 FOOD SECURITY ...... 73 1.8.1 Post- Harvest Loses...... 73 1.9.0 GOVERNANCE ...... 74 1.9.1 District Assembly Sub-Structures ...... 75 1.9.2 Decentralised Departments ...... 76 1.9.3 Private Sector Participation...... 80 1.9.4 Inter-Organisational Relationship and Planning Procedures ...... 80 1.9.5 Inter-Organisational Relationship with NGOs and CBOs ...... 81 1.9.6 Traditional Authorities ...... 81 1.9.7 Accountability ...... 82

1.9.8 Participation of the Citizenry ...... 82 1.9.10 Public Safety/Security Issues ...... 83 1.9.11 Other Government Institutions ...... 83 1.9.12 Application of Communication Strategy during the Preparation of DMTDP ...... 83 1.9.13 The Role of Heads of Department and DPCU ...... 83 1.9.14 First Public Forum ...... 84 1.9. 15 Second Public Forum ...... 84 1.9.16 Third Public Forum ...... 84 1.10.0 SOCIAL SERVICES ...... 84 1.10.1 Education ...... 85 1.10.2 Circuits Distribution of Schools...... 85 1.10.3 The School Feeding Programme ...... 89 1.10.4 Health ...... 90 1.10.5 Access to Health Facilities ...... 90 1.10.6 Ten Top Causes of OPD Morbidity - 2013 ...... 91 1.10.7 Tuberculosis ...... 92 1.10.8 Reproductive Health ...... 92 1.10.9 Immunisation Programme ...... 93 1.10.10 District Health Insurance Scheme ...... 94 1.10.11 Challenges of District Health Insurance Scheme...... 95 1.11.0 VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS...... 96 1.11.1 Special Programme for Vulnerable and Excluded ...... 97 1.11.2 Incidence of Child Labour ...... 97 1.11.3 Vulnerable Groups in the District ...... 97 1.11.5 Physically Challenged People ...... 98 1.11.6 The Aged ...... 99 1.12.0 HIV and AIDS ...... 99 1.12.1 Results of Services Provided ...... 100 1.12.3 Recommendations ...... 101 1.13.0 GENDER ISSUES ...... 102 1.13.1 Objectives of Gender Mainstreaming ...... 102 1.13.4 Situational Analysis ...... 102 1.13.5 Gender Planning...... 103

1.13.6 Economic Activities of Women ...... 104 1.14.0 ENVIRONMENT ...... 105 1.14.1 Environmental and Sanitation Baseline ...... 105 1.14.2 Waste Management ...... 106 1.14.3 Solid Waste Management ...... 106 1.14.4 Composition of Solid Waste ...... 106 1.14.5 Types of Solid Waste ...... 106 1.14.6 Collection/Transfer/Transportation of Waste Material Sites ...... 106 1.14.7 Solid Waste Disposals...... 107 1.15.0 CLIMATE CHANGE AND GREEN ECONOMY ...... 107 1.16.0 Science, Technology and Innovation ...... 108 1.17.0 DISASTER ...... 108 1.18.0 WATER SECURITY ...... 109 1.19.0 Needs and Aspirations Based On Community Development Plans ...... 112 1.19.1 Summary of Harmonised Key Community Needs and Aspirations ...... 115 1.19.2 Harmonisation of Community Needs and Aspirations with Identified Development Gaps (From Performance Review and Profile) ...... 117 CHAPTER TWO ...... 128 2.0.0 DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES OF THE DISTRICT...... 128 2.1.0 Introduction ...... 128 2.2.0 Prioritisation of Adopted Issues ...... 128 2.2.1 Criteria for Prioritising the Adopted Issues ...... 129 2.2.2 Summary of Prioritised Needs ...... 134 2.2.3 The Analysis of Potentials, Opportunities, Constraints and Challenges (POCC) ...... 135 ...... 145 CHAPTER THREE ...... 146 3.0.0 DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES ...... 146 3.1.0 Introduction ...... 146 3.2.0 District Development Focus ...... 146 3.3.0 District Goal in Line With the Seven (7) Thematic Areas ...... 147 3.4.0 Development Projections for 2014-2017 Based on the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA II) ...... 149 3.5.0 The Application of Environmental Sustainability into the 2014-2017 District Medium Term Development Policy Framework ...... 160

3.5.1 Measures to Address Impacts ...... 163 chapter four ...... 175 4.0.0 DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AND INDICATIVE FINANCIAL PLAN ...... 175 4. 1.0 Introduction ...... 175 4.2.0 Indicative Financial Plan...... 188 4.3.0 Estimated Cost of the DMTDP (2014-2017) ...... 188 4.4.0 Estimated Revenue to Finance the MTDP (2014-2017) ...... 189 4.5.0 Linking Revenue for 2014-2017 to the Cost of the DMTDP (2014-2017) ...... 190 4.6.0 Strategies to Mobilise Additional Resources ...... 191 4.7.0 Expenditure Areas ...... 191 CHAPTER FIVE ...... 192 5.0.0 DISTRICT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN ...... 192 CHAPTER SIX ...... 244 6.0.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION ARRANGEMENTS ...... 244 6.1.0 Introduction ...... 244 6.2.0 Monitoring ...... 245 6.2.1 Activity Level ...... 245 6.2.2 Output/Objective Level ...... 245 6.3.0 Evaluation ...... 246 CHAPTER SEVEN ...... 251 7.0.0 DEVELOPMENT OF DISTRICT COMMUNICATION STRATEGY ...... 251 7.1.0 Introduction ...... 251 7.2.0 Public Forums ...... 257 7.2.1 Introduction ...... 257 7.2.2 The First Public Forum ...... 257 7.2.3 The Second Public Forum ...... 258 7.2.4 The Third Public Forum...... 258

LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: District Map in the National Context ...... 9

Figure 2: District Map in the Regional Context...... 10

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Figure 3: Map of Asutifi North District ...... 11

Figure 4: Vegetation and Forest Resources in the District ...... 14

Figure 5: A Map of Asutifi North District Showing Population Density ...... 21

Figure 6: Population Pyramid of Asutifi North District ...... 23

Figure 7: Reshaping of One of the Deplorable Feeder Roads in the District ...... 37

Figure 8: Figure 8: The Deplorable Nature of One of the Feeder Roads in the District ...... 38

Figure 9: Lorry Park at Kenyasi, the District Capital ...... 39

Figure 10: Employed PopulationYears and Older by Industry and Sex ...... 54

Figure 11: Old Market Structure and a Proposed New Market for Kenyasi, the District Capital .. 62

Figure 12: Main Source of Energy...... 66

Figure 13: Central Administration Block for Asutifi District Assembly, Kenyasi ...... 77

Figure 14: An Existing Borehole in one of the Farming Communities in the District ...... 109

Figure 15: An Overhead Tank for Pipe-Borne Water Supply for Gyedu, a Community in the

District...... 110

Figure 16: A Map Representing the Preferred Development Option for Asutifi North District .. 143

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1: Level of Implementation of Programmes/Projects/Activities under 2010-2014

(GSGDA) I ...... 4

Table 1. 2: Level of Implementation of the Activities under Cross-Cutting Issues under 2010-

2013 GSGDA I ...... 5

Table 1.3: Summary of the Status of Implementation of Programmes/Projects/Activities ...... 5

Table 1.4: Population Size and Distribution ...... 20 viii

Table 1.5: Household Population by Composition and Sex ...... 24

Table 1.6: Household Population by Structure and Sex ...... 25

Table 1.7: Birthplace by Duration of Residence of Migrants ...... 27

Table 1.8: Composition of Ethnic Groups in the District ...... 29

Table 1.9: Religious Composition ...... 30

Table 1.10: Scalogram ...... 33

Table 1.11: List of Feeder Roads in the District and their Conditions………………………

35Table 1.12: Tentative Poverty Pockets Description Based On Area Councils

...... 47

Table 1.13: Source of Income of Sampled Households ...... 48

Table 1.14: Population 15 Years and Older by Sex, Age and Activity Status ...... 50

Table 1.15: Employed Population 15 Years and Older by Occupation and Sex ...... 51

Table 1.16: Employed Population 15 Years and Older by Industry and Sex ...... 53

Table 1.17: Expenditure of Sampled Households by Type ...... 55

Table 1.18: Households by Agricultural Activities and Locality ...... 57

Table 1,19: Distribution of Livestock and Keepers ...... 58

Table 1.20: Agriculture Crop Productivity of Major Crops from 2010-2013 ...... 59

Table 1. 21: Some Communities and their Market Days ...... 61

Table 1. 22: Classification and Location of Manufacturing Industries ...... 63

Table 1. 23: Main Source of Energy of Dwelling Unit by Type of Locality ...... 65

Table 1.24: The Assembly’s Estimated and Actual Revenue for the Period 2010 – 2013 ...... 67

Table 1.25: DACF Allocations and Net Receipts: 2010-2013 ...... 69

Table 1.26: External Financial Inflows to the Assembly for the Period 2010 to 2013...... 70 ix

Table 1.27: Estimated and Actual Expenditures from IGF: 2010 – 2013 ...... 71

Table 1.28: Post Harvest Loses of Major Commodities ...... 73

Table 1.29: Area Councils, Headquarters and the Number of Communities ...... 75

Table 1.30: Asutifi North District Assembly Organogram ...... 78

Table 1. 31: Distribution of Schools – 2013/2014 ...... 84

Table 1.32: Educational Infrastructure Situation in the District ...... 85

Table 1 33: KG Enrolment – 2013-2014 Academic Year ...... 85

Table 1.34: Primary Enrolment - 2013/2014 ...... 86

Table 1.35: JHS School Enrolment – 2013-2014 Academic Year ...... 86

Table 1.36: SHS Enrolment – 2013-2014 Academic Year ...... 86

Table 1.37: Pupil Teacher Ratio ...... 87

Table 1.38: Performance of BECE 2011 – 2013 (Public) ...... 87

Table 1.39: Performance of BECE 2011 – 2013 (Private) ...... 87

Table 1.40: Schools (Communities) Benefiting from School Feeding as of 2013-2014 Academic

Year ...... 88

Table 1.41: Data on Public Health Facilities ...... 89

Table 1.42: Data on Private Health Facilities ...... 90

Table 1.43: Top Causes of OPD Morbidity - 2013 ...... 90

Table 1.44:Cases of Tuberculosis ...... 91

Table 1.45: Reproductive Health ...... 92

Table 1.46: Immunisation Exercise from 2010-2013 ...... 93

Table 1. 47: Subscribers of National Health Insurance Scheme from 2011-2013 ...... 94

Table 1.48: Categorisation of Registered Physically Challenged Persons ...... 98 x

Table 1.49: Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Results – 2013...... 99

Table 1.50:HIV/ AIDS Testing and Counselling Results – 2013 ...... 100

Table 1.51: Support for Gender Mainstreaming 2012-2013 ...... 102

Table 1.52: Sources of Solid Waste Sites ...... 10706

Table 1.53: Distributions of Water Facilities ...... 10908

Table 1.54: Development Issues, Community Needs and Aspiration ...... 11211-113

Table1.55: Harmonisation of Community Needs and Aspirations with Identified Development

Gaps/Issues of 2010 – 2013 GSGDA I ...... 11817,118

Table 1.56: Linking Harmonised Key Development/Issues 2010-2013 GSGDAI to 2014-2017

GSGDAII ...... 12120-123

Table 1.57: Adopted Issues of the MTDPF 2014-2017 to the Harmonised Issues of the GSGDA I

2010-2013………………………………………………………………………………..….125,126

Table2.1: Key for Prioritising ...... 12928

Table 2.2: Summary of Results Ranked by Priority ...... 13029-132

Table 2.3: Analysis of Potentials, Opportunities, Constraints and Challenges (POCC) ...13635-142

Table 3.1: District Development Goals from Key Focus Areas ...... 14745,146

Table 3.2: The Population Projections for 2014-2017 ...... 15048

Table 3.3: Population Projection for Top 10 Settlements ...... 15048

Table 3.4: Projected School Enrolment (Basic School) for 2014-2017 ...... 15250

Table 3.5: Projected School Enrolment (Senior High School) for 2014-2017 ...... 15250

Table 3.6: Projected Health Facilities ...... 15351

Table 3.7: Demand for Health Workers ...... 15452

Table 3.8: Revenue Projections for 2014-2017, IGF Only ...... 15452 xi

Table 3.9: All Revenue Sources...... 15553

Table 3.10: Projected Demand for Water ...... 15654

Table 3.11: Projection of Production of Major Crops 2014-2017 (In Metric Tonnes)...... 15755

Table 3.12: Demand for Market...... 15755

Table 3.13: Environmental Sustainability Analysis of Programmes for 2014-2017 District

Medium Term Development Policy Framework ...... 16260

Table 3.14: District Development Issues, Objectives and Strategies under the Thematic Area of

GSGDAII ...... 16563-173

Table 4.1: Composite Programme of Action ...... 17675-186

Table 4.2: Estimated Cost of the DMTDP (2014-2017)………………………………….……..188 Table 4.3: Total Projected Revenue of DMTDP (GSGDA, 2014-2017)……………………….189 Table 4.4: Cost Allocation of DMTDP (GSGDA II, 2014-2017)…………………………..…..189 Table 5.1: ANNUAL ACTION PLAN………………………………………………….….193-241 Table 6.1: Monitoring and Evaluation Calendar for the 2014 – 2017 Plan Implementation Period……………………………………………………………………………….………245-248 Table 7.1: Communication Strategies for the 2014 – 2017 Plan Implementation Period….251-254

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LIST OF ACRONYMS AAGI Ahafo Agri- Business Initiative

AAMNRM Accelerated Agricultural Modernisation and Natural Resource Management

ADB Agricultural Development Bank Development

ADIIA Assistant Director IIA

AGSSIP Agricultural Sub-sector Improvement Programme

AIDS Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome

ANC Ante – Natal Care

ART Anti – Retro Viral Therapy

BAC Business Advisory Centre

BCG Bacille Calmette Gunerin

BECE Basic Education Certificate Examination

CBO Community Based Organisation

CHPS Community Health-Based Planning Services

CSO Civil Society Organisation

CWSA Community Water and Sanitation Agency

CWSP Community Water and Sanitation Programme

DA District Assembly

DACF District Assemblies’ Common Fund

DBA District Budget Analyst

DCD District Co-ordinating Director

DCE District Chief Executive

DDF District Development Facility

DEOC District Education Oversight Committee

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DFO District Finance Officer

DHD District Health Directorate

DHIS District Health Insurance Scheme

DHMT District Health Management Team

DISEC District Security Committee

DMTDP District Medium Term Development Plan

DPCU District Planning Co0ordinating Unit

DPO District Planning Officer

DSW District Social Welfare

DWST District Water and Sanitation Team

ECGPS Enhanced Competiveness in the Ghana’s Private Sector

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ESMS Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability

FBOs Farmers Based Organisation

FCUBE Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education

FM Frequency Modulation

GCB Ghana Commercial Bank

GES Ghana Education Service

GETfund Ghana Education Trust Fund

GH Ghana

GPRTU Ghana Private Road Transport Union

GSGDA Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda

GSS Ghana Statistical Service

GYEEDA Ghana Youth Employment and Entrepreneurial Development Agency

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HDEP Human Development Employment and Productivity

HIPC Highly Indebted Poor Country

HIV Human Immuno-deficiency Virus

HTC HIV Testing and Counselling

ICCESS Integrated Community Centre Employable Skills

ICT Information Communication Technology

IGF Internally Generated Fund

IHSD Infrastructure and Human Settlement Development

JHS Junior High School

IPT Intermittent Preventive Treatment

Kfw The German Bank for International Development

KG Kindergarten

KVIP Kumasi Ventilated Improved Pit

LEAP Livelihood EmpowermentAgainst Programme

LI Legislative Instrument

LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas

MDG Millennium Development Goal

M&E Monitoring and Evaluation

MP Member of Parliament

MOFA Ministry of Food and Agriculture

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

MSHPS Multi Sectorial Health Programmes

MSME Medium and Small Micro Enterprise

MTDPF Medium Term Development Policy Framework

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MTN Mobile Telecommunication Network

NA Not Applicable

NADEF Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation

NADMO National Disaster Management Organisation

NBSSI National Board for Small Scale Industry

NCCE National Commission for Civic Education

NDPC National Development Planning Commission

NGO Non- Governmental Organisation

NHIS National Health Insurance Scheme

NID National Immunisation Day

NPECLC National Prevention on Education and Child Labour on Cocoa

OLA Our Lady of Apostles

OPD Out Patient Department

OPV Oral Polio Vaccine

PCV Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine

PENTA Diphtheria, Perfussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Haemophilus

PMTCT Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission

POCC Potentials Opportunities Constraints Challenges

PROTOA Progressive Transport Owners Association

PTA Parent Teacher Association

PVC Pneumococcal Vaccine

RCC Regional Co-ordinating Council

RPCU Regional Planning Co-ordinating Unit

SEA Strategic Environmental Plan

SHEP Self Help Projects

SHS Senior High School

SOS Save Our Soul

SSNIT Social Security and National Insurance Trust

St. Saint

STD Sexually Transmitted Diseases

STWS Small Towns Water Systems

SWO Social Welfare Officer

TAG Transparent and Accountable Governance

TBA To Be Announced

TBA Traditional Birth Attendant

T & T Travel and Transport

TUC Trades Union Congress

TV Television

UDG Urban Development Grant

VRA Volta River Authority

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The following is the Asutifi North District Assembly’s Medium-Term Development Plan for 2014-2017. The Plan provides a strategy for the co-ordinated development of the District in line with the National Development Policy Framework. Work contained in the document include the seven thematic areas namely; Sustaining and Ensuring Macroeconomic Stability, Infrastructure and Human Settlement Development, Enhanced Competitiveness in the Ghana’s Private Sector, Accelerated Agricultural Modernisation and Natural Resource Management, Human Development, Employment and Productivity, Transparent and Accountable Governance and Oil and Gas Development.

The document or plan contains seven chapters. Chapter one deals with the performance review of the 2010-2013 Medium Term Development Plan, the profile and situational analysis of the District.

Chapter two mainly addresses the District prioritisation of development issues of the harmonised community needs and aspirations based on the seven thematic areas of the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Plan.

Chapter three also focuses on development goals,policy objectives to be adopted and development projections for the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Plan.

Chapter four basically highlights the District’s development programmes and indicative financial plan during the plan implementation period spanning from 2014-2017.

Chapter five deals with annual action plan linked to the composite annual budget from 2014- 2017. The plan seeks to give the sources of funding of the various activities and the collaborating agencies.

Chapter six and seven entail the monitoring and evaluation arrangements and communication strategy.

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The District development goal for 2014-2017 Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda for the Asutifi North District is to make sure that the people in the District have access to quality education, better health delivery system, good drinking water, proper security, and ultimately take part in the decision- making process of the Assembly.

The Plan document was prepared in accordance with the National Development Planning Commission’s Guidelines for the Preparation of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Medium- Term Development Plan under 2014-2017 Ghana’s Shared Growth Development Agenda (GSGDAII). The Plan also constitutes the harmonisation of the five Area Council Plans prepared for the District to incorporate them into the District’s Medium Term Development Plan. The Area Councils Plans are the harmonisation of the Community Action Plans prepared by the respective Unit Committees.

Formulation of the Plan was led by the District Planning Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU) through the supervision of the District Co-ordinating Director, and under the authority of the District Chief Executive. The DPCU consulted with the relevant decentralised departments for the required information. It was through the preparation of Community Action Plans that Assembly Members, Area Council Members, Chiefs, Unit Committee Members, and other Stakeholders of the communities were consulted.

The Development Plan was also presented at public hearings. The purpose was to determine if the projects and programmes listed in the Development Plan were those that the public desired and if there were any changes or additions that were necessary. The comments raised by the public have been addressed in this Plan.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The District Planning and Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU) acknowledges the support and assistance received from individuals, groups and organisations particularly Newmont Gold, Ahafo Mine Limited for the preparation of the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Plan for the Asutifi North District.

The preparation of this Plan was greatly enhanced by the provision of the National Development Planning Commission’s Guidelines for the Preparation of Medium-Term Development Plan under the National Development Policy Framework 2014-2017.

The Team is equally appreciative of the assistance and support given by the District Chief Executive, the District Co-ordinating Director, the Presiding Member, Heads of Department, Assembly Members and a team of Planning Officers who were detailed by the Regional Planning Co-ordinating Unit (RPCU) from Sunyani Municipal and Asutifi South District Assemblies to help the team at the preparatory stage of the plan when there was no substantive Planning Officer.

MEMBERS OF THE DISTRICT PLAN PREPARATION TEAM

1. Hon. Eric Addae District Chief Executive

2. SimonAsare District Co-ordinating Director

3. Anomah Yeboah District Planning Officer

4. Daniel Owusu District Budget Analyst

5. Ayishetu Mumuni District Finance Officer

6. Bertha Koranteng Assistant Director IIA

7. Peter Duayah District Social Welfare Officer

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CHAPTER ONE

1.0.0 PERFORMANCE REVIEW/ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT SITUATION 1.1.1ntroduction The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) Act, 1994 (Act 480), enjoins the Commission to issue out guidelines every four years to make it possible for the preparation of development plans by the Metropolitan, Municipals and District Assemblies. These plansare prepared aimed at providing direction on both National and Districts priorities and improving the complementation and justification of development projects and programmes by the Districts. The 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework (MTDPF) is the fourth in the series of the National Development Planning Commission policy to provide focus and direction to the District Assemblies and the country as a whole. In other words it is the part two of the Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda The planning process followed 2010-2013 guidelines which were tailored to meet the broad development agenda set out in the 2010-2013 Medium Term Development Policy Framework. The 2010-2013 Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda was guided by 6 thematic areas namely:  Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability  Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development  Accelerated Agriculture Modernisation and Natural Resource Management  Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector  Human Development, Employment and Productivity  Transparent and Accountable Governance. These thematic areas formed the basis for the preparation of the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda I (2010-2013) for Asutifi District now Asutifi North District. The plan however ended in 2013 to pave way for 2014- 2017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework. The 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Plan is aimed at addressing major developmental problems in the District through the implementation of interventions at various level of the District. The thematic areas under the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework are: 1

 Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability  Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development  Accelerated Agriculture Modernisation and Natural Resource Management  Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector  Human Development, Employment and Productivity  Transparent and Accountable Governance and  Oil and Gas Development.

1.1.2 Mission of the Assembly The mission of Asutifi North District Assembly is to become a highly professional local Government body responsible for the provision of services such as education, water, health, and sanitation with other development partners and consolidate agriculture as the leading productive sector whiles supporting the development of other economic activities with the core purpose of improving the living conditions of the people in the District.

1.1.3 Vision of the Assembly The vision of the Assembly is to ensure that at least 10% of communities in the District attain urban and peri-urban status with adequate provision of socio-economic infrastructure by the year 2020.

1.1.4 Functions of the Assembly

 The Assembly exercises political and administrative authority, provides guidance, gives direction to, and supervises all other administrative authorities in the District  The Assembly is responsible for overall development of the District and formulates as well as executes plans, programmes and strategies for the effective mobilisation of the resources necessary for overall development of the District  It promotes and supports productive activities and social development in the District and initiates programmes for the development of basic infrastructure  The Assembly is responsible for the development, improvement and management of human settlements and the environment in the District 2

 It ensures ready access to courts in the District for promotion of justice  The Assembly takes such steps and measures as necessary and expedient to execute approved development plans for the District  The Assembly guides, encourages and supports sub-District local Government bodies, public agencies and local communities to perform their roles, in the execution of approved development plans  The Assembly monitors the execution of projects under approved development plans and assesses and evaluates their impact on the people’s development, the District and National economy  The Assembly is responsible for co-ordination, integration and harmonising the execution of programmes and projects under approved development plans for the District and other development programmes promoted or carried out by ministries, departments, public corporations and other statutory bodies and non-Governmental organisations in the District  The Assembly maintains laws and order and provides adequate security for the populace  It grants and maintains scholarships or bursaries to suitable persons to attend any school or other educational institutions of their choice in Ghana  The District provides advises to the Ministry ofEducation, on all matters relating to public schools and such other matters as may be referred to it by that ministry  The Assembly is responsible for fixing rate, mobilisation of revenue, issuance of building permits, registration of birth and death

1.1.5 Performance Review of 2010-2013 Medium Term Development Plan The overall goal of the 2010-2013 Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda I for the Asutifi North District was to improve general living conditions in the District through a diversified District economy, equitable distribution of social services, public-private sector partnership and employment generation activities. The review process covers all the activities, projects and programmes captured in the various thematic areas in the Annual Action Plan during the plan implementation period. It also included

the performance under the various cross-cutting issues such as HIV/AIDS, poverty and vulnerability. The review process involved the collection of disaggregated primary and secondary data from all identified stakeholders including the District Assembly, sub-District structures, departments and organisations and communities to assess the implementation of the identified programmes, projects and activities outlined in the six prioritised thematic areas of the2010-2013 Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda, as well as other interventions implemented during the period. The review process also took into consideration the extent or levels of the implementation of the proposed programmes, projects and activities; whether these were fully or partially implemented or not implemented at all and whether set objectives, targets, set goals and policy objectives were achieved or not and the reasons for any. The outcome of the review is summarised in Tables 1.1,1.2 and 1. 3.

Table 1.1:Level of Implementation of Programmes/Projects/Activities under 2010-2014 GSGDA I

Thematic Area Proposed Fully On-Going Not Number of Implemented Implemented Programme/ No. % No. % No. % Project/ Activity Ensuring Sustaining 17 9 53.0 2 11.8 6 35.2 Macroeconomic Stability

Infrastructure and Human 33 13 39.4 8 24.2 12 36.4 Settlement Development Accelerated Agriculture 40 15 37.5 6 15 19 47.5 Modernisation and Natural Resource Management

Enhanced Competitiveness of 15 3 20.0 1 6.7 11 73.3 Ghana’s Private Sector Human Development, 74 40 54.0 15 20.3 19 25.7 Employment andProductivity Transparent and Accountable 31 16 51.6 6 19.4 9 29.0 Governance Total 210 94 45.0 38 18.0 77 37.0 Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014 4

Table 1.2: Level of Implementation of the Activities under Cross-Cutting Issues under 2010-2013 GSGDA I

Cross-Cutting Issues Proposed Fully On-Going Not Number of Implemented Implemented Programme/ No. % No. % No. % Project/ Activity (HIV/AIDS) 8 6 - 2 Social Protection 10 10 - - - Gender 7 5 2 Climate Change 12 5 2 5 Total 37 26 2 9 Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

Table 1.3: Summary of the Status of Implementation of Programmes/Projects/Activities

Status of Implementation Number Percentage (%) Fully Implemented 94 45.0 On-going 38 18.0 Not Implemented 77 37.0 TOTAL 210 100.0 Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

1.1.6 Key Problems Encountered During the Implementation ofProgrammes/Projects

 Limited funding to support the programmes and projects  Untimely release of funds thereby putting plans out of gear  Over reliance on donor support which was in reality unreliable  External control of development funds especially from the District Assemblies’ Common Fund Secretariat

1.1.7 Lessons Learnt From the Review and their Implication for the 2014-2017 DMTDP 1. Absence of reliable data as a basis of planning and for that matter development plan was done on wrong projections. There was inadequate or absence of efficient statisticians to provide any reliable data to serve as a guide for the preparation and implementation of Medium Term Development Plan. What therefore happened was that, most of the plans formulated were based on mere assumptions. The net effect was that the Assembly (planners) could not determine whether the plan was on course or not so as to correct such imperfections. 2. Most of the objectives, strategies and activities outlined in the 2010-2013 DMTDP were not clearly stated. This made assessment of the level of performance quite difficult. There is therefore the need to define clearly the objectives, strategies and activities to provide a better basis for both qualitative and quantitative future assessment. 3. Within the plan period, financial in-flows from both Central Government and Internally Generated Fund fell below expectations. This was due to unexpected deductions made by the Administrator of District Assemblies’ Common Fund (DACF) and a myriad of problems (such as the absence of reliable database on revenue items, low revenue education and among others) associated with internal revenue generation within the District. There is therefore the need for a concerted effort towards revenue generation to finance the current plan. 4. There was also unconcern attitude, apathy and low communal spirit on the part of the people of the community whom the projects were meant for. Some donor sponsored projects require the communities to contribute through communal labour. But these people were not prepared to

assist in any way. This problem caused delay in the implementation of projects with its attendant cost implications.

1.1.8 Recommendations

 The District Planning Co-ordinating Unit is to ensure that adequate stakeholder consultations are made in the preparation of the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Plan  That Monitoring and Evaluation mechanisms are properly designed in the next development plan  There is the need to include economic development activities in the next plan to ensure private sector development  The District Planning Co-ordinating Unit is to ensure that the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Plan is properly disseminated to key stakeholders  There is the need to improve revenue collection to support infrastructural developments and also enable the assembly to discharge her commitments  Future plans should focus on expanding infrastructure and services to attract investors

1.2.0 THE DISTRICT PROFILE 1.2.1 Physical and Natural Environment The physical and natural environment give a cross point or an interface between human and physical milieu in relation to location and size, climate and vegetation, culture, settlements and population patterns.

1.2.3 Location and Size The Asutifi North District used to be part of old Asutifi District under LI 1485 of the erstwhile Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) quest to deepen the decentralisation process in 1988. In June 2012, the Asutifi South District was created leaving the mother District to stand separately as Asutifi North District under LI 2093 with Kenyasi still the District capital. The District is one of the Twenty-Seven (27) Districts in Brong Ahafo Region and Two Hundred and Sixteen (216) in Ghana respectively. The Asutifi North District is located between latitudes 6°40' and 7°15' North and Longitudes 2°15' and 2°45' West. It shares boundaries with Sunyani Municipal on the North, Tano North and South Districts on the North East, Dormaa East District to North West, Asutifi South District in the West, Asunafo North Municipal in the South West and Ahafo Ano North District (Ashanti Region) in the South East. With a total land surface area of 936 sq.km, the District is one of the smallest in the Brong Ahafo Region. There are a total of over 139 settlements in the District with major towns as Kenyasi I,Kenyasi II, Ntotroso, Wamahinso, Gyedu and Gamabia II. The District capital Kenyasi, is about 50km from Sunyani, the Regional capital of Brong Ahafo,

1.2.4 Implications of Location of the District for Development The location of the District in Brong Ahafo Region offers it the opportunity to interact or co- operate with the five Regions of Ghana namely Ashanti, Western and Northern, Upper West and Volta Regions of the country. The western frontier of the Region also makes it imperative for the people to co-operate and exchange goods and services with the neighbouring Ivory Coast. The proximity of the District to Sunyani, the Regional capital has both advantages and disadvantages.

Figure 1: Asutifi North District Map in the National Context

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

Figure2: Asutifi North District Map in the Regional Context

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

Figure 3:A Map of Asutifi North District

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

In the case of the latter, the youth turn to drift to Sunyani in search of jobs giving marked deficit of males in the age classes of 20 to 35 years of the District population pyramid even though males outnumber females in the District. Also, the proximity of the District to Kumasi and Sunyani has made some communities enjoy basic amenities and facilities from both Kumasi and Sunyani which the District lacks. This has improved upon the living conditions of the people in the District. In a similar vein, the location of the District and its nearness to communities like Hwidiem, Goaso, Tepa in Ashanti Region has also provided opportunity for farmers to market their produce in these towns where there is always ready market. The upsurge of mineral exploration in Kenyasi and its environs by Newmont Ghana Gold, Ahafo Mine, coupled with the activities of small scale mine has brought the influx of many people far and near to the District. This has increased and boosted the economic activities of the people. The drawback of this is its high cost of living in the District especially Kenyasi.

1.2.5 Climate The District lies within the wet semi-equatorial zone marked by double rainfall maxima; June and October with a mean annual rainfall between 125cm and 200cm. The first rainy season is from April to July (maximum) and the second rainy season is from September to October (minimum) when the District comes under the influence of the wet maritime air mass. The beginning of the rainy season is marked by heavy thunderstorms which sometimes cause the ripping off of building roofs. There is a sharp dry season between the two rainy seasons, the main one coming between November and March when the tropical continental airmass in the country sweeps over the area. Relative humidity is generally high ranging between 75% to 80% during the two rainy seasons and 70% to 80% during the rest of the year. The highest point of the physiographic of the District is about 700 feet above sea level. The lowest part is about 650 feet above sea level found along the river basins whilst the highest point is found within a chain of mountains in the north east reaching a height of 1400 feet above sea level. These mountains form water shed for the many tributaries of Tano river and other streams. There are out crops of gigantic rocks found over Birimian rocks basement standing about 750- 900 feet above the broad surface.

1.2.6 Vegetation and Forest Resources The District lies within the green belt. The over-bearing vegetation is moisture laden semi- deciduous. The typical vegetation is basically determined by rainfall and ground water supplies. The forest is rich in tropical hardwoods like Wawa, Esa, Kyenkyen, Odum, Ofram and Fununtum. In recent times these natural vegetation cover is fast depleting into secondary forest. This is due to excessive and indiscriminate felling of trees especially by illegal chain-saw operators and mining activities. Improper farming practices such as shifting cultivation, uncontrolled bush fires and sand winning activities also add impetus to the depletion of the forest. These developments call for immediate measures to protect this sensitive ecological zone. There are however, large areas of forest reserves. These include the following:  Biaso Shelter Belt  Bia Tam Forest Reserve  Goa Forest Reserve

These forest reserves together cover a total of about 20% of the entire land surface area of the District.

As far as human settlements are concerned, these forest reserves are seen as a big asset for future generation. Nevertheless, bush fires and other illegal human activities are degrading the forests at an alarming proportion. The forest also provides timber which serves as a source of revenue and foreign exchange to the District on one hand and the Central Government as a whole. It serves as employment to some of the people who engage in logging. It also serve as a source of industrial raw materials to feed the local industries for the people who are engaged in activities such as carving, carpentry, sawmilling and a host of others in and outside the District. Farmers also depend on the forest for farming to produce food for human consumption. The forests in their entirety provide a major source of energy for cooking as the people get firewood and charcoal in the forest. Importantly, shrubs and trees found in the forest serve as medicinal purposes.

Figure 1: Vegetation and Forest Resources in the District

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

1.2.7 Implications of Climate and Vegetation on Development From the aforementioned analysis, it could be seen that the vegetation and climate have certain implications for planning and development of the District. The double maxima rainfall supports two crop seasons making it continuous food supply throughout the year within and outside the District. Extensive dry seasons also lead to a long period of drought which does not augur well for agriculture. The rainfall pattern and adequate sunshine support the growing of crops like Cocoa, Cassava, Plantain, among others to thrive well.

1.2.8 Relief and Drainage The District lies within the forest dissected plateau physiographic Region with average height of about 700 feet above sea level. The lowest part is about 650ft above sea level found along the river basins whilst the highest point is found within a chain of mountains in the north east reaching a height of 1400 feet above sea level. These mountains form water-shed for the many tributaries of the Tano river and other streams. There are out-crops of gigantic rocks found over Birimian rocks basement standing about 750 - 900 feet above the broad plateau surface. The District is drained by Tano River and its many tributaries which include Nsubin, Goa and Ntotro rivers exhibiting a dentric pattern. These youthful fast flowing rivers have cut up the plateau surface giving rise to the dissected nature of the plateau. The persistent clearing of the catchment areas of these rivers and streams for farming purposes has adversely affected their level of flow or volume. They have virtually become seasonal rivers. During the dry season too, some of the rivers lose the level of flow and streams dry up. Several communities also face acute water shortage, albeit the rivers serve as major sources of domestic water supply. Rivers and streams take their source from these hilly areas. These rivers and streams ultimately serve as a source of drinking water to the various communities in the District. On the other hand, the relief and drainage influence climatic conditions in terms of rainfall patterns and farming activities.

1.2.9 Implications of Relief and Drainage on Development The relief and drainage have implications for the development of the District. First, the existence of several streams and rivers in the District enhance irrigation which promote all year round farming activities. In addition, streams and rivers found in the District provide sources of water for domestic use. Furthermore, rocky hills and out-crops serve as employment for the people. In spite of importance of relief and drainage to the District, there are also associated problems that go with them. Soil erosion is very pronounced in the highlands. As a result, top soils on the highlands are always washed away most especially when it rains making farming difficult. The undulating nature of the land in certain parts of the District makes construction of some projects especially roads in the District very difficult.

1.2.10 Geology and Minerals Within the Birimain and Dahomeyan formations with natural resources or potentials such as granites, clay, sand, gold, diamond deposits and the like. The Birimian formations are known to be the gold bearing rocks. The Birimian rocks also have a high potential for Manganese and Bauxite. Currently, gold is being mined in area where these rocks are found by Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, one of the biggest mining companies in the world. These areas include Kenyasi No.1&2, Ntotroso, Gyedu-Wamahinso and other smaller communities. However, other exploration activities are on-going in other communities within the District. Studies have shown that Diamond abounds in large quantities at Wamahinso and exploration is yet to begin. There is also a widespread deposit of sand and clay in the District. The sand and clay deposits can be found at Kenyasi, Gambia No.2 and Gyedu. There are rounded out-crops of granite found over the Birimian rocks at Kwadwo Addaekrom, Goa Asutifi, and other smaller communities which have high potential of iron and bauxite.

1.2.11 Implications of Geology and Minerals on Development In the Asutifi North District, geology helps to determine the distribution of minerals as already put forth. The geology, with regard to the District gives an insight into the general nature and pattern of the soil. It has major influence on the drilling of wells and boreholes as compared to

other places where drilling becomes difficult because the nature of the land is sandy without rocks.

1.2.12 Physical Development Problems / Development Control Physical development and control in the District poses problems for development. Most of the human settlements are not planned and do not have proper layouts. The uncontrolled nature of some human settlements invariably creates land disputes and litigations. The inability to maintain these structures have made most of them death traps and the Assembly would have to take measures to demolish these dangerous structures. There has been increase in springing up structures for human settlement as a result of mineral prospecting in the District particularly Kenyasi, Ntotroso and Wmahinso; coupled with non- adherence to planning schemes that has resulted in upsurge of unauthorised buildings along flood prone areas. Land developers have the fondness of using poor or substandard materials for their buildings. No provisions are also made for toilet facilities in many settlements resulting in people defecating in the nearby bushes, issues are the high incidence of diseases. With respect to towns along the Kenyasi - Sunyani road and Kenyasi- Hwidiem- Kumasi roads, a linear form of development is emanating to take advantage of the economic activities such as trade and commerce along the road.

1.2.13 Linkage with other Districts The District is located on the South-Western part of the Brong Ahafo Region. It shares boundaries with other Districts such as Tano North and South, Asutifi South,Asunafu North, Sunyani Municipal, Dormaa East and Dormaa Municipal. The location of the District put it in advantageous situation to share facilities such as roads, tourism, trade and commerce and information sharing. Public- Private Partnership among the Districts could also be instituted with sister towns in the area of sanitation, waste management and industrial development. A strong linkage when established could earn or improve revenue generation of the Districts.

1.2.14 Soils and Agricultural Land Use The main type of soils in the District is the Forest Ochrosols. These are reddish brown and well drained. They have high humus content and are very fertile. On the basis of geology, the soil associations encountered in the District are: i. Kumasi Association ii. Asuansi-Kumasi Offin iii. Hwidiem Association iv. Akumadan- Bekwai Oda Complex v. Birim-Awaham/Chechewere Kakum Association

By and large, the various types of soils in the District are fertile. The District is endowed with abundant arable land which is favourable for the cultivation of wide range of crops including cocoa, citrus, oil palm, cassava, maize, cocoyam and vegetables. The soil type in the District has certain influences on the vegetation in the sense that Kumasi- Offin Compound Association supports all kinds of tree crops due to its loamy nature and therefore influences the forest type in the District. In addition to the above significance of the soil type in the District, it can also be deduced that the soil has another influence on agricultural activities due to the fact that most of the soil type in the District supports both food crops and cash crops which serve as a great potential increase in agricultural production for both food and cash crops. Most of the soil types in the District are highly favourable for agricultural production. Food crops such as cassava, plantain, cocoyam, yam and other cash crops like cocoa are made available in the District as almost all the soil type support the production of these crops. Increase in production crops especially cash crops also promote export which generate revenue for the District.

1.3.0 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS/ANALYSES The information gathered from these demographic analyses was sourced from the 2010 population and HosingCensus which made a count of all persons in Ghana on September 27, 2010 irrespective of nationality. In order for the District to come out with any policies and

programmes on the socio-economic development of its people, there is the need to know the population size, including the age-sex structure. This section seeks to analyse the population size and distribution, age and sex structure, migration, fertility and mortality of the 2010 Census.

1.3.1 Population Size and Distribution According to the Ghana Statistical Service, Asutifi North District recorded 52,259 of the 2010 Population and Housing Census representing 2.7 percent of the Region’s total population. The population density of Asutifi North District is 55.81 per square kilometres per land. The District’s population comprises 26,761 males and 25,498females. In relative terms, the male and female population in the District represent 51.2 percent and 49.8 percent respectively. In a nutshell, the population of the males outnumber that of the females. In terms of locality of residence, the District is predominantly rural with a total of 35,468 and 16,791 for urban. In other words, more than 8 out of every 10 persons in the District live in rural areas. In Ghana, localities with a population of 5,000 or more are classified as urban. Table 1.4 indicates that the rural locality has the highest population of 35,468 out of the District’s population representing 90.4%. This shows that the Asutifi North District can therefore be said to be largely rural. The same table shows that more males are recorded for the population of 10 years and below as the sex ratios of 102.1 and 105.1 depict the age groups (0-4) and (5-9) respectively. The sex ratio for persons in the age group 0-4 is (102.1) and falls at the age brackets 20-24 years (88.6). Similarly, more males were recorded for the age groups 20-24 (88.6) and 25-29 (88.9). This may be due to the location of ‘galamsey' sites in the District. More males are however recorded in the age groups 30-39 and 60-64 whiles females also recorded higher in the age groups 70-74 and 75- 79. The sex ratio of females recorded higher in the national (12,633,978) than that of males (12,024,845). This gives a sex ratio of 95.2 compared to 97.9.Table 1.4 depicts the population size and the distribution of the District.

Table 1.4: Population Size and Distribution

Sex Age Group Male Female Sex ratio Total 0 - 4 3,707 3,630 102.1 7,337 5 – 9 3,535 3,363 105.1 6,898 10 – 14 3,447 3,083 111.8 6,530 15 - 19 2,784 2,458 113.3 5,242 20 - 24 2,156 2,433 88.6 4,589 25 - 29 2,064 2,321 88.9 4,385 30 - 34 1,937 1,779 108.9 3,716 35 - 39 1,705 1,495 114.0 3,200 40 - 44 1,410 1,264 111.6 2,674 45 - 49 1,115 931 119.8 2,046 50 - 54 933 765 122.0 1,698 55 - 59 531 473 112.3 1,004 60 - 64 429 411 104.4 840 65 - 69 239 239 100.0 478 70 - 74 321 336 95.5 657 75 - 79 192 208 92.3 400 80 - 84 117 151 77.5 268 85 - 89 71 91 78.0 162 90 - 94 46 48 95.8 94 95 - 99 22 19 115.8 41 Age Dependency Ratio 77.6 77.9 77.8 Total 26,761 25,498 105.0 121,659 Source 2010 Populationand Housing Census, GSS

Figure 2: A Map of Asutifi North District Showing Population Density

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

1.3.2 Age and Sex Structure Figure 6 on the population pyramid depicts a largely youthful population of the Asutifi North District with a broad base, and at the apex, a small number of elderly persons. This indicates that the District has a youthful population. Almost 50.0 percent of the population is under 20 years. This has serious implication for policy planning and provision of social amenities such as educational facilities, recreational and health facilities. The situation is also likely to impact on the development of the District. This age structure depicts a built-in momentum for the growth of the population. When the young population eventually reaches reproductive age, the result will be a rapid population growth rate. However, if the socio-economic potentials of the youth are properly harnessed and directed through quality education and training, they would contribute significantly to the development of the District and the Nation at large.

Furthermore, the nature of the population pyramid is an indication of a thin middle age group. Under this circumstance, there are few people working to support a larger population who are under 20 years of age as well as those 60 years and older.

