Shai-Osudoku District Assembly, Dodowa

SHAI-OSUDOKU DISTRICT ASSEMBLY, DODOWA.

DISTRICT MEDIUM-TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2014-2017)

UNDER THE

GHANA SHARED GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENDA II (GSGDA II), 2014-2917

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR YEAR 2016

PREPARED BY:

DISTRICT PLANNING CO-ORDINATING UNIT (DPCU)

FEBRUARY, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1 1.1 Key Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) Objective for the Fourth Quarter………………..1 1.2 Processes Involved and Difficulties Encountered………………………………………………………1 1.3 Status of Implementation of DMTDP………………………………………………………………………. 2

CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 2.1 Report on Funding by Sources………………………..……………………………………………………….32 2.3 Update on Core Districts Indicators and Targets………………………………………………………32 2.4 Report on Critical Development and Poverty Issues…………………………………………………43 2.4.1 Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP)…………………………………………………….43 2.4.2 National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)………………………………………………………………..43 2.4.3 Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP)………………………………………………………………..43 2.4.4 Ghana Luxembourg Social Trust Project……………………………………………………………………44 2.4.5 Ghana Social Opportunities Project (GSOP)………………………………………………………………44 2.4.6 National Youth Employment Programme ………………………………………………………………..44 2.4.7 District Child Protection Programme………………………………………………………………………..45 2.5 Evaluations Conducted, Their Findings and Recommendations...... 45 2.6 Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation…………………………………………………....…………….46

CHAPTER THREE 3.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..47 3.1 Key Issues Addressed and those yet to be Addressed……………………………………………….47 3.2 Recommendations…………………………………………………………………………………………………….47 3.3 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………48

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1 Status of Some of the Projects Undertaken in r 2016...... ………....13 Table 1.2 Update on Disbursement from Funding Sources……………………………………...32 Table 1.3 Expenditure Distribution…………………………………………………………………………..32 Table 1.4 Draft Core District Indicators under GSGDA……………………………………………...33

LIST OF ACRONYMS

AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome BAC Business Advisory Centre BECE Basic Education Certificate Examination BMS Biometric Membership Solutions CADCA Community of Anti-Drug Coalition of America CBO Community Based Organisation CBPP Contagious Bovine Pleuro Pneumonia CETA Community Education Teaching Assistants CHRAJ Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice CHW Community Health Worker CLTS Community-Led Total Sanitation CPA Community Policing Assistant CWSA Community Water and Sanitation Agency DACF District Assemblies Common Fund DBU District Budget Unit DDF District Development Facility DDMP District Disaster Management Plan DEHD District Environmental Health Department DFD District Finance Department DHD District Health Directorate DMTDP District Medium-Term Development Plan DOVVSU Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit DSWCD Department of Social Welfare and Communication Development DPCU District Planning Co-ordinating Unit DWD District Works Department ECG Electricity Company of Ghana E-HEALTH Electronic Health Technician FOAT Functional Organizational Assessment Tool GAPs Good Agricultural Practices

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GES Ghana Education Service GETFund Ghana Education Trust Fund GIDA Ghana Irrigation Authority GLST Ghana Luxembourg Social Trust GoG Government of Ghana GSFP Ghana School Feeding Programme GSDA Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda GSOP Ghana Social Opportunities Project HR Human Resource HIV Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus IAU Internal Audit Unit ICT Information Communication Technology IGF Internally Generated Funds ILGS Institute of Local Government Service ISD Information Services Department JICA Japan International Co-operation Agency LEAP Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty KIS Kpong Irrigation Scheme LIPW Labour Intensive Public Works LOS Lesson Observation Sheet MDGs Millennium Development Goals MDST Multi-disciplinary Screening Team M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MoFA Ministry of Food and Agriculture MoGWC Ministry of Gender, Women and Children MoE Ministry of Education MoH Ministry of Health MSE Medium and Small-scale Enterprises MoT Ministry of Transport NADMO National Disaster Management Organisation NHIA National Health Insurance Authority NDPC National Development Planning Commission iv

NGO Non-Governmental Organisation NHIS National Health Insurance Scheme NVTI National Vocational and Technical Institute NYEA National Youth Employment Agency OTC Orthopedic Training Centre PLWHA People Living With HIV and AIDS PPD Physical Planning Department PPR Peste Des Petits Ruminants PWDs Persons with Disabilities RCC Regional Co- ordinating Council SER Social Enquiry Report SHC Safe Haven Coalition SPAM School Performance Appraisal Meeting STMIE Science, Technology, Mathematics and Innovation Education UNICEF United Nations Education Fund WAAPP West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme WASH Water, Sanitation and Hygiene YCS Youth in Coastal Sanitation YEP Youth in Environmental Protection YFS Youth in Fire Service YPS Youth in Prison Service

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) constitutes an important yardstick for measuring the implementation of development programmes and projects. This practice applies to the implementation of development interventions in Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana.