Figure 3: Population Pyramid of Asutifi North District

Source: 2010 Ghana Population and Housing Census, GSS

1.3.3 Household Composition and Sex Table 1.5 represents the composition of the household population by sex of the members. The data shows that children constitute the highest percentage (44.1%) of household members, followed by household heads (23.6%), spouses (11.4%), grandchildren (7.6%), and other relatives (4.8%). Also, significant is the number of brothers and or sisters (4.2%) who form part of the household.

In terms of household composition by sex, there are more male household heads (32.3%) than female household heads (14.5%). Also, the percentage of male children (45.0%) in the households is slightly higher than that of the female (43.3%) children. This pattern is also observed in the categories for grand-children and other relative, while female spouses constitute a high percentage (21.7%) as compared to male (1.5%). Adopted or foster children from less than one percent (0.4%) and is not a common feature of households in the District.

Table 1.5: Household Population by Composition and Sex

Total Male Female Household Composition Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Total 51,524 100.0 26,342 100.0 25,182 100.0 Head 12,138 23.6 8,498 32.3 3,640 14.5 Spouse (wife/husband) 5,854 11.4 388 1.5 5,466 21.7 Child (son/daughter) 22,742 44.1 11,848 45.0 10,894 43.3 Parent/Parent in-law 348 0.7 59 0.2 289 1.1 Son/Daughter in-Law 239 0.5 95 0.4 144 0.6 Grandchild 3,892 7.6 2,027 7.7 1,865 7.4 Brother/Sister 2,145 4.2 1,299 4.9 846 3.4 Step Child 345 0.7 183 0.7 162 0.6 Adopted/Foster child 205 0.4 97 0.4 108 0.4 Other Relative 2,489 4.8 1,177 4.5 1,312 5.2 Non-Relative 1,127 2.2 671 2.5 456 1.8 Source:2010 Population and Housing Census, GSS

1.3.4 Population by Structure and Sex Data on household population by structure and sex of the District is shown on Table 1.6. Households with head only (single person household) constitute 4.6 percent of the total household population in the District. Single person households headed by males constitute 6.8 percent and 2.3 percent for females. Households composed of the head and spouse only constitute 2.0 percent of total household population in the District. Other nuclear family households, comprising both parents and their biological or adopted children, constitute about one-third (33.0%) of the total household population with slightly more male headed (33.7%) than female headed (32.3%). Single parent nuclear family households is 10.9 percent of the household population with more female single parent households (12.3%) than male single parent households (9.5%). In addition, extended family head households with other family members (head, spouse(s), children and head’s relatives) constitute 20.6 percent of the total household population. Also, very significant is the single parent extended family category which has about 13.5 percent of the total household population with more females (15.7%) than males

(11.4%).

Table 1.6: Household Population Composition Structure and Sex

Household structure Total Male Female Number Percent Number Number Percent Total 51,524 100.0 26,342 100.0 25,182 100.0 Head only 2,376 4.6 1,793 6.8 583 2.3 Head and a Spouse only 1,042 2.0 528 2.0 514 2.0 Head spouse(s) and other 2,054 4.0 1,096 4.2 958 3.8 Composition Head and other Composition but no 4,055 7.9 2,287 8.7 1,768 7.0 Spouse Single Parent Nuclear 5,597 10.9 2,507 9.5 3,090 12.3 Single Parent Extended 6,941 13.5 2,993 11.4 3,948 15.7 Single Parent Extended + non relative 750 1.5 341 1.3 409 1.6 Extended (Head spouse(s) children 10,627 20.6 5,348 20.3 5,279 21.0 Head's relatives) Extended + non relatives 1,074 2.1 564 2.1 510 2.0 Nuclear (Head spouse(s) children) 17,008 33.0 8,885 33.7 8,123 32.3 Source: 2010 Population and Housing Census, GSS

1.4.0 Migration and Migration Trends

Table 1.7 presents data on the place of birth of the population by duration of residence of migrants. In the entire District, the results of the 2010 Population and Housing Census indicate that 20,236 persons representing 38.7 percent of the population are migrants.

Less than one-third (27.3%) of the migrants enumerated in the District were born elsewhere in the Region (Intra-Regional Migrants). A total of 14,273 migrants representing 70.5 percent were born in other Regions in Ghana. Of those born in other Regions, it emerged from the analysis that those who were born in the Ashanti Region form about one-third (33.6%); followed by the Upper East Region (18.3%) and Northern Region (10.4%). The remaining seven Regions accounted for 37.7 percent of the Inter-Regional Migrants in the District. A total of 445 persons enumerated in the District were born outside Ghana and constitute just 2.2 percent of the migrants in the District.

With respect to duration of residence of migrants in the District, about one-third (36.5 %) of persons enumerated in the District have lived for one to four years with only 16.4 percent having lived in the District for 20 years and more. About one-half of the persons born outside Ghana have lived in the District for less than five years whereas 6.2 percent have lived for more than 20 years.

It is more likely that the presence of a mining firm in the District and agricultural opportunities have accounted for the relative migrant population of (20,236) in the District compared to that of the Region with a total of 75, 1196.

Table 1.7: Birthplace by Duration of Residence of Migrants

Duration of Residence (%) Less than 1 1-4 5-9 10-19 Birthplace Number year years years years 20+ years

Total 20,236 14.0 36.5 19.5 13.6 16.4

Born elsewhere in the Region 5,518 14.2 35.4 21.5 14.7 14.2 Born elsewhere in another Region

Western 1,192 17.3 50.0 22.5 6.5 3.7 Central 912 14.4 37.6 17.4 11.1 19.5

Greater Accra 408 15.7 42.4 20.1 9.6 12.3

Volta 861 12.8 30.4 18.2 17.2 21.4

Eastern 913 15.4 31.9 18.1 14.5 20.2

Ashanti 4,795 12.1 30.1 18.3 15.2 24.3

Northern 1,490 13.0 39.3 20.4 12.9 14.4

Upper East 2,607 13.7 40.3 17.6 14.9 13.6

Upper west 1,095 18.4 44.7 20.7 8.9 7.1

Outside Ghana 445 14.4 44.3 14.8 10.3 16.2 Source: 2010 Population and Housing Census, GSS

There has been a significant change in the migration pattern in the District. Since the economy is still basically an agricultural, the youth, who form the majority of the labour force, and are not interested in agriculture move to the major cities like Kumasi, Sunyani, Accra and other Regional capitals in search of non- existing jobs leaving the children and the aged in most of the communities. Again, recent upsurge of mining activities in the Asutifi North District particularly communities like Kenyasi, Ntotroso, Wamahinso and their environs have compelled many people to migrate to where mining activities are booming and labour is needed. There is however some insignificant immigrants to the cocoa and oil palm growing areas where farmers from other areas move to areas like Gambia, and many other areas where there are farming lands for such farming activities. To halt the migration pattern and allow the youth to stay and take farming activities as vocations to better their lots, there is the need for the Government to intensify the Youth in Agriculture Programme and some agricultural programmes such as subsidies to encourage the youth move into the agricultural sector to earn a living.

1.5.0 Culture and Traditional Set Up The District has three paramouncies namely, Kenyasi No.1, Kenyasi No.2 and Ntotroso traditional councils. The chiefs have much influence on their people; respect the codified customs of the land. When it comes to respect for traditional rulers, the total embracing of the people in Asutifi North District cannot be overempasised. The rigid and organised nature of these traditional institutions creates a favourable ground for the Assembly to interact with the various communities freely. All projects meant for the communities are channeled through the traditional rulers and their able Assembly members. Tuesdays are set aside for the people (communities) in most parts of the District not to go to farm or as a sacred day. However, communal labour is organised on Tuesdays so that people take advantage to tidy up their surroundings. The indigenes are predominantly Akans who speak mainly Asante Twi and are largely Christians. Among the minor ethnic groups in the District are the Ewes, Wangaras, Dagombas and Kusasis who constitute about 35 percent of the population. The peaceful co-existence that exists among the residents is welcomed as the likelihood of ethnic conflicts is minimised. The 28

District is well noted for the annual Apomasu Festival which is celebrated in every first quarter of the year by the Chiefs and people of Ntotroso.

The most preferred food is ‘fufu’ which is usually prepared with cassava and plantain or cocoyam and served with soup. Wax print is the main traditional attire; it is worn by males and females to social gatherings like funerals, church, festival, wedding and naming ceremonies. The main dance is ‘Adowa’. ‘Kete’and ‘Nwomkro’. Funerals and Sacred Days ‘Akwasidae’ and ‘Awukudae’ are important cultural practices of the people in the District. The main traditional knowledge in the District is Agriculture (crop farming and livestock, cooking/food processing, wood carving, batik, tie & dye and basket weaving.

1.5.1 Ethnic Diversity The main tribes in the District are the Ashantis and the Bonos constituting about 54.3% of the surveyed population. These tribes have much in common. Among the minor tribes in the District are the northern tribes (Wangara, Dagombas, Kusasis) forming about 19.4%. Others include the Fantes and Ewes. The homogeneous character of the residents is welcomed as the likelihood of ethnic conflicts is minimised. The long stay of the migrant settlers also puts them in a position of readiness to support long term development projects. Table 1.8 shows the composition of ethnic groups in the District.

Table 1.8: Composition of Ethnic Groups in the District

ETHNIC GROUP NUMBER PERCENTAGE Bono 93 11.0 Asante/Ahafo 458 54.3 Northern Tribes 164 19.4 Fantes/Others 129 15.3 Total 844 100.0 Source: 2010 Population and Housing Census, GSS

Table 1.9: Religious Composition

Both Sexes Male Female Religion Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent

Total 52,259 100.0 26,761 100.0 25,498 100.0

No Religion 3,231 6.2 2,185 8.2 1,046 4.1

Catholic 7,904 15.1 4,061 15.2 3,843 15.1 Protestants (Anglican Lutheran etc.) 9,083 17.4 4,468 16.7 4,615 18.1

Pentecostal/Charismatic 17,812 34.1 8,589 32.1 9,223 36.2

Other Christians 4,864 9.3 2,460 9.2 2,404 9.4

Islam 8,308 15.9 4,445 16.6 3,863 15.2

Traditionalist 251 0.5 171 0.6 80 0.3

Other 806 1.5 382 1.4 424 1.7 Source: 2010 Population and Housing Census, GSS

Table 1.9 presents data on religious composition, sex and main religious groups in the District namely, Christianity, Islam and Traditional Religion. Christian Religion has the largest proportion of 75.9 percent, followed by Islam (15.9%). Those who do not associate with any religion constitute a little more than six percent (6.3%) of the population.

Of those who profess no religion, there are more males (67.6%) than females (32.4%). Similarly, the Pentecostal and Charismatic followers within the Christian community have higher proportion of females than males. Similarly, a higher proportion of females than males belong to other religion faiths.

1.5.2 Positive and Negative Cultural Practices There are certain features of the culture of the people in the District that are common to all the ethnic groups and bind them together. Some of these cultural practices have their positive and negative effects. One of the positive cultural practices among the people in the District is funeral celebration. Death is inevitable end of man. The people also have some beliefs that death is a journey to 30

ancestral world hence; there is the need for the organisation of a befitting funeral. Death rites are performed when a person dies. To make this transition successful, many rites are performed. The negative cultural practice that has become endemic in some parts of the District is the early or forced marriages of girls who are in teens. Sometimes it is sad to note that girls of school going age have dropped out of school and enter into early marriages. It is high time the Ministry of Gender and Social Protection stepped in to avert this situation. Widowhood rites belong to a thing of the past; presumably the rites are sinking into oblivion. Chieftaincy is one of the institutions that make the people homogenous. There are chiefs in almost every community in the District who are the traditional leaders in the various communities. However, there are some communities and other farming communities that are beset with chieftaincy conflict. As a result, stool lands revenue and timber royalties due the District have been locked-up over the years. Development projects too, cannot be implemented in these areas because of land litigation.

1.5.3 Implications of Cultural Practices on Development The positive cultural practices and the closeness and harmony in the traditional set-up are a healthy sign for traditional development. The brotherliness in the traditional authorities has greatly reduced the chieftaincy disputes in the area as the chiefs see themselves as brothers. In this case, when a chieftaincy dispute arises, they team up and solve the problem amicably without resorting to arbitration from the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The only problem which sometimes crop-up is a competition or struggle for a project to be sited in their communities, which tend to delay the construction of a project thereby slowing down the development of the District.

1.6.0 SPATIAL ANALYSIS This section focuses on the organisation of human economic activities over space. It discusses primarily the type, location, number and distribution of services and facilities within the District. Their linkages provide an understanding of the District’s spatial economy. Further, it provides an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the adequacy and variety of functions performed by a settlement as well as identifying disadvantaged areas.

1.6.1 Settlement Patterns and Linkages The Asutifi North District has over 139 settlements with majority of them scattered and hamlets. The major settlements are Kenyasi I, Kenyasi II, Ntotroso, Wamahinso, Gyedu, and Gambia II with population of over 5000 constituting 20 percent of the total population. Over 80 percent of the population lives in the very rural areas of the District. This has come about as a result of the agrarian form of the local economy which demands large tract of land for the farming purposes. The effect of the scattered settlement is evidenced by the small population size. The dispersed nature of these communities and their linkages affects the distribution of infrastructural facilities as most communities do not meet the population threshold for the provision of educational and health facilities. A case in point is the selection of towns for the promotion of Small Towns Water Project, in which beneficiary communities should have a population of 5,000 and above. As a result of the problem stated above, most Districts that were merged and submitted for consideration could not qualify because of the population.

Table 1.10: Scalogram

Class

Population Care Day Primary Sch. JHS SHS Water Closet APPT Boreholes Borne Pipe Electricity Post Office Telephone Police Station Weekly Mkt. Hospital Health Centre Bank Area Council Library Drug Store Ext. Agric Sawmill Court Hotel Police HQRS 1 Rd. Tot. No of Functions Rankings Kenyasi No1 X x X x x x X x X X x X x x x x X x x x 20 1st Kenyasi No2 X x X x x x x X x X X X x x x X x X x x 20 1st Ntotroso X x X x x x X x X X x X x x x x X x X 19 2nd Wamajinso X x X x x x x x X x X x 12 4th Gyedu X x X x x x x X x x 10 6th Gambia No.2 X x X x x x X X x X x x x X x 15 3rd Ntotroso X x x x X X x x x X 10 6th Resettlement Dokykrom x x X X 4 11th Domiabra x X x x X 5 10th Koforidua X x X x x x x X 8 8th Kensere X x X x x X X 7 9th Gambia No. 1 x X x x x X x X x 9 7th Goamu Camp X x X x x X X X 8 8th OLA X x X x x X x X X x x 11 5th Resettlement Kensere X x X x X x X x 8 8th Total Functions 12 15 13 2 5 10 14 4 11 4 13 3 6 2 7 5 5 2 8 15 2 1 4 1 3 Centrality Index

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Weighted

Centrality

8.3 6.6 7.6 50 20 10 7.1 25 9.0 25 7.6 33.3 16.6 50 14.2 16.6 20 50 12.5 6.6 50 100 25 100 33.3

1.6.2 Settlement Functionality (Scalogram) Analysis Fifteen (15) settlements and twenty five (25) functions were used during the preparation of the scalogram analysis. X sign was used to identify the facilities in each settlement and where there is no X sign, that particular settlement has no such facility (see table 1.10 at page 33). The following facilities such as Day Care Centres, Primary School, Junior High School, Senior High School, Water Closet, Aqua Privy Toilet, Boreholes, Pipe Borne, Electricity, Post Office, Telephone, Police Station, Weekly Market, Hospital, Health Centre, Banking, Area Councils, Library, Drug Stores, Agricultural Extension, Sawmill, Court, Hotel, Police Headquarters and First Class Roads, were used in the scalogram analysis. The frequency of facilities are Extension Services, Primary and Junior High Schools, Boreholes, Electricity, Telephones, Aqua Privy Toilets and Drug Stores were very high (i.e. present in almost all the 15 communities). However, facilities such as Senior High School, Court, Police Station, Sawmill, 1st Class Roads, Library and Hospital have limited score. Looking at the scalogram and its results, there are four (4) categories of settlements in the District. With the exception of Primary Schools, Junior High Schools, Boreholes and Extension Services which can be located in almost all the settlements, virtually all of them lack basic facilities. It could be seen that Kenyasi No.1, Kenyasi No. 2 and Ntotroso are the main towns in the District. Unfortunately therefore, these towns do not have all the facilities. There is therefore the need to increase the level of services so that they can have access to the facilities they do not have.

1.6.3 Implications for Development The Scalogram analysis reveals that some of the settlements lacked most basic functions or facilities and rely on other settlements for their service requirements. It is therefore important to ensure equitable distribution of facilities in the settlement within the plan implementation period (2014 – 2017). Apart from the main Kumasi-Tepa-Goaso trunk road which passes through Acherensua, Hwidiem and then a 5km road that links it to the District capital from Hwidiem, all other roads are untarred. The Acherensua-Atronie – Sunyani road which was undergoing construction has

been completed and is easing the transportation problems of the District especially its linkage to the Regional capital, Sunyani. Inspite of the fact that the District has a very good feeder roads network, the conditions of these feeder roads are very poor making transportation very uncomfortable, time consuming and costly. However, some of them are undergoing routine maintenance.

1.6.4 Surface Accessibility to Roads and other Services Apart from the main Kumasi-Tepa-Goaso trunk road which passes through Acherensua, Hwidiem, and then a 5km road that links it to the District capital Kenyasi from Hwidiem, all other roads are untarred. The said trunk roads have started developing pot holes which need serious attention. Construction work of Acherensua-Wamahinso- Ntotroso – Sunyani road has been completed (tarred) and minimising the transportation problems of the District especially its linkage to the Regional capital, Sunyani. The conditions of other feeder roads are very poor making transportation very uncomfortable, time consuming and costly.

Table 1.11: List of Feeder Roads in the District and their Conditions

NAME OF ROAD LENGTH SURFACE TYPE CONDITION TYPE GRAVEL EARTH BITUMEN GOOD FAIR POOR Kenyasi No.2 –Goamu 14.5 13.5 1.5 10.5 4.0 Kenyasi No.1 –Kwahu 15.4 11.9 3.5 9.5 3.0 1.9 Esinanim Jnc. –Esinanim 9.2 8.6 0.6 8.5 0.7 Ntotroso – Nsonyameye 5.7 4.3 1.4 3.6 3.6 0.3 Amagyaman Jnc. – Amagyeman 1.7 1.7 Yes Akosa Jnc. –Akosa 0.4 0.4 Yes Kenyasi No. 3 – Kwadwokrom 3.7 1.2 2.5 1.2 2.5 Yaw Nsiakrom Jnc. – Yaw Nsiakrom 0.3 0.3 Yes Asaman –Goaso Small 2.75 2.0 0.75 1.8 0.9 Duase Jnc. – Bediakokrom 6.75 3.0 3.75 Yes Nkwantakese – Asuase 7.0 6.3 0.7 5.0 2.0 Onyinase Jnc. – Onyinase 1.6 1.6 Yes Anlokrom – Beposo 2.2 1.0 1.2 1.0 1.2 Anlomensa – Ntinakwa 1.4 0.8 0.6 Yes Banuyeya – Biaso-Kasapin 5.9 4.4 1.5 3.2 1.0 1.7 Kwasi Addo Jnc. – Kwasi Addo 0.8 0.8 Yes Abebrese – Kwayiekrom 2.9 2.9 Yes Edwenease Jnc. - Edwenase 2.2 2.2 Yes Goamu Camp – Goatifi 1.5 1.5 Yes Aboagyaa Jnc. – Aboagyaa 3.0 3.0 Yes Montwi Jnc. – Montwi 2.3 2.3 Yes Kensere Nyamekyekrom 4.3 4.3 0 4.3 Tokukrom Jnc. – Tokukrom 1.6 1.6 Yes Yakubukrom Jnc. – Yakubukrom 1.0 1.0 Yes 35

Bogyampa Jnc. – Bogyampa 9.4 0.4 9.4 Yes Amangoase Jnc. – Amangoase 3.0 3.0 Yes Mayeden Jnc. – Mayeden 1.1 1.1 Yes Wamahinso – Barniekrom 6.6 3.7 2.9 3.7 2.9 Centre Jnc. – Centre No. 1 3.2 3.2 3.2 Yawusukrom Jnc. – Yawusukrom 7.0 3.3 3.7 7.0 Kokofu Jnc. –Kokofu 1.5 1.5 1.5 Atuahene – Adidase 3.2 3.2 3.2 Yawbinim Jnc. – Yawbinim 1.5 1.5 1.5 Gambia no. 1 – Ebeyeyie 16.9 9.8 7.1 8.9 4.1 3.9 Kodiwohia – Tawiakrom 11.9 9.0 2.9 8.0 2.9 1.0 Asempanaye Jnc. – Kramokrom 9.5 9.0 0.5 9.0 0.5 Gambia No. 1 – Agyeikrom 16.9 11.9 5.0 8.8 4.8 3.3 Total 190.0 105.4 82.0 75.0 47.3 69.55

Source: Department of Feeder Roads, Kenyasi, 2014

Figure 4: Reshaping of One of the Deplorable Feeder Roads in the District

Source: Department of Feeder Roads, Kenyasi, 2014

Figure 5: The Deplorable Nature of One of the Feeder Roadsin the District

Source, DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

1.6.5 Transport Services Public road transport services are provided by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), and other splinter transportation groups of the Trades Union Congress (TUC). These Unions have branches scattered in major communities within the District. Their services are provided with cargo trucks, mini-trucks, mini-buses and taxis. Due to the poor nature of roads, road transport service providers complain of high vehicle operation costs due to regular breakdown of their vehicles. Part of the high cost is transferred to the passengers in the form of high transport fares especially on roads to remote areas like Goamu, Gambia and surroundings communities.

Figure 6: Lorry Park at Kenyasi, the District Capital

Source, DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

1.6.6 Fuel Stations There are modern fuel stations springing up in the District, notably Kenyasi I and Kenyasi II. This is due to the upsurge of mining activities in these towns. These are mainly surface tankers located along the highway communities and in major towns. The dealers serve the vehicles in the District as well as those on transit to Sunyani and other Districts. They are therefore important stakeholders for the development of the District.

1.6.7 Skills Training The District Assembly is engaged in fruitful interventions to increase production in all sectors of the economy in order to enhance gainful employment of the people especially the unemployed youth in the District. This is in line with the Government policy of wealth creation and the development of the private sector as the engine of development of the economy The Rural Enterprises Programme, which is based in the District, is designed to sustain the Government of Ghana’s economic reforms by combining the adjustment process with programmes generating efficient employment in the private productive sectors. The overall objective of the project is to increase the incomes of the rural poor and to meet the needs of agricultural producers for inputs and services. This objective is being achieved by;

 Facilitating access to technical services and business advice;  Providing easy access to financial facilities; and  Improving the efficiency of existing small rural enterprises and supporting new initiatives in suitable small scale enterprises. The Ahafo Agri-business Initiative (AAGI) being sponsored by Newmont Ghana Gold Mine is also offering skills training to inhabitants of the mine take areas.

1.6.8 Postal Services There are two (2) post offices in the District at Kenyasi No.1, Ntotroso, and two (2) postal agencies.

1.6.9 Telecommunication Services There is no telephone exchange centre in the District. The District relies mostly on four key MobileTelecommunication services provided by Vodafone, Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN), Airtel and Tigo. However, these networks coverage is restricted to the District capital and a few surrounding communities. There is the need to encourage these network providers to extend the services to other parts of the District to facilitate easy communication. The District is cut off from the global super highway due to the absence of land line telephone. Not a single internet facility exists in the hinterlands except the District capital. The absence of these facilities tends to make administration and business expensive. It also turns to impede both internal and external interaction. Television coverage in the District is not all that good as most communities in the District do experience poor reception for Ghana Television, TV3 and Metro TV provided one is able to erect a pole with a height of about 15 meters and above. However, the reception for TV Africa in most parts of the District is erratic.

1.6.10 Radio Broadcast Stations There is one local Frequency Modulation (FM) station in the District precisely at Kenyasi. However, community based information centres can be found in communities such as Kenyasi No. 1 & 2 and Ntotroso. These centers link up to programmes from other external radio stations in the country. These stations help in rapid dissemination of information and also offer platforms for people to air their views and also to explain issues of National concern to the people. Nevertheless, their coverage is limited to the communities in which they operate.

1.6.11 Education The entire District has forty seven (47) educational institutions comprising Nurseries/Kindergarten, Primary, Junior High School and 2 Senior High Schools. All the schools are being run by the government. There are also 6 educational circuits in the District with specific and varied number of educational facilities including kindergarten, primary and junior high schools.

1.6.12 Health The District has a total number of six (6) health facilities. Originally, the major health facility, the St. Elizabeth hospital at Hwidiem owned and managed by the Catholic Diocese servedas the District hospital for Asutifi. With the split of the Asutifi South from the mother District, the Asutifi North District cannot boast of any District hospital. Plans are underway to upgrade the existing health centre at Kenyasi to a District hospital. In all, there are six (6) health facilities in the District, four (4) of them are publicly owned by Government. These are Kenyasi No.2 Health Centre, Gyedu Health Centre, Gambia No.2 Rural Clinic and Goamu Koforidua CHPS Compound. The remaining two (2) are private health facilities, the International S.O.S clinic is located at the plant site of Newmont Ghana Gold Limited and Esther Maternity at Kenyasi No. 2. The S.O.S health facility caters for only staff of Newmont Ghana Gold and others who work at the plant site.

1.6.13 Police There are a total of three (3) police stations in the District. The District police headquarters is at Kenyasi No.1.The total number of police personnel in the District is seventy (70) of which 59 are males and 11 females. The crime situation in the District is relatively low. Most of the crimes recorded in the District include stealing, threatening and assault. The most frequently occurring crime is threatening which involves one person or another threatening to do harm or hurt another. These crimes have emerged as a result of the population explosion in the District. The upsurge of galamsey activities have also contributed to the various crimes being recorded in the District. The major challenge of the District police command is inadequate residential accommodation for its staff. With the advent of mining activities in the District, the cost of accommodation has risen up considerably in Kenyasi. It is therefore a great strain on the police command to house its staff to ensure that they perform their duties effectively.

1.6.14 Fire Service Currently, there is no fire station in the District. The old station went to Asutifi South when it was carved out from the old Asutifi North. Talks are on-going to establish a new fire station in the District.

1.6.15 Agricultural Extension Services The important role that Agriculture Extension Agents play in the dissemination of information to farmers and the promotion of innovative ways of agricultural products cannot be over emphasised. The introduction of new breeds to farmers, for increased production, extension services to improve crop yield and technical advice offered to these farmers have contributed to increase in crop and food production in the District. There is the diversification of the economy from the mono-crop farming and entering into cash crops such as citrus, vegetables which have ready market. The problem inherent in this service is the inadequacy of Extension Services Agents to assist the farmers in the District. Currently, the extension farmer ratio is 1:3000 which makes it difficult to offer efficient and effective services. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) through the Department of Agriculture in the District have identified this human resource gap as affecting the agricultural productivity in the District. The few extension officers left also face the problem of inadequate logistics such as motor bikes to go for regular field inspection and visits. In order to deliver effective and efficient services to clients, the District’s Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has administratively divided the District into 22 operational areas manned by the fifteen (15) Agricultural Extension Agents. The services normally rendered to farmers are geared towards sustainable agricultural production.

1.6.16 Market Markets provide avenues for transactions in the buying and selling of goods and services. They also contribute significantly to the Assembly’s Internally Generated Fund (IGF). The District has over 15 market centers but there are 3 major market centres namely Kenyasi No.1, Gambia No.2 and Ntotroso. Farmers and traders transport their goods and produce during the market days and do brisk commerce. 43

1.6.17 Commodity Flow There are two main inflows for the District namely foodstuffs (fish, grains, legumes and tuber crops) and manufactured goods. Outflows from the District are foodstuffs, forest products, sand and stones. Of late, the activities of Gold, sand winning purposely for construction work are fast degrading most arable lands in the District.

1.6.18 Banking There are a number of financial services in the District. The banks operating in the District include:

 EcoBank at Kenyasi No. 1

 Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) at Kenyasi No. 1

 Tano Rural Bank at Ntotroso (with branches at Kenyasi No. 1 & Gambia No. 2)

 Tano Agya Rural Bank at Kenyasi No. 2

 Asutifi Rural Bank with a branch at Kenyasi No. 2)

 Ahafo Community Bank at Kenyasi No. 1.

These banks give loans, credit and overdraft to most of their customers but according to most of the customers they find it very difficult to secure loans from their bankers. The bankers on the other hand contend that their customers are not able to provide either the necessary collateral security or guarantors in order to obtain the loans. If properly patronised, farmers, traders and other business operators would find it easy to attract loans in order to expand their businesses.

1.6.19 Other Financial Institutions Apart from the banking sector, which deals with monetary transactions, there are other institutions, which help the citizenry to mobilise funds and also to deal with their financial needs in times of trouble. There are community based credit unions, insurance companies and ‘susu’ collectors in the District. Most of these institutions offer loans and credit to their customers who feel more secured than the orthodox banking services.

1.6.20 Related Businesses As a result of the mining activities currently going on in the District, the mining communities have witnessed the establishment or relocation of some mining related businesses. Unfortunately, most of them come along with their own workers and therefore cannot be seen as generating any significant job opportunities in the District. They however offer a wide range of goods and services which hitherto was hard to come by in the District.

1.6.21 Hospitality Services Hospitality services like hotels, restaurants and guest houses are very few in the District. Currently, five Hotels / Guest Houses and one Restaurant operate in the District namely;

 Alabama Hotel, Kenyasi No. 2  Francisca Guest House, Kenyasi No. 2  Ultimate Restaurant, Kenyasi No.1  Georgina Obenewaa Memorial Guest House Kenyasi No.2  Octagon Guest House, Kenyasi No. 2

There is the need for the provision of these services and facilities in order to meet the growing demand for hospitality service as a result of the mining activities currently going on in the District. This could also serve as an alternative source of income to the District Assembly as well as the communities as more people will be employed to render services to customers.

1.6.22 Poverty Profiling The economy of the District is basically based on agriculture. Farmers in the District are mainly peasant cultivating food and cash crops. Incomes accrue from their produce are meagre. Most of the foodstuffs produced are meant for human consumption. Only few farmers have access to marketing their produce. They also rely on natural rains for the cultivation of their crops, hence the failure of the rains sometimes lead to poor production thereby perpetuating their poverty. Most of the communities on the other hand lack services like good drinking water, educational facilities, health, sanitation and other facilities. It is interesting to note that poverty manifest itself 45

in almost all the communities. As a result, they find it difficult to send their children to school or access the few amenities in the District due to their low productive level. Most of the people, on the other hand, are gullible and illiterates and therefore cannot meet the modern trends in their way of life. In spite of the manifestations of poverty, the District has embarked on a number of interventions all aimed at reducing poverty. Among these are Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation (NADEF), Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP).

1.6.23 Manifestation of Poverty Levels The Asutifi North District shows some levels and characteristics of poverty in the form of lack of social amenities such as schools, health facilities, banking, and telephone facilities. The main District poverty profile indicators are poor food and nutritional status, poor infrastructural facilities and low enrolment rates in some areas, inability to access health facilities despite the health insurance scheme, unemployment and low income levels, and problems of water and sanitation issues which affects the quality of life of the people. The manifestation of these indicators tend to be skewed mostly in Area Councils where the remote communities pre- dominate and economic activities are affected by low incomes, poor road network and general poor living conditions in these areas.

Table 1.12: Tentative Poverty Pockets Description Based On Area Councils

AREA COUNCILS POVERTY STATUS CHARACTERISTICS Gambia No.2 Pocket 1 Poor road network Inadequate capital Mainly migrant workers Lack of portable water Inadequate electricity coverage Low prices of agricultural produce Goamu Pocket 2 Poor road network No market centre Lack of electricity Lack of telecom coverage Poor educational infrastructure Low prices of agricultural produce Ntotroso Pocket 3 Illegal mining activities Untapped mineral resources Poor road network Low prices of agricultural produce Kenyasi No. 1 Pocket 4 High rate of housing deficit Poor road network Inadequate second cycle schools Unemployment Kenyasi No. 2 Pocket 5 High rate of housing deficit Poor road network Unemployment Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

1.7.0 ECONOMY OF THE DISTRICT The economy of the District takes a broader look at the structure of the District economy, the resource base, the main economic activities and the existing infrastructure.

1.7.1 Income According to 2010 Population and Housing Census, the average household income earned per month for the sampled households is ¢252,553.75. Taking the main income as average income, annual per capita income is estimated at ¢2,531,065.00. Table 1.13 depicts different income sources and their distribution. Crop farming constitutes the major source of income in the District, and accounts for about 51.1% of all incomes. This is followed by wages and salaries 19 per cent, business and trading 17%, small scale industry 4.5 per cent, pensions, rents and remittances 4.1 per cent livestock farming 2.3%, and others 2.0%.

Table 1.13: Source of Income of Sampled Households

PERCENTAGE INCOME Crop Farming 51.1 Livestock Farming 2.3 Small Scale Industry 4.5 Business and Trading 17.0 Wages and Salaries including Mines 19.0 Workers Pensions, Rents and Remittances 4.1 Others 2.0 TOTAL 100 Source:Socio-Economic Survey, 2010

Table 1.14 shows the activity status of the employed population 15 years and older by age and sex. It could be seen that, the total population of the District for both sexes is 31,494 which is made up of employed, unemployed and economically not active. Those employed are more than 21,446 (68.1%) unemployed 1,502 (4.8%) and economically not active is 8,546 (27.1%). The sex distribution for males has a total of 16,072, out of this number 11,522 are employed, 681 unemployed and 3,869 are economically not active with (71.7%), (4.2%) and (24.1%) respectively. In the age group 30-34 (89.2%) are employed, (4.1%) are unemployed and (6.8%) are economically not active. For female persons 15 years and older, the table records a total of 15,422. Employed population is 9,924 (64.3%), unemployed is 821(5.3%) and 4,677 (30.3%) for economically not active.

However, for employed population of males 20.4 percent is the lowest, persons unemployed in the District is 0.4 percent while economically not active is 3.5 in the age group 15-19, 65 years and older and 45-49 respectively. Females on the other hand records the lowest in (0.1%) in age category 65 years and older, (9.3%) (45-49) in economically not activeand (18.3%) (15-19) age groups.

Table 1.14: Population 15 Years and Older by Sex, Age and Activity Status

Economica lly not All Status Employed Unemployed Active

Age Group Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Both Sexes Total 31,494 100.0 21,446 68.1 1,502 4.8 8,546 27.1 15-19 5,242 100.0 1,016 19.4 256 4.9 3,970 75.7 20-24 4,589 100.0 2,440 53.2 479 31.9 1,670 36.4 25-29 4,385 100.0 3,257 74.3 337 131.6 791 18.0 30-34 3,716 100.0 3,124 84.1 171 35.7 421 11.3 35-39 3,200 100.0 2,832 88.5 115 34.1 253 7.9 40-44 2,674 100.0 2,407 90.0 61 35.7 206 7.7 45-49 2,046 100.0 1,891 92.4 29 25.2 126 6.2 50-54 1,698 100.0 1,572 92.6 10 16.4 116 6.8 55-59 1,004 100.0 919 91.5 9 31.0 76 7.6 60-64 840 100.0 692 82.4 30 300.0 118 14.0 65+ 2,100 100.0 1,296 61.7 5 55.6 799 38.0 Male Total 16,072 100.0 11,522 71.7 681 4.2 3,869 24.1 15-19 2,784 100.0 567 20.4 119 4.3 2,098 75.4 20-24 2,156 100.0 1,180 54.7 218 10.1 758 35.2 25-29 2,064 100.0 1,630 79.0 143 6.9 291 14.1

30-34 1,937 100.0 1,727 89.2 79 4.1 131 6.8 35-39 1,705 100.0 1,576 92.4 54 3.2 75 4.4 40-44 1,410 100.0 1,304 92.5 28 2.0 78 5.5 45-49 1,115 100.0 1,062 95.2 14 1.3 39 3.5 50-54 933 100.0 883 94.6 6 0.6 44 4.7 55-59 531 100.0 504 94.9 4 0.8 23 4.3 60-64 429 100.0 368 85.8 12 2.8 49 11.4 65+ 1,008 100.0 721 71.5 4 0.4 283 28.1 Female Total 15,422 100.0 9,924 64.3 821 5.3 4,677 30.3 15-19 2,458 100.0 449 18.3 137 5.6 1,872 76.2 20-24 2,433 100.0 1,260 51.8 261 10.7 912 37.5 25-29 2,321 100.0 1,627 70.1 194 8.4 500 21.5 30-34 1,779 100.0 1,397 78.5 92 5.2 290 16.3 35-39 1,495 100.0 1,256 84.0 61 4.1 178 11.9 40-44 1,264 100.0 1,103 87.3 33 2.6 128 10.1 45-49 931 100.0 829 89.0 15 1.6 87 9.3 50-54 765 100.0 689 90.1 4 0.5 72 9.4 55-59 473 100.0 415 87.7 5 1.1 53 11.2 60-64 411 100.0 324 78.8 18 4.4 69 16.8 65+ 1,092 100.0 575 52.7 1 0.1 516 47.3 Source: 2010 Population and Housing Census, GSS

1.7.2 Occupation Table 1.15 presents the occupation of employed population 15 years and older by sex. Nearly three out of every five persons (58.0%) employed are in skilled agriculture, forestry or fishery while a little over one out of every five (11.2%) persons in the employed population is service or sales workers. Craft and related trade workers forms 10.4 percent of the employed population.

Analysis of data in table 1.15 on the basis of sex reveals that male dominance is found in technical occupations (technicians and associate professionals; plant and machine operators and assemblers as well as clerical support workers) where 21.8 percent and 6.8 percent of males and females respectively are employed. However, in the case of craft and related trades workers, table 1.15 shows that females (11.5%) dominate their males (9.4%).

Table 1.15: Employed Population 15 Years and Older by Occupation and Sex

Both sexes Male Female

Occupation Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent

Total 21,446 100.0 11,522 100.0 9,924 100.0

Managers 402 1.9 159 1.4 243 2.4

Professionals 711 3.3 418 3.6 293 3.0

Technicians and associate professionals 145 0.7 116 1.0 29 0.3

Clerical support workers 98 0.5 66 0.6 32 0.3

Service and sales workers 2,404 11.2 624 5.4 1,780 17.9

Skilled agricultural forestry and fishery workers 12,447 58.0 6,653 57.7 5,794 58.4 Craft and related trades workers 2,223 10.4 1,080 9.4 1,143 11.5

Plant and machine operators and assemblers 2,204 10.3 1,949 16.9 255 2.6

Elementary occupations 810 3.8 455 3.9 355 3.6

Other occupations 2 0.0 2 0.0 0 0.0

Source: 2010 Population and Housing Census, GSS

1.7.3 Industry of Employment Industry refers to the type of product produced or service rendered at the individual work place. The industry of the employed population provides information about the structure of the District’s economy. Changes in the structural composition of employed population often reflect the direction of social and economic development. For instance, with progress in manufacturing and services, the proportion of workers in agriculture decreases while workers in manufacturing and service sectors rise.

Table 1.16 presents data on employed population 15 years and older by industry and sex. The results of the analysis indicate that two of every five persons (58.6%) employed in the District are engaged in agriculture, forestry or fishing industry. Wholesale and retail trade industry and manufacturing industry constitute the next most important industry employing 7.9 percent of the employed population each. The more physically intensive industries such as construction, transportation and storage are male dominated.

Table 1.16: Employed Population 15 Years and Older by Industry and Sex

Both sexes Male Female

Industry Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent

Total 21,446 100.0 11,522 100.0 9,924 100.0

Agriculture forestry and fishing 12,574 58.6 6,780 58.8 5,794 58.4

Mining and quarrying 1,719 8.0 1,467 12.7 252 2.5

Manufacturing 1,702 7.9 632 5.5 1,070 10.8

Electricity gas stream and air conditioning supply 4 0.0 4 0.0 0 0.0

Water supply; sewerage waste management and remediation activities 36 0.2 22 0.2 14 0.1 Construction 281 1.3 276 2.4 5 0.1

Wholesale and retail; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles 1,699 7.9 521 4.5 1,178 11.9 Transportation and storage 449 2.1 422 3.7 27 0.3

Accommodation and food service activities 696 3.2 102 0.9 594 6.0

Information and communication 11 0.1 11 0.1 0 0.0

Financial and insurance activities 47 0.2 33 0.3 14 0.1

Real estate activities 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0

Professional scientific and technical activities 74 0.3 38 0.3 36 0.4

Administrative and support service activities 386 1.8 331 2.9 55 0.6

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 221 1.0 182 1.6 39 0.4 Education 639 3.0 373 3.2 266 2.7

Human health and social work activities 103 0.5 41 0.4 62 0.6

Arts entertainment and recreation 61 0.3 53 0.5 8 0.1

Other service activities 653 3.0 201 1.7 452 4.6

Activities of households as employers; undifferentiated goods - and services - producing activities of households for own use 91 0.4 33 0.3 58 0.6 Activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0

Source: 2010 Population and Housing Census, GSS

Figure 10 indicates comparison of the relative shares of males and females in terms of industry of employment and that, females dominate in manufacturing and wholesale/retail. On the other hand, there is higher proportion of males than females in construction and mining.

Figure 7: Employed Population Years and Older by Industry and Sex

Source: 2010 Population and Housing Census, GSS

1.7.4 Monthly Income Distribution From the survey conducted, the monthly income distribution is skewed towards the urban areas especially the mining communities. This could be explained by the fact that in most of these urban and mining areas, there are Government officials and other salaried workers who earn incomes on monthly basis. In the rural areas, their incomes are mostly from crop production which is seasonal and hence cannot easily account for the amounts they earn on monthly basis.

1.7.5 Expenditure Types The leading area of household spending is feeding. It represents 59 per cent followed by energy 13 per cent, transport 10 per cent, education 8 per cent, health 3 per cent, funerals 4 per cent and housing 3 per cent. The Ghana Living Standard Survey (2010) put the estimate on food spending at 63 per cent. Expenditure on food in the District, therefore, falls below the National average. This could be attributed to the fact that it is a food crop growing area and almost all the farmers concentrate on subsistence agriculture.

Table 1.17: Expenditure of Sampled Households by Type

INCOME PERCENTAGE Feeding 59 Energy 13 Transport 10 Education 8 Health 3 Funerals 4 Housing 3 TOTAL 100 Source: Ghana Living Standard Survey, 2010

The average income per month for a household is about ¢202,553.75 with a monthly expenditure of about ¢208,753.00. About 60% of this household income is spent on food. Compared with the National minimum wage of ¢214,500 per month (year 2002 figure) and using expenditure as basis for assessing gross income, it can be seen that the average income levels in the District is quite fair. The problem, however, is the inequalities in the distribution of income in the District. It is sad to note that some food crop farmers receive as low as ¢29,000.00 per month as income. It is worth noting that expenditure level have increase in sections of the District (mine take area) where prices of goods and services have increased due to the influx of people from all over the country into the area to work or seek for jobs. Generally, the standard of living of the people is low especially in the non-mining areas. About 48.9% of the people live below the poverty line. The people's access to basic facilities and services is limited, and this account for their inability to contribute meaningfully to development. The people earn very little and cannot therefore save to build capital for development. It is realised from the survey that, the upper 20 per cent of the households in the District controls 60 percent of the income in the District, while the lower 25% controls as little as 4% of the income.

1.7.6 Agriculture The Department of Agriculture is responsible for the agricultural activities in the District. The main services by the department to the farmers are Agriculture Extension Services, Veterinary Services Delivery, Group Formation, Home Visits, Field Visits, Technical Training, On Farm Demonstrations, Pest and Disease Survey Control. The major food crops grown are maize, cassava, plantain and cocoyam. Major vegetables grown are tomato, garden egg, okro, and pepper. Industrial crops that are grown are cocoa, oil palm, coffee, and cashew. Table 1.20 presents the distribution of agricultural households by the type of agricultural activity they are engaged in and locality of residence. The 8,024 households engaged in agriculture in the District are into either crop farming, tree planting, livestock rearing or fish farming. The most predominant among agricultural households is crop farming (7,887) followed by livestock rearing (2,318). At the bottom are households engaged in tree growing (202) and fish farming

(32). The number of rural households (6,318) constituting 78.7 percent is more than that of the urban households (1,706) representing 21.3 percent of households engaged in agricultural activities. Apart from tree planting which has more urban households than rural (56.4 % v 43.6%); the other agricultural activities have more rural households compared to urban.

Table 1.18: Households by Agricultural Activities and Locality

Total Urban Rural

Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent

Total Households 12,138 100.0 4,265 35.1 7,873 64.9 Households engages in Agriculture 8,024 100.0 1,706 21.3 6,318 78.7 Crop Farming 7,887 100.0 1,665 21.1 6,222 78.9 Tree Planting 202 100.0 114 56.4 88 43.6 Livestock Rearing 2,318 100.0 157 6.8 2,161 93.2 Fish Farming 32 100.0 4 12.5 28 87.5 Source: 2010 Population and Housing Census, GSS

1.7.7 Type of Livestock Numbers and Keepers Livestock rearing is the second most patronised agricultural activity in the District. Of the total number of livestock (98,476), chicken constitutes 56,752 (57.6 %). This is followed by sheep, 13,901 (14.1 %) and Fish Farming, 11,279 (11.5%). The number of keepers manning the livestock in the District stands at 3,717, thus providing the average number of animal per keeper at 26. Marine fishing and fish farming records the highest numbers in terms of average animal per keeper (513 and 418 respectively) which somewhat indicates the low level of people engaged in the two activities.

The major challenge facing the livestock sector is the absence of veterinary officers in the District and therefore the farmers have no access to veterinary services. This negatively impact on the development of the livestock industry. In furtherance to this, the forest vegetation greatly limits the number of cattle which could be reared in the District.

Table1.19: Distribution of Livestock and Keepers

Average Number of Number of Animal per Animals Keepers Keeper All Livestock Percent Percent

98,476 100.0 3,717 100.0 26

Beehives 21 0.0 2 0.1 11 Cattle 377 0.4 26 0.7 15 Chicken 56,752 57.6 1,727 46.5 33 Dove 131 0.1 6 0.2 22 Duck 1,717 1.7 88 2.4 20 Goat 6,576 6.7 534 14.4 12 Grass-Cutter 269 0.3 13 0.3 21 Guinea Fowl 1,107 1.1 60 1.6 18 Ostrich 51 0.1 7 0.2 7 Pig 1,661 1.7 180 4.8 9 Rabbit 452 0.5 38 1.0 12 Sheep 13,901 14.1 964 25.9 14 Silk Worm 103 0.1 5 0.1 21 Snail 65 0.1 2 0.1 33 Turkey 169 0.2 17 0.5 10 Other 285 0.3 12 0.3 24 Fish Farming 11,279 11.5 27 0.7 418 Inland Fishing 480 0.5 3 0.1 160 Marine Fishing 3,080 3.1 6 0.2 513 Source: Population and Housing Census, 2010, GSS

1.7.8 Crop Farming Three main types of crop farming are practiced in the District namely; mono-cropping, mixed cropping and plantation cropping. The traditional farming method in which hoes and cutlasses are the most common implements used in the preparation of the land is widely practiced. This system is associated with slash and burn practices. Shifting cultivation is the most wide spread farming method. The normal fallow period is between four (4) to five (5) years after one (1) to

three (3) cropping season (s). The District is comparatively endowed with abundant cheap migrant labour that is available throughout the year. However, some farming activities are normally undertaken by family members including children. Land for agriculture may be obtained through hiring, outright purchase or share cropping which is the most common practice. There are 2 main types of share cropping/holdings namely; “Abunu/Abusa” where payment for a piece of land is made with part of the produce as “Abunu” or Abusa”, where either half or one-third of the farm produce is paid to the land owner. The “Abunu” is generally used in the case of tree crops like maize, cassava and yam. A piece of land may be hired and money is given to the custodian for use of a piece of land within a particular agreed period. The District’s production of various crops is shown in table 1.20.

Table 1.20: Agriculture Crop Productivity of Major Crops from 2010-2013

Crop 2010(M/ Tonnes) 2011 (M/ Tonnes) 2012(M/Tonnes) 2013(M/Tonnes) Maize 13448.25 15530 21466.5 18166.5 Rice 388 380 512.5 1012.5 Cassava 217952 196339 243015 258015 Plantain 217952 225612.5 272118 260886.5 Cocoyam 118664 117592 111912 103240 Yam 1580 2086 1885 3042

Department of Agriculture, Kenyasi, 2014

Most of the crops produced are stored by traditional means. A small number of the improved narrow cribs can be found in few communities. Farmers suffer from high post- harvest losses due to lack of improved post -harvest facilities, difficult access to storage points and markets and lack of agricultural produce processing equipment. There are only few agricultural produce which are processed in the District and these are cassava into gari, maize into corn dough, oil- palm into palm-oil and palm kennel oil.

1.7.9 Aqua-Culture Aqua-culture which is the production of fish is an activity in which serious attention has not been paid even though there abound plenty of fish in major rivers like Tano, Bia, Ntotro and Goa. For superstition, fish is not eaten from most of the rivers. However, in view of the huge capital outlay in this sector, only few people have been able to enter into it. It is an area if well invested would improve the nutritional status of meat in the District and offset deficiency in fish production which is an important component in the diet of the people. Since agricultural impact on the rural poor is tremendous, any transformation of this sector will have positive multiplier effect on the local economy in terms of revenue generation.

1.7.10 Problems of Agriculture The following are some of the problems faced by the agriculture sub-sector:  Over reliance on rain-fed agriculture  Poor road network  Lack of adequate marketing facilities  High transportation cost  Inadequate extension staff support  High cost of agricultural inputs  Low income from agricultural production  Difficulty in accessing credit facilities  Over reliance on traditional methods for farming

1.7.11 Service and Commerce The main commercial activity in the District is buying and selling of agricultural and manufactured (industrial) goods. This forms an important activity to the people of the District. The major marketing centres in the District are Kenyasi, Gambia No. 2 and Ntotroso, Traders are mostly retailers who buy on market days and in turn sell it during non-market days.

Some of the agricultural goods that are traded include yams, plantain, cassava, fruits such as pea and oranges, cereals such as maize and rice. Industrial goods that are traded in are farm implements, plastics, footwear, textiles, used clothing, provisions and other manufactured goods. These goods are brought into the market centers from places such as Kumasi, Goaso, Tepa, and Sunyani. Table 1.21 indicates some communities and their market days.

Table 1.21: Some Communities and their Market Days

COMMUNITY MARKET DAYS LOCATION Kenyasi Thursday District Capital Gambia No. 2 Wednesday Area Council Capital Ntotroso Thursday Area Council Capital Fridays Area Council Capital Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

Figure 8: Old Market Structure and a Proposed New Market for Kenyasi, the District Capital

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014 1.7.12 Mining The economic or investment potentials of Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, Ahafo Mine at Kenyasi, the District capital has opened up the area to people. The project was initiated in 2004 with exploration in 2005. The full operation of the gold mining activities which started a decade ago is having a greater impact on development as jobs have been created, revenue generated to the Assembly and social responsibility is being undertaken in these areas to complement the effort of the Assembly in the provision of basic services such as school blocks and water facilities. Again, the provision of alternative livelihood jobs in thecatchment areas has also helped to create jobs and diversify the local economy. There are also activities of smallscale mining operators in these gold deposited areas which is a source of worry to the people although it serves as employment to the people. The activities of these mines would be closely monitored to avoid any environmental hazards caused by their operations. 1.7.13 Manufacturing The Manufacturing sector is one of the fastest growing local economy which employs 5.7%. The District can boast of small scale or ago-based industries like palm oil extraction, ‘gari’ processing, mechanical workshops, and a host of others in many other communities. There are other smallscale sectors such as wood-based industries (carpentry), metal works, block mouldingand metal-based industries are mostly blacksmithing which are scattered in the District. Apart from relying on unpaid apprentices, entrepreneurs in these industries employ few people to facilitate the production processes. The average size of small scale manufacturing in terms of members is about three people and in the case of medium scale, it is about ten people in the District. Table 1.22shows the distribution and location of manufacturing industries in the District.

Table 1. 22: Classification and Location of Manufacturing Industries

Industry No. Type of Business Number Location Size Available

1. Carpentry Shops 32 Various Small/Medium Manufacturing 2. Block Moulding 1 Various Small 3. Metal Works 6 Various Small 4. Gari Processing 4 Various Small 5. Lumbering/Sawmilling 3 Various Small/Medium 6. Oil Extraction 4 Various Small 7. Blacksmithing 4 Various Medium

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

Again, table 1.22 shows that labour-intensive methods are used by entrepreneurs in most of the production processes, except in some few cases where chemical (petrol, diesel) and electric energies are used. Through various interventions, the drudgery associated with Gari production has been eliminated in some pilot communities through the supply of gari- processing machines. Most production processes are financed through personal savings and support from relatives and friends. The main problems inhibiting the growth of the manufacturing industries are access to credit; small market size for products. In spite of the factors militating against growth in the sectors, manufacturing industries have the prospects to:  Generate employment and improving income level for the rural people  Utilise local raw materials and thereby provide market for agricultural produce  Improve growth and development. The sector must be encouraged to play a more meaningful role in the District Economy.

1.7.14 Construction The construction sector in the District has seen a little improvement for decade or the past. The discovery of gold in the District coupled with increase in migration trends has boosted the construction industry. Construction works such as private houses, hotels, fuel stations along Kenyasi- Kumasi roads and a block laying factory are springing up. The high cost of building

materials and high labour cost is seriously affecting this sub-sector. Despite this constraint the construction sector is one of the sub-sectors in terms of the attraction of jobs for the youth and the unemployed. The improvement in this sub-sector is likely to improve the incomes of the youth and improve the revenue base of the Assembly through property rate payment.

1.7.15 Energy The District energy sources are analysed on the basis of electricity, fuel wood, petroleum products such as petrol, diesel oil and liquefied petroleum gas, solar, flashlights/torch and so on. It is estimated that 47.7% of the inhabitants now enjoy electricity from the National grid. This is due to the Government policy of the Rural Electrification Project known as Self Help Electrification Projects (SHEP).There are still quite a number of communities in the District that have not been connected to the National grid and others are yet to be connected to the National grid.

The major problem facing the District electricity production is the intermittent and unreliable nature of the power supply which affects production activities. With the improved economic activities and massive expansion and development springing up in the District, it has become necessary for the District to own its own sub-station to ensure regular supply of electricity.

Fuel wood and charcoal continue to be a major source of energy supply for cooking for the people in the District. The environmental threat caused by the cutting down of these trees and their effect on the depletion of the environment continue to be of great concern to the assembly.

1.7.16 Access to Energy/Utilities and Household Facilities As shown in table 1.23, the three main sources of lighting for households are electricity (main) (47.6%), flashlight (42.6%) and kerosene lamp (8.2%).The proportion of dwelling units using electricity generators as the main source of lighting is under one percent (0.4%). Eighty point eight percent (80.8%) of urban dwelling units use electricity as the main source of lighting. In rural areas, the proportion using electricity is 29.7 percent. It again shows that, whiles only 12.5 percent of dwelling units in urban areas use flashlight as the main source of light, about 6 in ten dwelling units (58.9 %) do so in rural localities.

Table 1.22: Main Source of Energy of Dwelling Unit by Type of Locality

Main Source of Total District Light Country Region Total Urban Rural 65

N % % % Total 5,467,054 490,515 12,138 100.0 100.0 100.0 Electricity (mains) 3,511,065 263,890 5,780 47.6 80.8 29.7 Electricity (private generator) 36,142 2,372 53 0.4 0.5 0.4 Kerosene lamp 971,807 58,403 998 8.2 5.1 9.9 Gas lamp 9,378 793 13 0.1 0.0 0.2 Solar energy 9,194 693 13 0.1 0.1 0.1 Candle 41,214 1,662 68 0.6 0.7 0.5 Flashlight/Torch 858,651 159,901 5,171 42.6 12.5 58.9 Firewood 13,241 997 18 0.1 0.1 0.2 Crop residue 4,623 272 4 0.0 0.0 0.1 Other 11,739 1,532 20 0.2 0.2 0.1 Source: 2010 Population and Housing Census, GSS

1.7.17 Main Source of Energy in the District Figure 12 presents main source of lighting in the District. Electricity (main) (47.6 %) is the most commonly used source of light by households in the District followed by flashlight/ torch with 42.6 percent. The rest of the lighting source constitutes not more than 10 percent.

Figure 9: Main Source of Energy

Source: 2010 Population and Housing Census, 2010

1.7.18 Revenue and Expenditure Status of the Assembly 1.7.19 Revenue The Asutifi North District Assembly has two main revenue sources. These are Internally Generated Funds (IGF) and External Financial Inflows from sources such as District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), HIPC Fund, CWSP fund, GETfund, MP’s Common Fund, Central Government monthly transfers to pay salaries of Assembly workers on Government pay roll, and lately District Development Facility Fund. (DDF), an important development intervention, is not enjoyed by all Districts. Districts that successfully go through a functional organisational assessment benefit from the facility.

1.7.20 Internally Generated Funds (IGF) The Assembly collects IGF from seven main revenue heads. These are:

Rates – with sub-heads as basic rate, property rate and special rate

Lands – with sub-heads as land, timber, minerals, royalties and building permits Fees & Fines – with sub-heads as exportation of commodities, lorry park fees, etc. Licences – with sub-heads as herbalist, contractors, liquor distillers, banking, etc. Rent – with sub-heads as Assembly Quarters and Properties Investment Income – with sub-heads as hiring of Assembly Grader/Tractor/Assembly hall Miscellaneous– with sub-heads as sale of tender documents

Table 1.23: The Assembly’s Estimated and Actual Revenue for the Period 2010 – 2013

Year 2010 2011 2012 2013

Rev. Heads Estimated Actual GH¢ Estimated GH¢ Actual GH¢ Estimated GH¢ Actual GH¢ Estimated GH¢ Actual GH¢ GH¢

Rates 27,650.00 93,955.06 29,400.00 58,243.00 31,500.00 26,72.00 38,700.00 1,810.02

Lands 511.00 1,155,237.70 1,022,500.00 1,638,098.84 1,612,000.00 2,205,524.06 1,100.00 25,648.00 (Royalties)

Fees &/ Fines 16,050.00 1,473.70 17,650.00 17,150.00 26,600.00 13,250.50 17,350.00 12,341.80

Licenses 9,000.00 28,092.50 24,050.00 14,032.00 23,460.00 16,017.00 16,380.00 13,777.00

Rent 2,390.00 2,952.00 2,590.00 2,823.50 3,550.00 4,245.80 6,00.00 34,005.56

Investments 285,845.00 333,811.70 368,410.30 542,268.26 5,210,175.56 7,057,397.40 4,459,075.60 3,089,608.70 Grants

Miscellaneous 72,430.00 28,758.66 36,430.00 61,530.03 51,230.00 34,335.02 71,030.00 16,752.13

Total 924,365.00 1,664,281.39 1,501,030.30 2,334,045.63 6,958,515.56 9,356,837.78 4,609,635.60 3,210,143.21 Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2010

1.7.21 Challenges of Internally Generated Fund (IGF) Mobilisation Challenges the District faces in IGF mobilisation include:

1. Inadequate permanent collectors 2. Over reliance on commission collectors 3. No revenue mobilisation vehicle 4. Low morale among revenue staff 5. Poor supervision of revenue staff

6. Non- functional sub-District structures, making it difficult for them to support revenue mobilisation 7. Unco-operative attitude of some community leaders in revenue mobilisation 8. No valuation list of commercial, industrial and residential properties. 9. Lack of legal basis to prosecute defaulters (Gazetting)

1.7.22 External Revenue Inflows External financial inflows to the Assembly have been the District Assemblies’ Common Fund{DACF), Central Government monthly transfers to the Assembly to pay the salaries of Assembly workers on Government pay roll, intervention programmes funds like Community Water & Sanitation Fund, HIPC Fund GETfund and the rest.

The District Assemblies, Common Fund and the Central Government monthly transfers are regular inflows but the intervention programmes/projects funds are programmes/projects specific and they come to finance programmes/projects within a specific period of time.

1.7.23 District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) It is a constitutional requirement that at least 5% of total revenue of the country shall be allocated and distributed to the District Assemblies for development. The concept started in 1994 and the Assembly’s share of the fund has been channeled to finance development programmes and projects. But for the past few years unplanned deductions from the Assembly’s share of the fund have made it difficult for the Assembly to deliver on its mandate to use it to finance development programmes and projects. Due to the unplanned deductions, programmes and projects that have been budgeted for to be financed from District Assemblies’ Common Fund are not implemented. Table 1.25 shows the Assembly’s actual allocation and the net amount that the Assembly received for development from the fund.

Table 1.24: DACF Allocations and Net Receipts: 2010-2013

2010 2011 2012 2013 Remarks

GH¢ GH¢ GH¢ GH¢

Net 821,212.22 464,298.52 411,647.06 723,735.54

Release.→

Deductions↓

NALAG Dues 4,246.73 3,275.00 2,330.68 3,213.2

NALAG Dairies 1,480.00 - 2,760.00 -

NALAG Building 11,082.10 15,799.93 - -

Sanitation 28,000.00 112,120.00 140,600.00 140,600.00 Improvement

Fumigation 80,000.00 75,000.00 133,00.00 142,000.00

Waste Management 63,000.00

348,081.89 358,058.44 38,000.00 3,600.00 Etc.

Total Deductions 535,890.71 564,253.37 316,690.68 289,413.28

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

The following can de deduced from table 1.25.

1. The unplanned deductions affected the implementation of planned programmes and projects. For example in 2012, unplanned deductions amounted to GH¢316,690.68 which was 76% of total amount released to the Assembly that year. The implication is that some budgeted programmes and projects could not be executed in 2012.

2. The Assembly can no longer rely too much on the DACF to finance its development programmes and projects. 70

External Financial Inflows to the Assembly: 2010 – 2013

Table 1.25: External Financial Inflows to the Assembly for the Period 2010 to 2013

Year→ 2010 2011 2012 2013

Fund Source↓

DACF (Net) 821,212.22 464,298.52 689,938.97 756,429.62

DDF - 651,553.21 692,791.01 188,061.00

MP’s C.F. 32,145.75 52,529.87 - -

HIPC 34,771.73 38,451.24 212,128.72 -

MSHAP (AIDS) - 4,934.23 170.00 842.32

CWSP - - - 932,939.25

ACTION AID - - 400.00 -

GOG (Salaries) 329,461.30 541,743.95 689,938.97 756,429.62

1,217,591.00 1,753,511.02 2,285,367.67 2,634,701.81

Total

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

1.7.24 Expenditure The Assembly’s expenditure can be considered undertwo main headings namely recurrent expenditure and development expenditure. The DACF and all intervention funds go into development programmes and projects. Internally Generated Funds on the other hand go to finance both recurrent and development expenditures. Table 1.27shows expenditures from IGF for the period 2010 – 2013.

Table 1.26: Estimated and Actual Expenditures from IGF: 2010 – 2013

Year→ 2010 2011 2012 2013

Est’ed Actual Est’ed Actual Est’ed Actual Est’ed Actual

Expen. GH¢ GH¢ GH¢ GH¢ GH¢ GH¢ GH¢ GH¢

Personnel Emol. 283,095.00 329,461.30 350,760.30 526,743.95 600,000.00 689,938.97 600,000.00 656,429.62

T & T

79,787.50 161,873.27 103,000.00 225,056.70 215,000.00 323,080.39 194,122.25 168,427.73

General Exp.

36,300.00 146,901.54 76,270.00 292,238.07 196,200.00 318,721.68 180,122.25 153,017.00

Gen. M’tce,

Misce. 32,550.00 77,625.04 59,250.00 130,227.04 164,250.00 76,806.67 68,250.00 23,200.00

Dev. Exp. 103,370.00 37,716.60 24,000.00 108,215.89 100,000.00 50,529.00 10,000.00 5,295.00

Adm. 3,338,444.18 878,508.77 770,000.00 854,428.03 1,100,160.00 2,711,428.18 1,585,160.00 1,061,968.30

- 31,689.86 37,500.00 26,853.64 79,850.00 23,624.95 94,394.53 59,908.69

Total 7,467,246.60 5,397,719.78 81,150,780.30 2,163,763.32 2,555,460.00 4,194,129.84 2,732,049.03 8,059,206.65

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

1.7.25 Plan Implementation External financial inflows have become so unreliable that the Assembly cannot rely on them to finance its development programmes and projects. Internally Generated Fund (IGF) mobilisation will therefore be a major priority of the Assembly. The Assembly will also look for other sources like the private sector, NGOs, Foreign Missions, and many more instead of relying on the

already known sources for the implementation of the 2014 – 2017 Medium Term Development Plan.

1.8.0 FOOD SECURITY The term ‘Food Security’ was established as a formal concept. Originally, it was understood to apply at the National level, with the state being food secured when therewas sufficient food to ‘sustain a steadyexpansion of food consumption and to offset fluctuations in production and prices’. Since 1996, a new definition by World Food Programme lays emphasis on individuals enjoying food security rather than the Nation. When people at all times have sufficient access to safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life, clearly food security is achieved. In Ghana, Food Security is said to be the availability and access to food at all times (all year round) in the District at affordable prices. Food security is assured and sustained in the Asutifi North District due to mixed cropping practices and the proximity to major towns like Sunyani and Kumasi. The District has the potential to produce raw materials for agro-processing if the needed attention is focused on the development of agriculture. The land is generally fertile and suitable for production of a variety of crops. Investment capital for food and cash crop farming is from the individual small savings, which accounts for low output despite its potential. Foods are produced in excess in the District. The problem that confronts the District is how to store the food most especially during the bumper harvest. The Government should make budgetary allocation or commitment of at least 10% of National expenditure to agriculture so that part will bechanneled to build more storage facilities in the Districts. It is envisaged therefore that the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework will lay emphasis on the construction of silos and cold stores as a step to offset food shortages.

1.8.1 Post- Harvest Loses Maize, cassava, plantain, cocoyam, and tomatoes have been used as indicators for post- harvest loses. All these agricultural commodities have generated post- harvest losses annually from 2010 to 2013. Encouraging is the fact that the percentage of loss for each of these crops has decreased

continually during the same period. Table 1.28 shows the percentage of loss for each of the major commodities from 2010 to 2013.

Table 1.27: Post Harvest Loses of Major Commodities

YEAR 2010 2011 2012 2013 CROP TYPE Maize 36% 34% 32% 30% Cassava 33% 31% 29% 27% Plantain 33% 31% 29% 27% Cocoyam 9% 7% 6% 5% Tomatoes 50% 45% 40% 40% Source: Department of Agriculture, Kenyasi

However, in times of bumper harvest, foods are left to rot because farmers do not get ready market for their produce. During the dry season, food become relatively scarce as there are no storage facilities.

1.9.0 GOVERNANCE This section examines the administrative and institutional framework, the private sector initiatives, security and Non-Governmental Organisations in the Asutifi North District. The Asutifi North District is one of the Twenty Seven (27) and Two Hundred and Sixteen (216) Metropolitan/Municipal/District Assemblies in Brong Ahafo and Ghana respectively. It was established in 1988. It was carved out of old Asutifi District in 2012 with the District capital located at Kenyasi. The Assembly performs its function through the Executive Committee and other sub-committees. The executive committee exercises executive and administrative functions of the Assembly while the sub-committees gather and deliberate on issues that relate to their functions. This shows that the Assembly is a legal entity which can sue and be sued. It is an autonomous entity to some extent and can take its own decisions within the framework of government policies.By law, the Assembly meets at least three (3) times a year upon a call to meeting by the Presiding Member. The Assembly has 10 sub-committees namely: 74

 Justice and Security  Development Planning  Finance and Administration  Gender  Social Services  Agricultural  Education  Works  Environment and Mines  Medium Scale Enterprise All these sub- committees deliberate on issues and submit their reports or recommendations to the Executive Committee. The Assembly is the highest governing body in the District and exercises its executive and administrative functions through the Executive Committee, which is chaired by the District Chief Executive. To ensure administrative efficiency and effectiveness, the District Chief Executive is supported by a secretariat or the central administration referred to as the office of the District Assembly, headed by the District Co-ordinating Director. The Co-ordinating Director reports to the District Chief executive and responsible for day-to-day administration of the Assembly. The Co- ordinating Director is also in charge of all heads of the decentralised departments in the District.

1.9.1 District Assembly Sub-Structures The Asutifi North District Assembly is divided into five (5) Area Councils, which is also sub- divided into 25 electoral areas. There are also 125 unit committee members. The Assembly Members are made up of 36, of which 25 are elected and 11 Government appointees. There are over 139 communities in the District. All the Area Councils in the District have offices which were either built by the District Assembly or provided by the communities themselves. However, lack of staff to man these offices has gradually reduced some of them to just a name. In a bid to revamp the activities of these councils, National Service Personnel should be assigned to manage the day-to day 75

activities of the offices. The Area Councils’ offices must be equipped with basic office equipment. The District Assembly is in the process of assisting the five (5) Area Councils to draw-up their own plans and implement them. The harmonisation of these inputs from the various Area Councils form the basis for the District plan preparation.

Table 1.28: Area Councils, Headquarters and the Number of Communities

NAME OF AREA COUNCIL HEAD QUARTERS NO. OF COMMUNITIES KENYASI NO.1 KENYASI NO.1 15 KENYASI NO.2 KENYASI NO.2 10 NTOTROSO-GYEDU-WAMAHINSO NTOTROSO 28 GOAMU GOAMU- KOFORIDUA 58 GAMBIA NO.2 GAMBIA 25

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

1.9.2 Decentralised Departments The decentralised departments in the District are to provide technical and professional support to the District Assembly especially through the sub-committees. The District has 14 decentralised departments. These are: (i) Central Administration (ii) District Health Directorate (iii) Department of Social Welfare and Community Development (iv) Finance (v)Education, Youth and Sports (vi) Public Works Department (vii) Department of Trades and Industry 76

(viii) Department of Agriculture (ix) Physical Planning (x) Disaster and Fire Prevention

All the decentralised departments are supported financially when the need be. At the beginning of every financial year, inputs are gathered from these departments regarding programmes and projects to be undertaken in the ensuing year. In a similar vein, communities through their Assembly Members make requests which are referred to the appropriate sub-committee for approval or otherwise before funds are released to support such request depending on availability of funds.There is a sense of strong relationship between the Assembly and the decentralised departments existing in the District. Currently, the

Assembly houses almost all the decentralised departments within its premises. Other departments, such as Education, Health and Agriculture have their own permanent buildings and offices.

One major problem of the Assembly is the absence of highly qualified professional and technical staff to man these departments. Some of the decentralised departments are headed by junior officers and this hampers efficient public sector management.

Furthermore, most of the existing decentralised departments do not have the full complement of staff and adequate logistical support. Hitherto, office accommodation was the major concern for most of the departments and the decentralised departments. With the completion of the new

Central Administration block, some of the decentralised departments are being housed in the old building. All the departments under the Central Administration are now occupying the new offices of the Assembly easing the already congestion.

Figure 10: Central Administration Block for Asutifi District Assembly, Kenyasi 77

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

Table 1.29: Asutifi North District Assembly Organogram

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

PUBLIC REL. & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPLAINTS

DISTRICT CHIEF FIN.& ADMIN EXECUTIVE

SOCIAL SERVICES DISTRICT CO- ORDINATING DIRECTOR JUSTICE & SECURITY

DIST. ASSEMBLY DPCU WORKS ADMINISTRATION DIS. FINANCE INT. AUDIT WASTE MGT DEPTS. OFFICE WORKS EDUCATION PERSONNEL DEV. DIST. ENG ACCOUNTS ENV.HEALTH PLANNING ENV.& DISASTER AGRICULTURE Dept. RECORDS ESTATE REVENUE BUDGET ECON. DEV’T HEALTH OPS ROOM FEEDER SOCIAL WELFARE ROADS STORE SECRETARIAL AGRICULTURE

COMM. DEVELOPMENT

PHYSICAL PLANNING

INFOMATION SERVICE

FIRE PREVENTION STATISTICAL SERVICE 79 TOWN / AREA COUNCILS DISASTER MGT NCCE

NYEP STOOL LANDS

OTHERS DEPT OF COOPERATIVE

1.9.3 Private Sector Participation The private sector is seen as a contributor to the growth of the District economy stepping from its participation in private schools, entrepreneur, exploration of mineral resources and Micro

Credit Institutions.

1.9.4 Inter-Organisational Relationship and Planning Procedures Programmes/projects planning in the District occur at 2 levels: the community and the District Planning Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU). At the local level, communities organise general meetings where community members discuss and evaluate their development needs. Through these consultations, communities are able to build consensus to select their priority needs. At such forum, the people also discuss the various roles and responsibilities expected of them such as finance, labour, materials and so on. It is worthy to note that all the 5 Area Councils in the District have undergone training in skills of problem identification, project planning and facility management planning and have therefore prepared Community and Facility Management Plans over the years. Following the Project Planning and Selection at the community level, the various communities submit their selected projects to the District Assembly for discussions and approval. Comments of the Assembly and the Executive Committee are reported back to the people for review if there is the need. One criterion for approval is that, the projects submitted should fall within the District and National development priorities. At this level, the technical expertise of the decentralised institutions is brought to bear on the debate and choices of the Assembly. After the deliberations, the Executive Committee takes the final decision on the project(s). The Assembly may contribute to the implementation of the selected community projects by giving cash inputs such as building materials, machinery, equipment, skilled personnel and what it takes to complete the projects. The community members are mobilised through communal labour for implementation of the projects. Monitoring of projects is in some cases done by the technical staff of the Assembly and community project implementation teams. It is important to note that the final approval of projects, regardless of source of initiation, lies with the Assembly which prepares a composite budget for its execution.

The District Planning Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU) of the Assembly goes through the following operational procedures in producing Annual Action Plans and Budget:  DPCU prepares Annual Plans and budgets as directed by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), after consultations with sector agencies in the District and submits these to the Executive Committee  The Executive Committee discusses the Annual Plans and budgets prepared by the DPCU and table these with or without amendments at the Assembly meeting.  The District Assembly discusses the plan and budgets and adopts them with or without amendments and  The DPCU present the adopted plans and budget to the Regional Planning Co- ordinating Unit (RPCU) for review and harmonisation.

1.9.5 Inter-Organisational Relationship withNGOS and CBOS Quite a few of foreign and local NGOs and CBOs are operating in the District. Their activities are mostly circumscribed withinpoverty reduction and sensitisation of people on the HIV/AIDS pandemic and the promotion of girl-child education. Other International Non- Governmental Organisations such as Care International, Action Aid, KfW are assisting in complementing the effort of the Government and the District Assembly. They contribute greatly in the provision of schools, health, water and sanitation and construction of markets. Their activities are therefore in line with the objectives of the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy and helping to meet the goals of the communities with respect to the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s).

1.9.6 Traditional Authorities Traditional authorities act as a link between the Assembly and their communities. They are invariably consulted on major issues concerning the welfare of their people. Most of the chiefs in the District are caretakers of some paramount chiefs. There are only three paramount chiefs in the District namely Kenyasi No.1, Kenyasi No.2 and Ntotroso. Periodically, forums are held with these traditional authorities to create avenue for them, the Assembly Members, Heads of Departments, and the District Assembly to come together to deliberate on issues pertaining the development of the District to enhance its progress. Also during Assembly meetings, the Chiefs some of whom are Government appointees take part in the deliberations.

1.9.7 Accountability Accountability and transparency have been the major hallmark of Asutifi North District. This has been possible by strengthening the democratic processes and decentralised institutions through civic involvement and increased community advocacy.

Under Action Aid Programme, the Assembly is being assisted in its educational sector through community advocacy for quality education. The Capacity Building Fund from the District Development Facility is also assisting the District Assembly’s staff, Assembly Members, administration and management officials and other service officials to enhance and build their capacities through training programmes.

Apart from this, the Assembly’s projects and programmes are explained to the people during the General Assembly meeting and also meet the press series which are organised yearly to take stock of the Assembly’s performance. The forum offers the opportunity to the people to assess performance of the Assembly and ask questions bothering their minds and offer constructive criticisms to the Assembly. It is a platform for subjecting the District Assembly to financial and social auditing which is good for accountability and transparency purposes. This put the officers and management of the Assembly to perform efficiently.

1.9.8 Participation of the Citizenry For effective development in the District, there is the need for citizenry participation in decision making and implementation. In this light, the District involves the citizens in the development of decision- making and implementation through, for instance, community durbars to identify problems and strategies to fulfill the development agenda of the District Assembly. Again, communities participate in the payment of counterpart funds for projects like water and sanitation which are mainly donor supported.

1.9.10 Public Safety/Security Issues Good governance entails ensuring justice and security for the people of the District and their properties. The District has enjoyed a stable and peaceful environment since its creation. This has been made possible due to the cordial relationship that exists within and between the communities and the District Assembly. The District has a well composed District Security Committee (DISEC) which oversees all security issues in the District. The District has three (3) Police Stations located at Kenyasi No.1, Ntotroso and Gambia No.2 with the District headquarters at Kenyasi No.1. Inadequate personnel, office and residential accommodation and logistics are the main problems facing the police in the District. The District Assembly over the years has made strenuous efforts to support the Police Service. So far, the District has renovated existing residential accommodation and the charge office of the existing Police Stations. It is important to mention that the Police Service in the District would be strengthened during the planned period to provide maximum security for the District. The total number of police personnel manning the three police stations in the District is 72. Of these, 58 are males and 14 are females. This then gives the District population/police ratio of 1.50 (Source: District Police Command). The most frequent offenses or crimes in the District are assault, stealing, fraud and threat of life. There are no ethnic conflicts in the District as the people do co-exist in a harmonious and peaceful manner. However, there are chieftaincy conflicts emanating from the traditional areas themselves especially during an installation of a new chief. These conflicts are trivial which do not hamper the peaceful atmosphere in the District.

1.9.11 Other Government Institutions Other Government institutions in the District providing services in carrying out Government policies and programmes are the National Commission on Civic Education, Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Electoral Commission, Non-Formal Education Division, National Disaster Management Organisation. They all have offices in the District and their activities are supported financially and logistically by the District Assembly.

1.9.12 Application of Communication Strategy during the Preparation of DMTDP 1.9.13 The Role of Heads of Department and DPCU In the course of the preparation of the plan, the heads of department and the DPCU are to participate fully during the data collection exercise and public hearings. The members have to 83

meet as how and when it becomes necessary. In order to facilitate the preparation of the DMTDP, a smaller team would be formed within the DPCU to be led by the District Planning Officer to provide technical support to the plan preparation exercise. The total output of this team would be discussed during the meeting of the DPCU.

1.9.14 First Public Forum During the preparation of the 2014-2017 Medium Term Plan, the First Public Forum is going to be held. The purpose is to present the importance of the 2014-2017 District Medium Term Development Plan to the people as well as the stakeholders in the District. In addition, socio- economic data is going to be collected from the people and stakeholders present at the forum to update already the existing socio-economic data of the District to serve as the bases for the preparation of the 2014-2017 District Medium Term Development Plan.

1.9. 15 Second Public Forum The Second Public Forum is to identify the community problems, challenges, constraints and potentials as a means to solicit the community needs and aspirations from 5 sub-structures. This will help in designing proper strategies to meet the demands of the people.

1.9.16 Third Public Forum The third Public Forum is to finalise the preparation of the District Medium Development Plan for 2014-2017. It seeks to meet all the stakeholders by providing recommendations for further deliberations.

1.10.0 SOCIAL SERVICES This section seeks to give a holistic picture and analysis of the social well- being of the people and their access to basic necessities of life which are all crucial to the overall development of the District. These analyses bring to light the following objectives and directions to the people:

 To improve the standard of education, access to education and enrolment  To promote training and skills acquisition among the labour force  To increase housing supply and improve their conditions.  To ensure adequate access to reliable and safe water and 84

 To improve sanitation, nutrition and health care.

1.10.1 Education The important role education plays in the socio-economic development of the District in particular and the Nation as a whole cannot be underscored. Its relevance to human resource development and promotion of science and technology for industrial development and other sectors have been recognised.

The entire District has 180 educational institutions comprising 69 Nurseries/Kindergarten and Primary, 40 Junior High School and 2 Senior High School. All the schools are being run by the Government. The private sector needs to be encouraged to assist the public as a result of the growing demands of the population in providing quality education to the people.

1.10.2 CircuitsDistribution of Schools There are six (6) educational circuits in the District with specific and varied number of educational facilities including kindergarten, primary, junior and senior high schools. Table 1.31shows circuits and the number of schools namely private and public schools in the District. As already stated, the entire District has 69 public basic institutions comprising 69 Nurseries/Kindergarten, 69 Primary, 40 Junior High School and 2 Senior High School. All these schools are under the control of the Central Government.

There are also 34 private basic schools in the District. These are 22 Kindergarten and Primary Schools and 8 Junior High Schools. There is no private Senior High School in the District. Looking at the population trends in the District, there is the need to extend more schools to some communities in the District.

Table 1.30: Distribution of Schools – 2013/2014

KG PRIMARY JHS SHS CIRCUITS PUBLIC PRIVATE PUBLIC PRIVATE PUBLIC PRIVATE PUBLIC PRIVATE

NTOTROSO 9 4 9 4 8 1 1 0 GOAMU 11 1 11 1 9 0 0 0 KENYASI I 8 5 8 5 6 1 0 0 KENYASI II 8 11 8 11 8 5 1 0 GAMBIA I 4 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 KENYASI 7 1 7 1 6 1 0 0 MUOHO Source: District Directorate of Education, Kenyasi, 2014 85

Table 1.32 shows educational infrastructure, the number of schools, available classrooms, classrooms for repairs, additional classrooms and the number of furniture required. In all, there are 180 public schools in the District starting from Kindergarten to Senior High School. The total number of available classrooms is 664 of which Kindergarten has 127, Primary School 361, Junior High School 138 and Senior High School 2. The analysis shows that 133 of the total classrooms need renovation or repairs. Concerning the additional classrooms, the analysis gives 11 to Kindergarten, 53 to Primary, 6 to Junior High School and 10 to Senior High School. In all, there are 14,148 sitting places and no sitting places are needed to fill the classrooms.

Table 1.31: Educational Infrastructure Situation in the District

LEVEL NO OF NO OF NO. OF ADDITIONAL FURNITURE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS CLASSROOMS CLASSROOMS NO. OF NO. OF AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS NEEDED SITTING SITTING PLACES PLACES AVAILABLE NEEDED KG 69 127 18 11 2643 PRIMARY 69 361 54 53 7994 JHS 40 224 55 6 3511 SHS 2 38 6 10 1234 TOTAL 180 664 133 80 14148 Source: District Directorate of Education, Kenyasi, 2014

Tables 1.33 to 1.36 showthe enrolment levels from the 6 circuits in the District from Kindergarten to Senior High School level. It could be deduced from the tables that the enrolment of males outnumber that of the female in the District although looking at the population trends in the District, the females outnumber the males. One of the reasons is that some parents have still not understood the essence of sending their girl-child to school. Some school going girls are seen helping their mothers in their farms. All through the same, the enrolment levels in school in the District has increased tremendously. Table 1.32: KG Enrolment – 2013-2014 Academic Year

S/N CIRCUITS ENROLMENT M F T PERCENTAGE M F 1 NTOTROSO 544 624 1168 47 53 2 GAMBIA I 133 153 286 47 53 3 KENYASI-MUOHO 292 346 638 46 54 4 GOAMU 432 393 825 52 48 5 KENYASI I 294 337 631 47 53 6 KENYASI II 516 541 1057 49 51 Source: District Directorate of Education, Kenyasi, 2014

Table 1.33: Primary Enrolment - 2013/2014

S/N CIRCUITS ENROLMENT M F T PERCENTAGE M F 1 NTOTROSO 1197 1124 2321 52 48 2 GAMBIA I 369 333 702 53 47 3 KENYASI- MUOHO 746 649 1395 53 47 4 GOAMU 778 629 1407 55 45 5 KENYASI I 916 808 1724 53 47 6 KENYASI II 1280 1267 2547 50 50 Source: District Directorate of Education, Kenyasi, 2014

Table 1.34: JHS School Enrolment – 2013-2014 Academic Year

S/N CIRCUITS ENROLMENT MALE FEMALE TOTAL PERCENTAGE MALE FEMALE 1 NTOTROSO 562 489 1051 53 47 2 GAMBIA I 150 117 267 56 44 3 KENYASI-MUOHO 300 252 552 54 46 4 GOAMU 428 280 708 60 40 5 KENYASI I 321 270 598 55 41 6 KENYASI II 494 457 951 52 48 Source: District Directorate of Education, Kenyasi, 2014

Table 1.35: SHS Enrolment – 2013-2014 Academic Year

S/N SCHOOL NAME ENROLMENT M F T PERCENTATE M F 1 GYAMFI KUMANIN 371 233 604 61 39 SHS 2 OLA GIRLS’ SHS - 948 948 - 100 Source: District Directorate of Education, Kenyasi, 2014

Table 1.37 shows the pupil teacher ratio in the District. Apart from the primary school education which has the highest number of pupil teacher ratio, all the others have the standard and the Education Service benchmark or target. The pupil teacher ratio for pre-school is 32:1, primary is 36:1, junior high school is 16:1 and that of senior high school is 8:1. Tables 1.38 and 1.39 give the analysis of the performance of BECE for public and private schools from 2011- 2013.

Table 1.36: Pupil Teacher Ratio

LEVEL PUPILS TEACHER PUPIL TEACHER ENROLMENT RATIO PRE-SCHOOL 4605 143 32:1 PRIMARY 10096 277 36:1 JHS 4127 245 16:1 SHS 1552 189 8:1 TOTAL 23849 854 27.1 Source: District Directorate of Education, Kenyasi, 2014

Table 1.37: Performance of BECE 2011 – 2013 (Public)

PERFORMANCE YEAR MALE FEMALE NO. PASSED NO. FAILED TOTAL NO. PASSED NO. FAILED TOTAL ACTUAL % ACTUAL % MALES ACTUAL % ACTUAL % FEMALES 2011 430 48.7 453 51.3 883 204 36.6 354 63.4 558 2012 578 57.7 424 42.3 1002 264 46.2 308 53.8 572 2013 399 46.9 452 53.1 851 196 37.1 333 62.9 529 Source: District Directorate of Education, Kenyasi, 2014

Table 1.38: Performance of BECE 2011 – 2013 (Private)

PERFORMANCE YEAR MALE FEMALE NO. PASSED NO. FAILED TOTAL NO. PASSED NO. FAILED TOTAL ACTUAL % ACTUAL % MALES ACTUAL % ACTUAL % FEMALES 2011 53 69.7 23 30.3 76 51 85.0 9 15.0 60 2012 51 63.8 29 36.3 80 34 60.7 22 39.3 56 2013 46 45.5 55 54.5 101 27 39.1 42 60.9 69 Source: District Directorate of Education, Kenyasi, 2014

1.10.3 The School Feeding Programme

The Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) took effect from the 2005-2006 academic year, which gave all children free access to basic education. In addition, a pilot School Feeding Programme was also initiated in 2005-2006 to give one meal per child in basic schools. All these policies were aimed at encouraging parents to send their wards to school. Table 1.40 shows the number of communities which have benefitted from the programme since its inception. In all, a total of 9 schools were enrolled in the programme by the close of 2013. Apart from few challenges confronted by the programme especially the untimely release of the feeding grants to the cooks, the programme has been successful. It has increased the number of enrolment in the schools in which the programme is operated. It is envisaged that by the year 2017 more schools would be added to the existing ones.