It is in the light of this that the National Development Planning Commission has tasked MMDAs to submit Quarterly M&E and Annual Progress Reports to keep it abreast of the progress of implementation of their programmes and projects which collectively defines the country’s status as far as development is concerned.

This 2016 Annual M&E Progress Report has therefore been prepared through participatory processes from the assessment of the status of indicators and targets set for rolling out of the various development interventions planned for 2016.

This 2016 Annual M&E Progress Report is presented in three (3) chapters. Chapter one provides a comprehensive overview of key monitoring and evaluation objectives for 2016, processes followed in the M&E as well as difficulties encountered and status of implementation of the DMTDP 2014-2017 whilst chapter two reviews the programme and project status for the year vis a vis financial disbursements for the implementation of the various programmes and projects, and an update on critical development and poverty issues with some insight into the participatory M&E methods employed in tracking and evaluating the interventions. Chapter three on the other hand, presents key issues addressed and those yet to be addressed in the context of the implementation of programmes and projects during the year with appropriate recommendations and conclusion.

It is strongly believed that stakeholders will continuously act in concert to create the enabling environment for effective implementation of planned programmes and projects in the ensuing year.

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION This report covers activities undertaken by the District between January and December 2016.

1.1 KEY MONITORING AND EVALUATION OBJECTIVES FOR 2016

The Objectives of the M&E for the year under review were as follows:

 To trak progress of the distrit’s prograes ad projets uder ipleetatio and use feedback gathered to improve effectiveness of the implementation of the various interventions.  To ascertain whether or not set targets and anticipated results are being achieved.  To make timely adjustments and adopt corrective actions and implementation strategies where necessary.  To strengthen participatory monitoring and evaluation through stakeholder involvement in programmes and projects implementation to enhance sustainability

1.2 PROCESSES INVOLVED AND DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED The process of compiling the 2016 Progress Report was a collaborative one. It involved the application of qualitative, quantitative and other participatory techniques (e.g. questionnaire, focus group discussion). A task team comprising Heads of Decentralised Departments compiled this report. The team interacted with various stakeholders in the District to review indicators and gather data needed for this report.

Data for the report was gathered from both primary and secondary sources. These include: questionnaire administration, focus group discussion, monitoring visits, appraisal reports from Decentralised Departments etc. The data gathered was collated, cross-checked and confirmed by stakeholders at a stakeholders’ eetig efore eig iorporated ito the report.

The difficulties encountered in the preparation of the report included:

i. Unfavourable weather conditions that militated against the smooth conduct of the field monitoring.

ii. Inadequate logistics for monitoring and evaluation. iii. Delay in submission of reports by Decentralised departments and agencies. iv. Delay in releasing funds to undertake monitoring and evaluation activities. v. Bad nature of some of the roads in the District making it difficult for effective monitoring and evaluation.

1.3 STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF DMTDP The Assembly earmarked 193 programmes and projects for implementation IN 2016, out of which 166 (representing 86%) were rolled out. Below is a brief departmental update on some of the activities undertaken during the year.

Central Administration Department Activities undertaken by the Central Administration Department include: . Organisation of 12 Management Meetings to review managerial strategies, strengthen inter-departmental collaboration, and analyse staff welfare issues. . Conduct of Quarterly (4) Monitoring of the 4 Town/Area Councils (Sub-Structures) of the Assembly. . Holding of 3 Rounds of Meetings of the 5 Statutory Sub-Committees of the Executive Committee for the year. . Holding of 3 Rounds of Executive Committee Meeting and Ordinary Session of the General Assembly for 2016. . Organisation of 2 No. Sensitisation Workshop on Climate Change and Adaptation for Selected Assembly Members. . Pursuit of Staff Welfare Issues including Promotion, Training, Validation of Salaries of Staff, Coaching on the Staff Performance Planning and Appraisal Forms etc. . Conduct of 7No. Internal Training for Staff of the Assembly. . Conduct of Quarterly (4) DPCU Monitoring & Evaluation of Programmes and Projects. . Holding of Quarterly (4) DPCU Meetings to review the implementation of Programmes and Projects of the Assembly. . Holding of Quarterly (4) “takeholders’ Meetings to Review the Implementation of Programmes and Projects. . Preparation of Quarterly (4) 2016 Progress Reports. . Compilation of 2016 Annual Progress Report.