Table1.39: Schools (Communities) Benefiting from School Feeding as of 2013-2014 Academic Year

NO. NAME OF SCHOOL PUPILS TOTAL BOYS GIRLS

1. DONKORKROM D/A 76 67 143

2. KENYASI METHODIST PRIMARY 69 71 140

3. KENYASI-MUOHO METHODIST PRIMARY 74 52 126

4. KENYASI-MUOHO ANGLICAN PRIMARY 196 187 346

5. KENYASI-MUOHO R/C PRIMARY 208 176 384

6. KENYASI-MUOHO METH. PRIMARY 74 52 126

7. KOFORIDUA D/A PRIMARY 82 72 154

8. OBENG MANU PRESBY PRIMARY 141 113 254

9. YAWUSUKROM D/A PRIMARY 164 149 313 TOTAL 1221 1122 2343

Source: District Directorate of Education, Kenyasi, 2014

1.10.4 Health The District Health Management Team (DHMT) manages the health services in the District.

The health of the population is basic necessity for its development. Consequently, a broader outlook of health delivery consider variables such as health facilities, adequacy of health personnel, top ten diseases and immunisation coverage.

1.10.5 Access to Health Facilities Table 1.41 shows that health facilities in the District are not evenly distributed. Presently, there is no District hospital for Asutifi North. It is onlyKenyasi and Gyedu which have health centres. Although there seems to be some health institutions in the other parts of the District, however these are inadequate. The other health facilities are located at Gambia (Rural Clinic), Biaso CHPS Compound and Goamu CHPS Compound. The whole District depends on only 2 doctors who are based at Kenyasi with 2 Physician Assistants, 39 Nurses and 45 Traditional Birth Attendants.

In terms of private health facilities, there is no hospital but a clinic at Kenyasi and an S.O.S Clinic for Newmont Ghana Gold at Ntotroso/Kenyasi. There are also Maternity Homes at Kenyasi and Kensere. The human resource strength of these private facilities is 1 doctor, 2 midwives and 5 nurses.

Nevertheless, infrastructural facilities in these health institutions are not all that encouraging thereby making health delivery very difficult.Tables 1.42 and 1.43 depict data on public and private health facilities.

Table 1.40: Data on Public Health Facilities

TYPE OF DOCTORS MIDWIVES PHYSICIAN NURSES TBA BEDS FACILITY ASSISTANT Kenyasi Health 2 2 1 13 5 18 Centre Gyedu Health Centre Nil 1 1 12 7 14 Gambia Rural Clinic Nil 1 Nil 5 11 1 Biaso CHPS Nil 1 Nil 3 7 1 Compound Goamu CHPS Nil Nil Nil 3 15 1 Compound DHD Nil Nil Nil 3 Nil Nil District Directorate of Health, Kenyasi, 2014

Table 1.41: Data on Private Health Facilities

TYPE OF LOCATION DOCTORS MIDWIVES PHYSICIAN NURSES TBA BEDS FACILITY ASSISTANT Esther Maternity Kenyasi II Nil 1 Nil 1 4 Home Kensere Maternity Kensere Nil 1 Nil Nil 2 Home SOS Newmont Kenyasi II 1 Nil Nil 2 8 CarePlus Kenyasi I Nil Nil Nil 2 4 District Directorate of Health, Kenyasi, 2014

1.10.6 Ten Top Causes of OPD Morbidity - 2013 The top ten causes of OPD morbidity accounted for 77 percent whilst other diseases represented 23 percent. Among the top ten causes, malaria was the highest representing 32 percent. Acute respiratory tract infection totaled 17 percent whiles skin diseases ulcers placed third with 7 percent. Table 1.43 gives analysis of top ten causes of OPD morbidity in 2013.

Table 1.42: Top Causes of OPD Morbidity - 2013

No. Diseases Cases Percent 1 Malaria 33,892 32 2 Acute Respiratory Tract Infection 17,625 17 3 Diarrhoea Diseases 6,433 6 4 Skin Diseases and Ulcers 7,015 7 5 Intestinal Worms 3,186 3 6 Rheumatism and Other Joint Pains 5,620 5 7 Home Accident and Injuries 2,043 2 8 Acute Eye Infection 1,494 1 9 Acute Ear Infection 1,603 2 10 Typhoid Fever 1,610 2 Ten Top Total 80,521 77 All Other Diseases 24,654 23 Grand Total 105,175 100 Source: District Directorate of Health, Kenyasi, 2014

1.10.7 Tuberculosis Based on a District’s population, some calculations are made to get the number of people expected to be suffering from tuberculosis. These are known as TB cases notified. In the year 2010 and 2011 no TB cases was notified. But in 2012, 21 cases were notified. In the year 2013, the target for TB cases was 62. Out of this number, only 19 cases were detected in the District. TB cases detected increased from 61 in 2012 to 62 in 2013. TB cases cured have been reducing from 12 in 2012 to 10 in 2013 based on the 50 targets of 2013. Table 1.44 shows cases of tuberculosis recorded from 2010-2013.

Table 1.43: Cases of Tuberculosis

Indicator 2010 2011 2012 2013 2013

Targets

TB Cases Notified 21 62 19

TB Case Detection Rate 61 62 62

TB cases Cured 12 50 10

TB Cases Completed Treatment 9 12 9

Source: District Health Directorate, Kenyasi, 2014

1.10.8 Reproductive Health Concerning reproductive health, the total number of Ante-Natal Care (ANC) Registrants in 2010 were 2,295 as in table 1.45. Though in 2011 and 2012, there was an increase and decrease in terms of numbers, the percentage difference was rather diminishing. For instance, there was an increase of 18.9 percent of Ante –Natal Care (ANC) Registrants from 2295 in 2010 to 2450 in 2011 but in 2012 the increment accounted for 15.9 percent which is less. In 2013 however, out of the set target, 127 percent was achieved, it was 52.2 percent less as compared to the 2012 figure. There is a possibility that as a result of the education on family planning, fewer women are giving birth. Another probability could be that pregnant women resort to other facilities. This situation needs to be investigated further. This analysis is the same for ANC registrants receiving IPTI (anti-malaria treatment). It presupposes that if the numbers of ANC registrants are reducing as the years go by, definitely there will be a reduction in the number taking the IPTI.

Table 1.44: Reproductive Health

Indicator 2010 2011 2012 2013 2013

Targets

Number of ANC Registrants 2,295 2,450 2,278 1,859 2,168

Number of Clients Making 1,677 1,529 1,577 1,315 1,328 4+ Visits (4 or more)

Total ANC Attendance 7,292 9,172 9,408 9,316 9,297

Average Number of ANC 3 4 4 4 4 Visits per Registrant

ANC Registrants Receiving 1,457 1,427 1,509 1,859 1,313 IPT1

ANC Registrants Receiving 1,180 1,176 1,234 1,817 1,023 IPT 2

ANC Registrants Receiving 868 857 867 1,817 691 IPT3

Source: District Health Directorate, Kenyasi, 2014

1.10.9 Immunisation Programme

As analysed in table 1.46,it goes to say that once there was a reduction in the number of ANC registrants, children immunised for BCG at birth would also automatically see a reduction in numbers over the years under review. From a figure of 2,292 in 2010, it jumped to 2,345 in 2011, children immunised for BCG reduced to 1,962 in 2012,and then again increased in 2013. In terms of other immunisation for children such as PENTA, OPV, Measles, Yellow Fever, PCV and ROTA2 there has been a steady increase from 2010 to 2013 as seen in table 1.46. This means parents have understood the need to immunise their children and the Ghana Health Service is also playing its part very well to get children in the District immunised at the various developmental stages of their life.

Table 1.45: Immunisation Exercise from 2010-2013

Indicator 2010 2011 2012 2013 2013

Target

Children Immunised for BCG 2,292 2,345 1,962 1,817 2361

(205.5)

Children Immunised PENTA 1 2,332 2,109 2,199 1,817 2,209

Children Immunised PENTA 3 2,187 1,980 2,053 1,817 2,157

Children Immunised OPV 1 2,332 2,109 2,199 1817 2,209

Children Immunised OPV 3 2,187 1,980 2,053 1,817 2,157

Children Immunised for Measles 2,276 2,272 2,111 1,817 2,234

Children Immunised for Yellow 2,276 2,276 2,111 1,817 2,234 Fever

Children Immunised for PCV3 893 1,817 2,157

Children Immunised for ROTA2 990 1,817 2,126 Vaccine

Children Immunised for Measles2 260 1,817 1,572

Source: District Health Directorate, Kenyasi, 2014

1.10.10 District Health Insurance Scheme In order to have financial access to health care delivery system in the District, the District Health Insurance Scheme (DHIS) was introduced in order for all citizens in the District below the ages of eighteen (18) to sixty-five (65) years of old. Exemptions have been given to the aged, i.e. seventy (70) years by the Government. They therefore access health facilities without paying anything as their bills are borne by the Government.

The District Assembly has supported the District Insurance Scheme with logistics such as vehicle and office accommodation to run the offices. Ever since it was set up, the District Insurance Scheme has been able to register numerous clients in it catchment area. Sensitisation and mobilisation exercises on the scheme have been undertaken throughout the District

courtesy District Information Service Department. The scheme has its own Board of Directors, Health Insurance General Assembly and Community Health Insurance Committee to help oversee the operations of day to day activities of the scheme. Table 1.47 shows total membership of the scheme as of the year 2013. The total membership comprises that of Asutifi North and South Districts. For now, these two Districts operate the scheme because prior to the creation of Asutifi South District, the scheme was under the domain of Asutifi District. Total membership as at 2013 was 81,348. Out of this, 21,367 forms the informal sector representing 38 percent of the total membership, SSNIT contributors constitute 2,006 representing 0.02 percent. There are also categories of exempted persons; these are SSNIT pensioners, children under 18 years, pregnant women and aged from 70 years and over constitute about 63 percent of membership. Table 1.47 shows subscribers of National Insurance Scheme from 2011 to 2013.

Table 1.46: Subscribers of National Health Insurance Scheme from 2011-2013

Category Coverage 2011 2012 2013 Numbers As % Numbers As % Numbers As % of of reg. of reg. reg. Total 75808 67979 81348 Membership Informal 22047 18955 21367 Sector SNNIT 852 857 2006 Categories of Exempted Persons SSNIT 322 352 275 Pensioners Children 47528 41634 30875 under 18 years Pregnant 3948 4499 4361 Women Age 70 + 970 975 6229 Indigents 140 707 16367 Source: District Health Insurance Office, Kenyasi, 2014

1.10.11 Challenges of District Health Insurance Scheme

 There is lack of permanent office accommodation: Currently, the scheme is housed in one of the District’s old structure which does not befit the status of such a big scheme

 There is also lack of residential accommodation for the permanent staff  Untimely release of insurance claims by the central Government

1.11.0 VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS Vulnerability issues in the District include poor parenting, issues of disability, non-participation of women in local Governance. In view of the importance attached to these social issues, the District has an institution which trains the physically challenged and has an institution also for destitute in society. The physically challenged are offered employable skills so that they could be integrated into the society by being self- employed.

On the issue ofdestitute, agriculture projects are being implemented to assist them to improve their lots. The Youth in Employment Programme component in agriculture would look at them. A sizeable number of vulnerable in the District including children, unemployed, youth, subsistence farmers, women, people with disabilities and elderly either do not reach their full potential as human beings and thereby cannot contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the District as a result of their vulnerability. Human capital is an essential ingredient for any sustainable development. Therefore there is the need to take a holistic approach under this area in order to yield the highest rate of returns of these vulnerable groups.

As a result, the District under the Department of Social Welfare has formed a child panel committee with legal backing which seeks to protect women and handle juvenile issues. The committee composes of members drawn from both the District Assembly and other departments from the District and they meet twice in a month. Among some of the main functions of this committee are:  Handling of child abuse and neglect cases  Domestic violence especially violence against women  Issues of child trafficking and labour  Rehabilitation of physically and mentally challenged and  Assist the aged. Similarly, the rights of the people are paramount to the District. In view of this, the Department of Social Welfare in conjunction with the District Assembly and some donor agencies have formed legal aid groups with members spread all over the District. The group seeks to promote individual rights by encouraging individuals to report infringement of their rights to the 96

appropriate quarters. On some occasions, these groups take up cases of the under privileged to the appropriate quarters.

1.11.1 Special Programme for Vulnerable and Excluded This section is focused on the plight of the children, the girl child, women, disabled and the mentally retarded that are well represented in the District.

1.11.2 Incidence of Child Labour Several forms of child labour have been recorded in the District over the years especially with the upsurge of mining activities in the District. The various forms of child labour in the District include: 1. Engagement of children in illegal mining (galamsey) 2. Head portage (kayayei) especially at the illegal mining sites 3. Engagement of children in cocoa production 4. Children engaged to wash dishes at ‘chop’ bars 5. Petty trading at the expense of their education

1.11.3 Vulnerable Groups in the District Vulnerability in the Asutifi North District is paramount among the following groups of people. 1. Persons with disabilities (or severe disabilities) 2. Persons living with HIV/AIDS 3. Extremely poor households 4. Single parents, especially mothers 5. Children in need of care and protection 6.Strangers in transit, especially nursing mothers

Currently, there is no specialised educational institution for the disabled in the Asutifi North District. This puts them at a disadvantaged especially persons who cannot be absorbed into the mainstream educational institutions. For instance, the blind, the deaf and the dumb cannot patronise the existing educational facilities and may have to remain uneducated. Apart from the

absence of a specialised educational facility in the District, there are also financial assistance or sponsorship packages for persons with disabilities to pursue formal education.

1.11.4 Civil Society Organisations in the District The Asutifi North District has attracted a wide range of civil society organisations which operate in various communities within the District with diverse areas of interest.

1.11.5 Physically Challenged People As at the time of gathering these data, there were 192 physically challenged people in various categories who have registered with the District. Among these were difficult in seeing 54, hearing impairment 42, difficulty in walking 102, difficulty in speaking 0 and multiple disabilities 3.

Due to financial constraints, the District has not been able to take upon itself to train people with disability and to foster integration with the able body. It has therefore become expedient to organise educational programmes to change public perception and attitudes towards these people, and then again decentralise the training of physically challenged people in the community. Parliament has also passed a law for every District to set aside 2% of its share of the District Assemblies’ Common Fund to cater for the need of the Physically Challenged

Persons. There is also Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme meant to support the vulnerable in the District. Table 1.48 gives the categorization of registered physically challenged persons.

Table 1.47: Categorisation of Registered Physically Challenged Persons

0-10 YRS 10-20YRS 30-40YRS 50+ DISABILITY MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE TOTAL DIFFICULTY IN 3 1 8 3 7 2 17 13 54 SEEING HEARING 10 5 5 4 10 8 - - 42 IMPAIRMENT DIFFICULTY IN 12 9 9 6 15 13 21 17 102 WALKING DIFFICULTY IN ------0 SPEAKING MULTIPLE - - - 1 2 - - - 3 DISABILITIES TOTAL 25 15 22 14 34 23 38 30 192 Source: District Social Welfare, Kenyasi, 2014

1.11.6 The Aged According to the 2010 Population and Housing Census, the number of people who have attained 60 years and over constituted about 12.5 percent of the entire population of the District.

In terms of National output, these people have nothing to offer because of their age. Most of them are peasant farmers and they fully depend on their family members for their livelihood.

1.12.0 HIV and AIDS HIV/AIDS control intervention is a major priority and is fully integrated into health services delivery in the District. This is in line with the priority and strategic interventions of the Ghana Health Service. Facilities providing Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) services are: 1. Testing and counselling 2. Prevention of mother to child transmission 3. Anti-retro viral therapy (ART) 4. Support for People Living with HIV – food supplement for all clients attending weekly Anti-Retroviral Therapy Clinic 5. Health Education Services are delivered in all the existing health facilities in the District.

1.12.1 Results of Services Provided 1. Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) a. # Pregnant women tested = 1,385 b. # Positive=12 c. Highest risk age group = 25-29 years d. # On full treatment = 6

Table 1.48: Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Results – 2013

Indicators – Number Age Groups (of) 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50+ Total ANC Registrants 3 204 383 380 247 140 27 1 0 1,385 Receiving Pre-test 3 173 302 286 197 113 20 1 1 1,096 Tested 3 150 256 240 168 101 17 1 1 937 Positive 0 1 1 5 3 1 0 0 1 12

Receiving Post-test 3 142 239 212 154 86 15 0 1 852 Counselling Retested Positive at 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 Weeks Tested for Syphillis 2 51 92 90 60 35 7 1 0 338

Tested Positive for 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 Syphillis Treated for Syphillis 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 6

Source: District Health Directorate, Kenyasi, 2014

2. HIV & AIDS Testing and Counselling (HTC) a. # Tested = 328 b. #Positive = 20 c. #Highest risk age group = 30-34 years d. # On treatment = 20

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Table 1.49: HIV/ AIDS Testing and Counselling Results – 2013

Age Groups (Years) Indicators 0-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50+ Total Receiving Pretest Male 5 2 8 17 23 18 20 14 14 21 142 Information Female 3 4 18 35 36 27 21 20 2 22 188 Tested Male 5 2 8 17 23 18 20 14 14 21 142 Female 3 4 18 35 34 27 21 20 2 22 186 Positive Male 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 Female 0 0 0 1 5 5 0 2 0 2 15 Receiving Positive Test Male 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 5 Results Female 0 0 0 1 5 5 0 2 0 2 15 Receiving Post Test Male 5 2 8 17 23 18 20 14 14 21 142 Counselling Female 3 4 18 35 34 27 21 20 2 22 186 Screened for TB Male 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 Female 0 0 0 1 5 5 0 2 0 2 15 Referred into Care Male 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 5 Female 0 0 0 1 5 5 0 2 0 2 15 Source: District Health Directorate, Kenyasi, 2014

1.12.2 Key Challenges

 Inadequate and crowded office accommodation for the ART clinic  Irregular supply of program logistics i.e. HIV test Kits  Inadequate trained counsellors in health facilities across the District  Lack of financial support for District level activities i.e training, monitoring and supervision among others

1.12.3 Recommendations

 Training of counsellors in each health facility in the District  Expansion of infrastructure for the existing ART clinic to accommodate the increasing number of clients at the clinic  Financial support to the District Health Directorate to conduct monitoring and supervision in service provision sites  Regular and adequate supply of test Kits to improve access to the program

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1.13.0 GENDER ISSUES Women disempowerment results in exclusion from their children. Poverty has been identified as the main cause of poor parenting. Impediments to progress in the fight against gender discrimination includes, lack of good quality data disaggregated by sex, the paucity of financial and technical resources for women’s programmes and lack of representation in the political sphere. Gender discrimination in the District would be addressed as stated in the Millennium Development Goals of promoting gender equality and empower women within the plan period. The District will reduce by 20% disparity in primary and secondary schooling for the girl child.

Programmes such as economic empowerment in agriculture sector through credit facilities for women farmers, sensitisation of women on domestic violence bills, disability bills and encouraging women to accept public office in the Local Government structures would be pursued. More girl-child enrolment in second cycle and possibly third cycle schools and colleges would be pursued for them to serve as role models.

1.13.1 Objectives of Gender Mainstreaming

 To provide equal opportunities and facilities for use of both sexes  To finance programmes that promote girls’ education  Collaborate with NGOs and the District Education Directorate to enhance quality education in the District  Increase women participation in decision- making process  Support and provide skills training for gender selected activities in the District  Ensure that District Assembly’s budget caters for the poor especially women and girl child

1.13.4 Situational Analysis The enrolment, completion/retention and achievement of girls in formal education lag behind that of boys. This situation is still the same and measures are being put in place to ensure that there will be an increase from 20% to 40% by 2017. Few girls occupy leadership positions in school Governance. This is as a result of the low percentage of girls in schools. Female participation in District Assembly programmes is very low. This situation is improving, as the participation of female in the District Assembly programmes is increasing gradually.

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The physically challenged in the District have formed an association that seeks support from the District Assembly. They regularly do this by undertaking dissemination exercise. Some children are out of school due to parental neglect and poverty. This issue is being tackled by National Prevention on Education and Child Labour on Cocoa (NPECLC).

1.13.5 Gender Planning The District Assembly included Gender Planning in its Medium Term Development Plan to bring women into development on equal terms with men, both as agents of change and as beneficiaries. It is recognised that there is a gender division of labour and that most women in the communities have less access to resources, power and control over their lives.Thus, in the interest of the society, the Assembly deems it essential to bring women into the mainstream of development. Furthermore, the District Assembly prepared a programme of activities to support Gender Mainstreaming as indicated in table 1. 51.

Table 1.50: Support for Gender Mainstreaming 2012-2013

No. Activity Location Time Target Indicator Frame Beneficiaries 1 DEOC embark on District wide 2012- Girls and boys % of DEOC activity school monitoring 2013 in basic school supporting girl’s and enrolment education. drive (b) No of schools attaining gender parity of enrolment 2 Provide funds for Junior and 2012- Thirty-five (35) % increase in gender needy but brilliant Senior High 2013 girls & boys parity at the basic and students Schools senior high school level 3 Organise District level 2012- 500 women Number of women workshop on 2013 selected from participate effectively women Area Councils empowerment 4 Organise Girls District Wide 2012- Girls in the Number of Girl child Education week 2013 various circuits participate effectively Source: District Education Directorate, Kenyasi 2014

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1.13.6 Economic Activities of Women The agricultural sector (farming and animal husbandry) employs majority of the District’s women population and in a labour-intensive activities. Moreover, the poor quality of their health often reduces the productivity level of rural women in their agricultural pursuits. In general, women’s work is centered on the house or compound where she undertakes an activity which ensures the upkeep and well-being of the family. The man’s tasks are more outside of the house and these activities are intended for household consumption and maintenance as well as proper regulations of community affairs. Women in the District generally play a vital role in the maintenance and development of the communities.  They raise children, prepare food for their families and their general household chores such as cooking, fetching water and firewood, child care and a host of others  They also trade in food crops and trading thus, creating a link between the customers and producers  In addition women are engaged in a number of income generating activities and farming in both rainy and dry seasons  Children learn their roles and responsibilities in relation to their sex through the socialisation process  It is also worth noting that women in agriculture also carry farm produce on their head – a task that is overwhelmingly arduous and time consuming Women’s limited participation in public level decision- making process affect their ability to contribute to discussions with the development agencies in matters affecting projects and programmes intervention and their well-being since they are not members of community level decision-making bodies like WATSAN Committees, Unit Committees and Area Councils. The effects of these limitations and problems on the women are poverty, ignorance and low standard of living. The District is to put in place pragmatic measures to stem these gender inequalities in the District. Enhanced support for rural women will further empower them, thereby increasing their own self-reliance and their right to make choices and influence greater positive change.

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1.14.0 ENVIRONMENT The District has been facing environmental sanitation crisis since its inception two decades ago.

Although the District can boast of many natural resources, however, human activities have negatively affected them. The major human activities that have impacted on the environment in the District are land degradation, water and air pollution and bush fires. In this regard, an

Environmental Management Plan needs to be prepared to tackle the environmental issues in the

District.

Concerning the built-environment, the upsurge of mining activities have led to the expansion of these mining towns namely Kenyasi and Ntotroso; coupled with non- adherence to planning schemes resulting in upsurge of unauthorised buildings along flood prone areas. Land developers are found of using poor or substandard materials for their buildings. No provisions are also made for toilet facilities in many settlements resulting in people defecating in the nearby bushes, issues are the high incidence of diseases. In furtherance to this, buildings are also sited at erosion-prone and water-logged areas. Consequently, foundations of many houses are being suffered from incessant erosion leading to hanging of many houses higher above ground level which makes them unsafe for human habitation. Again, the inadequate staff, logistics and low drive of workers and poor working environment have affected the performance of the environmental health staff in the discharge of their duties. This has resulted in filth in households, towns and streets.

To help check these activities, there is the need for a sustained education to create awareness on environmental management and practices.Programmes such as the institution of sanitation week and best clean community award would be instituted for environmental cleanliness.Efforts should also be made to provide the people with sanitary facilities and services.

1.14.1 Environmental and Sanitation Baseline This section deals with data that can be used as a base for environmental sanitation issues. The data collected was based upon five components which were used to prepare the plan. The components are as follows:  Solid Waste Management

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 Liquid Waste Management  Storm Water Drainage and Sullage Conveyance  Environmental Sanitation Education and Enforcement Management  Health Care and Special Industrial Waste

Data collected along these components in the various communities under the five (5) Area Councils in the District. Additionally, data was also collected in the various institutions and departments notably Education, Health, Agriculture among others. The methods used for the collection of the data were worksheet and questionnaires.

1.14.2 Waste Management

1.14.3 Solid Waste Management The following sources generate a lot of solid waste in the District. These are Households, Market Areas, Chop Bars, Health Facilities, Schools and Offices, Lorry Stations/Parks and Shops.

1.14.4 Composition of Solid Waste Solid Waste Composition in the District can be attributed to human, industrial and animal activities. 1.14.5 Types of Solid Waste There are two types of solid waste generated in the District. These are organic and inorganic waste. The organic waste is made up of paper, food materials, animal waste and wood. The organic waste serves as compost for manure for crop production.The inorganic component consists of glass, metal and plastic. In the Asutifi North District, it can be said that greater part of solid waste comes from organic materials like food remains, animal waste and wood.

1.14.6 Collection/Transfer/Transportation of Waste Material Sites The collection and transportation of waste materials in the District is basically done by the Assembly’s Environmental Health Department and Zoomlion Company Limited, a private

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Waste Management Company. In some of the communities, communal labour is organised for waste collection.

1.14.7 Solid Waste Disposals Dumping of refuse by individual households and others are done at unapproved disposal sites. The Assembly is yet to acquire an approved site for waste disposal. This situation can be found in both educational institutions like schools and industrial areas like sawmill areas.

Table 1.51: Sources of Solid Waste Sites

AREA COUNCIL PUBLIC (HOUSEHOLDS) SCHOOLS/INSTITUTIONS INDUSTRIES

Approved Unapproved Approved Unapproved Approved Unapproved

Kenyasi no.1 Yes Yes Nil Yes Nil Yes Kenyasi No.2 Yes Yes “ “ “ “ Notroso Yes Yes “ “ “ “ Gambia No.2 Nil Yes “ “ “ “ Goamu Nil Yes “ “ “ “ Source: Environmental Health, Kenyasi, 2014

1.15.0 CLIMATE CHANGE AND GREEN ECONOMY The ozone layer is fast depleting as a result of human activities such as gas emission from the industries, bush fires, sand winning, mining activities and a host of others. In the Asutifi North District, climate change is seriously affecting the District. It is one aspect or explanation of how the livelihood especially the farmers or farming activities are threatened. Due to human activities as aforementioned, the end results are extreme heat and drought. There are visible evidences that climate change results in the loss or reduced quality of crops thereby decrease the income of farmers and threaten food security in the District. This makes the people more vulnerable against the background of the already existing poverty.

The activities of mining in Kenyasi and its environs are fast degrading already the natural vegetation rendering the vegetation bare land.

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Green Economy on the other hand, is the best approach to curb the menace or dangers of climate change in the District. It is one that results in reducing environmental risk and ecological scarcities. It is a model based on sustainable development and knowledge of ecological economy. The main priorities are:

 To reduce carbon emissions and pollution  To enhance energy and resource efficiency and  To prevent the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services.

In view of this, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Plans were prepared in 2010- 2013 purposely to offset the consequences of the shocks. The plans captured so many activities to avert the situation and to project the development agenda of Asutifi North District. Among these were the nursing and planting of seedlings and trees respectively to embark on afforestation drive. There was also the formation of Fire Volunteer Fighters, Afforestation Team and supply of equipment for fire volunteers coupled with mass education on the people to avoid indiscriminate bushfires especially during the dry season.

1.16.0 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION There is also the need for the District to look for private investors to turn all the garbage or refuse into power generation. This would help reduce the energy deficit in the District.

Science and Technology are being taught as subjects from Basic to Senior High School levels. The introduction of these innovations in schools is gradually improving the well-being of the people in the District. Science and Technology are so important in the world today that it makes it imperative for every school-going child to be literate and competent in order to fit well into this modern highly competitive world of socio-economic activities. Science and Technology competency have become a prerequisite for every social, educational, economic and political opportunity in the DistrictWith the introduction of Science and Technology, new breeds of crops are introduced into the Agricultural sector to meet the high demands of the increasing population.

1.17.0 DISASTER Asutifi North District is free of disasters such as drought, earthquakes. Apart from bushfires which have become annual rituals, the District can boast of disaster free area. The National

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Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is always available to deal with any disaster that may erupt in the District. Also, fire volunteers have been formed in all the 5 Area Councils with the sole aim of dealing with fire situations in the District.

1.18.0 WATER SECURITY Apart from Kenyasi No.1, Kenyasi No.2, Gyedu and Ntotroso which enjoy pipe borne water, the major sources of water in the District include, borehole, stream, well and others. Access to good drinking water is a major problem in most communities particularly during the dry season. The inadequate provision of water system in the District has for over the years posed a big problem to the people. Only few settlements have access to potable water in the form of boreholes and hand dug wells. However, where this exists, there is much pressure on them, and more people sometimes have to depend on other sources; such as streams for their water supply. Table 1.53 shows distribution of water facilities in the District. In all, there are eighty three (83) existing boreholes supporting the five (5) Area Councils of one hundred and thirty nine (139) communities. This is woefully inadequate and measures should be put in place to drill more boreholes.To address the problem associated with inadequate water supply, and its attendant health problems, the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) which was designed to provide potable water for rural communities have been completed. But the supply of water did not cover about 20% of the communities in need of water. Table 1.52: Distributions of Water Facilities

Type and Number of Facilities

No. Town/Area Council Number Pipe Number of Hand-dug Wells Boreholes of System Existing On- Existing On- Communities going going

1 Kenyasi I 15 1 10 Nil

2 Kenyasi II 10 1 17 Nil

3 Ntotroso 28 1 22 Nil

4 Goamu 58 - 17 Nil

5 Gambia II 25 - 17 Nil

Total 139 3 83 Nil

Source: DWST, Kenyasi, 2014

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Figure 11: An Existing Borehole in one of the Farming Communities in the District

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

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Figure 12: An Overhead Tank for Pipe-Borne Water Supply for Gyedu, a Community in the District

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

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1.19.0 Needs and Aspirations Based On Community Development Plans Current needs and aspirations based on community development plans were gathered and compiled through face to face discussions with the local community prepared through participatory processes. To assess the current situation of each community in terms of development, community members under the leadership of their respective Unit Committees were brought together in a community forum.The focus on the forums was with the 5 Area Councils namely: Kenyasi No1, Kenyasi No.2, Goamu, Ntotroso and Gambia No.2. During the process, other key development actors such as chiefs, Area Council Members and other Opinion Leaders were roped in. As part of the process, the community members analysed the problems affecting their communities. The problem analysis was followed by the identification and assessment of community needs.These views collated from the communities form the basis of the current needs and aspirations of the District. Based on the prioritised needs, projects were identified and action plans for their implementation developed.

Table 1.53: Development Issues, Community Needs and Aspiration

Development Problems/Issues Community Needs and Aspirations

High andwide interest rate Support increased competition in the financial system

to reduce high interest rate Leakages in revenue collection Eliminate revenue collection leakages

Weak budget formulation and implementation Improve the legislative and institutional framework for

budget formulation and implementation Limited access to finance/credit Mobilise resources from existing financial institutions

to support MSME’s Limited technical and entrepreneurial skills Facilitate the provision of training and business

development services Limited attention to the development of tourism at the Promote public private partnership for investment in local level the tourism sector

Limited access to extension services Address access to extension services High dependence on seasonal and erratic rainfall Develop and promote affordable irrigation schemes Inadequate incentives and subsidies for farmers Provide selective subsidies for peasant farmers High level of environmental degradation Create awareness about environmental issues among stakeholders and appropriate agencies to ensure environmental compliance

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Development Problems/Issues Community Needs and Aspirations Negative impact of mining on the environment Enforce compliance of relevant regulations and guidelines on small scale mining Forest destruction by chain saw operators and farmers Apply appropriate agriculture intensification

techniques to reduce forest and land clearance

Adverse impact of climate change Increase resilience to climate change impacts through

early warnings Weak capacity to manage the impacts of natural Increase capacity of NADMO to deal with impacts of disasters natural disasters High cost of agriculture inputs Provide farming inputs under purchase at a lower cost Poor quality and inadequate road transport networks Improve and develop road networks in the District Inadequate ICT infrastructure base across the District Create the enabling environment to promote the mass use of ICT Inadequate space designated for the development of Develop social, community and recreational facilities recreational infrastructure Inadequate extension of electricity to remote rural Increase electricity supply to the remote areas in the communities District

Adopt new and innovative means of promoting Weak enforcement of planning and building development control and enforcement of the planning regulations and building regulations Inadequate access to quality and affordable water Adopt cost effective borehole drilling technologies

Inadequate access to environmental sanitation facilities Provide modern toilet and sanitary facilities Poor hygiene practices and inadequate hygienic Incorporate hygiene education in all water and education sanitation delivery programmes

Weak management and supervision of schools Ensure efficient development, deployment and supervision of teachers Inadequate educational infrastructure Provision of educational infrastructure

Develop schemes to support self-employment High rate of youth unemployment especially among the youth Persistent high infant and maternal mortality rate Intensify the expanded programme on immunisation

High rate morbidity and mortality for malaria, HIV & Ensure commodity security for the malaria, HIV & AIDS AIDS

Lack of comprehensive knowledge of Expand and intensify HIV counselling and testing HIV/AIDS/STD’s among the vulnerable groups programmes

Inadequate integration of youth concerns including Mainstream youth development issues including gender and vulnerability into the District planning and gender into District planning and programmes programmes Expand social protection interventions to cover the Limited coverage of social protection interventions poor and the vulnerable

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Development Problems/Issues Community Needs and Aspirations Promote advocacy and create public awareness on the High Incidence of violation of children’s rights and rights of children worse forms of child labour Expand the school feeding programme Significant number of children of school-going age are not in school Increasing trend of irregular and precarious migration Formulate and implement programmes to harness the benefits of migration such as LEAP Co-ordinate and redistribute development projects and High incidence of poverty, especially among the programmes to all communities disadvantaged

Non-functioning sub-District structures Provide infrastructural development and strengthen the area councils Poor linkage between planning and budgeting at the Strengthen effective coordination between planning Assembly and budget in effective linkage with the budgeting process Ineffective monitoring and evaluation of implementation projects and programmes Institutionalise the co-ordination development programmes, formulation, monitoring and evaluation process Weak structures for effective participation of citizens especially the vulnerable in decision-making process Expand the opportunities and structures for communities with particular attention to the disadvantaged

Low capacity in the production, analysis and use of Institutionalise gender statistics and compilation from gender statistics at all levels of planning and decision- routine administrative process making

Incidence of violent crimes Enhance institutional capacity of the security services

Over stretched housing infrastructure Increase access to adequate, safe and affordable housing Limited resources and budgetary allocation for Develop sustainable funding arrangements in support monitoring and evaluation of the development of functional monitoring and evaluation

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1.19.1 Summary of Harmonised Key Community Needs and Aspirations Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability  Support increased competition in the financial system to reduce interest rate for borrowing  Eliminate revenue collection leakages  Improve the legislation and institutional framework of budget formulation and implementation  Mobilise resources from existing financial institutions to support MSME’s

Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development  Improve and develop road networks  Increase electricity supply to the remote areas in the District  Provide market facilities  Create enabling environment to promote mass use of ICT and telephony  Develop social, community and recreational facilities  Adopt new and innovative means of promoting development control and enforcement of the planning and the building regulations  Adopt cost effective borehole drilling technologies  Provide modern toilet facilities  Incorporate hygiene education in all water and sanitation delivery programmes

Accelerated Agriculture Modernisation and Natural Resource Management  Address access to extension services  Develop and promote affordable irrigation scheme  Provide selective subsidies for peasant farmers  Create awareness about environmental issues among stakeholders to ensure environmental compliance  Enhance compliance of relevant regulations and guidelines on small scale mining  Apply appropriate agriculture intensification technologies to reduce forest and land clearance  Increase resilience to climate change impacts through early warnings

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 Provide farming inputs under purchase at a lower cost  Increase capacity of NADMO to deal with impacts of natural disaster

Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector

 Promote public private partnership for investment in the tourism sector

 Facilitate the provision of training and business development services  Increase access to adequate, safe and affordable housing

Human Development, Employment and Productivity  Ensure efficient development, deployment and supervision of teachers  Create job avenues for the unemployed especially the youth  Provide educational infrastructure  Intensify the expanded programme on immunisation  Ensure commodity security for the malaria, HIV & AIDS  Expand and intensify HIV counselling and testing programmes  Expand social protection interventions to cover the poor and the vulnerable  Mainstream youth development issues into District planning and programmes  Promote advocacy and create public awareness on the rights of children  Expand the school feeding programme  Formulate and implement programmes to harness the benefits of migration such as LEAP  Coordinate and redistribute development projects and programmes to all communities

Transparent and Accountable Governance  Provide infrastructural development and strengthen the Area Councils  Institutionalise the co-ordination development programmes, formulation, monitoring and evaluation process  Expand the opportunities and structures for communities with particular attention to the disadvantaged  Institutionalise gender statistics and compilation from routine administrative process  Develop sustainable funding arrangements in support of the development of functional monitoring and evaluation

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1.19.2 Harmonisation of Community Needs and Aspirations with Identified Development Gaps (From Performance Review and Profile)

After carefully going through the community needs and aspirations, key issues emerged under the performance review of the Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda (GSGDA I). In doing the harmonisation; needs and aspirations of each community were taken into consideration, analysed, scored in terms of their relationship to the thematic areas of GSGDA I. To ensure synchronisation, each community’s needs and aspiration was scored against key gaps/problems or issues found or identified under the performance review of 2010-2013 GSGDA I. A strong relationship was denoted with a 2, a weak relationship with a 1, and no relationship with a 0. In turn, the scores were added together and averaged. The scoring is provided below in Table 1.55.

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Table 1.54: Harmonisation of Community Needs and Aspirations with Identified Development Gaps/Issues of 2010 – 2013 GSGDA I

GSGDAI THEMATIC AREA (2010 – 2013)

Key Development Issues ESMS IHSD AAMNRM ECGPS HDEP TAG Score Average Community Needs and Aspirations

High Interest Rate 2 0 2 2 2 0 8 1.3

Low Revenue 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 2.0 Mobilisation

Poor Road Network 1 2 2 0 0 0 5 0.8

Inadequate Electricity 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 0.7 Supply

Lack of Storage 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.3 Facilities

Limited Access to Good 2 2 2 2 1 0 9 1.5 Market

Low Prices of 2 0 2 1 0 0 5 0.8 Agriculture Produce

High Rate of Post- 1 0 2 1 1 0 5 0.8 Harvest Losses

Low Agricultural 1 0 2 1 1 0 5 0.8 Productivity

Inadequate Extension 0 0 2 0 2 0 4 0.7 Officers

Lack of Refuse Dump 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.5 Sites

Inadequate Educational 0 2 0 0 2 1 5 0.8 Infrastructure

Limited Access to 0 1 0 2 1 0 4 0.7 Telephone Coverage

High Illiteracy Rate 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.7

High Youth 0 0 2 1 2 2 7 1.2 Unemployment Rate

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High Environmental 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 0.5 Degradation

Inadequate Health 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.3 Personnel

Inadequate Residential 0 2 0 0 2 0 4 0.7 Accommodation for Assembly Staff

Ineffective Assembly 0 1 0 0 1 2 4 0.7 Sub-Structure

Weak Enforcement of 1 1 0 1 1 2 6 1.0 Assembly Bye-Laws

Lack of Potable Water 0 1 0 1 1 0 3 0.5

Low School Enrolment 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0.5

Poor Drainage System 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0.3

Lack of Information 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.5 Flow

Rampant Degradation 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 0.5 of Forest Resources

Inadequate Logistics for 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0.5 the Departments

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ACRONYMS The underlisted acronyms were used to explain the six thematic areas of 2010-2013 GSGDAI. ESMS: Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability IHSD: Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development AAMNRM: Accelerated Agriculture Modernisation Natural Resource Management ECGPS: Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector HDEP: Human Development, Employment and Productivity TAG: Transparent and Accountable Governance

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Table 1.55: Linking Harmonised Key Development/Issues 2010-2013 GSGDAI to 2014-2017 GSGDAII

GSGDAII THEMATIC AREA (2014 – 2017)

Key Development Issues ESMS IHSD AAMNRM ECGPS HDEP TAG OG Score Average Community Needs and Aspirations

High and Wide Interest 2 2 2 2 1 0 9 1.5 Rate

Leakages in Revenue 2 2 0 0 1 2 7 1.1 Mobilisation

Weak Budget 2 1 0 1 1 2 7 1.1 Formulation and Implementation

Limited Access to 2 2 2 2 0 0 8 1.3 Finance/Credit

Limited Technical and 1 1 1 1 2 0 6 1.0 Entrepreneurial Skills

Limited Attention to the 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 0.6 Development of Tourism

Limited Access to 0 0 2 0 2 0 4 0.6 Extension Services

High Dependence on 1 0 2 2 0 0 5 0.8 Seasonal and Erratic Rainfall

Inadequate Incentive 1 0 2 2 1 0 6 1.0 and Subsidies for Farmers

High Level of 0 1 2 1 0 0 4 0.6 Environmental Degradation

Negative Impact of 0 1 2 1 0 0 4 0.6 Mining on the Environment

Forest Destruction by 1 1 2 0 0 0 4 0.6 Chain Saw Operators and Farmers

Adverse Impact of 1 1 2 1 1 0 6 1.0 Climate Change

Weak Capacity to 0 0 2 0 2 1 5 0.8 Manage Impact of Natural Disaster

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GSGDAII THEMATIC AREA (2014 – 2017)

Key Development Issues

Community Needs and ESMS IHSD AAMNRM ECGPS HEDP TAG OG Score Average Aspirations

High Cost of Agriculture Inputs 2 0 2 2 0 0 6 1.0

Poor Quality and Inadequate 2 2 2 1 0 0 7 1.1 Road Networks

Inadequate ICT Infrastructure 0 2 0 2 1 0 5 0.8 Base and Telephony

Inadequate Space Designated 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 0.6 for the Development of Recreational Infrastructure

Inadequate Extension of 1 2 0 2 0 0 5 0.8 Electricity

Weak Enforcement of Planning 0 1 0 0 1 2 4 0.6 and Building Regulations

Inadequate Access to 0 2 0 2 0 1 5 0.8 Environmental Sanitation

Inadequate Access to Quality 0 2 0 2 0 1 5 0.8 and Affordable Water

Poor Hygiene Practices and 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Inadequate Hygienic Education

Weak Management and 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Supervision of Schools

Inadequate Educational 0 2 0 0 2 2 6 1.0 Infrastructure

High Rate of Youth 0 0 0 1 2 1 4 0.6 Unemployment

Persistent High Infant and 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Maternal Mortality Rate

High Rate of Morbidity and 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Mortality for Malaria, HIV & AIDS

Lack of Comprehensive 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Knowledge of HIV/AIDS/STD’s among the Vulnerable Groups

Inadequate Integration of 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Youth Concerns including Gender and Vulnerability into the District Planning and Programmes

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GSGDAII THEMATIC AREA (2014 – 2017)

Key Development Issues ESMS IHSD AAMNRM ECGPS HDEP TAG OG Score Average Community Needs and Aspirations

Limited Coverage of 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Social Protection Interventions

High Incidence of 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Violation of Children’s Rights and Worse Forms of Child Labour

Significant Number of 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Children of School- Going Age are not in School

Increasing Trend of 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Irregular and Precarious Migration

High Incidence of 1 0 0 0 2 2 5 0.8 Poverty, especially among the Disadvantaged

Non-Functioning of 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Sub-District Structures

Poor Linkage between 2 0 2 2 1 0 7 1.1 Planning and Budgeting at the Assembly

Ineffective Monitoring 0 1 0 1 1 2 5 0.8 and Evaluation of Implementation Projects and Programmes

Weak Structures for 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Effective Participation of Citizens especially the Vulnerable in Decision-Making Process

Low Capacity in the 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0.6 Production, Analysis and Use of Gender Statistics at all Levels of Planning and Decision -Making

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GSGDAII THEMATIC AREA (2014 – 2017)

Key Development Issues ESMS IHSD AAMNRM ECGPS HDEP TAG OG Score Average Community Needs and Aspirations

Incidence of Violent 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.5 Crimes

Over -Stretched 2 2 0 2 0 1 7 1.1 Housing Infrastructure

Limited Resources and 2 0 0 0 1 2 5 0.8 Budgetary Allocation for Monitoring and Evaluation

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ACRONYMS The underlisted acronyms were used to explain the six thematic areas of 2014-2017 GSGDAII ESMS: Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability IHSD: Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development AAMNRM: Accelerated Agriculture Modernisation Natural Resource Management ECGPS: Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector HDEP: Human Development, Employment and Productivity TAG: Transparent and Accountable Governance OGD: Oil and Gas Development

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Table 1. 57: Adopted Issues of the MTDPF 2014-2017 Linked to the Harmonised Issues of the GSGDA I 2010-2013

2014-2017 Thematic Area Harmonised Issues 2010-2013 Adopted Issues

Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability  High and Wide Interest Rate  High Interest Rate  Leakages in Revenue Collection  Low Revenue Mobilisation  Weak Budget Formulation and  Lack of Credit Facilities Implementation Infrastructure and Human Settlements Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development Development  Poor Road Network  Poor Road Network  Inadequate Electricity Coverage  Inadequate Electricity Coverage/Supply  Limited Market Infrastructure  Limited Market Infrastructure  Poor Development Control of  Poor Drainage System Settlements  Lack of Recreational Facilities  Inadequate Recreational Facilities  Inadequate Toilet Facilities  Inadequate Toilet Facilities  Inadequate Potable Drinking Water  Limited Potable Drinking Water  Poor Sanitary Conditions  Limited Waste Disposal Sites  Poor Sanitary conditions

Accelerated Agriculture Modernisation and Accelerated Agriculture Modernisation and Natural Resource Management Natural Resource Management  Limited Access to Extension Services  Low Prices of Agriculture Produce  High Dependence on Seasonal and Erratic  Inadequate Processing Facilities Rainfall  High Rate of Post-Harvest Losses  Inadequate Incentive and Subsidies for  Low Agricultural Productivity Farmers  Inadequate Training for Extension Officers  High Level of Environmental Degradation  Rampant Destruction of Forest  Negative Impact of Mining on the  High Cost of Agriculture Inputs Environment  Lack of Storage Facilities  Forest Destruction by Chain Saw Operators  Negative Impact of Mining on the and Farmers Environment  Adverse Impact of Climate Change  Lack of Credit Facilities to Farmer  Weak Capacity to Manage Impacts of Natural Disasters  High Cost of Agriculture Inputs

Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector Sector  Limited Attention to the Development of  Unattractive Tourism Facilities Tourism  Limited Technical and Entrepreneurial Skills  Limited Technical and Entrepreneurial Skills  Inadequate Access to Mobile Phones  Over Stretched Housing Infrastructure Coverage  Limited Telephone Coverage Human Development, Employment and Human Development, Employment and Productivity Productivity  Weak Management and Supervision of  Poor and Inadequate Educational Schools Infrastructure

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2014-2017 Thematic Area Harmonised Issues 2010-2013

Adopted Issues Human Development, Employment and Human Development, Employment and Productivity Productivity  Inadequate Educational Infrastructure  Limited Number of Trained Teachers  High Rate of Youth Unemployment  Low and literacy campaign  Persistent High Infant and Maternal  Low Enrolment of School Going Children Mortality Rate  Inadequate Health Personnel  High Rate Morbidity and Mortality for  Endemic of Malaria Infection Malaria, HIV & AIDS  High Youth Unemployment Rate  Lack of Comprehensive Knowledge of  High Incidence of Chainsaw Operations and HIV/AIDS/STD’s among the Vulnerable Charcoal Burning Groups  Inadequate Support for the Physically  Inadequate Integration of Youth Concerns Challenged including Gender and Vulnerability into the  High Incidence of Teenage Pregnancy and District Planning and Programmes Teenage Mothers  Limited Coverage of Social Protection  High Population Growth Rate Interventions  Lack of Supervision and Monitoring of  High Incidence of Violation of Children’s Schools Rights and Worse Forms of Child Labour  Increasing Trend of Irregular and Precarious Migration  Significant Number of Children of School- Going Age are not in School  High Incidence of Poverty, especially among the Disadvantaged

Transparent and Accountable Governance Transparent and Accountable Governance  Inadequate residential accommodation for  Non-Functioning Sub-District Structures District Assembly Staff  Poor Linkage between Planning and  Inadequate office and Residential Budgeting at the Assembly Accommodation for Police Service  Ineffective Monitoring and Evaluation of  Lack of Information Flow Implementation Projects and Programmes  Ineffective Local Governance Substructures  Weak Structures for Effective Participation of  Inadequate Office Accommodation for Citizens especially the Vulnerable in Town/Area Councils Decision-Making Process  Inadequate Logistics for the District  Low Capacity in the Production, Analysis and Departments Use of Gender Statistics at all Levels of  Inadequate Logistics and Training for the Planning and Decision -Making DPCU  Incidence of Violent Crimes  Land Litigations  Limited Resources and Budgetary Allocation  Weak Enforcement of Fee-Fixing Resolution for Monitoring and Evaluation

Oil and Gas Development

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CHAPTER TWO

2.0.0 DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES OF THE DISTRICT 2.1.0 Introduction Harmonisation of community needs and aspirations forms the basis of the Medium Term Development Plan. Having identified and harmonised the District’s community needs and aspirations, there is the need to connect these with the issues that came out relating to 2014- 2017 Medium Term Development Plan. In a bid to get the District goals to be consistent with and to determine harmony with the National goals, community needs and aspirations that emerged should be subjected to compatibility analysis with the Thematic Areas of the GSGDAII, 2014-2017. This chapter tries to give a broad picture of the harmonisation process of the community needs and aspirations with the Thematic Areas of the GSGDA II (2014-2017).

Likewise, the harmonised District needs and aspirations have been prioritised and subjected to Potential Opportunities Challenges and Constraints (POCC) and Sustainability Analysis. 2.2.0 Prioritisation of Adopted Issues

Essentially, the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development hinges on seven (7) thematic areas namely:  Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability

 Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development

 Accelerated Agriculture Modernisation and Natural Resource management

 Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector

 Human Development, Employment and Productivity

 Transparent and Accountable Governance and

 Oil and Gas Development.

These thematic areas are being used to identify key development problems and gaps as a means to address them. All the key development problems that have been identified are enormous. To ensure optimum benefits and the proper utilisation of the little resources at the disposal of the 128

Assembly; each of the identified development problems/issues was analysed based on the prioritisation criteria provided within the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework guidelines. A strong linkage was denoted with 3, a moderate linkage with 2, a weak linkage with 1, and no linkage with 0. Identified development problems/issues with very high priority scored 6, high scored 5, medium scored 4, and low scored 3.

2.2.1 Criteria for Prioritising the Adopted Issues A review of the identified issues after the consensus and stakeholders forums gave five priority issues guided by the criteria. Among these are:  Response to Poor, Vulnerable and Cross Cutting Issues  Effect on the Local Economy  Bridging the Rural-Urban Disparities  Environmental Concerns  Basic Needs and Sustainable Development

Table 2.1: Key for Prioritising

DEFINITION SCORE Strong Linkage 3 Moderate Linkage 2 Weak Linkage 1 No Linkage 0 Negative Linkage -1

The following is a summary of the results ranked by priority in table 2.1.

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Table 2.2: Summary of Results Ranked by Priority

Criteria

Urban Urban

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Development Issues Response to poor Vulnerable Cross Issues onEffect the Local Economy Bridging the Rural Disparities Environmental Concerns Basic Needs& Sustainable Development Total Ranking 1 Macro-Economic Stability  High and Wide Interest Rate 3 3 0 0 3 9  Leakages in Revenue Mobilisation  Lack of Credit Facilities 1 3 0 0 2 6  Weak Budget Formulation and Implementation 3 1 0 0 2 5

2 3 0 0 2 7 SUB TOTAL 27 2 Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development

 Poor Quality Road Network  Inadequate Electricity Coverage 3 3 0 1 3 10  Limited Market Infrastructure 3 3 3 0 3 12  Inadequate ICT Infrastructure 2 3 2 0 3 10  Weak Enforcement of Building and Planning 2 2 0 0 3 7 Regulations  Inadequate Space for Recreational Facilities 0 2 0 -1 0 1  Inadequate Access to Environmental sanitation 0 0 0 1 2 3 3 3 0 3 3 12  Inadequate Access to Quality and Affordable

Water 3 3 1 2 3

12 SUB TOTAL 52

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Criteria

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 Limited Access to Extension Services 2 1 0 0 3 6  High Dependence on Seasonal and Erratic Rainfall 2 2 0 0 3 7  Inadequate Incentives and Subsidies for Farmers 3 2 0 0 3 8  High Level of Environmental Degradation 0 3 0 3 0 5  Negative Impact of Mining on the Environment 0 3 0 3 2 8  Adverse Impact of Climate Change 0 3 0 3 2 7 3 0 3 2  High Incidence of Deforestation 8 3 3 0 3 2 11  Weak Capacity to Manage Impacts of Natural 3 2 0 0 2 7 Disaster  High Cost of Agriculture Inputs SUB TOTAL 58 4 Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector  Limited Technical and Entrepreneurial Skills 2 2 0 0 2 6  Limited Attention to the Development of Tourism 0 1 0 0 1 2  Overstretched Housing Infrastructure 3 3 0 0 3 9

SUB TOTAL 17

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Criteria

Urb

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Development Issues Response to poor Vulnerable Cross Issues onEffect the Local Economy Bridging the Rural Disparities Environmental Concerns Basic Needs& Sustainable Development Total Ranking 5 Human Development, Employment and Productivity  High Rate of Youth Unemployment 3 3 3 0 3 12  Inadequate Educational Infrastructure 3 3 3 0 3 12  Limited coverage of Social Protection 3 2 0 0 3 11  High Rate Morbidity and Mortality for Malaria, HIV/AIDS 3 2 0 0 2 7  Persistent High Infant Maternal Mortality Rate 3 2 0 0 2 7  Weak Management and Supervision of Schools  Lack of Comprehensive Knowledge of 2 2 0 0 3 7

HIV/AIDS/STD’s among the Vulnerable Groups

 Inadequate Integration of Youth Concerns 3 2 0 0 3 8 including Gender and Vulnerability into District 3 2 0 0 2 7 Plans 2 2 0 0 2 6  High Incidence of Violation of Children Rights

and Worse Forms of Child Labour 1 2 0 0 2 5  Increasing Trend of Irregular and Precarious Migration  Significant Number of Children of School Going 2 3 0 0 3 8 Age are not in School  High Incidence of Poverty especially among the 2 2 0 0 2 6 Disadvantaged SUB TOTAL 61

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Criteria

Urban Urban

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ustainable Development Issues Response to poor Vulnerable Cross Issues onEffect the Local Economy Bridging the Rural Disparities Environmental Concerns Basic Needs& S Development Total Ranking 6 Transparent and Accountable Government

 Non-Functioning of Sub-District Structures 3 2 0 0 2 7  Poor Linkage between Planning and Budgeting  Ineffective Monitoring and Evaluation of 1 3 0 0 3 7 Projects and Programmes 1 2 3 0 3 9  Weak Structures for Effective Participation of Vulnerable in the Decision-Making Process 0 3 0 1 0 7  Incidence of Violent Crimes 0 2 -1 0 0 1  Low Capacity in the Production, Analysis and Use of Gender Statistics in Planning  Limited Resource and Budgetary Allocation for 1 3 1 0 3 8 0 2 0 0 3 Monitoring and Evaluation 5 SUB TOTAL 44 7 Oil and Gas Development

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2.2.2 Summary of Prioritised Needs 1. Provide Cost Effective Water/Boreholes Systems 2. Provide Modern Toilet and Sanitary Facilities 3. Provide Educational Infrastructure 4. Ensure Job Creation for the Youth Unemployed 5. Increase Electricity Supply to the Remote areas in the District 6.Increase Capacity of NADMO to Deal with Impacts of Natural Disaster 7. Expand Social Protection Interventions to Cover the Poor and the Vulnerable 7. Improve and Develop Road Networks 8. Provide Market Facility/Infrastructure 9. Increase Access to Adequate, Safe and Affordable Housing 10. Support Increased Competition in the Financial System to Reduce Interest in Borrowing 11. Institutionalise the Co-ordination Development Programmes, Formulation, M&E Process 12. Provide Selective Subsidies for Farmers 13. Institutionalise Gender Statistics and Compilation from Routine Administrative Process 14. Ensure Commodity Security for the Malaria, HIV and AIDS 15. Expand and Intensify HIV Counselling and Testing Programmes 16. Ensure Efficient Development, Deployment and Supervision of Teachers 16 Co-ordinate and Redistribute Development Projects and Progeammes to all Communities 17. Mainstream Youth Development Issues into District Planning and Programmes 18. Enhance Compliance of Relevant Regulations and Guidelines on Small Scale Mining 19. Develop and Promote Affordable Irrigation System 20. Create Enabling Environment to Promote Mass Use of ICT and Telephony 21. Improve the Legislation and Institutional of Budget Formulation and Implementation 22. Eliminate Revenue Collection Leakages 23. Address Access to Extension Services 24. Facilitate the Provision of Training and Business Development Services 25. Promote Advocacy and Create Public Awareness on the Rights of Children 26. Co-ordinate and Redistribute Development Projects and Programmes to all Communities 22. Promote Public Private Partnership for Investment in the Tourism Sector 23. Mobilise Resources from Existing Financial Institutions to Support MSME’s 24. Develop Sustainable Funding Arrangements in Support of the Development of Functional M&E 134

25. Formulate and Implement Programmes to Harness the Benefits of Migration such as LEAP 26. Create Awareness about Environmental Issues among Stakeholders to Ensure Environmental Compliance 27. Develop Social, Community and Recreational Facilities 28. Promote Public Private Partnership for Investment in the Tourism Sector 29. Adopt New and Innovative Means of Promoting Development Control and Enforcement of the Planning and the Building Regulations 30. Enhance Institutional Capacity of the Security Services

2.2.3 The Analysis of Potentials, Opportunities, Constraints and Challenges (POCC) This section focuses on the Potentials, Opportunities, Constraints, and Challenges (POCC) analysis in relation to the 201402017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework

(MTDPF). The Potentials are the resources within the reach of the District which could be harnessed to augment the developments in the District. The Opportunities are other external factors that the District can take advantage of in enhancing the pace of development. The constraints are the weaknesses from within which impede development steps have to be taken internally to address them. The Challenges are external constraints hampering development which needs to be overcome. The POCC analysis under the 2014-2017 Medium Term

Development Policy Framework themes are analysed in table 2.3.

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Table 2.3: Analysis of Potentials, Opportunities, Constraints and Challenges (POCC)

ISSUES TO BE POTENTIALS OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRAINTS CHALLENGES ADDRESSED

ENSURING AND SUSTAINING MACROECONOMIC STABILITY

High and Wide -Existence of Financial -Existence of Banks eg. -Absence of Credit -Unwillingness to Pay Interest Rate Institutions Rural Banks, ADB, Unions Loans Ecobank -Large Crop of People in -Unwillingness of Banks -Inadequate Fund Need of Financial Existence of DACF to Lend Money Assistance

-High Interest Rate

Conclusion: There exist numerous financial institutions in the District and there is the need to reduce interest rate so that potential borrowers can access.

Leakages in -Presence of Revenue -Availability of -Lack of Logistics -Poor Methods of Revenue Collection Collectors Information Centres Revenue Mobilisation -Existence of Revenue - Unwillingness Barrier -Existence of Revenue -Lack of Appropriate Task Force of Tax Payers to Pay Technology Taxes

Conclusion: The District abounds with natural resources and revenue potentials and if proper measures are put in place, more revenue would be accrued.

Unlimited Access -Existence of Financial -Existence of Banks eg. -Absence of Credit -Unwillingness to Pay to Finance/Credit Institutions GCB, ADB,Ecobank Unions Loans

-Large Crop of People in Existence of DACF -Inadequate Funds Need of Financial

Assistance -Unwillingness of Banks to Lend Money

-High Interest Rate

Conclusion: The financial institutions should open up their doors to enable people to have access to financial credit/su pport.

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Weak Budget -Existence of -Existence of -Weak Enforcement -Untimely Release of Formulation and Competent Office Composite Budget of DA Bye-Laws External Funding Implementation Training

-Lack of Logistics e.g -Unplanned Deductions

vehicle, stationery from DACF -Good and Reliable Office -Availability of Lack of Will-Power to Accommodation External Funding e.g Adhere to the Budget DACF,DDF, Royalties

Willingness of other Staff to Support

Available Inputs from other Departments

Conclusion: The Assembly should adhere to planned implementation programmes and also support the DPCU in terms of logistics during the budget formulation and implementation.

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ISSUES TO POTENTIALS OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRAINTS CHALLENGES BE ADDRESSED

INFRASTRUCTURE AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

Poor Quality and -Availability of -Availability of Royalties, IGF, -High Cost of Road -Inadequate External Inadequate Road Materials for DACF etc. Construction Funding Networks Construction -Availability of the Assembly -Improper Development -High Water Run-Off -Availability of Labour Grader Control System - Lack of Technology -Existence of Feeder - Rivers and Streams Roads Department makes it Difficult for Road Works

Conclusion: The livelihood of the people in the District depends on the good road network. Putting the roads in proper shape will help open up the communities to other parts of the District and also transport their foodstuffs to market centres.

Inadequate ICT -Willingness of the -Availability of Telecom -High Cost of ICT -High Cost of Infrastructure People to Use the ICT Companies Industry Production across the District -Availability of Land -Availability of Skills and -Poor Nature of Roads -Lack of Funds Investors

Conclusion: The District cannot afford to lag behind the ICT web. The earlier measures are put in place to hook the District into ICT hub the better.

Inadequate Space -Availability of Schools -Presence of DA and Sub- -La ck of Funds -Unreliable of External for Recreation Structures -High Maintenance Cost Funding -Presence of Football Clubs -Existence of Physical Planning -High Cost of Construction -Presence of Youth -Presence of Chiefs

Conclusion: The Assembly should liaise with chiefs to release land for them to construct recreational facilities for the people in the various communities.

Inadequate -Availability of Teak -Presence of VRA -High Cost of Extension -Over-Dependence of Extension of Plantations Hydro Electric Power Electricity - Presence of DA and Sub- -Unqualified Electrical Coverage -Self-Help Initiative Structures Contractors from the Communities -Presence of Private Companies -Availability of Labour

Conclusion: The extension of electricity to the other parts of the District will boost cottage industries and improve the well-being of the people.

Weak -Existence of Physical -Availability of Building -Absolute Control over -Lack of Enforcement Enforcement of Planning Regulations Land by Chiefs of Building Planning and Regulations Building -Existence of Chiefs Regulations

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Conclusion: The Physical Planning Department should work hand in hand with land owners to adhere to planning and building regulations.

Inadequate Existence of -Presence of DA Sub-Structures -Limited Attention to -Untimely Release of Access to Environmental Officers Environmrntal Situation Funds Environmental -Availability of Facilities -Availability of Land CWSA,DACF,DDF,IGF -Lack of Maintenance Culture -Presence of WATSAN -Favourable Public Private Initiative -High Waste Generation

Conclusion: The Assembly should focus on environmental sanitation in order to avoid the occurrence of epidemics.

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ISSUES TO BE POTENTIALS OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRAINTS CHALLENGES ADDRESSED

ENHANCED COMPETITIVENESS IN THE GHANA’S PRIVATE SECTOR

Limited Technical -Availability of SMSE’s Existence of Vocational -Unwillingness of the -Lack of Funds and Entrepreneurial Institute People to Upgrade Skills -Availability of Rural themselves Enterprises Programmes Availability of NGO’s -Difficult in Accessing Loans

Conclusion: There are enough potentials, opportunities and when utilised, will help turn around the untapped skills.

Limited Attention to -Abundant of Forest Presence of NGO -Poor Nature of Roads -Lack of Commitment the Development of Reserves and Rivers from External Bodies Tourism Sector Availability of Private and -Lack of Support from the -Favourable Climatic the Public Initiatives Local People -Lack of Funds Conditions

Conclusion: The District should take upon itself to develop the tourism industries by entering agreements with the private sector to increase its revenue generation.

Over- Stretched -Availability of Land -Existence of NGO’s -Limited Funds from the -Lack of Support from the Housing DA Private Sector Infrastructure -Existence of Public -Existence of Public Private Sector Workers Partnership -Over Reliance on -Untimely Release of Royalties External Funding -Willingness of the -Ministry of Works and People to Pay Rent Housing -Pressure on Land in some Communities

Conclusion: the housing deficit is creating a lot of problem and anxiety for both public sector workers and the community at large. the assembly should therefore take upon itself to provide decent accommodation for the people

Increasing Trend of -Availability of Land for -Favourable Government -Unwillingness of the -High Cost of Farming Rural-Urban Drift Farming Policies Youth to Enter into Inputs Farming -Availability of LEAP -Existence of Business -Over Reliance on Natural Programmes Advisory Centre -Difficulty in Land Rains Acquisition -Existence of Youth in Agriculture programmes -Lack of Credit Facilities

Conclusion: The youth should take advantage of potential and opportunities in the District and enter into farming.

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ISSUES TO BE POTENTIALS OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRAINTS CHALLENGES ADDRESSED

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTIVITY AND EMPLOYMENT

Inadequate -Availability of Land -Existence of -Low Revenue Base of -Inadequate Funding Educational PTA,GETFUND,DDF, etc. the District Assembly Infrastructure -Availability of Communal Support -Unwillingness of Communities to Pay -Availability of Donor eg. Counterpart Funding Newmont Gold Limited -High Enrolment Rate

Conclusion: The identified potentials and opportunities are enough to address the issues with educational infrastructure. The Assembly should collaborate with other agencies to provide support for educational sector.

High Rate of Youth -Available of Employable -Presence of GYEEDA and -Apathy on the Part of the Change of Government Unemployment Skills LEAP Youth to be Trained Policies

-Existence of NGO’s -Presence of Training -Limited Income Institutes -Abundance of Fertile -Lack of Skills Lands

Conclusion: Policy formulation should be directed towards minimising youth unemployment when the stated constraints are reduced.

Weak Supervision of -Existence of Circuit -Support from the GES -Lack of Logistics -Untimely Release of Schools Supervisors Allowances -Existence of DA -Poor Road Network -Availability of Teachers -Continuous Change in and Structure Existence of PTA and other -Teachers Absenteeism Educational Policies Stakeholders

Conclusion: The Potential and opportunities identified should help curb the problem. The Assembly and the Education Service also have a role to play.

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ISSUES TO BE POTENTIALS OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRAINTS CHALLENGES ADDRESSED

TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE

Incident of Violent -Presence of Law -Support from the -Non-Existence of Limited Funding Crimes Enforcement Agencies Assembly Community Policing -Presence of Traditional -Lack of Logistics Rulers -Limited Police Stations Conclusion: There is the need to increase the number of police stations in the District in a bid to fight against crime.

Weak Structures -Presence of Vulnerable -Presence of NCCE -Lack of Proper - Lack of Funds for Effective especially Women -Presence of Assembly Education Participation of - Availability of Members -Apathy on the Part of Information Desk -Presence of District the Vulnerable Vulnerable in Electoral Officers Decision Making

Conclusion: The Assembly and other stakeholders are to intensify the campaign to get the vulnerable to take part in decision-making process.

Non Functioning of -Presence DPCU -Existence of Local -Lack of Offices Untimely Release of DA Sub-Structures -Availability of Area Government Act. -Lack of Permanent Staff Funds to support the Sub- Councils -Existence of other - Weak Linkage between Structures - Availability of Stakeholders DA and Area Councils Assembly Members -Existence of DACF Conclusion: The Assembly should provide enough resources to the sub-District structures to function efficiently.

Poor Linkage -Existence of DPCU -Existence of Decentralised -Lack of consultations -Limited Funding between Planning -Available Information Departments -Lack of Accurate and Budgeting -Existence of MTDP - Available Resources from Database the Area Councils -Non-Adherence to the MTDP Conclusion: There should be effective collaboration between the planning and the budget unit of the Assembly.

Ineffective -Availability of Itenery -Presence of Assembly -Lack of Logistics such -Erratic Release of Monitoring and for Monitoring Members and other as Vehicles and External Funding Evaluation of -Presence of Monitoring Stakeholders like Education Stationery Team and Health -Untimely Payment of Projects and Monitoring Allowances Programmes

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ISSUES TO BE POTENTIALS OPPORTUNITIES CONSTRAINTS CHALLENGES ADDRESSED

ACCELERATED AGRICULTURE MODERNISATION AND SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMNET

Limited Access to -Presence of Farmers -Support from the -Inadequate Extension -Inadequate Funding Extension Services -Availability of Land Assembly Officers -Freeze on Employment -Large Cocoa Plantations -Existence of Department of -Inadequate Resources especially on Agricultural Agriculture -Poor Road Network Sector -Existence of farmer-Based -Farmers Unwillingness Groups to Adapt to Changes Conclusion: The District’s potentials and opportunities call for more extension workers. There is therefore the need to recruit more extension services agents and also supply them with logistics.

High Dependence on -Good Vegetation -Availability of -Unreliable Rainfall -Lack of Interest Seasonal and -Fertile Land for Farming Meteorological Services Pattern -Limited Resources Erratic Rainfall -Abundant of rainfall -Lack of Irrigation

Conclusion: Promotion of irrigation farming is the best alternative during the dry season.

Inadequate -Availability of Fertile -Existence of Financial -Difficulty in Accessing -Limited Supply of Incentive and Land Institutions Loans Incentives such as Agro- Subsidies for -Willingness of People to -Farmers-Based Groups Chemicals Enter into Farming Farmers

Conclusion: The availability of fertile land coupled with the people readiness to enter into farming call for the Government to provide incentives to farmers.

Negative Impact of -Availability of Officers Existence of EPA -Difficulty in Addressing -Lack of Enforcement of Mining Impact of Mining Laws Activities Conclusion: The Environmental Protection Agency should collaborate with the Assembly to deal with the issue

High Cost of Agric. -Fertile Land -Existence of Department of - -Removal of Subsidies Inputs -People want to Enter into Agriculture -Limited Supply Farming -Existence of Farmers Group

Conclusion: The Potentials in the District and the people readiness to go into farming calls for low cost of Agriculture inputs.

Forest Destruction -Existence of Forestry -Existence of Forest - -Difficulty in Enforcing by Chain – Saw Commission Reserves the Laws Operators and -Existence of Agric. -Presence of the District Officers Assembly Farmers

Conclusion: The existence of the officers should add as impetus to clamp down the activities of chain-saw.

Weak Capacity to -Presence of Existence of Environmental -Difficulty in Addressing Weak Monitoring System Manage Impacts of Environmental Officers Protection Agency the Issues Natural Disaster -Lack of Motivation

Conclusion: There is the need to strengthen the various institutions to manage the impacts of natural disaster.

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Fig. 16: A Map Representing the Preferred Development Option for Asutifi North District

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CHAPTER THREE

3.0.0 DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT GOAL, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES 3.1.0 Introduction The National strategic direction and priorities of the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development

Policy Framework under Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda II is to:

 Change the structure of composition of the National output in ways that enhance broad-

based, inclusive and sustainable growth

 Innovate the process of production through skills and technological upgrading

 Enhancing the competitiveness of industry and trade

 Lifting workers from low productive agriculture to higher productive activities and

 Put the economy on a growth path that creates jobs, opens up decent work opportunities

for all, alleviates poverty and reduces income and social inequalities.

This chapter seeks to highlight on the District’s focus, setting out the District goals in line with the seven (7) thematic areas namely: Ensuring Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability,

Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development, Accelerated Agriculture Modernisation and Natural Resource Management, Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector,

Human Development, Employment and Productivity, Transparent and Accountable Governance and Oil and Gas Development.

3.2.0 District Development Focus The District development goal for 2014-2017 under the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda II for the Asutifi North is to make sure that the people in the District have access to infrastructural development, quality education, better health delivery system, good drinking water, proper security, and ultimately take part in the decision- making process of the Assembly.

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3.3.0 District Goal in Line With the Seven (7) Thematic Areas All the inputs for the preparation of 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework under Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda II were collated by all the District

Planning Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU) members and effective collaboration of Heads of

Departments, Assembly and Area Council Members and other Opinion Leaders. In its entirety, the problems emanated from the inputs have been disaggregated as the objectives for the 2014-

2017 District Medium Term Development Plan.

Table 3.1: District Development Goals from Key Focus Areas

THEMATIC AREAS GOALS

Ensuring and Sustaining To support increased competition in the financial system to reduce interest rate for borrowing Macroeconomic Stability To eliminate revenue leakages To improve the legislation and institutional framework of budget formulation implementation To mobilise resources from existing financial institutions to support MSME’s Infrastructure and Human To improve and develop road networks To increase electricity supply to the remote areas in Settlements the District To provide market infrastructure To promote the use of ICT and telephony To promote development control and enforcement of building regulations To develop social, community and recreational facilities To provide cost effective water/borehole systems To promote or provide sanitary facilities To incorporate hygiene education in water and sanitation delivery programmes Enhanced Competitiveness of To promote public private partnership for investment in the tourism sector Ghana’s Private Sector To facilitate the provision of training and business development services To increase access to adequate, safe and affordable housing

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THEMATIC AREAS GOALS Human Development, Employment To provide educational infrastructure and Productivity To increase logistics for health institutions To provide adequate support for the vulnerable and the exclusion To reduce incidence of teenage pregnancy and teenage mother To fight against the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and other deadly diseases To create jobs avenues for youth unemployed To intensify campaign against child labour and abuse To help reduce rural-urban drift To reduce high maternal mortality rate To improve supervision and monitoring of schools Accelerated Agriculture To improve prices of agriculture produce Modernisation and Natural Resource To reduce post- harvest losses Management To increase the level of agriculture production To improve training and increase agricultural extension officers To expand afforestation programmes To promote irrigation farming Transparent and Accountable To enhance institutional capacity of security Governance services

To provide infrastructural development and strengthen the area councils

To intitutionalise the coordination of development programmes, formulation, monitoring and evaluation process

To institutionalise gender statistics and compilation from routine administrative process

To develop sustainable funding arrangements in support of the development of functional M&E

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3.4.0 Development Projections for 2014-2017 Based on the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA II) The Asutifi North District Assembly is preparing her plan based on the clear-cut guidelines of the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework under Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSDAII). The District has prioritised her needs under the seven (7) thematic areas of the Medium Term Development Policy Framework of 2014-2017 namely;

Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability, Infrastructure and Human Settlements

Development, Accelerated Agriculture Modernisation and Natural Resource Management,

Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector, Human Development, Employment and

Productivity and Transparent and Accountable Governance, and Oil and Gas Development. The

District’s priority needs are very essential especially when doing projections which are crucial for the District to achieve her set goals. In doing the projections, the prioritised issues are going to be used as the basis, taking into consideration the overall scope within which the development of the District could thrive. i.Population Projections One of the contentious issues the District is grappling with is the population growth. Using

2010 population as the base year, the annual growth rate is estimated at 2.5 percent. This growth rate is considered to be the same as that of National rate of 2.5%. This growth rate is largely due to natural factors (high fertility rate and low mortality rate and low mortality rate) and migration as a result of mining activities. The high growth rate is putting pressure on social amenities like health, sanitary facilities, water and educational infrastructures.

Looking at it from technical point of view of the population growth, there is the need to make the necessary provision in relation to both social and economic sphere before things get out of hand. Table 3.2 shows the population projections for 2014-2017 and table 3.3 shows the population of the top ten communities.

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Table 3.2: The Population Projections for 2014-2017

YEAR MALE FEMALE TOTAL 2010 26,761 25,498 52,259 2011 27,430 26,135 53,565 2012 28,115 26,788 54,903 2013 28,817 27,457 56,274 2014 29415 28,143 57,558 2015 29,631 28,846 58,477 2016 30,371 29,567 59938 2017 31,130 30,306 61436 Source: District Statistical Office, 2014, Kenyasi

Table 3.3: Population Projection for Top 10 Settlements

No. Settlement Population 2010 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 1. Kenyasi II 11,444 12,648 13,188 13,493 13,787 2. Kenyasi I 5,347 6,017 6,162 6,302 6,440 3. Ntotroso 4,703 5,292 5,420 5,541 5,659 4. Gyedu 2,112 2,377 2,434 2,487 2,537 5. Wamahinso 1,638 1,843 1,888 1,929 1,969 6. Kensere 1,191 1,340 1,373 1,403 1,434 7. Gambia II 1,184 1,332 1,364 1,395 1,425 8. Atwedie 997 1,122 1,149 1,173 1,198 9. Josephkrom 912 1,026 1,051 1,074 1,097 10. Obengkrom 910 1,024 1,049 1,072 1,095 Source: District Statistical Office, Kenyasi, 2014

i. Educational Projections Quality education is one of the key ingredients of social development in Ghana particular and the District as a whole. To help achieve this, there is the need to put some measures in place so that children of school going age would have more access to education. Adequate provision of

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classrooms, tables and chairs, teachers, other teaching and learning materials are all the necessary social services that would cushion the idea of quality education in the District.

However, the District lags behind in terms of the aforementioned amenities because the number of children of school going-age far outstrips the supply of these social services. Accordingly, measures to improve education in the District can be solved or tackled holistically by looking critically at population growth and distribution, the resources at the disposal and how the people can have access to these facilities.

For the past two years, there has been significant increase in school enrolment especially at the basic level in the District. The total enrolment level of the District for 2012 /2013 stands at

16,882 as compare to 15010 for 2011/2012. This increase has come due to the following reasons: a) The Government policies like Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education which covers

School Feeding Programme b) Capitation Grant and Free Supply of School Uniforms especially for those in deprived communities and c) The rehabilitation of school blocks, construction of additional new classroom blocks, teachers quarters and extension of electricity to most of the communities are some of the factors which have contributed to the sharp increase in school enrolment. For the plan period of 2014-

2017, it is projected that the school enrolment is likely to surge by at least ten percent every year.

To help achieve these, the Assembly is expected to put up more school blocks, construct teachers quarters and supply tables and chairs to meet the enrolment demand. Table 3.4 and 3.5 show how school enrolment will increase from 2014-2017.

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Table 56.4: Projected School Enrolment (Basic School) for 2014-2017

YEAR ENROLMENT

BOYS GIRLS TOTAL 2014 9740 8,984 18,724

2015 10,714 9,882 20,596

2016 11,785 10,871 22,656

2017 12,964 11,958 24,922

Source: District Statistical Office, 2014, Kenyasi

Table 3.5: Projected School Enrolment (Senior High School) for 2014-2017 YEAR ENROLMENT

BOYS GIRLS TOTAL

2014 371 1,181 1,552

2015 408 1,299 1,707

2016 449 1,429 1,878

2017 494 1,572 2,066

Source: District Education Directorate, 2014, Kenyasi

iii.Health Projections

The population of the District as contained in the 2010 Population and Housing census of

Ghana was used as base for health projections. The 2010 Population and Housing Census report put the District population at 52,259 with annual population growth rate of which is higher than the Regional growth rate. Although the District be it the parent District in which Asutifi South was seemingly carved out has a growth rate as a result of the mining activities in the District particularly Kenyasi and its environs.

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a. Demand for Health Facilities

The health facilities in the District are not only evenly distributed but also cannot boast of any hospital. Although there seems to be some health institutions in other parts of the District but these cannot handle major cases. Emergency cases are sometimes referred to St. Elizabeth hospital at Hwidiem in Asutifi South District. There are other health facilities at Kenyasi,

Gyedu, Gambia, Ntotroso and Gambia No.2

The continuous increases in population have put a lot of pressure on health facilities in the

District thereby making health delivery very difficult. Table 3.6 shows projected demand for health facilities.

The national standard is 1: 75,000. This means at the end of the plan period at least a District hospital will be needed at the end of the planned implementation period.

Table 3.6: Projected Health Facilities

Year/Facility Existing Required

2014 5 2

2015 7 2

2016 9 1

2017 10 1

Total 11 6

Source: District Directorate of Health, Kenyasi, 2014

b.Projected Demand for Health Workers

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Currently, the doctor-patient ratio stands at 1: 30,000 and with expected increase in population every year, it means one doctor will be responsible for not less than 35,000 people. This means more doctors and nurses will be needed. Table 71 indicates a projected demand for doctors in the District.

Taking the National standard and the number of doctors in the District into considerations, 3 more additional doctors will be needed at the end of the plan period.

Table 3.7: Demand for Health Workers YEAR DOCTORS MIDWIVES PHYSICIAN NURSES TBA BEDS ASSISTANT 2014 2 2 1 13 5 18 2015 Nil 1 1 12 7 14 2016 Nil 1 Nil 5 11 1 2017 Nil 1 Nil 3 7 1 Source: District Directorate of Health, Kenyasi, 2014 iv.Revenue Projections

Revenue projection is made for the plan period and this is done with the Assembly’s potentials, opportunities, constraints and challenges in mind. Table 3.8 shows projected revenue for the plan implementation period of 2014 – 2017.

Table 3.8: Revenue Projections for 2014-2017, IGF Only

2014 ACTUAL AS 2015 PROJECTIONS 2016 2017 BUDGET AT JUNE 2014 PROJECTIONS PROJECTIONS

Rates 31,900.00 7,825.00 31,900.00 35,090.00 38,599.00 Fees 16,750.00 1,079.00 16,750.00 18,425.00 20,267.00 Fines 10,000.00 6,000.00 12,000.00 13,200.00 14,520.00 Licenses 39,450.00 13,992.60 39,450.00 43,395.00 47,734.50 Land 1,829,978.00 15,451.02 1,829,978.00 1,848,276.80 2,033,104.48 Rent 6,700.00 8,931.48 10,000.00 11,000.00 12,100.00 Investment 3,150,000.00 3,247,000.00 95,448.90 163,906.45 79,221.93 Donor (Newmont 80,000.00 105,080.57 80,200.00 88,220.00 87,042.00 support ) Total 5,167,978.00 3,317,360.57 2,115,726.90 2,221,513.25 2,332,588.91 Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

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Table 3.9: All Revenue Sources

REVENUE SOURCES 2014 ACTUAL AS 2015 2016 2017 BUDGET AT JUNE 2014 PROJECTIONS PROJECTIONS PROJECTION

INTERNALLY 5,167,978.00 3,317,360.57 2,115,726.90 2,221,513.25 2,332,588.91 GENERATED COMPENSATION TRANSFERS (FOR 470,323.56 235,161.78 490,595.97 539,655.57 593,621.13 DECENTRALISED DEPARTMENT GOODS AND SERVICES 2,000.00 - 51,725.96 55,200.00 60,420.00 TRANSFERS (FOR DECENTRALISED DEPARTMENT) ASSETS TRANSFER (FOR 1,086.00 - 91,525.42 94,194.60 99,314.04 DECENTRALISED DEPARTMENT DACF 1,774,638.40 155,108.18 2,959,531.77 3,255,484.95 3,581,033.44 DDF 464,751.00 232,375.50 1,188,982.52 1,307,880.77 1,438,668.85 SCHOOL FEEDING 271,511.00 56,000.50 271,511.00 298,662.10 328,528.31 UDG - - - - - OTHER FUNDS 263,489.00 201,292.94 5,078,935.88 5,586,829.46 (ROYALTIES) 6,145,512.41 TOTAL 8,367,122.48 4,197,299.47 12,248,535.42 13,359,420.70 14,579,687.09 Source: DPCU Projections, 2014

v.Water and Sanitation Projections The increase in population has called for demand for water. Studies conducted by District

Water and Sanitation Team (DWST) revealed that most of the people in the communities in the

District lack adequate access to clean and potable water. Apart from Kenyasi No. 1, Kenyasi

No. 2 and Ntotroso which have pipe borne water, all the other communities lack potable

drinking water. Women and children especially those in the rural areas have to walk for long

distances to fetch water. Since water is difficult to come by, some people are forced to fetch

water from streams and rivesr which are highly polluted. The problem becomes worse during

the dry season when rivers and streams dry up. It is projected that the present rate of water

supply in the District which is about 10% would increase to 25% during the plan

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implementation period. This increase will come through the provision of boreholes for the smaller communities. The larger communities will also be provided with Small Towns Water

Systems (STWS) or with boreholes with pumping machines (mechanised Boreholes). Table

3.10 shows projected demand for water.

Table 3.10: Projected Demand for Water

Facility No. Available No. Required Backlog Pipe-Borne Water 3 4 4 Boreholes 83 56 56 Total 86 60 60 Source: DWST & DPCU, Kenyasi 2010

vi.Agricultural Projections Agriculture is the backbone of the District economy with 70% of the population engaging in agriculture. This has brought about food security all year road. However, in times of bumper harvest, foodstuffs are left to rot because farmers do not get market for their produce. During the dry season, food becomes relatively scarce as there are no storage facilities.

There are other problems associated with agriculture in the District. Among these are:

 Over reliance of rainfall for cultivation

 Poor road network

 High transportation cost

 Inadequate extension staff support

 High cost of agriculture production

 Low income from agricultural production

 Lack of access to credit facilities

 Outmoded method of farming

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In spite of the problems confronting the agriculture sector, the District has enough potential to produce food crops to feed the people. It is therefore envisaged that major food crops such as maize, rice, cassava, yam, cocoyam and plantain are mainly produced in the District every year.

Table 3.11 below presents the figures for major food crops and the expected annual increase in tonnage from 2014 to 2017.

Table 3.11: Projection of Production of Major Crops 2014-2017 (In Metric Tonnes)

YEAR 2014 2015 2016 2017 CROP Maize 9,083 9,537.4 10,014.28 10,515 Rice 506.25 531.56 558.14 586.05 Cassava 12,9008 13,5458 14,2230.8 14,9342 Yam 1,521 1,597.1 1,676.9 1,760.7 Cocoyam 51,620 54,201 56,911.05 59,757 Plantain 130,443 136965 143,813.7 151,004 Source: Department of Agriculture, Kenyasi, 2014

In a similar vein, food crops that would be produced need proper markets. It has therefore been projected that markets are needed for farmers to market their produce. Even though there are market centres in communities like Kenyasi, Ntotroso, Gambia No.2, and the like but these centres lack market infrastructure. There is therefore the need to construct more market facilities to offset seemingly post- harvest losses and also pave way for farmers to market their produce.

Table 3.12: Demand for Market

EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE MARKETS- 2014 REQUIRED BY 2017 5 3 Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

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vii.Manufacturing Sector Projections Apart from agriculture which gives the majority of the people employment, the next sector which gives employment to the people in the District is industrial sector. It employs over 19.4 percent of the labour force. This sector uses local raw materials in production. The District has light industries at Kenyasi and some cottage industries in neighbouring communities. They engage in production like palm oil extraction, ‘Akpetshie’ distilleries. The cassava processing to gari and starch will also be intensified by giving credit to farmers to grow more cassava for the processing. The Rural Enterprises Programme has been of beneficial to the people giving them education and training.

Livestock industry is fast developing in the District but they are not kept on a large commercial scale. Sheep and goats are kept in almost every community but production levels are low.

Effort will be put in place for livestock industry to expand so that they can be produced on a commercial scale.

Fish industry has caught up with the people of Asutifi North District. The District has therefore been identified among 21 Districts as having great potentials for fish farming in the country.

The climatic conditions are good for their industry so more people will be encouraged to undertake these activities to improve their living conditions. viii.Employment Sector Projections

The active labour force especially those of ages between 15 and 60 constitute about 40 percent of the entire population of the District. The District has in abundance vast arable lands for farming. In addition, the introduction of Livelihood Empowerment Programme (LEAP) and

National Youth Employment Programmes now Ghana Youth Employment and Entrepreneurial

Development Agency (GYEEDA) coupled with the springing up of financial institutions in the

District bear ample testimony that employment for the people would be increased to 23,431 by

2017. The District’s potential labour/working force for the plan period is catalogue in table 41.

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ix.Housing Projections Almost every human race is clamouring for decent housing. However, the District is beset with accommodation problems. The rate of housing delivery lags behind population growth. The number of houses in the major towns in the District especially the three mining communities rarely increases while the population growth and the influx of migrant workers exerts undue pressure on the existing ones.