. Holding of Quarterly (4) 2016 District Tender Committee Meetings to consider procurement issues and approve 2017 Procurement Plan of the Assembly. . Holding of Quarterly 2016 Town Hall Meetings/Public Hearings on the Draft Bye-laws of the Assembly as well as the 2017 Programme-Based Composite Budget with support from SEND Ghana – an International NGO. . Holding of Quarterly 2016 District Budget Committee Meetings to review the 2016 Composite Budget of the Assembly, and to prepare the 2017 Programme-Based Composite Budget. . Monitoring of the Issuance and Reconciliation of 2016 Budget Warrants to track Expenditures and Fund Transfers. . Conduct of District-wide Public Education on Government Policies, Civic Education with particular reference to voting and other relevant topical issues with the use of the District Information Van. . Promotion of workplace policy on Gender Mainstreaming as well as HIV and AIDS reduction. . Facilitation of the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). . Holding of Business Counselling Sessions, Organisation of District Consultative Meeting for Medium and Small-Scale Enterprises (MSE) as part of business development services being rendered through the District office of the Business Advisory Centre (BAC) etc. . Registration of 1,698 births (885 Males and 813 Females) under the Phase 2 of the Ghana Luxembourg Social Trust (GLST) project. . Facilitation of the roll-out of the various modules under the National Youth Employment Agency (NYEA). Activities implemented in the year include: Roll-out of 8 Modules of the NYEA Programme namely: Community Police Assistant (CPA) – 20(18 Males & 2 Females), Community Health Worker(CHW) – 93 (27Males & 66 Females), Youth in Environmental Protection (YEP) – 1 (1 Males & 0 Females), Electronic Health Technician (E-Health) – 4(4 Males & 0 Females, Youth in Fire Service (YFS) and Youth in Prison Service(YPS),Community Education Teaching Assistant (CETA) – 120 and Youth in Agriculture (YA) . Organisation of 2 separate sensitisation programmes in Dodowa and Asutuare for students from Ghanata Senior High and Osudoku Senior High Technical Schools as well as 1 sensitisation forum for the Muslim Community in Dodowa, the launch of the Arabic Education Module in Accra. A total of 218

beneficiaries enrolled under the 8 modules rolled out at the end of the year. Registration was ongoing in the 4th Quarter of 2016 for the 18 National Vocational and Technical Institute (NVTI) Modules. As of the close of 2016 a total of 765 prospective beneficiaries had been registered.

Works Department Activities implemented by the Department include: . Holding of Quarterly (4) WASH Review Meetings. . Facilitation of re-constitution of the WSMT for the Small Water Town Supply Schemes. . Collection of data on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Facilities with TREND Ghana. . Conduct of bi-monthly field supervision of ongoing projects. . Conduct of monthly inspection of ongoing projects and holding of site meetings with contractors. . Organisation of field visits (3 times a week) to ensure compliance with development standards. . Supervision of re-shaping of some selected Feeder Roads (61.9 km) and spot improvement of (43 km) in the District to open up selected Communities. . Preparation of Award and Contract Documents to finalise the procurement process for selection of a Private System Operator (PSO) for the 3-District Water Supply Scheme. . Collection of a comprehensive data on all water facilities in the District with support from Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA), Accra. . Commencement of Procurement Process for the Engagement of a Private System Operator for the 3-District Water Supply Scheme. . Commencement of a process for the re-constitution of the Osudoku Small Town Water Supply Scheme. . Conduct of development control activities District-wide

Environmental Health Unit Highlights of activities rolled out include: . Organisation of Health and Hygiene Education in three selected schools, public health facilities and food vending premises. . Provision of Handwashing Facilities in Selected Public Schools in the District.