Until late 2008, the District did not have offices for Town and Country Planning. As a result, people were used to put up building indiscriminately without proper adherence to building regulations. With the establishment of a permanent office for this department, greater number of people are applying for plot registration and building permit before they put up a building.

For now, it would be very difficult for the District to determine an appropriate rate to project the registered houses from 2014-2017. In order to determine the number of houses being put up in the District, there is the need to educate and monitor as well as proving enough funds for

Town and Country Planning to complete their sector plans. The on-going street naming exercise will also help the District to identify all buildings and properties all aimed at identifying tax payers.

x.Service Sector Projections

Within the plan period, electricity would be extended to about 20 to 40 communities in the

District. Itis therefore projected that the number of communities Volta River Authority

(Northern Electrification Development) serves would be increased by 10 percent each year during the plan implementation period. To help make it a reality, the energy supply company of

Ghana is undertaking a variety of work to strengthen their connection to the various communities.

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On the whole, the Medium Term Development Policy Framework under Ghana Share Growth and Development Agenda II was prepared with an aim at solving the development problems in the District in a bid to enhance the living conditions of the people. Based on inputs and data collected from the communities and all the departments in the District, a program of action would be drawn within the following key issues: inadequate educational infrastructure, poor and limited water facilities, limited access to electricity, poor security network, limited agriculture extension officers, poor road network, limited market infrastructure, poor sanitary conditions, and high incidence of poverty, unemployment rate and a host of others.

3.5.0 The Application of Environmental Sustainability into the 2014-2017 District Medium Term Development Policy Framework The 2014-2017 District Medium Term Development Policy Framework under Ghana Shared

Growth and Development Agenda (GSDAII) is going to be applied to Strategic Environmental

Assessment (SEA) to conform to the institutional regulatory requirements of the Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA). This is because previous development plans of the District were geared towards achieving economic growth and enhancement without any alternatives to social and environmental issues or costs. It has also been learnt that lack of free flow of information between the Assembly and the various communities is also one of the banes. As a result, most of the developmental programmes and projects could not be sustained. In the light of this, it has become apparent to subject all the programmes into sustainability analysis that would facilitate and target economic, natural resources, socio-cultural and institutional issues to push forward the development policies, plans and programmes of Asutifi North District Assembly.

The rationale of the application among other things is to:

 Incorporate environmental and sustainability issues in the District Medium Term Development Policy Framework

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 Rope in or get all stakeholders involved during and after the plan preparation so as to get their inputs  Come out with alternative ways to solve already embedded environmental problems in the District and  Establish environmental management or blueprint for proper implementation. With Environmental Assessment Regulations coming into force in 1999; under LI 1652, which require all sectors of the economy undertaking policies, plans and programmes which are most likely to have significant environmental impacts to be subjected to environmental assessment in their planning and execution. This is aimed at ensuring that all environmental issues are in line with socio- cultural, economic, institutional and natural resources during the plan preparation and implementation.

The application of Environmental Sustainability analysis of the District Medium Term

Development Policy Framework was conducted in compliance with the requirements of 2014-

2017 Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda II.

The role of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) guidelines for the preparation of the District Medium Term Development Policy Framework could not be overemphasised as far as the preparation of the Strategic Environmental Assessment was concerned.

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Table 3.13: Environmental Sustainability Analysis of Programmes for 2014-2017 District Medium Term Development Policy Framework

Programme/ Economic Natural Socio- Institutional Total Average Cultural Projects Resources

Construction of school blocks 5 3 5 3 16 4.00 Construction of water facilities 5 3 4 5 16 4.00 Construction of road network 5 2 4 3 12 3.00 Construction of libraries 4 5 3 4 16 4.00 Construction of teachers accommodation 5 4 4 3 16 4.00 Provision of electrification facilities 4 5 3 2 14 3.50 Construction of market infrastructure 4 3 2 5 14 3.50 Construction of health facilities 5 4 3 4 16 4.00 Supply of agriculture inputs 5 4 3 4 16 4.00 Provision of refuse dump 1 5 5 5 16 4.00 Construction of recreational centres 3 4 3 2 12 3.00 Support for sanitation improvement activities 4 4 4 4 16 4.00 Support for disaster management 1 4 4 5 14 3.50 Construction of police facilities 4 5 3 4 16 4.00 Support for afforestation programme 5 3 5 1 14 3.50 Construction of water facilities 4 3 5 4 16 4.00 Support for social protection programmes 3 3 3 5 14 3.50 Construction of teachers accommodation 4 5 3 4 16 4.00 Provision of electrification projects 5 4 2 1 13 3.25 Construction of lorry parks 5 4 2 3 14 3.50 Support for monitoring activities 4 5 2 5 16 4.00 Construction of drainage 4 3 4 3 14 3.50 Provision of toilet facilities 4 3 5 4 16 4.00 Expansion of telecommunication 4 3 3 2 12 3.00 Improve condition of the vulnerable 4 5 3 4 16 4.00 Construction of storage facilities 5 4 4 3 16 4.00 Support for security programmes 5 1 3 5 14 3.50 Support for sub-District structures 4 4 3 5 16 4.00 Enhance tourism potential 5 5 5 1 16 4.00 Support to health programmes, HIV/AIDS, NID 4 3 4 5 16 4.00 Provision of administrative infrastructure 5 5 1 5 16 4.00 Support for agriculture programmes 5 2 3 4 14 3.50 Provision of scholarships 5 2 2 5 12 3.50 Construction of staff bungalows 4 3 4 5 16 4.00 Support for Physical Planning (street naming) 3 5 3 5 15 4.00 Support for capacity building activities 5 4 4 3 16 4.00 Support for Gender mainstreaming 2 2 3 5 12 3.00 Create job avenues for the unemployed youth 5 3 2 4 14 3.50 Increase the training of extension services 4 5 1 4 14 3.50 Promote irrigation farming 5 5 1 3 14 3.50 Improve supervision and monitoring of schools 3 1 2 5 11 2.75

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In doing the sustainability analysis, there is the need to use or apply the necessary tools as criteria for the proposed projects and programmes. Five criteria were identified namely; economic, socio-cultural, environmental and funding sustainability. Each factor or strategy was matched against these four factors. A strategy was considered to be very compatible if it met the very needs and aspiration of the people it is meant for and was given 5, compatible with 4, neutral 3, incompatible 2 and very incompatible 1. The breakdown is however given as follows: 1. Very compatible - 5 2. Compatible - 4 3. Neutral - 3 4. Incompatible - 2 5. Very incompatible - 1

3.5.1 Measures to Address Impacts It could be deduced from the sustainability analysis that almost all the programmes and projects are very compatible or neutral ranging from 4.00 to 3.00. In all, there were 41 strategies that were analysed. Out of these, 23 were found to be very compatible while 12 of them were compatible and 6 were neutral. In a nutshell, none of the strategies were either found to be incompatible or very incompatible. It could be seen from the sustainability analysis that almost all constructional activities would have negative impacts on the natural resources probably on the forests, degraded land, water bodies and a host of others. It is therefore worthy to note that during the constructional works, careful should be taken not to destroy all the natural resources especially the forest, land and water bodies. If the need be, technical people will be contracted to earmark areas that would encounter negative environmental impacts. Tree planting exercise would be embarked upon to reclaim the lost vegetation or forests.

With regards to the pollution of the water bodies, care should be taken not to site projects especially sanitary facilities closer to water bodies and the final refuse dumping sites on top of hills which leaches into water bodies. During construction of buildings where sands, gravels and wood would be needed, proper care should be taken not to use these materials indiscriminately. When it is realised that sand- winning or wood- cuts would affect the environment, a more ideal place should be sought to

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offset any disaster. More so, the Assembly should regulate the activities of contractors and sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with them on land reclamation and educate them on environmental sustainability issues. It is expected that contractors shall adhere to the District Assembly’s guidelines on the environment. On socio-cultural conditions relating to access to land, which affect farming in the communities, it is expected that when there is the need, the authorities shall work out an acceptable compensation for farmers affected. Analytically, the sustainability analyses of all the development programmes and projects impinged on economic, socio-cultural, environment and institutional. To help sustain these programmes and projects there is the need to:  Provide enough funds to make their implementation successful  Ensure proper maintenance of all projects to make them last longer and  Provide proper layout of new settlement.

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Table 3.14: District Development Issues, Objectives and Strategies under the Thematic Area of GSGDAII

Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability

Thematic Area Key Focused Area Issues Policy Objectives Strategies Ensuring and Monetary Policy and Financial High and Wide Interest Improve Access to Financial Review Effective Macroeconomic Sustaining Management Rate Services Policies Macroeconomic Stability Support Increased Competition in the Financial System to Reduce High Interest Rate and Ensure Competitive Rate

Strengthen Institutional Framework for Monitoring and Regulating Financial Institutions especially Non-Bank and Microfinance Sector

Fiscal Policy Management Leakages in Revenue Improve Fiscal Revenue Eliminate Revenue Collection Collection Mobilisation Leakages

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Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector

Enhanced Growth and Development of Limited Access to Improve Efficiency and Provide Opportunities for MSME’s Competitiveness of MSME’s Finance/Credit Competitiveness of MSME’s to Participate in all Public-Private Ghana’s Private Partnerships and Local Content Sector Arrangement Limited Technical and Mobilise Resources from Financial Entrepreneurial Skills and Technical Sources to Support MSME’s Facilitate the Provision of Training and Business Development Services Developing the Tourism Limited Attention to the Diversify and Expand the Market the District as a Industry Development of Tourism at Tourism Industry for Competitive Tourist Destination the Local Level Economic Development Promote Public Private Partnerships for Investment in the Tourism Sector Encourage the Expansion of Tourist Event Attractions

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Accelerated Agricultural Modernisation and Sustainable Natural Resource Management

Accelerated Production Risks Bottlenecks High Dependence on Promote Irrigation Develop and Promote Appropriate Agricultural in Agriculture Industry Seasonal and Erratic Development and Affordable Irrigation Schemes Modernisation and Rainfall including Dams, Boreholes, and Sustainable Natural other Water Harvesting Techniques Resource for Different Categories of Farmers Management Ensure Effective Implementation of the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority Inadequate Incentives and Improve Agriculture Provide Appropriate Framework to Subsidies for Farmers Financing Ensure Adequate Flow of Financial Resources to Agriculture and Agriculture Industries with Particular Attention to Small Holder Farmers

High Levels of Create Awareness about Environmental Environmental Issues among all Degradation Stakeholders and Develop an Effective and Efficient Framework for Collaboration with Appropriate Agencies to Ensure Environmental Compliance

Agriculture Productivity Limited Access to Increase Access to Extension Expand the Use Mass Extension Extension Services Services and Re-Orientation of Methods e.g Farmer Field Schools, Agriculture Education Nucleus Out-Growers Schemes, Extension Fields through Mass Education and Radio

High Cost of Agricultural Promote Agriculture Strengthen Collaboration with the Inputs/Equipment Mechanisation Private Sector to Build Capacity to Manufacture Agriculture Machinery, Tools and other Equipment Locally

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Natural Resource Management Negative Impact of Mining Promote Sustainable Review Guidelines on Mining on and Minerals Extraction on the Environment Extraction and Use of Mineral Forest Reserves and Renegotiate Resources Government’s Position with Stakeholders Strengthen Compliance and Enforcement of Relevant Regulations and Guidelines on Environmental Impact of Small Scale Mining

Land Management and Forest Destruction by Reverse Forest and Land Intensify Implementation of Restoration of Degraded Chain-Saw Operators and Degradation National Forest Plantation Forest Farmers Development Programme Apply Appropriate Agriculture Intensification Techniques to Reduce Forest Land Clearance Promote the Use of LPG as a Cheaper and Alternative Fuel and Promote Energy Efficient Charcoal Stoves Wetlands and Water Resources Adverse Impact of Climate Ensure Sustainable Use of Promote Communication, Management Change Wetlands and Water Education and Public Awareness of Resources Wetlands Enact Appropriate Legislation to Protect Wetlands from Degradation Natural Disasters, Risks and Weak Capacity to Manage Enhance Capacity to Mitigate Increase Capacity of NADMO to Vulnerability Impacts of Natural Disaster and Reduce the Impact of deal with the Impacts of Natural Natural Disasters, Risks and Disasters Vulnerability Intensify Public Awareness on Natural Disasters, Risks and Vulnerability

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Infrastructure and Human Settlement Development

Infrastructure and Water, Environmental Inadequate access to 13.2 Accelerate the provision Strengthen PPPs in water provision Human Settlement Sanitation and Hygiene quality and affordable of adequate, safe and Development water affordable water

Establish a “Water Fund” to support implementation of a pro- poor pricing regime in urban areas Transport Infrastructure Poor quality and Establish Ghana as a Improve and develop physical inadequate road transport transportation Hub for the infrastructure across all modes for networks West African sub-region transport Information Communication Inadequate ICT Promote rapid development Create the enabling environment to Technology infrastructure base across and deployment of the promote the mass use of ICT the District National ICT infrastructure Ensure the transformation of post offices into ICT and Business and Financial centres Accelerate the Development of Community ICT Centres in the District Social, Community and Inadequate Space Develop Social, Community Ensure Existing Land Use Planning Recreational Infrastructure Designated for the and Recreational Facilities Regulations Development of Recreational Infrastructure Energy Supply to Support Inadequate Extension of Provide Adequate, Reliable Increase Access to Energy by the Industries and Households Electricity to Remote Rural and Affordable Energy to Poor and Vulnerable Communities Meet the national Needs and for Export Ensure Availability of Electricity Meters for Households and Industries

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Spatial/Land Use Planning and Weak Enforcement of Streamline Spatial Land Use Adopt New and Innovative Means Management Planning and Building Planning System of Promoting Development Control Regulations and Enforcement of the Planning and Building Regulations Sanitation and Hygiene Inadequate Access to Accelerate the Provision of Strengthen the Sub-Sector Environmental Sanitation Improved Environmental Management System for Efficient Facilities Sanitation Facilities Service Delivery Promote the Construction and Use of Modern Toilet Facilities Expand Disability Friendly Sanitation Facilities Strengthen Public, Private Partnership in Waste Management Housing/ Shelter Huge Housing Deficit Increase Access to Adequate, Expand the Availability of Housing Safe, Secure and Affordable Financing Shelter Provide Support for Private Sector Involvement in the Delivery of Rental Housing

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Human Development, Productivity and Employment Human Development,

Human Education Inadequate and inequitable 1.1. Increase inclusive and 1.1.1 Remove the physical, Development, access particularly after the equitable access to, and financial and social barriers and basic level and for persons participation in education at constraints to access to education at Productivity and with special needs all levels all levels Employment Weak management and Improve management of Ensure Efficient Development, supervision of schools education service delivery Deployment and Supervision of Teachers Strengthen capacity of education management Human Capital Development, High Levels of Create Opportunities for Develop Schemes to Support Self- Productivity and Labour Unemployment especially Accelerated Job Creation Employment, especially among the Relations among the Youth across all Sectors Youth Promote Demand –Driven Skills Development Programmes Health Huge gaps in geographical 4.1. Bridge the equity gaps in Strengthen the district and sub- and financial access to access to health care district health systems as the bed- quality health care (e.g. rock of the national primary health urban and rural as well as care strategy rich and poor) Review and accelerate the implementation of CHPS strategy especially in under-served areas Expand the coverage of the NHIS to include the poor and marginalised Inadequate and inequitable Improve governance, Expand the training and appropriate distribution of critical staff management and efficiency in deployment of key middle level mix manifesting in low health service management health professionals (midwives, productivity including lack and delivery specialised nurses, physician of a human development assistants, etc.)

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and redeployment strategy Implement a human resource development strategy to improve the critical staff mix Public and users' concerns Improve access to quality Improve access to quality clinical about the quality of institutional service delivery, services, especially the healthcare and quality mental health management of emergencies and services accidents Huge unmet need for Strengthen diagnostic services at all mental health services levels  Intensify awareness creation and education on priority mental health issues  Provide technical support for mental health at all levels  Strengthen Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDRS) at all levels  Enhance National Capacity for Improve Community and Facility- the Attainment of Lagging Based Management of Childhood Health as Well as Non- Illnesses Communicable Diseases Intensify and Sustain Expanded Programme on Immunisation HIV&AIDS and STI’s High Morbidity and Improve and Scale-Up Mortality for Malaria, Community-Based Malaria Case HIV/AIDS and management Tuberculoses Lack of Comprehensive Ensure Commodity Security for Knowledge of HIV/AIDS the Malaria, HIV / AIDS & & STD’s Tuberculoses Intensify HIV Counselling and Testing Programmes to Reduce Stigmatisation

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The Youth Inadequate training and Ensure provision of adequate Provide employable skills training skills development training and skills for out-of-school youth and development in line with graduates global trends Introduce new initiatives for youth employment including promotion of entrepreneurial skills and absorption into new value-added industries Child Development, Social High Incidence of Promote Advocacy and Create Mainstream Children’s Issues in Protection and Poverty Violation of Children Public Awareness on the Development Planning at all Levels Rights and Worse Forms of Rights of Children especially those of Children with Child Labour Special Needs Enhance Capacity to Enforce Laws Protecting Children Limited Coverage of Social Make Social Protection more Improve Existing Targeting Social Protection Effective in Targeting the Protection Programmes Poor and the Vulnerable Significant Number of Advance the Implementation Expand the School Feeding Children of School Going of the Compulsory Component Programme Age are not in School of Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education Intensify the Implementation of the Policy of Attaching Kindergarten to all Primary Schools High Incidence of Poverty, Develop Targeted Economic Co-ordinate and Redistribute Especially among the and Social Intervention for Development Projects Disadvantaged Groups Vulnerable and Marginalised Groups

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Transparent and Accountable Governance

Transparent and Local Governance and Non-Functioning Sub- Ensure Effective Review and Consolidate Accountable Decentralisation District Structures Implementation of the Legislation on Local Governance Governance Decentralisation Policy and Programmes Poor Linkage between District Level Planning and Strengthen the Institutions Planning and Budgeting/ Budgeting through the Responsible for Co-ordinating Limited Resources for Participatory Process at all Planning at all Levels and Ensure Monitoring Exercises Levels their Effective Linkage with the Budgeting Process Public Policy Development and Ineffective Monitoring and Strengthen Policy Institutionalise the Coordination of Management Evaluation of the Formulation, Planning, and Development Policy Formulation, Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Planning, Monitoring and Development Policies and Processes for Equitable and Evaluation Plans Balanced Socio-Economic

Development 4.1.4 Build capacity of MDAs and MMDAs in the public policy and planning processes including considerations for gender and women empowerment

Development Communication Weak Structures of Enhance Development Expand the Opportunities and Effective Participation of Communication across the Structures for Community the Citizens especially the Public Sector and Policy Ownership of Public Vulnerable Groups in the Cycle Communication channels with Decision-Making and Particular Attention to Socially Policy Implementation Disadvantaged Groups

Gender Equity and Women Low Capacity in the Promote Gender Equity in Integrate Gender into Government Empowerment Production Analysis and Political, Social and economic Policy and Planning and Financial Use of Gender Statistics at Development Systems and Framework and their all Levels of Planning Outcomes Implementation at all Levels Public Safety and Security Incidence of Violent Improve Internal Security for Enhance Institutional Capacity of Crimes Protection of Life and the Security Agencies Property 174

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0.0 DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AND INDICATIVE FINANCIAL PLAN

4. 1.0Introduction This chapter focuses on the District’s set of programmes and projects for the achievement of the goal and objectives as well as the location, indicators, time schedules, indicative budgets and implementing agencies (lead and collaborating) and the role they are expected to perform. These sets of programmes and projects may include all on-going activities in the GSGDA I 2010-2013. These activities are being rolled over to the new plan because they are still on-going and cannot be expunged from the plan.

The successful implementation of the listed programmes and projects depends on theavailability of resources, the efficient mobilisation as well as the judicious use of the resources. This section covers the identifiable sources of resources both internal and external in relation to a set of programmes and projects to be implemented under the various thematic areasand indicative financial plan for the GSGDA II (2014-2017).

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Table 4.1: COMPOSITE PROGRAMME OF ACTION THEMATIC AREA: ENSURING AND SUSTAINANING MACROECONOMIC STABILITY

GOAL: To Improve Financial Resource Mobilisation and Expand Access to Credit Facilities

OBJECTIVE: To Improve and Expand the Financial Resource Base of the District

PROGRAMMES/ SOURCE OF FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVTIES LOCATION TIME INDICATIVE IGF GH¢ GOG/ FRAME BUDGET OTHERS LEAD COLLABORATORS 2014 – 2017 GH¢ Provide credit facilities to District Wide 25,000.00 25,000.00 Financial District Assembly farmer associations Institutions Link business associations District Wide 10,000.00 3,000.00 7,000.00 Business Advisory District Assembly, Ministry to credit facilities of Centre of Trade & Industry, financial institutions Ministry of Finance Encourage financial District Wide 10,000.00 2,000.00 8,000.00 Financial District Assembly, Ministry institutions to extend their Institutions of Finance services to other parts of the District Organise tax educational District Wide 5,000.00 5,000.00 Finance Section District Assembly campaigns every year Procure accounting District Wide 12,000.00 12,000.00 Finance Section District Assembly, software to establish Controller & Accountant revenue data Generals Department Prepare and implement District Wide 2,000.00 2,000.00 Finance Section District Assembly revenue improvement action plan every year Train revenue collectors on District Wide 6,000.00 6,000.00 Finance Section District Assembly effective revenue mobilisation Provide office District Wide 400,000.00 400,000.00 Works Department District Assembly, Ministry accommodation for revenue of Local Government staff at each Area Council

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ENHANCED COMPETITIVENESS OF GHANA’S PRIVATE SECTOR

GOAL: To Promote and Create Conducive Grounds for Small and Private Businesses OBJECTIVE: To Promote Public Private Partnership for Investment

PROGRAMMES/ SOURCE OF FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVTIES LOCATION TIME INDICATIVE IGF GH¢ GOG/ FRAME BUDGET OTHERS GH¢ LEAD COLLABORATORS 2014 – 2017 Encourage the private District Wide 2,000.00 2,000.00 District Assembly Ghana Tourist sector to invest in the Development Authority tourism industry in the District Organise skill training District Wide 6,000.00 6,000.00 Business Advisory District Assembly, workshops for private Centre Ministry of Trade & business organizations Industry Provide training to small District Wide 5,000.00 5,000.00 District Assembly Ministry of Environment, scale mining companies Minerals Commission, Environmental Protection Agency Provide incentives and Kenyasi 20,000.00 20,000.00 Business Advisory District Assembly, develop industrial sites for Centre Ministry of Trade & local artisans Industry Train 100 MSME’s District Wide 6,000.00 6,000.00 District Assembly Ministry of operators on ICT skills Communication, Ministry of Trade & Industry Provide direct incentives to District Wide 3,000.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 District Assembly Ministry of Works & attract private investors Housing, Ministry of especially on the housing Local Government & sector Rural Development Link business associations District Wide 5,000.00 5,000.00 Financial District Assembly, to credit facilities Institutions Ministry of Finance Establish 2 vocational To be Determined 240,000.00 240,000.00 District Assembly Ministry of Education learning centres

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ACCELERATED AGRICULTURE MODERNISATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

GOAL: To Improve the Level of Agriculture Productivity and Effective Control of the Natural Resources

OBJECTIVE: To Adopt Best Practices to Improve Agriculture Productivity

PROGRAMMES/ SOURCE OF FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVTIES LOCATION TIME FRAME INDICATIVE IGF GH¢ GOG/ 2014 – 2017 BUDGET OTHERS LEAD COLLABORATORS GH¢ Identify, update and disseminate District Wide 4,000.00 4,000.00 Department of District Assembly, existing technological packages Agriculture Ministry of Food & under AGSSIP Agriculture Strengthen Farmer Based District Wide 3,000.00 3,000.00 Department of District Assembly, Organisations to serve as inputs and Agriculture Farmers service supply agents Identify, update and disseminate District Wide 3,000.00 3,000.00 Department of District Assembly, existing livestock technological Agriculture Farmers, Ministry of packages Agriculture Disseminate existing culture District Wide 4,000.00 4,000.00 Department of District Assembly, fisheries technological package in Agriculture Farmers, Ministry of all parts of the District Agriculture Educate consumers on appropriate District Wide 2,000.00 2,000.00 Department of District Assembly, food combination of available foods Agriculture Farmers, Ministry of to improve nutrition Agriculture, NGOS’ Provide regular market information District Wide 2,000.00 2,000.00 Department of District Assembly, to improve distribution of foodstuffs Agriculture Farmers Facilitate linkages with relevant District Wide 2,000.00 2,000.00 Department of District Assembly, service providers and markets Agriculture Farmers, Stakeholders Support to monitoring of pest and District Wide 5,000.00 5,000.00 Department of Ministry of Agriculture, diseases Agriculture District Assembly Intensify field demonstration and District Wide 5,000.00 5,000.00 Department of Ministry of Agriculture, tours to enhance adoption of Agriculture District Assembly improved technologies Strengthen the plan implementation District Wide 3,000.00 3,000.00 Department of District Assembly, at the District level Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture

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PROGRAMMES/ SOURCE OF FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVTIES LOCATION TIME INDICATIVE IGF GOG/ FRAME BUDGET GH¢ OTHERS LEAD COLLABORATORS 2014 – 2017 GH¢ Undertake required training on District Wide 3,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 Department of District Assembly, NGOS’ needs assessment of department of Agriculture agriculture Promote best agricultural practices District Wide 5,000.00 5,000.00 Department of District Assembly, Ministry of Agriculture Agriculture Support to National Farmers Day District wide 20,000.00 20,000.00 Department of District Assembly, Ministry of Celebration Agriculture Agriculture Engage and resource 10 additional District Wide 3,000.00 3,000.00 Department of Department of Agriculture, extension officers Agriculture District Assembly Liaise with the private sectors to District Wide 6,000.00 6,000.00 Department of Department of Agriculture, invest in irrigation system Agriculture District Assembly, Ghana Irrigation Authority Assist farmers to access credit from District Wide 5,000.00 5,000.00 Financial Department of Agriculture, the financial institutions Institutions District Assembly, Ministry of Finance Educate the people on the effect of District Wide 6,000.00 6,000.00 Department of District Assembly, environmental degradation Agriculture Environmental Protection Agency, Ministry of Local

Government Encourage and expand the National District Wide 5,000.00 5,000.00 NADMO Department of Agriculture, Afforestation Programme District Assembly Provide farming inputs especially District Wide 100,000.00 100,000.00 Department of Ministry of Agriculture, agro-chemicals at a lower cost to Agriculture District Assembly farmers Introduce farmers to District Wide 7,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 Department of Ministry of Agriculture, environmentally friendly methods of Agriculture District Assembly cultivation Supervise small scale mining District Wide 10,000.00 10,000.00 District Ministry of Environment, companies to ensure adherence to Environmental Ministry of Mines & Natural environmental standards and safety Health Resources, District Assembly precautions Support to NADMO to educate the District Wide 5,000.00 5,000.00 NADMO District Assembly people on the dangers of bush fires Support to NADMO procure relief District Wide 50,000.00 50,000.00 NADMO District Assembly, Ministry of items for disaster victims the Interior

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INFRASTRUCTURE AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DEVELOPMENT

GOAL: To Improve Access to Infrastructural and Human Settlement Facilities

OBJECTIVE: To Increase and Expand Access to Infrastructure

PROGRAMMES/ SOURCE OF FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVTIES LOCATION TIME FRAME INDICATIVE IGF GH¢ GOG/ 2014 – 2017 BUDGET OTHERS LEAD COLLABORATORS GH¢ Rehabilitation of road networks District Wide 400,000.00 100,000.00 300,000.000 Works Department District Assembly, Ministry of Local Government, Feeder Roads Extend electricity supply District Wide 200,000.00 200,000.00. Volta River Authority District Assembly, Ministry of Energy Provision of market facilities District Wide 600,000.00 600,000.00 Works District Assembly, Ministry of Local Government Provision of toilet facilities District Wide 200,000.00 200,000.00 Environmental Health District Assembly, Ministry of Local Government Drilling of boreholes District Wide 300,000.00 300,000.00 District Water & District Assembly, Ministry of Water Sanitation Team Resources Construction of football pitch District Wide 100,000.00 100,000.00 Works Department District Assembly, Physical Planning Construction of community centres District Wide 200,000.00 200,000.00 Works Department District Assembly, Communities Engage private investors to expand ICT District Wide 6,000.00 6,000.00 District Assembly Ministry of Communication, Private base in the District Organisations Extend telecommunication to other parts District Wide 10,000.00 10,000.00 District Assembly Ministry of Communication of the District Support for Physical Planning to Kenyasi 10,000.00 10,000.00 Physical Planning District Assembly determine future development and land use pattern Engage surveyors to produce aerial District Wide 12,000.00 12,000.00 Physical Planning Survey Department, District Assembly photographs maps Support to Physical Planning for District Wide 5,000.00 5,000.00 Physical Planning District Assembly monitoring Support to Physical Planning for Street District Wide 158,000.00 158,000.00 Physical Planning District Assembly, Ministry of Local Naming Government, Communities Organise mass education on the need to District Wide 10,000.00 10,000.00 Environmental Health District Assembly, Ministry of Local adopt best hygiene practices Government, Communities Rehabilitation of internal market drains Kenyasi 230,000.00 230,000.00 Works Department District Assembly, Ministry of Local Government, Communities 180

PROGRAMMES/ SOURCE OF FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVTIES LOCATION TIME INDICATIVE IGF GH¢ GOG/ FRAME BUDGET OTHERS LEAD COLLABORATORS 2014 – 2017 GH¢ Supply and delivery of Cesspool District Wide 63,000.00 63,000.00 Environment District Assembly, Ministry of Emptier al Health Local Government Construction of final waste disposal Kenyasi No.1 80,000.00 80,000.00 Environment District Assembly, Ministry of site annually & 2, Ntotroso al Health Local Government, Communities Construction of 10 seater privy Nsuta, Gyedu, 180,000.00 180,000.00 Works District Assembly, Ministry of toilet Wamahinso, Department Local Government, Gambia, Communities Ntotroso Reshaping of Tutuka Jn. to Tutuka and 49,848.00 49,848.00 Works District Assembly, Ministry of Agyarekrom feeder road Agyarekrom Department Local Government, Feeder Roads Reshaping of Banuyena Jn. to Banuyena, 49,964.00 49,964.00 Works District Assembly, Ministry of Pobikrom feeder road Pobikrom Department Local Government, Feeder Roads Support for fumigation and District Wide 180,000.00 180,000.00 Environment District Assembly, Ministry of sanitation al Health Local Government, Communities Review and update of District District Wide 20,000.00 20,000.00 Environment District Assembly, Ministry of Environmental and sanitation plan al Health Local Government, Communities Construction of 2no storey building Kenyasi 570,000.00 570,000.00 Works District Assembly, Ministry of for Kenyasi market Department Local Government, Communities Construction of market stalls Kenyasi 520,000.00 520,000.00 Works District Assembly, Ministry of Department Local Government, Communities Rehabilitation & surfacing of market Kenyasi 660,000.00 660,000.00 Works District Assembly, Ministry of of the proposed hospital road Department Local Government, Communities

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PROGRAMMES/ SOURCE OF FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVTIES LOCATION TIME INDICATIVE IGF GH¢ GOG/ FRAME BUDGET OTHERS LEAD COLLABORATORS 2014 – 2017 GH¢ Supply and delivery of 1000 dual District Wide 90,000.00 90,000.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of desk annually for basic schools Education Education Directorate Extension of electricity to District Wide 90,000.00 90,000.00 Volta District Directorate of classrooms in the District River Education, District Assembly Authority Construction of 2no. 4-unit teachers Kwadwo 216,000.00 216,000.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of quarters Addae, Education Education Gambia Directorate No.1, Kensere etc.

Stocking of existing libraries with District Wide 150,000.00 150,000.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of books and other logistics Education Education Directorate Construction and Completion of 1no. Atwedie 9,989.00 9,989.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of 6-unit classroom block Education Education

Directorate Construction and Completion of 1no. Goatifi 39,952.00 39,952.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of 3-unit classroom block, computer and Education Education library Directorate Construction of hostel facility for Wamahinso, 1000,000.00 100,000.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of Gyamfi Kumanin SHS and ICCESS Gyedu Education Education Directorate Construction and Completion of 1no. Dadiesoaba 4,737.00 4,737.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of 3-unit classroom block with store, Education Education staff common room/library Directorate Construction of 1no. 3-unit classroom Koforidua 56,877.00 56,877.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of block with office, store, staff Education Education common room and computer lab. Directorate Construction of 1no. 3-unit classroom Alhajikrom 54,877.00 54,877.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of block with office, store, staff Education Education common room & computer lab. Directorate Construction of 2no. CHPS Bogyampa, 300,000.00 300,000.00 District compound Aempanaye Health Directorate Construction of out-patient Kenyasi 750,000.00 750,000.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of department & administration block Health Health for proposed District hospital Directorate

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PROGRAMMES/ SOURCE OF IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVTIES LOCATION TIME INDICATI FUNDING FRAME VE IGF GOG/ 2014 – 2017 BUDGET GH¢ OTHERS LEAD COLLABORATORS GH¢ Submission of social enquiry report Kenyasi 500.00 500.00 Department of District Assembly, Ministry of to family tribunal and juvenile court Social Welfare Labour Relations, Ministry of Local Government, NGOS’ Regular visits to four generating District Wide 2,500.00 2,500.00 Department of District Assembly, Ministry of income groups Social Welfare Labour Relations, Ministry of Local Government, NGOS’ Organise study group meetings on District Wide 7,000.00 7,000.00 Department of District Assembly, Ministry of rural sustainable livelihood Social Welfare Labour Relations, Ministry of programmes Local Government, NGOS’ Train 500 unemployed youth in District Wide Business District Assembly, Ministry of appropriate skills Advisory Centre Trade & Industry, GYEEDA Construction of 5no. pre-school Gyedu, 162,000.00 162,000.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of blocks Yawusukrom Education Education etc. Directorate Construction of 8no. 3-unit Oseikrom, 182,000.00 180,000.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of classroom blocks and rehabilitate Nsuta, Education Education 3no. existing classroom blocks Gambia No.2 Directorate etc. Rehabilitation of 10 nos. classroom District Wide 200,000.00 200,000.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of blocks Education Education Directorate Construction of 10 nos. teachers District Wide 300,000.00 300,000.00 District District Assembly, Ministry of quarters Education Education Directorate Construction of community senior Gambia 500,000.00 500,000 District District Assembly, Ministry of high school Education Education Directorate Construction of 4nos. CHPS District Wide 300,000.00 300,000.00 District Health District Assembly, Ministry of compound Directorate Health Construction of 1no. 2bedroom Kenyasi 300,000.00 300,000.00 District Health District Assembly, Ministry of semi-detached nurses quarters for Directorate Health proposed Asutifi North District hospital

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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY

GOAL: To Improve Human Development and Productivity

OBJECTIVE: To Expand and Promote Human Development to the People in the District

PROGRAMMES/ SOURCE OF FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVTIES LOCATION TIME FRAME INDICATIVE IGF GH¢ GOG/OTHERS 2010 – 2013 BUDGET GH¢ LEAD COLLABORATORS Support for District District Wide 440,000.00 440,000.00 District Education District Assembly, educational fund Directorate Ministry of Education District Response on District Wide 22,400.96 22,400.96 District Health District Assembly, HIV/AIDS initiatives and Directorate Ministry of Health malaria Support for capacity building District Wide 20,000.00 20,000.00 District Assembly Ministry of Local for the District Government & Secretariat Furnishing of offices of central Kenyasi 24,570.47 24,570.47 District Assembly administration Formulate and implement District Wide 12,000.00 12,00.000 Department of District Assembly, programmes to harness benefit Social Welfare Ministry of Local of migration such as LEAP Government Train 50 aged persons to District Wide 10,000.00 10,000.00 Department of District Assembly, acquire skills for income Social Welfare Ministry of Labour generating activities Relations, Ministry of Local Government Support for the celebration of District Wide 3,000.00 3,000.00 Department of District Assembly, child labour day Social Welfare Ministry of Labour Relations, Ministry of Local Government Expand the school feeding 200,000.00 200,000.00 District Directorate District Assembly, programme of Education Ministry of Education Construction of 3nos. 3-unit Ntotroso-Zongo 570,000.00 570,000.00 District Directorate District Assembly, classroom block with office, Amomaso- of Education Ministry of Education store, staff room, computer lab. Wamahinso & 4-seater KVIP Nyamryie- Ntotroso Procurement of 1no. generator Kenyasi 100,000.00 100,000.00 District Health District Assembly for Kenyasi health centre Directorate 184

PROGRAMMES/ SOURCE OF FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVTIES LOCATION TIME FRAME INDICATIVE IGF GH¢ GOG/ 2014– 2017 BUDGET OTHERS LEAD COLLABORATORS GH¢ Facilitate the formation District Wide 5,000.00 5,000.00 Community District Assembly, Ministry of Local of women associations in Development Government the District Resource the security District Wide 10,0000.00 10,000.00 Security District Assembly, Ministry of the services with logistics Services Interior Organise stakeholders District Wide 20,000.00 20,000.00 Development District Assembly meetings quarterly for Partners development partners Organise annual public Kenyasi 10,000.00 10,000.00 District Decentralised Departments fora/durbars for staff of Assembly the Assembly and other decentralised department Supply of stationery & Kenyasi 130,000.00 130,000.00 District Ministry of Local Government other office facilities Assembly Support for sports & District Wide 10,000.00 10,000.00 District Ministry of Education, Youth & Sports recreation Assembly Payment of utilities District Wide 100,000.00 100,000.00 District Ministry of Local Government Assembly Maintenance of official Kenyasi 120,000.00 120,000.00 District Ministry of Local Government vehicles Assembly Maintenance of office & Kenyasi Works Ministry of Local Government residential buildings Department Construction of Kenyasi 300,000.00 300,000.00 Security District Assembly, Ministry of the residential Agencies Interior accommodation for security officers Construction of fence Kenyasi 200,000.00 200,000.00 Prison Service District Assembly, Ministry of the wall for the prison yard Interior Construction of District Kenyasi 300,000.00 300,000.00 District Police District Assembly, Ministry of the police headquarters Command Interior Construction of 2nos and Kenyasi 300,000.00 300,000.00 Works District Assembly, Ministry of Local 3nos. senior and & junior Department Government staff quarters for the District Assembly

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PROGRAMMES/ SOURCE OF FUNDING IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVTIES LOCATION TIME FRAME INDICATIVE IGF GH¢ GOG/ 2014– 2017 BUDGET OTHERS LEAD COLLABORATORS GH¢ Support for all maintenance District Ministry of Local activities (official vehicles, Assembly Government grader, tipper truck, residential buildings, District Wide 110,000.00 110,000.00 general equipment, schools/nursery, office buildings) Support for payments of all District Ministry of Local utilities (phone, postal Assembly Government services, water, electricity) District Wide 1 2,500.00 12,500.00

Support for payments of all District Ministry of Local allowances (fuel, car Assembly Government maintenance, travelling, transfer grants, presiding member, traditional authorities, donations, overtime for drivers, 53,500.00 53,500.00 running cost of vehicles, commission collectors,

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION TIME FRAME INDICATIV ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY E BUDGET 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Support for all District Assembly Ministry of Local maintenance activities Government (official vehicles, grader, 110,000.00 District Wide tipper truck, residential 110,000.00 buildings, general equipment, schools/nursery, office buildings) Support for payments of District Assembly Ministry of Local District Wide all utilities (phone, 12,500..00 12,500..00 Government postal services, water, electricity) Support for payments of District Assembly Ministry of Local all allowances (fuel, car Government maintenance, travelling, transfer grants, presiding member, traditional authorities, donations, 53,500.00 53,500.00 overtime for drivers, District Wide running cost of vehicles, commission collectors, accommodation for guest, etc. Printed materials, District Assembly Ministry of Local stationery, value Government District Wide 41,000.00 books etc. 41,000.00

NADMO Central Adm., Ministry Support for fire fighting District Wide 2,500.00 2,500.00 of Local Government, campaign Ministry of Interior

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4.2.0Indicative Financial Plan This section deals with the strategies to be adopted to mobilise and utilise financial resources that are going to be used to implement activities and programmes. It mainly focuses on the cost of Medium Term Development Policy Framework using the cost of inputs.

These strategies for funds mobilisation takes into consideration sources of funding including Internally Generated Funds, projected Central Government inflows such as HIPC and District Development Fund, District Assemblies Common Fund, as well as inflows regarding planned programmes of development partners.

Most of the projects in the plan would be funded mainly from the Assembly’s share of Common Fund and the newly introduced District Development Fund (DDF) which is based on functional and organisational assessment of the District Assemblies in Ghana.

4.3.0Estimated Cost of the DMTDP (2014-2017) The estimated cost of the entire District Medium Term Development Plan (2014-2017) is GH¢13,862,015.43 and it is expected to be financed from two major sources. Out of the total cost, GH¢3,767,500 will be financed from the Internally Generated Funds (IGF) whilst the remaining GH¢10,094,515.43 will be financed from external sources which includes DACF and others. Detail of the costing of the MTDP (2014-2017) is represented in table 4.2.

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Table 4.2: Estimated Cost of the DMTDP (2014-2017) Thematic Area Estimated Cost IGF DACF/Others GH¢ GH¢ GH¢ Ensuring Macro-Economic Stability 470,000.00 12,000.00 458,000.00

Enhancing Competitiveness of Ghana’s 280,000.00 6,500.00 273,500.00 Private Sector

Accelerated Agricultural Modernisation and 258,000.00 6,000.00 252,000.00 Natural Resource Management Infrastructure and Human Settlements 4,813,812.00 2,080,000.00 6,893,812.00 Development

Human Development, Employment and 5,128,403.43 1,423,000.00 3,705,403.43 Productivity

Transparent and Accountable Governance 2,472,800.00 240,000.00 3,148,800.00

GRAND TOTAL 13,423,015.43 3,767,500.00 10,094,515.43

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

4.4.0Estimated Revenue to Finance the MTDP (2014-2017) The success of plan implementation depends highly on the ability to finance it. For a plan to be effective, its finance should have a reliable source. Most Plans have failed to be executed and remained blueprint due to lack of finance resulting from weak and inefficient revenue mobilisation strategies.

However, the District’s revenue sources both internal and external should be revised to ensure effective and efficient execution of the plan. Table 4.3 represents the detail of the District’s revenue sources as the projected.The other external source of revenue is royalties from timber and mineral concessions. On the other hand, the District Development Facility(DDF) which is also external has emerged and benefited the District.

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4.5.0 Linking Revenue for 2014-2017 to the Cost of the DMTDP (2014-2017)

Table 4.3: Total Projected Revenue of DMTDP (GSGDA, 2014-2017)

Sources 2014 2015 2016 2017 TOTAL

IGF (GH¢) 5,167,978.00 2,115,726.90 2,221,513.25 2,332,588.91 11,837,807.06

COMPENSATION 470,323.56 490,595.97 539,655.57 593,621.13 2,094,196.23

GOODS AND 2,000.00 51,725.96 55,200.00 60,420.00 169,345.96 SERVICES

ASSETS 1,086.00 91,525.42 94,194.60 99,314.04 286,120.06 TRANSFER

DACF 1,774,638.40 2,959,531.77 3,255,484.95 3,581,033.44 11,570,688.56

DDF 464,751.00 1,188,982.52 1,307,880.77 1,438,668.85 4,400,283.14

SCHOOL 271,511.00 271,511.00 298,662.10 328,528.31 1,170,212.41 FEEDING

ROYALTIES 263,489.00 5,078,935.88 5,586,829.46 6,145,512.41 12,503,726.75

TOTAL 8,367,122.48 12,248,535.42 13,359,420.70 14,579,687.09 35,208,704.41

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

Table 4.4: Cost Allocation of DMTDP (GSGDA II, 2014-2017)

GRAND COST IGF EXTERNAL GEN. FUNDS

GH¢ AMOUNT (GH¢) % AMOUNT (GH¢) %

13,423,015.43 11,837,807.06 35,208,704.41

Source: DPCU, Kenyasi, 2014

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4.6.0Strategies to Mobilise Additional Resources The following strategies may be considered: A.Internal Source 1. Broadening our local revenue base 2. Training and motivating our revenue collectors 3. Enforcement of our bye-laws against defaulters 4. Revaluation of properties

B.External Source 1. Soliciting assistance from development partners 2. Creating an enabling environment to attract private sector investments 3. Soliciting for assistance from Non-Governmental Organisations 4. Encouraging Traditional Authorities to solicit for external assistance 5. Traditional Authorities making their jurisdictions more attractive for investments

4.7.0Expenditure Areas Resource will be strictly applied to programmes and projects that are spelt out in the Annual Action Plans under the seven thematic areas of the DMTDP (GSGDAII, 2014-2017) namely; A. Ensuring and Sustaining of Macroeconomic Stability B. Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development C. Accelerating Agriculture Modernisation and Natural Resource Management D. Enhanced Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector E. Human Development, Employment and Productivity F. Transparent and Accountable Governance G. Oil and Gas Development

4.8.0 Expenditure Control Mechanisms The following tools would be employed to reduce the rate of waste of scarce resources; 1. Proper records keeping 2. Prompt and regular expenditure reports 3. Monitor strictly the use of Internally Generated Funds (IGF) 4. Compliance with all Financial Regulations and guidelines

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CHAPTER FIVE

5.0.0 DISTRICT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The District’s Annual Action Plan forms one of the core issues of the Medium Term

Development Policy Framework under Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda.

Basically, it deals with the implementation of various projects and programmes including roles, procedures that would translate them into real actions to achieve the set objectives.

In preparing the Annual Action Plan the following areas are to be taken into consideration:

 Action to be taken

 Location of the action

 Who to take that action

 The time frame of the action

 Agency responsible for the action

 Who the Assembly would collaborate with and

 A budget indicating the cost of all plan programmes and projects.

To help make the implementation of 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Policy

Framework a reality, there is the need to strengthen and resource all the sector departments in the District. The various Area Councils and Unit Committees within the umbrella of the District

Assembly should also be strengthened in a bid to assist in the development planning process within their domain to deepen the decentralisation process. The District Planning Co-ordinating

Unit which is responsible for monitoring, evaluation and co-ordinating all activities of the 192

Assembly should also be resourced to ensure effective implementation of these lofty programmes and activities. All these measures are therefore needed to ensure smooth running, high productivity, and for that matter improve administrative capabilities of all sector departments and other institutions of the Assembly. In addition to the development planning process of the Assembly, there is the need to facilitate all the integrative aspects in development, ensure institutional harmony that builds upon local community involvement and initiative for the total development of the District.

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ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: 2014

Table 5.1: ANNUAL ACTION PLAN THEMATIC AREA: ENSURING AND SUSTAINING MACROECONOMIC STABILITY GOAL: TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION AND EXPAND ACCESS TO CREDIT FACILITIES OBJECTIVE: TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND THE FINANCIAL RESOURCE BASE OF THE DISTRICT TO 20% BY THE END OF 2017

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Organise Revenue 40,000.00 Finance Central Adm. Ministry of Revenue Staff Mobilisation Training for DA District Wide Department Local Government Trained Revenue Staff Business 1,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Ministry of Link Business Associations to District Wide Associations Linked Local Government Credit Facilities to Credit Facilities Provide Credit Facilities for Farmers Associations 3,200.00 Banks Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide Farmers Associations Supported Local Government Organise Tax Educational Tax Educational 4,300.00 Finance Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide Campaign Campaign Organised Department Local Government Prepare & Implement Revenue Revenue Action Plan Finance Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide Action Plan Prepared Department Local Government Encourage Financial 3,000.00 Banks Central Adm. Ministry of Gambia, Financial Institutions Institutions to Extend their Local Government Wamahinso Extend Services Services to 2 communities Recruit Revenue Staff to Revenue Staff 6,000.00 Finance Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide Support the Area Councils Recruited Department Local Government

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THEMATIC AREA: ENHANCED COMPETITIVENESS OF GHANA’S PRIVATE SECTOR GOAL: TO PROMOTE AND CREATE CONDUCIVE GROUNDS FOR SMALL AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR INVESTMENT FROM 5% TO 15% BY THE END OF 2017

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT INDICATORS TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Encourage the Private Sector to Invest Private Sector Invested in 5,340.00 BAC Central Adm. Ghana Tourist District Wide in the Tourism Industry Tourism Industry Authority Organise Skill Training Workshops Skill Training Workshop 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide for Private Business Organisations Organised Local Government 10,000.00 Env. Health Central Adm. Ministry of Organise Training for Small Scale Training for Small Scale District Wide Local Government, Minerals Mining Companies Mining Organised Commission Provide Incentives and Develop 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide Industrial Sites Developed Industrial Sites for Local Artisans Trade & Industry 4420.00 Works Central Adm. Ministry of Provide Incentives to Attract Investors Provided on the District Wide Department Local Government, Ministry Investors on the Housing Sector Housing Sector of Works & Housing 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Ministry of Train 100 MSME’s Operators on ICT District Wide MSME Trained on ICT Communication 150,000.00 District Central Adm. National Establish 2 Vocational Learning Ntotroso Vocational Learning Education Vocational Training Institute Centre Kenyasi Centre Establish Directorate Unemployed Youth 1,200.00 BAC Central Adm., Ministry of Train 500 Unemployed Youth in District Wide Trained in Appropriate Youth , Ministry of Local Appropriate Skills Skills Government Organise Regular Visits for 4 Income Income Generating Groups 680.00 BAC Central Adm. District Wide Generating Groups Visited 1,000.00 Department Central Adm., Stakeholders Organise Study Group Meetings on Study Groups Meetings District Wide of Social Rural Sustainable Livelihood Projects Organised Welfare

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THEMATIC AREA: ACCELERATED AGRICULTURE MODERNISATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GOAL: TO IMPROVE THE LEVEL OF AGRICULTURE PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFECTIVE CONTROL OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OBJECTIVE: TO ADOPT AND INCREASE BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE AGRICULTURE PRODUCTIVITY TO 15% BY THE END OF 2017 ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Technological 4,494.00 Department of Central Adm. Identify, Update & Disseminate Packages Identified, Agriculture Existing Technological Packages District Wide Updated & under AGSSIP Disseminated Strengthen FBOs to Serve as Inputs 4,000.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide FBOs Strengthened and Service Supply Agents Agriculture Technological 2,530.00 Department of Central Adm. Identify, Update & Disseminate Packages Identified, Agriculture Existing Livestock Technological District Wide Updated & Package Disseminated Disseminate Existing Culture Technological 4,000.00 Department of Central Adm. Fisheries Technological Packages in District wide Packages Identified, Agriculture the District Disseminated Support to Dept. of Agriculture Pests Pests & Diseases 2,240.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide and Diseases Monitoring Monitored Agriculture Plan Implementation 9,014.00 Department of Central Adm. Strengthen the Plan Implementation District Wide & Monitoring Agriculture and Monitoring at the District Level Strengthened 11,295.00 Department of Central Adm. Good Agriculture Promote Good Agriculture Practices District Wide Agriculture Practices Promoted

Agriculture Inputs 50,000.00 Department of Central Adm. Supply of Agriculture Inputs at District Wide Supplied and Agriculture Subsidised Prices Subsidised Youth in Agriculture 5,000.00 Department of Central Adm. Facilitate Youth in Agriculture District Wide Programmes Agriculture Programmes Facilitated Afforestation 20,000.00 Department of Central Adm. Embark on Afforestation Programme District Wide Programme Agriculture & Protection of Water Bodies Embarked

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THEMATIC AREA: INFRASTRUCTURE AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT DEVELOPMENT GOAL: TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE AND HUMAN SETTLEMMENT FACILITIES OBJECTIVES: TO INCREASE AND EXPAND ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE FROM 15% TO 30% BY THE END OF 2017 ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Determine Future Future Development & 1,000.00 Physical Planning Central Adm. Development and Land Use District Wide Land Use Pattern Department Pattern Determined Engage Surveyors to Produce Aerial Photograph 1,000.00 Physical Planning Central Adm. District Wide Aerial Photographs Maps Map Produced Department Support to Physical Planning 904.00 Physical Planning Central Adm. Monthly Inspection to Carry out Monthly Field District Wide Department Carried Out Inspections Cesspool Emptier 60,500 Environmental Central Adm. Procure a Cesspool Emptier District Wide Procured Health Kenyasi 72,000.00 Environmental Central Adm. Construction of Final Waste Waste Disposal Site No.1&2 Health Disposal Site Constructed Ntotroso Nsuta 323,000.00 Environmental Central Adm. Ntotroso Health Construction of 10-Seater Gyedu Toilet Facility Aqua Privy Toilet Wamahinso Constructed Gambia Ntotroso Tutuka Jn.- 99,812.00 Works Central Adm. Agyarekrom Feeder Roads Department Department of Feeder Reshaping of Feeder Roads BanuyeyaJn.- Reshaped Roads Pobikrom Extension of Electricity 200,000.00 Volta River Central Adm., Ministry Electricity Extended to Supply to some District Wide Authority of Energy some Communities Communities 78,161.00 Volta River Central Adm. Maintenance of Streetlights District Wide Streetlights Maintained Authority

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Support for Physical Planning Street Naming 230, 000.00 Physical Planning Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide for Street Naming Supported Dept. Local Government 220,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of Support for Fumigation & Fumigation & District Wide Health Local Government Sanitation Sanitation Supported Department Organise Mass Education on 3,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of Mass Education on the Need to Adopt Best District Wide Health Local Government Hygiene Organised Hygiene Practices Department Rehabilitation of Internal Market Drains 230,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry of Kenyasi Market Drains Rehabilitated Department Local Government Review and Update District Environmental and 20,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of Environmental and District Wide Sanitation Plan Health Local Government Sanitation Plan Updated Construction of 2no. Storey 570,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry of Kenyasi Market Constructed Building for Kenyasi Market Department Local Government 520,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of Market Stalls Kenyasi Market Constructed Department Local Government Rehabilitation & Surfacing of 660,000.00 Works Central Adm,. Ministry of Proposed Hospital Market of the Proposed Kenyasi Department Local Government Road Rehabilitated Hospital Road 2,000.00 Environmental Central Adm,. Ministry of Organise Sanitation Day in Sanitation Day District Wide Health Local Government the District Organised Department 45,000.00 Environmental Central Adm,. Ministry of Evacuation of Refuse in the District Wide Refuse Evacuated Health Local Government District Department Reshaping of some Selected Goamu Feeder Roads 60,000.00 Works Ministry of Local Feeder Roads Kenyasi Reshaped Department Government, Central Adm.

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THEMATIC AREA: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY GOAL: TO IMPROVE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY OBJECTIVE: TO EXPAND AND PROMOTE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE DISTRICT FROM 10% TO 20% BY THE END OF 2017 ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Gyedu 162,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of 5no. Pre- Pre-School Block Yawusukrom Directorate of Local Government School Block Constructed Education Construction of no. 3-Unit 180,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Classroom Block Classroom Block & Oseikrom, Nsuta, Directorate of Local Government Constructed & Rehabilitate 3 no. Gambia No. 2 Education Rehabilitated Classroom Block Furnish 3 Existing Community 150,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Community Libraries with Libraries Directorate of Local Government Books & Logistics Furnished Education 9,989.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Completion of 1no. 6-Unit Classroom Block Atwedie Directorate of Local Government Classroom Block Completed Education Completion of 1no. 3-Unit 39,952.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Classroom Block Block & Ancillary Goatifi Directorate of Local Government Completed Facilities Education Construction of Hostel 100,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Facilities for Gyamfi Directorate of Local Government Wamahinso Hostel Facilities Kumanin Senior High Education Gyedu Constructed School and ICCESS at Gyedu Completion of 1 no. 3-Unit Koridua 11,826.10 District Central Adm., Ministry of Classroom Block Classroom Block & Alhajikrom Directorate of Local Government Completed Ancillary Facilities Dadiesoaba Education Kwadwo Addaekrom 240,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Teachers’ Construction of 2no. 4-Unit Gambia No.1 Directorate of Local Government Quarters Teachers’ Quarters Ntotroso Education Constructed Kensere

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Supply and Delivery of 1000 Dual Dual Desk Supplied 90,000.00 District Directorate of Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Desk for Basic Schools and Delivered Education Education Construction of 2nos. CHPS Bogyampa CHPS Compound 300,000.00 District Directorate of Central Adm., Ministry of Compound Asempanaye Constructed Health Health Construction of Out-Patient 750,000.00 District Directorate of Central Adm., Ministry of Out-Patient & Department & Administration Health Health Kenyasi Administration Block Block for Proposed Asutifi North Constructed District Hospital Education Fund 440,000.00 District Directorate of Central Adm., Ministry of Support for Education Fund District Wide Supported Education Education Support for the Capacity Building Capacity Building 20,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide of the Assembly Supported Government Offices of Central 24,570.47 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Furnishing of Offices of Central Kenyasi Administration Government Administration Furnished Extension of School Feeding School Feeding 300,000.00 District Directorate of Central Adm. District Wide Programme Programme Extended Education Ntotroso 570,000.00 District Directorate of Central Adm., Ministry of Amomaso- Education Education, Ministry of Construction of 3nos. 3-Unit Classroom Block Wamahinso Local government Classroom Block with Ancillary Constructed Nyameye- Ntotroso Support for the Celebration of Celebration of Child 3,000.00 Department of Social Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Child Labour Day Labour Supported Welfare Local Government 100,000.00 District Directorate of Central Adm., Ministry of Procurement of 1no. Generator for Kenyasi Generator Procured Health Health, Ministry of Local Kenyasi Health Centre Government Organise Skilled & Vocational Vocational Training 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide Training for the Youth Organised Employment

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ 10,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of Support to Brilliant but Needy District Wide Needy Students of Education Local Government, Students Ministry of Education HIV/AIDS 8,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry of District Response on District Directorate District Wide Awareness Health HIV/AIDS Awareness of Health Intensified District Response on Malaria Malaria Awareness 4,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Awareness Programme Intensified of Health Health Know Your Status 5,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry of Support for Health Campaign District Directorate Health Programmes on HIV/AIDS District Wide Programme of Health (Know Your Status Campaign) Supported National 3,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry of Support for National District Directorate District Wide Immunisation Health Immunisation Day of Health Supported Support to People with District Wide People with 39,489.00 Department of Disability Disability Supported Social Welfare Extension of Electricity to District Wide Electricity Extended 90,000.00 Volta River Central Adm., Ghana Classrooms in the District to Classrooms Authority Education Service Submission of Social Enquiry District Wide 1,500.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of Social Enquiry Report to Family Tribunal & Social Welfare Local Government Report Submitted Juvenile Court Support for Social Welfare to Officers to the 1,015.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of Pay Allowance to Officers to District Wide Vulnerable Social Welfare Local Government the Vulnerable & the Excluded Supported Support for Girl-Child Girl-Child Education 3,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide Education Supported of Education Education Construction of 1no. 2-Semi- Nurses Quarters 200,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of Kenyasi Detached Nurses Quarters Constructed of Health Health

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THEMATIC AREA: TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE GOAL: TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECENTRALISATION AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE

OBJECTIVE: TO STRENGTHEN THE INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS TO 15% BY THE END OF 2017

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Provide Office Area Councils 60,000.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Local Accommodation for Revenue District Wide Provided with Department Government Staff at the Area Councils Accommodation Workshops for the 10,000.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Local Organise Workshops for the District Wide Area Councils Department Government Area Councils Organised Institute Measures to Ensure Judicious Utilisation 10,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Judicious Utilisation of District Wide of Resources Resources in the District Instituted Develop a Comprehensive Database Developed 47,909.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Database for Budgeting & District Wide for Planning & Planning Unit in the District Budgeting Involve Civil Society 14,638.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Organisations (CSOs) in the CSOs Involved in the District Wide Preparation of Development Preparation of Plans Plans Support for MP’s Capital MP’s Projects 200,000.00 MP Central Adm. District Wide Development Projects Supported 400.00 NGOs Central Adm. Support for NGOs Activities District Wide NGOs Supported Support for Domestic & Statutory Payments 1,500,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government District Wide Statutory Payments (DACF) Supported Capacity Building 40,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government DDF Capacity Building Grants District Wide Grants Supported

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Support for All Maintenance 220,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Activities (official vehicles, District Wide grader, tipper truck, residential Maintenance Activities buildings, general equipment, Supported schools/nursery, office buildings) Support for Payments of All District Wide 25,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Payments for Utilities Utilities (phone, postal Supported services, water, electricity) Support for Payments of All Payments of Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Allowances (fuel, car Allowances Supported 107,000.00 maintenance, travelling, transfer grants, Presiding Member, Traditional Authorities, donations, overtime for drivers, running District Wide cost of vehicles, commission collectors, accommodation for guest, assembly members/Heads of Dept. Refreshment) Printed Materials, Stationery, 82,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Laptop & Accessories, Value Printed Materials & District Wide Books etc. Stationery Supported

Support for Fire Fighting Fire Fighting 5,000.00 NADMO Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Campaign Campaign Supported Government, Ministry of Interior

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OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY ACTIVITIES LOCATION INDICATORS LOCAL EXTERNAL 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Support for National District Wide National Celebrations Celebrations 30,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Supported

Support for Public Education Information Public Education & & Sensitisation on Issues of the District Wide 2,000.00 Services Central Adm. Sensitisation Supported District Department Security Services Support for Security Services District Wide 10,000.00 Security Services Ministry of Local Government Supported Support for Training Seminars Training Seminars & District Wide 66,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government & Conferences Conferences Supported Support for Consultancy Consultancy Services District Wide 3,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Services Supported Support for other Administrative District Wide 140,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Administrative Expenses Expenses Supported Organise Radio Programmes to Radio Programmes on Information Educate the Public on District Wide Government Policies 5,000.00 Services Central Adm. Government Policies supported Department Monitoring of Projects Support for Monitoring of District Wide & Programmes 20,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Projects & Programmes Supported Support for Sports & Sports & Recreation District Wide 10,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Recreation Supported Residential Construction of 1no. Semi- Accommodation for Works Central Adm., Ministry of Local Detached Staff Bungalow & Kenyasi 200,000.00 Assembly Staff Department Government Renovations of Staff Quarters Constructed Support for the Preparation of Preparation of Medium Medium Term Development District Wide 35,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Term Plan Supported Plan Training of DA Staff on Work Kenyasi DA Staff Trained 30,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Performance

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THEMATIC AREA: ENSURING AND SUSTAINING MACROECONOMIC STABILITY GOAL: TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION AND EXPAND ACCESS TO CREDIT FACILITIES OBJECTIVE: TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND THE FINANCIAL RESOURCE BASE OF THE DISTRICT TO 20% BY THE END OF 2017

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Revenue Task Force 500.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Local Formation of Revenue Task Force & District Wide & Implementation Department Government Revenue Improvement Committee Committee Formed Gambia Revenue Barriers 3,500.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Local Erection of Revenue Barriers Wamahinso Erected Department Government Kensere Organise Periodic Monitoring of Revenue Collectors 2,000.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Local District Wide Revenue Collectors Monitored Department Government Stickers Introduced 600.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Local Introduction of Stickers for for Commercial Department Government District Wide Commercial Vehicles & Motor Bikes Vehicles & Motor Bikes Revenue Records & 100.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Local Update Revenue Records & Database District Wide Database Updated Department Government Revenue 100.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Local Adopt Strategies to Improve Revenue District Wide Mobilisation Department Government Mobilisation Improved Setting up Targets for Revenue 150.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Local District Wide Revenue Targets Set Collectors Department Government Reshuffle & Postings of Revenue Revenue Collectors 85.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Local District Wide Collectors Reshuffled Department Government

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THMATIC AREA: ENHANCED COMPETITIVENESS OF GHANA’S PRIVATE SECTOR GOAL: TO PROMOTE AND CREATE CONDUCIVE GROUNDS FOR SMALL AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR INVESTMENT FROM 5% TO 15% BY THE END OF 2017

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Encourage the Private Sector to Private Sector Invested 5,340.00 BAC Central Adm. Ghana Tourist District Wide Invest in the Tourism Industry in Tourism Industry Authority Organise Skill Training Workshops Skill Training Workshop 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide for Private Business Organisations Organised Trade & Industry Organise Training for Small Scale Training for Small Scale 10,000.00 Env. Health Central Adm. Minerals District Wide Mining Companies Mining Organised Commission Provide Incentives and Develop Industrial Sites 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide Industrial Sites for Local Artisans Developed Trade & Industry Provide Incentives to Attract Investors Provided on the 4420.00 Works Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide Investors on the Housing Sector Housing Sector Department Works & Housing Train 100 MSME’s Operators on 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide MSME Trained on ICT ICT Communication 150,000.00 District Central Adm. National Establish 2 Vocational Learning Ntotroso Vocational Learning Education Vocational Training Institute Centre Kenyasi Centre Establish Directorate Unemployed Youth 1,200.00 BAC Central Adm. Ministry of Train 500 Unemployed Youth in District Wide Trained in Appropriate Youth & Sports, Ministry of Appropriate Skills Skills Local Government Organise Regular Visits 4 Income Income Generating 680.00 BAC Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide Generating Groups Groups Visited Local Government Organise Study Group Meetings on 1,000.00 Department of Central Adm. Stakeholders Study Groups Meetings Rural Sustainable Livelihood District Wide Social Welfare Organised Projects

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1S 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING T GH¢ GH¢ Technological Packages 4,494.00 Department of Central Adm. Identify, Update & Disseminate Existing District Wide Identified, Updated & Agriculture Technological Packages under AGSSIP Disseminated Strengthen FBOs to Serve as Inputs and 4,000.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide FBOs Strengthened Service Supply Agents Agriculture Technological Packages 2,530.00 Department of Central Adm. Identify, Update & Disseminate Existing District Wide Identified, Updated & Agriculture Livestock Technological Package Disseminated Disseminate Existing Culture Fisheries Technological Packages 4,000.00 Department of Central Adm. District wide Technological Packages in the District Identified, Disseminated Agriculture Support to Dept. of Agriculture for Pests Pests & Diseases 2,240.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide and Diseases Monitoring Monitored Agriculture Strengthen the Plan Implementation and Plan Implementation & 9,014.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide Monitoring at the District Level Monitoring Strengthened Agriculture Good Agriculture 11,295.00 Department of Central Adm. Promote Good Agriculture Practices District Wide Practices Promoted Agriculture Spraying Machines 50,000.00 Department of Central Adm. Procure 50 no. Spraying Machines District Wide Procured Agriculture Extension Workers Department of Central Adm. Recruit Extension Service Workers District Wide Recruited Agriculture National Farmers’ Day 20,000.00 Department of Central Adm. Support for the National Farmers’ Day District Wide Supported Agriculture 70,000.00 Department of Central Adm. Mass Spraying Exercise Support for Mass Spraying Exercise District Wide Agriculture Supported

Supply of Agriculture Inputs & Agro- Agriculture Inputs 100,000.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide Chemicals to Farmers Supplied Agriculture Support for Capacity Building of Extension Agents 15,000.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide Extension Agents Supported Agriculture

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Future 1,000.00 Physical Planning Central Adm. Determine Future Development and Land Development & Department District Wide Use Pattern Land Use Pattern Determined Aerial 1,000.00 Physical Planning Central Adm. Engage Surveyors to Produce Aerial District Wide Photograph Map Department Photographs Maps Produced Monthly 904.00 Physical Planning Central Adm. Support to Physical Planning to Carry out District Wide Inspection Department Monthly Field Inspections Carried Out Cesspool Emptier 60,500 Environmental Central Adm. Procure a Cesspool Emptier District Wide Procured Health Kenyasi 72,000.00 Environmental Central Adm. Waste Disposal Construction Final Waste Disposal Site No.1&2 Health Site Constructed Ntotroso Nsuta 323,000.00 Environmental Central Adm. Ntotroso Health Construction of 10-Seater Aqua Privy Gyedu Toilet Facility Toilet Wamahinso Constructed Gambia Ntotroso Tutuka Jn.- 99,812.00 Works Central Adm. Agyarekrom Feeder Roads Department Reshaping of Feeder Roads BanuyeyaJn.- Reshaped Pobikrom Electricity 200,000.00 Volta River Central Adm., Ministry Extension of Electricity Supply to the District Wide Extended to Authority of energy Communities Communities Market Junction 660,425.53 Works Central Adm. Rehabilitation & Resurfacing of Market Kenyasi Road Department Jn. To Proposed District Hospital Road Rehabilitated

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Construction of 10no. Boreholes 120,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Boreholes Constructed Department Local Government 150,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of Culverts & Feeder Roads District Wide Department Local Government, Feeder Reshaping of Feeder Roads Reshaped Roads Department Construction of 2no. Story 570,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry of Market Facility Market (Lockable Stores Phase Kenyasi Department Local Government Constructed 1 A) Construction of 2no. Storey 520,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry of Market Facility Market (Lockable Stores Phase Kenyasi Department Local Government Constructed 1 B) Support for Street Naming Street Naming 158,000.00 Physical Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Exercise Exercise Supported Planning Local Government Construction of Culverts & Culverts & Bridges 50,000.00 Works Central Adm. , Ministry of District Wide Bridges Constructed Department Local Government Ntotroso 250,000.00 Works Central Adm. , Ministry of Construction of New Markets Markets Constructed Gambia Department Local Government 500,000.00 Works Central Adm. , Ministry of Pavement of Market Kenyasi Market Paved Department Local Government Refuse Dump 50,000.00 Environmental Central Adm. , Ministry of Evacuation of Refuse Dump District Wide Evacuated Health Local Government Construction of 1no. 20-Seater Kenyasi No.2 Toilet Facility 17,081.91 Environmental Central Adm. , Ministry of Pour Flush Toilet Zongo Constructed Health Local Government Waste Management 180,000.00 Environmental Central Adm. , Ministry of Support for Waste District Wide & Fumigation Health Local Government Management & Fumigation Supported

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Gyedu 162,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of 5no. Pre-School Pre-School Block Yawusukrom Directorate of Local Government Block Constructed Education Construction of no. 3-Unit Oseikrom, Classroom Block 180,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Classroom Block & Rehabilitate 3 Nsuta, Gambia Constructed & Directorate of Local Government no. Classroom Block No. 2 Rehabilitated Education 150,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Furnish 3 Existing Community Community Directorate of Local Government Libraries with Books & Logistics Libraries Furnished Education 9,989.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Completion of 1no. 6-Unit Classroom Block Atwedie Directorate of Local Government Classroom Block Completed Education 39,952.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Completion of 1no. 3-Unit Block & Classroom Block Goatifi Directorate of Local Government Ancillary Facilities Completed Education Construction of Hostel Facilities for 100,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Wamahinso Hostel Facilities Gyamfi Kumanin Senior High Directorate of Local Government Gyedu Constructed School and ICCESS at Gyedu Education Completion of 1 no. 3-Unit 11,826.10 District Central Adm., Ministry of Koforidua Classroom Block Classroom Block & Ancillary Directorate of Local Government Alhajikrom Completed Facilities Education Kwadwo 240,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Addaekrom Directorate of Local Government Construction of 2no. 4-Unit Teachers’ Quarters Gambia No.1 Education Teachers’ Quarters Constructed Ntotroso Kensere

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Supply and Delivery of 1000 Dual Dual Desk Supplied 90,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of Education District Wide Desk for Basic Schools and Delivered of Education Construction of 2nos. CHPS Bogyampa CHPS Compound 300,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of Health Compound Asempanaye Constructed of Health Construction of Out-Patient 750,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of Health Out-Patient & Department & Administration of Health Kenyasi Administration Block Block for Proposed Asutifi North Constructed District Hospital Education Fund 440,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of Education Support for Education Fund District Wide Supported of Education Support for the Capacity Building Capacity Building 20,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government District Wide of the Assembly Supported Offices of Central 24,570.47 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Furnishing of Offices of Central Kenyasi Administration Administration Furnished Extension of School Feeding School Feeding 300,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm. District Wide Programme Programme Extended of Education Ntotroso 570,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of Amomaso- of Education Education, Ministry of Local Construction of 3nos. 3-Unit Classroom Block Wamahinso government Classroom Block with Ancillary Constructed Nyameye- Ntotroso Support for the Celebration of Celebration of Child 3,000.00 Department of Social Central Adm., Ministry of Local District Wide Child Labour Day Labour Supported Welfare Government Procurement of 1no. Generator for 100,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of Health, Kenyasi Generator Procured Kenyasi Health Centre of Health Ministry of Local Government

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Support to Brilliant but Needy Needy Students 10,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of Local District Wide Students Supported of Education Government, Ministry of Education HIV/AIDS 3,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry of Health District Response on District Directorate District Wide Awareness HIV/AIDS Awareness of Health Intensified District Response on Malaria Malaria Awareness 4,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of Health District Wide Awareness Programme Intensified of Health Know Your Status 3,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry of Health Support for Health Campaign District Directorate Programmes on HIV/AIDS District Wide Programme of Health (Know Your Status Campaign) Supported National 3,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry of Health Support for National District Directorate District Wide Immunisation Immunisation Day of Health Supported Support to People with District Wide People with 39,489.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of Local Disability Disability Supported Social Welfare Government Extension of Electricity to District Wide Electricity Extended 90,000.00 Volta River Central Adm., Ghana Education Classrooms in the District to Classrooms Authority Service Submission of Social Enquiry District Wide 1,500.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of Local Social Enquiry Report to Family Tribunal & Social Welfare Government Report Submitted Juvenile Court Support for Social Welfare to Officers to the 1,015.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of Local Pay Allowance to Officers to District Wide Vulnerable Social Welfare Government the Vulnerable & the Excluded Supported 6,525.71 District Directorate Central Adm., Ghana Education Construction of 1no. 8-Unit Teachers’ Quarters Obengkrom of Education Service, Ministry of Local Teachers’ Quarters Constructed Government

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ 71,137.67 District Central Adm., Ghana Construction 1no. 6-Unit Classroom Block Directorate of Education Service, Classroom for Gyamfi Wamahinso Constructed Education Ministry of Local Kumanin SHS Government 121,567.06 District Central Adm., Ghana Construction of 1no. 3-Unit Kojo Classroom Block Directorate of Education Service, Classroom Block with Addaekrom Constructed Education Ministry of Local Ancillary Gambia No. 2 Government 5,502.90 District Central Adm., Ghana Construction of 1no. 3-Unit Yawbenefo Classroom Block Directorate of Education Service, Classroom Block with Constructed Education Ministry of Local Ancillary Government 65,576.67 District Central Adm., Ghana Construction of 1no. 3-Unit Classroom Block Directorate of Education Service, Classroom Block with Kwabenafo Constructed Education Ministry of Local Ancillary Government Formation of District Youth Youth Network 3,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry District Wide Network Formed of Youth & Sports Establish District Youth 2,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry Centre District Wide Youth Centre Formed of Youth & Sports

Establish District Youth Youth Development 50,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry District Wide Development Fund Fund Established of Youth & Sports Organise Annual District Students & Youth 5,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry

Students & Youth Forum Forum Formed of Youth & Sports

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THEMATIC AREA: TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE GOAL: TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECENTRALISATION AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE

OBJECTIVE: TO STRENGTHEN THE INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS TO 15% BY THE END OF 2017

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Provide Office Area Councils 60,000.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Accommodation for Revenue District Wide Provided with Department Local Government Staff at the Area Councils Accommodation Workshops for the 10,000.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Organise Workshops for the District Wide Area Councils Department Local Government Area Councils Organised Institute Measures to Ensure Judicious Utilisation 10,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Judicious Utilisation of District Wide of Resources Resources in the District Instituted Develop a Comprehensive Database Developed 47,909.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Database for Budgeting & District Wide for Planning & Planning Unit in the District Budgeting Involve Civil Society 14,638.00 Central Adm. Central Adm. Organisations (CSOs) in the CSOs Involved in the District Wide Preparation of Development Preparation of Plans Plans Support for MP’s Capital MP’s Projects 200,000.00 MP Central Adm. District Wide Development Projects Supported 400.00 NGOs Central Adm. Support for NGOs Activities District Wide NGOs Supported Support for Domestic & Statutory Payments 1,500,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government District Wide Statutory Payments (DACF) Supported Capacity Building 40,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government DDF Capacity Building Grants District Wide Grants Supported

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Support for All Maintenance 220,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Activities (official vehicles, Government District Wide grader, tipper truck, residential Maintenance buildings, general equipment, Activities Supported schools/nursery, office buildings) Support for Payments of All District Wide 25,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Payments of Utilities Utilities (phone, postal Government Supported services, water, electricity) Support for Payments of All Central Adm. Ministry of Local Allowances (fuel, car 107,000.00 Government maintenance, travelling, transfer grants, Presiding Payments of Member, Traditional Allowances Authorities, donations, District Wide Supported overtime for drivers, running cost of vehicles, commission collectors,etc. 82,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Printed Materials, Stationery, Printed Materials & Government Value Books Stationery Procured District Wide

Support for Contingency Contingency 180,000.00 224,009.52 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Supported Government Support to Strengthen the Area 50,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Area Councils Councils District Wide Government Supported Support for Fire Fighting Fire Fighting 5,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Campaign Campaign Supported Government Fire Station 200,000.00 Ghana Police Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of Fire Station Kenyasi Constructed Service the Interior Construction of Police Head Police Headquarters 200,000.00 Ghana Police Central Adm., Ministry of Kenyasi Quarters Constructed Service the Interior

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ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Support for National District Wide National 30,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Celebrations Celebrations Government Supported Support for Public Public Education & 2,000.00 Information Ministry of Local Education & Sensitisation District Wide Sensitisation Services Government on Issues of the District Supported Department Support for Security Security Services 10,000.00 Security Ministry of Local District Wide Services Supported Services Government Training 66,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Support for Training Seminars& Government District Wide Seminars & Conferences Conferences Supported Support for Consultancy Consultancy 10,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Services Services Supported Government Administrative 140,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Support for other District Wide Expenses Government Administrative Expenses Supported Organise Radio 5,000.00 Information Central Adm. Radio Programmes Programmes to Educate the Services District Wide on Government Public on Government Department Policies supported Policies Support for Monitoring of Monitoring of 30,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Projects & Programmes Projects Supported Government Sports & 10,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Support for Sports & District Wide Recreation Government, Ministry Recreation Supported of Youth & Sports Construction of 1no. Semi- Residential 200,000.00 Works Detached Staff Bungalow & Accommodation Department Kenyasi Renovations of Staff for Assembly Staff Quarters Constructed

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Support for Counterpart Counterpart 50,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Funding Funding Supported Government

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: 2016 THEMATIC AREA: ENSURING AND SUSTAINING MACROECONOMIC STABILITY GOAL: TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION AND EXPAND ACCESS TO CREDIT FACILITIES OBJECTIVE: TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND THE FINANCIAL RESOURCE BASE OF THE DISTRICT TO 20% BY THE END OF 2017

OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY ACTIVITIES LOCATION LOCAL EXTERNAL INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Organise Revenue Mobilisation Training for District Wide Revenue Staff Trained 40,000.00 Finance Central Adm. DA Revenue Staff Business Associations Link Business Associations District Wide Linked to Credit 1,000.00 BAC Central Adm. to Credit Facilities Facilities Provide Credit Facilities to Farmers Associations District Wide 3,200.00 Banks Central Adm. Farmer Associations Supported Organise Tax Educational Tax Educational District Wide 4,300.00 Finance Central Adm. Campaign Campaign Organised Prepare & Implement Revenue Action Plan District Wide Finance Central Adm. Revenue Action Plan Prepared Encourage Financial Financial Institutions Gambia, Institutions to Extend their Extend Services 3,000.00 Banks Central Adm. Wamahinso Services to 2 communities Procure Accounting Accounting Software Central Adm. Software to Establish District Wide 20,000.00 Finance Procured Revenue Data

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ACTIVITIES LOC OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY ATION INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Encourage the Private Sector 5,340.00 BAC Central Adm. Private Sector Invested to Invest in the Tourism District Wide in Tourism Industry Industry Organise Skill Training Skill Training Workshop 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Workshops for Private District Wide Organised Business Organisations Organise Training for Small Training for Small Scale 10,000.00 Env. Health Central Adm. District Wide Scale Mining Companies Mining Organised Provide Incentives and Industrial Sites 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Develop Industrial Sites for District Wide Developed Local Artisans Provide Incentives to Attract Investors Provided on the 4420.00 Works Central Adm. Investors on the Housing District Wide Housing Sector Department Sector Train 100 MSME’s MSME Trained on ICT 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. District Wide Operators on ICT 150,000.00 District BAC, Central Adm. Establish 2 Vocational Ntotroso Vocational Learning Education Learning Centre Kenyasi Centre Establish Directorate Unemployed Youth 1,200.00 BAC Central Adm., Ministry Train 500 Unemployed District Wide Trained in Appropriate of Youth & Sports Youth in Appropriate Skills Skills Organise Regular Visits to 4 Income Generating 680.00 BAC Central Adm., Ministry District Wide Income Generating Groups Groups Visited of Local Government Organise Study Group Study Groups Meetings 1,000.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry Meetings on Rural Organised Social Welfare of Local Government District Wide Sustainable Livelihood Projects Train 100 Unit Committee Unit Committee 2,500.00 BAC Central Adm., Ministry District Wide Members on Income Members Trained of Local Government 218

Generating Activities

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Establish Linkages with Relevant Service Providers 3,000.00 Ministry of Central Adm. District Wide Service Providers & Markets Established Linkages Agriculture Intensify Field Demonstration & 3,500.00 Ministry of Central Adm. Field Demonstration Tours to Enhance Adoption of District Wide Agriculture & Tours Intensified Improved Technologies Undertake Required Training Training Needs 500.00 Ministry of Central Adm. District Wide according to Needs & Assessment Assessment Agriculture in the Department of Agriculture Undertook Engage & Resource 10 Additional Additional Extension 1,000.00 Ministry of Central Adm. District Wide Extension Officers Officers Engaged Agriculture Private Sector 5,000.00 Ministry of Central Adm., Ministry of Liaise with Private Sector to Invest District Wide Engaged in Irrigation Agriculture Agriculture in Irrigation Farming Farming Assist Farmers to Access Credit Farmers Assisted 6,300.00 Ministry of Financial Institutions, Central District Wide form the financial Institution with Credit Facilities Agriculture Adm. Support to the National Farmers National Farmers 20,000.00 Ministry of Central Adm. District Wide Day Celebration Day Supported Agriculture Support to Agricultural 3,800.00 Ministry of Central Adm. Home & Farm Visits Programmes to Home & Farm District Wide Agriculture Supported Visits Animal & Livestock 2,500.00 Ministry of Central Adm. Conduct Animal Health & District Wide Surveillance Agriculture Livestock Surveillance Supported

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Support for Mass Cocoa Spraying Mass Spraying 60,000.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide Exercise Exercise Supported Agriculture Organise Stakeholders Forums for Stakeholders Forums 8,000.00 Ministry of Central Adm. District Wide Farmers on Best Practices Organised Agriculture

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Organise Mass Education on Education on 2,500.00 Environmental Central Adm., Environmental the Effect of Environmental District Wide Environmental Health Protection Agency Hazards Hazards Organised Afforestation 5,000.00 Ministry of Central Adm., Forestry Encourage & Expand District Wide Programme Agriculture Commission, NADMO Afforestation Programme Expanded Supply Farming Inputs 35,000.00 Ministry of Central Adm. District Wide Farming Inputs especially Agro-Chemicals to Agriculture Supplied Farmers Educate People on Dangers of People Educated on 5,000.00 NADMO Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Bushfires Dangers of Bushfires Agriculture Educational 3,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Minerals Undertake Educational Campaigns on Health Health Commission Campaigns on Health Hazards District Wide Hazards on Mining of Mining Activities Undertook Supervise Small Scale Mining Mining Companies 1,500.00 Environmental Central Adm., Minerals Companies to Ensure Adhere to Health Commission District Wide Adherence to Environmental & Environmental & Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Expand Formation of Fire 6,000.00 NADMO Central Adm. Fire Volunteer Volunteer Groups in the District Wide Groups Formed District Educate the People to Stop People Educated to 3,000.00 NADMO Central Adm. Farming along River Banks & District Wide Stop Farming on the Wetlands River Banks Kenyasi, 30,000.00 Newmont Central Adm., Communities Organise Stakeholders Forums Stakeholders Forums Wamahinso, for Mine Take Communities Organised Ntotroso,

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Tutuka

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Feeder Roads 450,000.00 Works Department Central Adm., Ministry of Rehabilitation of Feeder Roads District Wide Rehabilitated Local Government Extension of Electricity to the 300,000.00 Volta River Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Electricity Extended other Parts of the District Authority Local Government Gambia No.2 Market Facility 150,000.00 Works Department Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of Market Facility Constructed Local Government Gambia & Boreholes 200,000.00 Works Department Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of Boreholes in Goamu Area Constructed Local Government Selected Communities Councils Football Pitch 200,000.00 Works Department Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of Football Pitch Kenyasi No.2 Constructed Local Government 30,000.00 Central Adm. Central Adm., Ministry of Establish Links with Private ICT Base Expanded Local Government, Investors to Expand ICT Base in District Wide in the District Ministry of the District Communication Extend Telecommunication to Telecommunication 40,000.00 Central Adm. Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide the other Parts of the District Extended Local Government Support for Street Naming Street Naming 300,000.00 Physical Planning Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Exercise Supported Local Government Organise Sanitation Day Every Sanitation Day 60,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Month Supported Health Local Government

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Mechanisation of Boreholes for Boreholes 70,000.00 Works Department Central Adm., Ministry of Wamahinso Gyamfi Kumanin SHS Mechanised Local Government Kenyasi 30,000.00 Works Department Central Adm., Ministry of Gambia Local Government Provision of Streetlights for Ntotroso Streetlights Provided Selected Communities Wamahinso Gyedu

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Kensere 450,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of Atwedie Health Local Government Construction of Toilet Toilet Facilities Nsuta Facilities Constructed Gambia I Agravi Goatifi 300,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of Drainage Drainage Constructed Yaabenagya Department Local Government Facilities for Selected for Selected Bogyampa Communities Communities Ntotroso Kenyasi 300,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry of Lorry Park Construction of Lorry Park Ntotroso Department Local Government Constructed Construction of 1no. 20-Seater 150,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of Kenyasi Toilet Facilities Pour Flush Toilet Health Local Government Gyedu Constructed

Organise Mass Education on 5,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of Mass Education on the Need to Adopt Best District Wide Health Local Government Hygiene Organised Hygiene Practices Support for Fumigation & Fumigation & 250,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Sanitation Sanitation Supported Health Local Government Streetlights 70,000.00 Volta River Central Adm. Maintenance of Streetlights District Wide Maintained Authority Supply of Roofing Sheets & Self-Help Projects 90,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Cement for Self-Help Projects Supported Government Supply of Relief Items ( used 100,000.00 NADMO Central Adm. Disaster Victims clothes, mattress, etc) to District Wide Supported Disaster Victims 222

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Dual Desk Supplied 90,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Supply and Delivery of 1000 District Wide and Delivered Directorate of Education Dual Desk for Basic Schools Education 300,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of 2nos. CHPS Nsuta CHPS Compound Directorate of Health Compound Kensere Constructed Health 300,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of Senior High Senior High School Gambia II Directorate of Education School Constructed Education 440,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Education Fund Support for Education Fund District Wide Directorate of Education Supported Education Support for the Capacity Capacity Building 20,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Building of the Assembly Supported Government Offices of Central 24,570.47 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Furnishing of Offices of Kenyasi Administration Government Central Administration Furnished 300,000.00 District Central Adm. Extension of School Feeding School Feeding District Wide Directorate of Programme Programme Extended Education

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Ntotroso 570,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of 3nos. 3-Unit Amomaso- Directorate of Education, Ministry of Classroom Block Classroom Block with Wamahinso Education Local government Constructed Ancillary Nyameye- Ntotroso Support for the Celebration of Celebration of Child 3,000.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of Dustrict Wide Child Labour Day Labour Supported Social Welfare Local Government

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ 10,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Support to Brilliant but Needy Needy Students District Wide Directorate of Local Government, Ministry Students Supported Education of Education HIV/AIDS 3,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of District Response on HIV/AIDS District Wide Awareness Directorate of Health Awareness Intensified Health 4,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of District Response on Malaria Malaria Awareness District Wide Directorate of Health Awareness Programme Intensified Health Know Your Status 3,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry of Support for Health Programmes on District Campaign Health HIV/AIDS (Know Your Status District Wide Directorate of Programme Campaign) Health Supported National 3,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Support for National Immunisation District Wide Immunisation Directorate of Health Day Supported Health District Wide People with 39,489.00 Department of Support to People with Disability Disability Supported Social Welfare Support to Social Welfare to Make District Wide Electricity Extended 1,000.00 Department of Central Adm., Ghana Routine Visits to Day Care Centres to Classrooms Social Welfare Education Service Submission of Social Enquiry District Wide 1,500.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of Social Enquiry Report to Family Tribunal & Social Welfare Local Government Report Submitted Juvenile Court Support for Social Welfare to Pay Officers to the 1,500.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Allowance to Officers to the Vulnerable Social Welfare Local Government 224

Vulnerable & the Excluded Supported

Dormaa (OLA 150,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Resettlement) Directorate of Local Government Teachers’ Quarters Construction of Classroom Block Tawiakrom Education Constructed Akosakrom

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Expansion of LEAP Ntotroso LEAP Programme 220,000.00 Department of Social Central Adm., Ministry of Programme Kenyasi Expanded Welfare Local Government 70,000.00 District Directorate of Central Adm., Ministry of Renovation of Gyamfi School Building Ntotroso Education Local Government, Ministry Kumanin DA School Renovated of Education Girl-Child Educated 2,000.00 Department of Social Central Adm., Ministry of Educate the Girl Child on the District Wide on Dangers of Welfare Local Government Dangers of Teenage Pregnancy Teenage Pregnancy Support to Social Welfare to 2,000.00 Department of Social Central Adm., Ministry of Rights of the Child Sensitise Communities on the District Wide Welfare Local Government Sensitised Rights of the Child Kojo Nkrumah 600,000.00 Department of Social Central Adm., Ministry of Kwame Welfare Local Government Construction of Teachers’ Mensakrom Teachers’ Quarters Quarters in Selected Biaso Constructed Communities Kwabenafo Alhajikrom Construction of Community Senior High School To be Ghana Education Central Adm., Government Gambia No.2 Senior High School Constructed Determined Service of Ghana

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THEMATIC AREA: TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE GOAL: TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECENTRALISATION AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE

OBJECTIVE: TO STRENGTHEN THE INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS TO 15% BY THE END OF 2017

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Provide Office Area Councils 60,000.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Goamu Accommodation the Area Provided with Office Department Local Government Gambia Councils Accommodation Workshops for the 10,000.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Organise workshops for the District Wide Area Councils Department Local Government Area Councils Organised Institute Measures to Ensure Judicious Utilisation 10,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Judicious Utilisation of District Wide of Resources Resources in the District Instituted Develop a Comprehensive Database Developed 47,909.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Database for Budgeting & District Wide for Planning & Planning Unit in the District Budgeting Involve Civil Society 14,638.00 Civil Society Central Adm. Ministry of CSOs Involved in the Organisations (CSOs) in the District Wide Organisation Local Government Preparation of Plans Preparation of Development 226

Plans

Support for MP’s Capital MP’s Projects 200,000.00 MP Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Development Projects Supported Local Government 400.00 NGOs Central Adm. Support for NGOs Activities District Wide NGOs Supported Support for Domestic & Statutory Payments 1,500,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government District Wide Statutory Payments (DACF) Supported Capacity Building 40,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government DDF Capacity Building Grants District Wide Grants Supported

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Support for All Maintenance 220,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Activities (official vehicles, Government District Wide grader, tipper truck, residential Maintenance buildings, general equipment, Activities Supported schools/nursery, office buildings) Support for Payments of All District Wide 25,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Payments of Utilities Utilities (phone, postal Government Supported services, water, electricity) Support for Payments of All 107,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Allowances (fuel, car Government maintenance, travelling, transfer grants, Presiding Payments of Member, Traditional Allowances Authorities, donations, District Wide Supported overtime for drivers, running cost of vehicles, commission collectors, accommodation for guest etc.