. Conduct of Public Health Education on Cholera and Malaria prevention in 2 communities with total participants of 60. . Facilitation of the Evacuation of refuse in 4 Communities. . Conduct of Routine Inspection 4 No. Public and 2 No. Private Toilets in the Dodowa Township. . Facilitation of Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) in 2 Communities in the District. . Dressig ad Maageet of refuse at the Assely’s ai fial Refuse Disposal Site in Dodowa. . Promotion of Household Toilet Construction in 2 Area Councils in the District. . Observance of 12 No. National Sanitation Day with related District-wide Clean-up exercises. . Acquisition of land for use as Waste Disposal Sites for solid and liquid waste management . Fuigatio of Puli Toilets ad the Assely’s fial Waste Disposal “ite. . Reclamation/Restoration of two degraded lands in the District (including planting of trees) . Facilitation of the prosecution of sanitary offenders across the District

Department of Social Welfare and Community Development Details of the Department’s activities include: . Inspection of all the 3 Orphanage Homes and issuance of a directive to the operators to arrange and secure Care Orders from the Law Courts as the law stipulates. . Inspection and supervision of 8 Day-care Centres for licence renewal and to conduct assessment for granting of licence to new applicants as well as conduct of training for operators of Day-care Centres on a wide range of topics. . Hospital Welfare– One case involving a destitute came up in the course of the year. She was assisted to undergo treatment after delivery at the District Hospital as the newborn baby needed urgent medical attention. . NGOs/CBOs– Facilitation of the renewal of licences of 3 NGOs and issuance of licence to one new NGO. . Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) – A total of 109 PWDs (51 males and 58 females) were supported with an amount of GHC 44,833.00 as start-up capital, and for payment of medical bills and school fees. 5

. Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) – The 43rd, 44th and 45th Payment Cycles were observed. One hundred and forty-two (142) new people who qualified from the last enrolment conducted were added to the 1,174 persons who were already benefitting from the intervention. The new beneficiaries were paid their grants alongside their old counterparts in the 45th Payment Cycle. Challenges encountered in the payments were reported to the project office for resolution. . Child Trafficking Cases – Two cases of child trafficking were referred to the Department to manage. Care Orders from the court were secured and the persons involved are currently under the supervision of the Department. . Court work – A total of 17 court enquiries were undertaken in the year. All were successfully dispensed with, except one that is still pending because the respondent is not available. . Probation/Supervision of Juveniles - Two cases involving trafficking of drugs and theft respectively were handled. The boy found to have indulged in drug trafficking is under the supervision of the Juapong Social Welfare Department while the other was made to sign a Bond of Good Behaviour. . Adult Education – 126 Study Group Meetings were held with 691 participants (134 males and 552 females).The participants benefitted from a range of human-centred topics . Mass Meetings – 7 Mass Meetings were organised with a total turn-out of 687 (98 males and 598 females) people. These meetings took place at Dodowa, Osuwem, Doryumu, Congo and Kordiabe, Ternya and Atsavanya. . Home Visits– 128 Homevisits trips were undertaken (285 homes were visited comprising of 215 women, 63 men and 7 children). The people were sensitised on a variety of topical issues. . Group Formation - two community-based groups were formed at Doryumu during the year. . Conduct of 2 No. sensitisation Programme on HIV and AIDS at Dodowa ICCES and Ghanata as well as integrated health screening comprising of HIV and AIDS, Syphilis and Blood Pressure in 3 Communities during the 2016 Ngmayem Festival. A total of 4,110 people were screened for HIV and AIDS.

. Public Sensitisation on Civic Responsibilities – There were a series of public education on civic responsibilities with particular reference to the general elections and the significance of vote casting as a citizen.

Department of Agriculture Highlights of planned activities undertaken are as follows: . Conduct of 4 pesticide Hazard Training in the District for 100 farmers (75 males and females) . Organisation of a Training Workshop for 1,134 farmers (973 males and 161 females) on Marketing and Water Management with support from Japanese International Co- operation Agency (JICA) and other partners. . Conduct of a special Capacity Building Session for selected famers with assistance from Japanese International Co-operation Agency (JICA) and Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) on fixing of prices and marketing of rice. . Conduct of a one-day training at Kordiabe for 74 farmers (46 males and 28 females) on the use of Neem Extracts as an insecticide to control pest infestation. . Conduct of training for 60 Mango Farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on mango and orchard management. . Conduct of training for 496 farmers (290 males and 206 females in: Processing of Organic Manure and its Utilisation, GAPs, Post-Harvest Losses, Local Fowl Production and Gender Mainstreaming. . Promotion of 5 cassava varietal demonstrations in 10 communities under the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP). . Distribution of 60kg of rice seed to 68 Rice Farmers in Asutsuare under the WAAPP. . Vaccination of Livestock (103 cattle against CBPP disease outbreak as well as Gumoro and Newcastle diseases of fowls) and the treatment of small ruminants against diarrhoea in selected communities the District. . Conduct of 5 Agricultural Demonstrations in 12 Operational Areas including the Correct Methods of Calibration of Knapsack Sprayer, rice demonstration on a one- acre field of the Kpong Irrigation Scheme (KIS) for 231 farmers. . Holding of the Distrit’s ersio of the 32nd Natioal Farers’ Day Celeratio at Volivo to honour deserving farmers. . Support to Young Farmers League

Finance Department Activities undertaken revolved around the following: . Conduct of District-wide Public Education on Rate-payment . District-wide monitoring of revenue mobilisation and collection. . Preparation of monthly Trial Balance of the Assembly. . Review of Business Operating Permit fee figures/projections for 2016. . Undertaking a District-wide revenue mobilisation. . Establishment of revenue collection offices in strategic locations in the District.

Department of Education, Youth and Sports (District Educational Directorate of GES) The District Educational Directorate carried out the following activities over the period: . Organisation of Inter-School Athletic Competition, Essay and Quiz. . Monitoring of the activities of Girls in selected schools. . District-ide oserae of My First Day at “hool. . Celebration of the World Literacy Day. . Conduct of Routine Visits to hospitals and homes of pupils to check up on their welfare. . Conduct of Science Project Exhibition and Selection in 10 schools. . Holding of the 2016 Science, Technology, Mathematics and Innovation Education (STMIE) . Failitatio of the Distrit’s partiipation in the 2016 National Festival of Arts and Culture for Senior High Schools. . Failitatio of the Distrit’s partiipatio i the Iter-District Basic Schools Sports Festival. . Failitatio of the Distrit’s partiipatio i the Iter-Regional Basic Schools Sports Festival. . Participation of the District in the Regional Senior High Schools Cultural Festival. . Training of 71 Private School Teachers on Preparation of Lesson Notes. . Organisation of a Two-Day Workshop for 18 English Language Teachers in selected Private Schools in the District. . Conduct of briefing for Teachers in 3 Private Schools on Proper School Record- Keeping. . Placement of 2 Deaf Pupils in the State School for the Deaf.

. Undertaking Lesson Observation using LOS, Orientation on Lesson Notes Preparation and Effective Teaching and Learning in 56 Schools. . Holding of a Career Day Forum at Dodowa Presby Basi B “hool for Pupils/students, 15 Parents, 10 Teachers and 2 Education Officers respectively. . Organisation of a Two-Day Workshop for 23 Headteachers, 49 Kindergarten Teachers and 13 Facilitators. . Undertaking Career Guidance in 2 Junior High Schools in Dodowa. . Conduct of Medical Screening 1,611 pupils and students from selected schools in Dodowa. A total of 76 cases were identified and managed. . Failitatio of a pupil’s isit to the Orthopedi Traiig Cetre at Nsaa for medical review. . Supporting the treatment of 3 physically-challenged pupils at Nsawam, facilitation of the performance of surgery on a 7-year old pupil and procurement of spectacles for 2 children as well as general screening exercise. . Facilitation of a process for 3 pupils to access medical review and treatment at the Crystal Eye Centre and support to pupils to access cerebral Palsy treatment at the old Dodowa Hospital. . Marking of World Celebral Palsy Day in Dodowa with Ghana Health Service and the District Office of the National Health Insurance Authority. A total of 350 (Cerebral Palsy Children (in and out of school) were registered at the ceremony. . Holding of the Holiday Camp for Girls for Girls (150 Prospective BECE Candidates) . Organisation of Quiz Competition for both Public and Private Schools as part of the 2016 Education Week Celebration at Dodowa. Four hundred and thirty students, 15 teachers and 16 officers were present at the celebration. . Organisation of a Two-Day Early Childhood Workshop for 42 Headteachers and Kindergarten Teachers in 3 Circuits. . Organisation of Briefing Session for Teachers in 3 Private Schools on Proper School Record-Keeping. . Organisation of One-Day Sensitisation on Preparing for Retirement for 53 Teachers in 3 Circuits. . Undertaking Periodic Monitoring to Schools to check Lesson Notes Preparation, Regularity and Punctuality of Teachers in selected Schools. . Holding of School Performance Appraisal Meeting (SPAM) in selected Schools