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82,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Printed Materials, Stationery, Government Value Books Printed Materials & District Wide Stationery Supplied

Government Policies Policies supported Department

Monitoring of 30,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Support for Monitoring of Projects & Government District Wide Projects & Programmes Programmes Supported 10,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Support for Sports & Sports & Recreation District Wide Government, Ministry of Recreation Supported Youth & Sports Residential 200,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry Construction of 1no. Semi- Accommodation for Department of Local Government Detached Staff Bungalow & Kenyasi Assembly Staff Renovations of Staff Quarters Constructed Support for Counterpart Counterpart Funding 50,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Funding Supported Government Renovation of DCE&DCD’s Official Residence 80,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry Kenyasi Residence Renovated Department of Local Government

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Construction of Office Office 200,000.00 Police Service Central Adm., Ministry of Accommodation for Police Gambia II Accommodation for Local Government, Service Police Constructed Ministry of Interior Expansion of Unit Committee Unit Committee 2,000.00 Electoral Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Members Members Expanded Commission Local Government Capacity Building for 5,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Organise Capacity Building for District Wide Area Councils Government Area Council Members Organised 300,000.00 Police Service Ministry of Local Construction of Police Police Headquarters Kenyasi Government, Ministry of Headquarters Constructed Interior Fence Wall for 350,000.00 Prison Service Ministry of Local Construction of Fence Wall on Kenyasi Prison Yard Government, Ministry of Prison Yard Constructed Interior

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Prison Quarters 200,000.00 Prison Service Ministry of Local Construction of Prison Kenyasi Constructed Government, Ministry of Quarters the Interior

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Business 1,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Link Business Associations to District Wide Associations Linked Credit Facilities to Credit Facilities Provide Credit Facilities to Farmers Associations 3,200.00 Banks Central Adm. District Wide Farmer Associations Supported Organise Tax Educational Tax Educational 4,300.00 Finance Central Adm. District Wide Campaign Campaign Organised Prepare & Implement Revenue Revenue Action Plan Finance Central Adm. District Wide Action Plan Prepared Encourage Financial 3,000.00 Banks Central Adm. Gambia, Financial Institutions Institutions to Extend their Wamahinso Extend Services Services to 2 communities Formation of 6,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Facilitate the Formation of Business District Wide Business Associations Associations Facilitated

THEMATIC AREA: ENHANCED COMPETITIVENESS OF GHANA’S PRIVATE SECTOR GOAL: TO PROMOTE AND CREATE CONDUCIVE GROUNDS FOR SMALL AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Encourage the Private Sector Private Sector Invested 5,340.00 BAC Central Adm. to Invest in the Tourism District Wide in Tourism Industry Industry Organise Skill Training Skill Training Workshop 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Workshops for Private District Wide Organised Business Organisations Organise Training for Small Training for Small Scale 10,000.00 Env. Health Central Adm. District Wide Scale Mining Companies Mining Organised

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Provide Incentives and Industrial Sites 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. Develop Industrial Sites for District Wide Developed Local Artisans Provide Incentives to Attract Investors Provided on the 4420.00 Works Central Adm. Investors on the Housing District Wide Housing Sector Department Sector Train 100 MSME’s 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm. District Wide MSME Trained on ICT Operators on ICT Vocational Learning 150,000.00 District Central Adm. National Establish 2 Vocational Ntotroso Centre Establish Education Vocational Training Institute Learning Centre Kenyasi Directorate Unemployed Youth 1,200.00 BAC Central Adm., Ministry of Train 500 Unemployed District Wide Trained in Appropriate Employment, Youth & Sports Youth in Appropriate Skills Skills Organise Regular Visits for 4 Income Generating 900.00 BAC Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Income Generating Groups Groups Visited Trade & Industry Organise Study Group Study Groups Meetings 1,000.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of Meetings on Rural Organised Social Welfare Local Government District Wide Sustainable Livelihood Projects WomenTrained on 5,000.00 BAC Central Adm., Ministry of Train Women on Income District Wide Income Generating Trade & Industry Generating Activities Activities OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR INVESTMENT FROM 5% TO 15% BY THE END OF 2014

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT INDICATORS TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Establish Linkages with 3,000.00 Department of Central Adm. Service Providers Established Relevant Service Providers & District Wide Agriculture Linkages Markets

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Intensify Field Demonstration Field Demonstration & Tours 3,500.00 Department of Central Adm. & Tours to Enhance Adoption District Wide Intensified Agriculture of Improved Technologies Undertake Required Training Training Needs Assessment 500.00 Department of Central Adm. according to Needs & District Wide Undertook Agriculture Assessment in the Department of Agriculture Engage & Resource 10 Additional Extension Officers 1,000.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide Additional Extension Officers Engaged Agriculture Liaise with Private Sector to Private Sector Engaged in 5,000.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide Invest in Irrigation Farming Irrigation Farming Agriculture Assist Farmers to Access 6,300.00 Department of Central Adm. Farmers Assisted with Credit Credit from the Financial District Wide Agriculture Facilities Institution Support to the National National Farmers Day 20,000.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide Farmers Day Celebration Supported Agriculture Support to Agricultural Home & Farm Visits Supported 3,800.00 Department of Central Adm. Programmes to Carry Out District Wide Agriculture Home & Farm Visits Conduct Animal Health & Animal & Livestock 2,5000.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide Livestock Surveillance Surveillance Supported Agriculture Support for Mass Cocoa Mass Spraying Exercise 60,000.00 Department of Central Adm. District Wide Spraying Exercise Supported Agriculture

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Educate People on Dangers of People Educated on 5,00000 NADMO Central Adm. District Wide Bushfires Dangers of Bushfires Undertake Educational Educational 3,000.00 Environmental Central Adm. Campaigns on Health Hazards District Wide Campaigns on Health Health of Mining Activities of Mining Undertook Supervise Small Scale Mining Mining Companies 1,500.00 Environmental Central Adm. Companies to Ensure Adhere to Health District Wide Adherence to Environmental & Environmental & Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Expand Formation of Fire Fire Volunteers 6,000.00 NADMO Central Adm. Volunteer Groups in the District Wide Formed District Educate the People to Stop People Educated to 3,000.00 NADMO Central Adm. Department Farming along River Banks & District Wide Stop Farming on of Agriculture Wetlands River Banks Mine Take Stakeholders Forum 20,000.00 Newmont Central Adm., Organise Stakeholders Forums Areas Organised Communities

Construction of Market Kenyasi No. 3 Market Facility 150,000.00 Works Department Central Adm., Ministry of Facility Constructed Local Government Ntotroso& Boreholes 200,000.00 Works Department Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of Boreholes in Kenyasi Area Constructed Local Government Selected Communities Councils Football Pitch 200,000.00 Works Department Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of Football Pitch Kenyasi No.2 Constructed Local Government Establish Links with Private ICT Base Expanded 30,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Investors to Expand ICT Base District Wide Communication in the District Extend Telecommunication to Telecommunication 40,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide the other Parts of the District Extended Communication Support for Street Naming Street Naming 300,000.00 Physical Planning Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Exercise Exercise Supported Local Government Organise Sanitation Day every Sanitation Day 60,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Month Organised Health Local Government Mechanisation of Boreholes Boreholes 70,000.00 Works Department Central Adm., Ministry of Wamahinso for Gyamfi Kumanin SHS Mechanised Local Government Kenyasi Streetlights Provided 30,000.00 Works Department Central Adm., Ministry of Gambia Local Government Provision of Streetlights for Ntotroso Selected Communities Wamahinso Gyedu

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Kensere 400,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of Atwedie Health Local Government Construction of Toilet Toilet Facilities Nsuta Facilities Constructed Gambia I Agravi Goatifi 200,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of Drainage Drainage Constructed Yaabenagya Department Local Government Facilities for Selected for Selected Bogyampa Communities Communities Ntotroso 235

Kenyasi 200,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry of Lorry Park Construction of Lorry Park Ntotroso Department Local Government Constructed Construction of 1no. 20-Seater 135,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of Kenyasi Toilet Facilities Pour Flush Toilet Health Local Government Gyedu Constructed

Organise Mass Education on Mass Education on 2,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of the Need to Adopt Best District Wide Hygiene Organised Health Local Government Hygiene Practices Support for Fumigation & Fumigation & 200,000.00 Environmental Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Sanitation Sanitation Supported Health Local Government

THEMATC AREA: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY GOAL: TO IMPROVE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY OBJECTIVE: TO EXPAND AND PROMOTE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE DISTRICT FROM 10% TO 20% BY THE END OF 2017

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ 90,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Supply and Delivery of 1000 Dual Desk Supplied District Wide Directorate of Education Dual Desk for Basic Schools and Delivered Education

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300,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of 2nos. CHPS Nsuta CHPS Compound Directorate of Health Compound Kensere Constructed Health 300,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Construction of Senior High Senior High School Gambia II Directorate of Education School Constructed Education 440,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Education Fund Support for Education Fund District Wide Directorate of Education Supported Education Support for the Capacity Capacity Building 20,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Building of the Assembly Supported Government Offices of Central 24,570.47 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Furnishing of Offices of Central Kenyasi Administration Government Administration Furnished 300,000.00 District Central Adm. Ministry of Extension of School Feeding School Feeding District Wide Directorate of Education Programme Programme Extended Education Ntotroso 570,000.00 District Central Adm., Ministry of Amomaso- Directorate of Education, Ministry of Construction of 3nos. 3-Unit Classroom Block Wamahinso Education Local government Classroom Block with Ancillary Constructed Nyameye- Ntotroso Support for the Celebration of Celebration of Child 3,000.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of District Wide Child Labour Day Labour Supported Social Welfare Local Government

Know Your Status 3,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry of Support for Health Campaign District Directorate Health Programmes on HIV/AIDS District Wide Programme of Health (Know Your Status Campaign) Supported National 3,000.00 Central Adm., Ministry of Support for National District Directorate District Wide Immunisation Health Immunisation Day of Health Supported Support to People with District Wide People with 39,489.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of Disability Disability Supported Social Welfare Local Government Support to Social Welfare to District Wide 1,000.00 Department of Central Adm., Ghana Electricity Extended Make Routine Visits to Day Social Welfare Education Service to Classrooms Care Centres Submission of Social Enquiry District Wide 1,500.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of Social Enquiry Report to Family Tribunal & Social Welfare Local Government Report Submitted Juvenile Court Support to Social Welfare to Officers to the 1,200.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of Pay Allowance to Officers to District Wide Vulnerable Social Welfare Local Government the Vulnerable & the Excluded Supported Dormaa (OLA 150,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of Resettlement) of Education Local Government, Construction of Classroom Teachers’ Quarters Tawiakrom Ministry of Education Block Constructed Akosakrom

Teenage Pregnancy Ministry of Education

Support Social Welfare to Rights of the Child 2,000.00 Department of Central Adm., Ministry of Sensitise Communities on the District Wide Sensitised Social Welfare Local Government Rights of the Child Kojo Nkrumah 500,000.00 District Directorate Central Adm., Ministry of Kwame of Education Local Government, Construction of Teachers’ Mensakrom Teachers’ Quarters Ministry of Education Quarters in Selected Biaso Constructed Communities Kwabenafo Alhajikrom

THEMATIC AREA: TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE GOAL: TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DECENTRALISATION AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE

OBJECTIVE: TO STRENGTHEN THE INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS TO 15% BY THE END OF 2017

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INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Provide Office Area Councils 60,000.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Goamu Accommodation for the Area Provided with Office Department Local Government Gambia Councils Accommodation Workshops for the 10,000.00 Finance Central Adm., Ministry of Organise workshops for the District Wide Area Councils Department Local Government Area Councils Organised Institute Measures to Ensure Judicious Utilisation 10,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Judicious Utilisation of District Wide of Resources Resources in the District Instituted Develop a Comprehensive Database Developed 47,909.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Database for Budgeting & District Wide for Planning & Planning Unit in the District Budgeting Involve Civil Society 14,638.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government Organisations (CSOs) in the CSOs Involved in the District Wide Preparation of Development Preparation of Plans Plans Support for MP’s Capital MP’s Projects 200,000.00 MP Central Adm. District Wide Development Projects Supported 400.00 NGOs Central Adm. Support for NGOs Activities District Wide NGOs Supported Support for Domestic & Statutory Payments 1,500,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government District Wide Statutory Payments (DACF) Supported Capacity Building 40,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Government DDF Capacity Building Grants District Wide Grants Supported

ACTIVITIES LOCATION OUTPUT TIME FRAME ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTING AGENCY INDICATORS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERNAL LEAD COLLABORATING GH¢ GH¢ Support for All District Wide Maintenance 220,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Maintenance Activities Activities Government (official vehicles, grader, Supported 240

tipper truck, residential buildings, general equipment, schools/nursery, office buildings) Support for Payments of All District Wide 25,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Payments of Utilities (phone, postal Government Utilities Supported services, water, electricity) Support for Payments of All Central Adm. Ministry of Local Allowances (fuel, car 107,000.00 Government maintenance, travelling, transfer grants, Presiding Payments of Member, Traditional Allowances Authorities, donations, District Wide Supported overtime for drivers, running cost of vehicles, commission collectors, etc. Printed Materials, 82,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Printed Materials Government Stationery, Value Books District Wide & Stationery Supplied

Support for Contingency 180,000.00 224,009.52 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Government Support to Strengthen the 50,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Area Councils District Wide Government Area Councils Supported

Support for Fire Fighting 5,000.00 NADMO Central Adm. Ministry of District Wide Campaign Local Government

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Support for Public Education Public Education & 2,000.00 Information Central Adm. & Sensitisation on Issues of the District Wide Sensitisation Services District Supported Department Security Services 10,000.00 Security Services Ministry of Local Support for Security Services District Wide Supported Government Training Seminars & 66,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Support for Training Seminars District Wide Conferences Government & Conferences Supported Support for Consultancy Consultancy Services 10,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Services Supported Government Support for other Administrative 140,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Administrative Expenses Expenses Supported Government Organise Radio Programmes to Radio Programmes on 5,000.00 Information Central Adm., Ministry Educate the Public on District Wide Government Policies Services of Local Government Government Policies supported Department Monitoring of 30,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Support for Monitoring of Projects & Government District Wide Projects & Programmes Programmes Supported 10,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Support for Sports & Sports & Recreation District Wide Government, Ministry of Recreation Supported Youth & Sports Residential 200,000.00 Works Central Adm., Ministry Construction of 1no. Semi- Accommodation for Department of Local Government Detached Staff Bungalow & Kenyasi Assembly Staff Renovations of Staff Quarters Constructed Support for Counterpart Counterpart Funding 50,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local District Wide Funding Supported Government

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Office 200,000.00 Police Central Adm., Ministry Construction of Office Accommodation Service of Interior Accommodation for Police Gambia II for Police Service Constructed Unit Committee 2,000.00 Electoral Ministry of Local Expansion of Unit District Wide Members Commission Government Committee Members Expanded Capacity Building 5,000.00 Central Adm. Ministry of Local Organise Capacity Building District Wide for Area Councils Government for Area Council Members Organised Police 300,000.00 Police Central Adm., Ministry Construction of Police Kenyasi Headquarters Service of Local Government Headquarters Constructed Fence Wall for 350,000.00 Prison Central Adm., Ministry Construction of Fence Wall Kenyasi Prison Yard Service of Interior on Prison Yard Constructed

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CHAPTER SIX

6.0.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION ARRANGEMENTS 6.1.0Introduction This chapter gives a picture on monitoring and evaluation activities in relation to the 2014-2017 District Medium Term Development Policy Framework under the Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda (GSGDAII). The main focus of every developmental agenda should be result-oriented, and must aim at improving upon existing undesirable or unwanted situation. The end results should bring about change and improve the well-being of the target people. To effect change, there is the need to adopt monitoring and evaluation procedure. Monitoring and evaluation are the means by which the desired improvement can be ensured and measured.

The purpose of monitoring and evaluation is a sure way of checking or observing and ascertaining the effects of Policies, Programmes and Plans on the communities in which these activities were meant for. Under monitoring and evaluation, stakeholders analysis are also used to enable the District Planning Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU) to identify all stakeholders involved and the roles each play in achieving the set- targets.

In line with National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) policy framework, all MMDAs are to prepare monitoring and evaluation plan that will make known the successes chalked in the stated goals and objectives. Among some of the aims and objectives of monitoring and evaluations of the 2014-2017 District Medium Term Development Policy Framework under Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda are to:  Assess whether targets set in the District Medium Term Development Plan were being met  Identify achievements, constraints and failures so that improvements can be made to the programmes and project designs to achieve better impact  Provide quarterly reports on effective co-ordination of District development programmes and projects to the Regional level for onward transmission to the National Development Planning Commission  Provide authorities in the District, the Government, development partners, community project management teams and the general public with better means for learning from past experience and

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 Improve service delivery and influence allocation of resources in the District and demonstrate results as part of accountability and transparency to stakeholders.

6.2.0 Monitoring In doing monitoring, many strategies will be agreed on in implementing the District Medium Term Development Plan (DMTDP) so that those who matter especially the implementers, sector departments and other stakeholders obtain relevant information that can be used to know if the projects (project phase/stage) outlined in the plan are making a meaningful headway. Monitoring of projects and programmes would be done at the activity and output/objective level.

6.2.1 Activity Level Monitoring at this level would be carried out by the implementing and user departments, agencies and communities. They will monitor indicators and execution of activities and projects relevant to their sector and communities. The departments, agencies, unit and communities will generate monitoring reports and submit copies to the DPCU Secretariat.

6.2.2 Output/Objective Level The District Planning Co-ordinating Unit(DPCU} would be responsible for the monitoring of output and objective indicators spelt out in the 2014-2017 District Medium Term Development Policy Framework. The reports of implementing and user agencies as well as communities will establish a platform for data requirements for monitoring at this level. The methods to be applied under output level are:

 Regular and periodic field and site visits by project officers of implementing agencies, representatives of user agencies and communities, monitoring team from the District Planning Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU)  Bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly DPCU review meetings would be held by responsible agencies and departmental heads would present reports on the progress of implementation of programmes and activities and  In addition, various monitoring reports from District sub-structures, user agencies and communities would be discussed

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6.3.0Evaluation Evaluation of the District Medium Term Development Plan (2014-2017) will enable the District Planning Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU) to determine most especially, whether the expected impacts of implemented programmes and projects are being achieved.

The District Planning Co-ordinating Unit will carry out annual evaluation of the District Medium Term Development Policy to assess outputs of the implementation of annual action plans. A mid-term evaluation would be carried out in March, 2016 and a final evaluation in March, 2018. The focus of the evaluation will be on the set projected change. There will also be stakeholder’s workshops that would be organised to discuss the findings of the evaluations.

The main responsibility of evaluating the programmes and projects lies with the District Planning Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU). The District Planning Co-ordinating Unit will expedite the evaluation exercise in a participatory manner. The involvement of Traditional Authorities, Youths, Women and Private Sector Operators, Departments, Agencies, District Sub-Structures, Vulnerable and Civil Society Organisations is very important.

It is expected that, the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the Regional Planning Co-ordinating Unit (RPCU) would carry out general overview of all monitoring and evaluation activities in the District.

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Table 6.1: Monitoring and Evaluation Calendar for the 2014 – 2017Plan Implementation Period 2014

Activity/Action Time Frame Performance Responsibility Frequency Budget 2014 2014 2014 2014 Indicators GH¢ 1stQuarter 2ndQuarter 3rdQuarter 4thQuarter Last Last Tuesday Last Tuesday First Stakeholders inputs Heads of Department, Opinion Quarterly 5,000.00 Stakeholders meetings Tuesday of of June of September Tuesday of gathered, analysed and Leaders, Chiefs, Assembly Members March November reviewed & Media Monitoring of Assembly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Assess the progress of Works Sub-Committee, Monthly 4,000.00 projects by the DPCU works Implementing Agencies, User Agencies, Contractors, etc. Monitoring of projects by the First First First Second Assess the progress of Implementing Agencies, User Quarterly 2,500.00 DPCU& Works Sub- Monday of Monday of Monday of Monday of works Agencies, Contractors,etc. Committee March June September December Monitoring visits by the TBA TBA TBA TBA Assess the progress of DPCU Annually 1,500.00 RPCU works Mid-year review and NA Last NA NA To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Opinion Annually 4,000.00 evaluation Thursday of performance of the Leaders, Assembly Members. User June DMTP Agencies, etc. Preparation & submission of Bythe end By the end By the end By mid- To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Assembly Quarterly 1,500.00 quarterly progress reports by of March of June of September December performance of Members. User Agencies, the DPCU programmes/ projects Implementing Agencies, etc Preparation & submission of NA By the end NA NA To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Opinion Annually 2,000.00 mid-year reports by the of June performance of Leaders, Assembly Members. User DPCU programmes/ projects Agencies, etc. Preparation& submission of By mid- NA NA NA To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Opinion Annually 2,000.00 Annual M&E reports by the January performance of Leaders, Assembly Members. User DPCU programmes/ projects Agencies, etc. Total 22,500.00 247

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Activity Time Frame Performance Responsibility Frequency Budget 2015 2015 2015 2015 Indicators GH¢ 1stQuarter 2ndQuarter 3rdQuarter 4thQuarter Last Last Tuesday Last Tuesday First Stakeholders inputs Heads of Department, Opinion Quarterly 5,500.00 Stakeholders meetings Tuesday of of June of September Tuesday of gathered, analysed and Leaders, Chiefs, Assembly March November reviewed Members & Media Monitoring of Assembly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Assess the progress of Works Sub-Committee, Monthly 4,500.00 projects by the DPCU works Implementing Agencies, User Agencies, Contractors, etc. Monitoring of projects by the First First First Second Assess the progress of Implementing Agencies, User Quarterly 2,800.00 DPCU& Works Sub- Monday of Monday of Monday of Monday of works Agencies, Contractors,etc. Committee March June September December Monitoring visits by the TBA TBA TBA TBA Assess the progress of DPCU Annually 2,000.00 RPCU works Mid-year review and NA Last NA NA To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Opinion Annually 4,000.00 evaluation Thursday of performance of the Leaders, Assembly Members. June DMTP User Agencies, etc. Preparation & submission of By the end By the end By the end By mid- To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Assembly Quarterly 1,500.00 quarterly progress reports by of March of June of September December performance of Members. User Agencies, the DPCU programmes/ projects Implementing Agencies, etc

Preparation & submission of NA By the end NA NA To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Opinion Annually 2,000.00 mid-year reports by the of June performance of Leaders, Assembly Members. DPCU programmes/ projects User Agencies, etc. Preparation& submission of By mid- NA NA NA To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Opinion Annually 2,000.00 Annual M&E reports by the January performance of Leaders, Assembly Members. DPCU programmes/ projects User Agencies, etc. Total 26,300.00 248

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Activity Time Frame Performance Responsibility Frequency Budget 2016 2016 2016 2016 Indicators GH¢ 1stQuarter 2ndQuarter 3rdQuarter 4thQuarter Last Last Tuesday Last Tuesday First Stakeholders inputs Heads of Department, Opinion Quarterly 6,000.00 Stakeholders meetings Tuesday of of June of September Tuesday of gathered, analysed and Leaders, Chiefs, Assembly March November reviewed Members & Media Monitoring of Assembly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Assess the progress of Works Sub-Committee, Monthly 5,000.00 projects by the DPCU works Implementing Agencies, User Agencies, Contractors, etc. Monitoring of projects by the First First First Second Assess the progress of Implementing Agencies, User Quarterly 3,000.00 DPCU& Works Sub- Monday of Monday of Monday of Monday of works Agencies, Contractors,etc. Committee March June September December Monitoring visits by the TBA TBA TBA TBA Assess the progress of DPCU Annually 2,000.00 RPCU works Mid-year review and NA Last NA NA To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Opinion Annually 4,500.00 evaluation Thursday of performance of the Leaders, Assembly Members. June DMTP User Agencies, etc. Preparation & submission of By the end By the end By the end By mid- To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Assembly Quarterly 1,500.00 quarterly progress reports by of March of June of September December performance of Members. User Agencies, the DPCU programmes/ projects Implementing Agencies, etc

Preparation & submission of NA By the end NA NA To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Opinion Annually 2,000.00 mid-year reports by the of June performance of Leaders, Assembly Members. DPCU programmes/ projects User Agencies, etc. Preparation& submission of By mid- NA NA NA To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Opinion Annually 2,500.00 Annual M&E reports by the January performance of Leaders, Assembly Members. DPCU programmes/ projects User Agencies, etc. Total 26,500.00 249

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Activity Time Frame Performance Responsibility Frequency Budget 2017 2017 2017 2017 Indicators GH¢ 1st 2ndQuarter 3rdQuarter 4thQuarter Quarter Last Last Tuesday Last Tuesday First Stakeholders inputs Heads of Department, Opinion Quarterly 6,500.00 Stakeholders meetings Tuesday of of June of September Tuesday of gathered, analysed and Leaders, Chiefs, Assembly March November reviewed Members & Media Monitoring of Assembly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Assess the progress of Works Sub-Committee, Monthly 5,000.00 projects by the DPCU works Implementing Agencies, User Agencies, Contractors, etc. Monitoring of projects by the First First First Second Assess the progress of Implementing Agencies, User Quarterly 3,500.00 DPCU& Works Sub- Monday of Monday of Monday of Monday of works Agencies, Contractors,etc. Committee March June September December Monitoring visits by the TBA TBA TBA TBA Assess the progress of DPCU Annually 2,500.00 RPCU works Mid-year review and NA Last NA NA To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Opinion Annually 5,000.00 evaluation Thursday of performance of the Leaders, Assembly Members. June DMTP User Agencies, etc. Preparation & submission of By the end By the end By the end By mid- To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Assembly Quarterly 2,000.00 quarterly progress reports by of March of June of September December performance of Members. User Agencies, the DPCU programmes/ projects Implementing Agencies, etc Preparation & submission of NA By the end NA NA To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Opinion Annually 2,500.00 mid-year reports by the of June performance of Leaders, Assembly Members. DPCU programmes/ projects User Agencies, etc. Preparation& submission of By mid- NA NA NA To evaluate & assess the Heads of Department, Opinion Annually 2,500.00 Annual M&E reports by the January performance of Leaders, Assembly Members. DPCU programmes/ projects User Agencies, etc. Total 29,500.00 250

CHAPTER SEVEN

7.0.0 DEVELOPMENT OF DISTRICT COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

7.1.0Introduction This chapter examines the communication aspect of the 2014-2017 medium term development policy framework of the Ghana shared growth development agenda (GSGDAII). It requires the dissemination of information re: programmes, projects, activities and progress reports to inform or create awareness among the beneficiaries (communities and user agencies). Every programme and activity should be result- oriented. Itis therefore pertinent to the District Planning Co-ordinating Unit to relay all the necessary information to the stakeholders. This can be achieved by:  Creating awareness on the roles and expectations of the stakeholders in the implementation of the District’s programmes and projects to improve the living condition for the people  Promoting dialogue and generate feedback on the performance of the District and  Promoting access and manage expectations of the public concerning the activities of the District.

To ensure responsibility, commitment and value for money, the District Assembly is going to form a Development Communication Committee. The committee shall include:

 The Presiding Member - Chairman  Information Officer - Secretary  Planning Officer - Member  An Assistant Director - Member  Works Engineer -Member  Representatives from Sub- Committees - Members

The committee will report to the District Chief Executive through the District Co- ordinating Director.

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 Organise workshops/meetings and brief the stakeholders on issues on board and  Review and include if any, the necessary information or otherwise during plan implementation period.

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Table 7.1: Communication Strategies for the 2014 – 2017 Plan Implementation Period 2014

Activity/ Means of Time Frame Whose Strategy/Approach Collaborators Feedbacks on Communication 2014 2014 2014 2014 Responsibility Performance 1st Quarter 2ndQuarter 3rdQuarter 4thQuarter Committee meetings First Wednesday =do= =do= =do= DPCU Meetings organised to brainstorm on Heads of Dept. & Comments and of every month dissemination of information DPCU contributions would be noted Stakeholders meetings Last Thursday of Last Thursday Last Thursday Last Thursday DPCU & reps. of Sub- A meeting would be organised quarterly Stakeholders, Suggestions and February of May of August of November Committees to solicit the views of stakeholders for Opinion leaders & contributions proper dissemination Assembly members would be noted Executive Committee Quarterly (TBA) Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly DPCU To deliberate on the activities of the Heads of Dept. & Recommendations meetings (TBA) (TBA) (TBA) comm. Committee & DPCU prior to Assembly Members sent to General General Assembly meetings Assembly Management Meetings First Monday of =do= =do= =do= DPCU Meetings organised to identify NA Comments would every month problems and the way forward of the be noted DMTDP & the Assembly General Assembly TBA =do= =do= =do= DPCU Matters arising from the meetings Assembly Members, Statements Meetings would be communicated to the various Media & Heads of community members Dept. Public Durbars Annually =do= =do= =do= DPCU, Area Council Community durbars would be used to Area Councils & Comments & Members, propagate the information Assembly Members contributions UnitCommittees would be noted Meet the Press Last Friday of Last Friday of Last Friday of NA DPCU/DCE Brief the press on the progress made so General Public Feedbacks March June September far concerning the implementation of accepted through the plan, challenges and the way the public forward Report & Debriefing Mid-March Mid-June Mid-September Mid- DPCU Sending copies progress & annual RCC & NDPC Comments December reports to RCC &NDPC 253

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Activity/ Means of Time Frame Whose Strategy/Approach Collaborators Feedbacks on Communication 2015 2015 20153rdQuart 2015 Responsibility Performance 1st Quarter 2ndQuarter er 4thQuarter Committee meetings First Wednesday =do= =do= =do= DPCU Meetings organised to brainstorm on Heads of Dept. & DPCU Comments and of every month dissemination of information contributions would be noted Stakeholders meetings Last Thursday of Last Thursday Last Thursday Last Thursday DPCU & reps. of A meeting would be organised Stakeholders, Opinion Suggestions and February of May of August of November Sub-Committees quarterly to solicit the views of leaders & Assembly contributions would stakeholders for proper dissemination members be noted Executive Committee Quarterly (TBA) Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly DPCU To deliberate on the activities of the Heads of Dept. & Recommendations meetings (TBA) (TBA) (TBA) comm. Committee & DPCU prior to Assembly Members sent to General General Assembly meetings Assembly Management Meetings First Monday of =do= =do= =do= DPCU Meetings organised to identify NA Comments would be every month problems and the way forward of the noted DMTDP & the Assembly General Assembly Meetings TBA =do= =do= =do= DPCU Matters arising from the meetings Assembly Members, Statements would be communicated to the various Media & Heads of Dept. community members Public Durbars Annually =do= =do= =do= DPCU, Area Community durbars would be used to Area Councils & Comments & Council Members, propagate the information Assembly Members contributions would UnitCommittees be noted Meet the Press Last Friday of Last Friday of Last Friday of NA DPCU/DCE Brief the press on the progress made General Public Feedbacks accepted March June September so far concerning the implementation through the public of the plan, challenges and the way forward Report & Debriefing Mid-March Mid-June Mid-September Mid- DPCU Sending copies progress & annual RCC&NDPC Comments December reports to RCC &NDPC 2016 254

Activity/ Means Time Frame Whose Strategy/Approach Collaborators Feedbacks on of 2016 2016 20163rdQuart 2016 Responsibility Performance Communication 1st Quarter 2ndQuarter er 4thQuarter Committee meetings First Wednesday =do= =do= =do= DPCU Meetings organised to brainstorm on Heads of Dept. & Comments and of every month dissemination of information DPCU contributions would be noted Stakeholders Last Thursday of Last Thursday Last Thursday Last Thursday DPCU & reps. of A meeting would be organised quarterly Stakeholders, Opinion Suggestions and meetings February of May of August of November Sub-Committees to solicit the views of stakeholders for leaders & Assembly contributions would be proper dissemination members noted Executive Committee Quarterly (TBA) Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly DPCU To deliberate on the activities of the Heads of Dept. & Recommendations sent meetings (TBA) (TBA) (TBA) comm. Committee & DPCU prior to Assembly Members to General Assembly General Assembly meetings Management First Monday of =do= =do= =do= DPCU Meetings organised to identify NA Comments would be Meetings every month problems and the way forward of the noted DMTDP & the Assembly General Assembly TBA =do= =do= =do= DPCU Matters arising from the meetings Assembly Members, Statements Meetings would be communicated to the various Media & Heads of community members Dept. Public Durbars Annually =do= =do= =do= DPCU, Area Community durbars would be used to Area Councils & Comments & Council Members, propagate the information Assembly Members contributions would be UnitCommittees noted Meet the Press Last Friday of Last Friday of Last Friday of NA DPCU/DCE Brief the press on the progress made so General Public Feedbacks accepted March June September far concerning the implementation of through the public the plan, challenges and the way forward Report & Debriefing Mid-March Mid-June Mid-September Mid-December DPCU Sending copies progress & annual RCC&NDPC Comments reports to RCC &NDPC

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Activity/ Means Time Frame Whose Strategy/Approach Collaborators Feedbacks on of 2017 2017 2017 2017 Responsibility Performance Communication 1st Quarter 2ndQuarter 3rdQuarter 4thQuarter Committee meetings First Wednesday =do= =do= =do= DPCU Meetings organised to brainstorm on Heads of Dept. & Comments and of every month dissemination of information DPCU contributions would be noted Stakeholders Last Thursday of Last Thursday Last Thursday Last Thursday DPCU & reps. of Sub- A meeting would be organised Stakeholders, Suggestions and meetings February of May of August of November Committees quarterly to solicit the views of Opinion leaders & contributions would stakeholders for proper dissemination Assembly members be noted Executive Committee Quarterly (TBA) Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly DPCU To deliberate on the activities of the Heads of Dept. & Recommendations meetings (TBA) (TBA) (TBA) comm. Committee & DPCU prior to Assembly Members sent to General General Assembly meetings Assembly Management First Monday of =do= =do= =do= DPCU Meetings organised to identify NA Comments would Meetings every month problems and the way forward of the be noted DMTDP & the Assembly General Assembly TBA =do= =do= =do= DPCU Matters arising from the meetings Assembly Statements Meetings would be communicated to the various Members, Media & community members Heads of Dept. Public Durbars Annually =do= =do= =do= DPCU, Area Council Community durbars would be used to Area Councils & Comments & Members, propagate the information Assembly Members contributions would UnitCommittees be noted Meet the Press Last Friday of Last Friday of Last Friday of NA DPCU/DCE Brief the press on the progress made General Public Feedbacks accepted March June June September so far concerning the implementation through the public of the plan, challenges and the way forward Report & Debriefing Mid-March Mid-June Mid-September Mid- DPCU Sending copies progress & annual RCC&NDPC Comments December reports to RCC &NDPC

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7.2.0 Public Forums 7.2.1 Introduction During the period preceding the preparation of the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework, a workshop was organised by the National Development Planning Commission later in December 2013. The two-day workshop was attended by the District Chief Executives, the District Co-ordinating Directors, the District Planning Officers, the District Budget Analysts and Officers from the Regional Planning Co-ordinating Unit (RPCU). The purpose of the workshop was to take the participants through the guidelines in preparation of the plan. The workshop also sought to educate the participants on how to facilitate the translation of the Medium Term Development Policy Framework into programmes, projects and activities to be implemented for the benefit of the people. In view of this, series of forums were also organised to solicit the views and inputs of the stakeholders to enrich the plan. In all, three public hearings were held and the medium of communication used during the meetings was Twi. Letters of invitation were also dispatched to the participants or members before every forum. The calendar for the forums could not be followed as a result of financial constraints. The Assembly could not provide the needed funds on time to enable the plan preparation team finish the work as expected.

7.2.2 The First Public Forum The first public forum for the preparation of the 2014-2017Medium Term Development Policy Framework was held on Tuesday March 11, 2014 at the District’s Assembly Hall. It was organised by the District Planning Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU). Among those invited for the meeting were the Heads of Department, Assembly and Area Council Members and some chiefs. As it is done in every three years, the purpose of the meeting was made known to them. The 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework was launched with the participants present to furnish with the DPCU activities, programmes and data from their various domain or realm to impute them in the plan. The meeting also sought to select stakeholders who would play a leading role during the preparation of the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework.

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7.2.3 The Second Public Forum The second public hearing was held on Tuesday May 6, 2014. Three venues (Area Councils) were selected Kenyasi, Gambia and Goamu. In other words, three Area Councils were grouped under one venue and two area councils were grouped each. The rationale behind it was to bring the interaction to the doorstep of the people and also to avoid the hassle of coming to Kenyasi. Members of the DPCU were divided and assigned roles during this forum. All the members who were invited for the first public forum were also present during the second public forum. The aim here was to gather all the communities identified problems and challenges and see if there were any gaps that could be filled and later harmonised. The sector departments also brought or presented their inputs during the meetings.

7.2.4 The Third Public Forum The third public forum or hearing was held on Tuesday October 21, 2014. This platform was used to brief the members on the finalisation of the preparation of the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework under the Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda (GSGDII). The venue for the forum was the District’s Assembly Hall. Among those invited were the Assembly and Area Council Members, and officers from the Regional Planning Co- ordinating Unit. Major issues were discussed and concerns were raised during the third public hearing. Notable among these were the:  Brief overview of the District performance from 2014-2017 plan implementation period  Problems encountered during the implementation of the 2014-2017 GSADAII and  District development focus and programmes/projects for 2014-2017 There were no controversies surrounding the presentation of the 2014-2017 Medium Term Development Policy Framework except that some corrections needed to be made and the work arranged in that order. The main concerns raised by the participants were that most of the projects executed were not completed on time and also the remotest areas of the District should be reached in sharing the programmes and projects. The level of participation was very high. The reason was that every participant had the opportunity to contribute to the discussion.

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REPORT FOR FINAL PUBLIC HEARING

DISTRICT: ASUTIFI NORTH DISTRICT

REGION: BRONG AHAFO

VENUE: DISTRICT ASSEMBLY HALL, KENYASI

DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2014

MEDIUM OF INVITATIONS: The medium of invitation was through invitation letters, information centres throughout the District.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS INVITED: Special interest groups invited for the public hearings were the District Chief Executive who was the chair for the occasion, heads of department, Assembly and Area Council Members.

IDENTIFIABLE REPRESENTATION: There were other identifiable people representing the Chiefs especially the three paramount chiefs from Kenyasi No.1 Kenyasi No.2 and

Ntotroso, representatives from Newmont Gold, Ahafo Mine.

TOTAL NUMBER OF PERSONS AT THE HEARING: There were a total of Eighty Eight

(88) people at the final public hearing including Thirty (30) women and Fifty Eight (58) women

LANGUAGE USED: Twi was the main language used during the public hearing and in some cases English was used for the benefits of expatriate from Newmont Gold, Ahafo Mine.

MAJOR ISSUES AT THE PUBLIC HEARING: The main topical issues discussed during the presentation were the performance of 2010-2013 Medium Term Development Plan, identified gaps and problems encountered during the plan implementation period. The discussion also touched on the development focus of the 2014-2017 Medium Term

Development Plan. All harmonised inputs from community action plans were all highlighted and then again the annual action plan.

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MAIN CONTROVERSIES AND MAJOR AREAS OF COMPLAINTS: Few complaints emerged from the Assembly Members. Some claimed their needs were not factored into the plan. They also raised concern about abandoned projects and the way the Assembly was going about them to have them completed.

PROPSALS FOR THE RESOLUTION OF THE COMPLAINTS: During the discussions, the people were made to understand that not all their needs were captured in the plan. All the inputs collated were harmonised and prioritised . Although it might looked as if some of the needs of some communities were not captured, but looking at them critically, some activities and programmes were made District Wide. This meant that they encompassed all the communities.

UNRESOLVED QUESTIONS OR QUERIES: All queries that came from the participants were resolved.

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ASSENT TO ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING REPORT

Signature of:

District Chief Executive…………………………………………

District Co-ordinating Director……………………………………

Presiding Member ………………………………………………..

Chair, Development Planning Sub-Committee…………………….

District Planning Officer…………………………………………

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