. Support the organisation of workshop for 30 4-H Club Advisors from the 4-Hproject Schools. . Briefing on the New Pension Act 2008 (Act 766) in 2 Schools. . Receipt and distribution of 320 Dual Desks and 314 Mono Desks from the Greater Accra Regional Education Office . Organisation of Capacity Building Training for the 7 Circuit Supervisors in the District. . Holding of an Orientation for Public and Private School Headteachers on the 2017 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Registration as well as commencement of the Phase 1 of the 2017 BECE Registration. . Conduct insect for selected private schools in Dodowa. . Support to EDMA Foundation to train Headteachers in supervisory Schools. . Training of Basic Schools English Language teachers on the Cockcrow. . Conduct of Orientation for Circuit Supervisors on Report Analysis. . Inspection of 4 Private Schools for endorsement to open new Junior High Schools (JHS) and for operational licence. . Organisation of 59th Independence Day Inter-School Debate at Osudoku Senior High Technical School in Asutsuare. . Organisation of Hands-On Science Workshop for 14 Teachers from the 7 Circuits in the District. . Donation of 2 No. Desktop Computers from a Parliamentary Aspirant to the District Educational Directorate. . Holding of One-Day Stakeholder Meeting on the School Feeding Programme at the instance of the Greater Accra Regional Co-ordinating Council. . Holding of Pre-Tertiary Teacher Professional Development and Management (PTPDM) Meeting and Orientation for selected people.

Department of Health Activities carried out include: . Undertaking Integrated Disease Surveillance response. . Registration of households for Treated Mosquito Nets distribution. . Monitoring and Supervision of Health Facilities in the District. . Impleetatio of the Distrit’s Response to HIV and AIDS as well as STIs . Management of Out Patient Department (OPD) Cases. . Training of Youth Employment Programme Health Assistants Module applicants. 10

. Introduction of Geriatric Care Services for the aged 60 years and above with private sector involvement. . Undertaking deworming exercise for pupils in First-Cycle Schools across the District. . Conduct of homevisits uder the Preetio is Better Tha Cure Initiative being jointly implemented with NMS Infrastructure where individuals and families undergo medical screening, receive treatment and get referrals for further healthcare in higher health institutions. . Opening of a new Clinic at Lower Dodowa to make healthcare more accessible to the community members.

Physical Planning Department/Town and Country Planning Department . Holding of 1 Technical Sub-Committee Meeting to consider development permit applications. Sixty-six (109) applications were received, out of which 71 were recommended to the Statutory Planning Committee for outright approval. Thirty (38) of the remainder were recommended subject to minimal technical corrections. One application was however not recommended on the grounds of technical inaccuracies and insufficient documentation. . Approval of 71 development applications by the Statutory Planning Committee: Nineteen percent (31%) of the permits approved belonged to females, 60% went to males, 3% were for institutions and 9% by married couples. . Preparation of 2No. Planning Schemes for the District. . Holding of 1 Street Address Team (SAT) Meeting to review the implementation of the Street Naming and Property Addressing Project. The team members visited the 8 Communities where the contractor had installed 380 signage posts. The team tasked the Physical Planning Officer and the District Engineer to liaise with the contractor to replace all damaged signage posts.

Disaster Prevention and Management Department (District NADMO Office) Coverage of the implementation of the Departet’s planned activities for the year: . Organisation of training workshop for District Volunteer Groups (DVGs) on Control of Bushfires and other undesirable fires, and Skills for Effective Handling of Fire Extinguishers. . Organisation of Disaster Management Training Workshop with emphasis on Fire Safety and Handling of Fire Extinguishers for selected District Assembly (DA) Staff. . Conduct Disaster Volunteer training for selected community members, 11

. Assessment and management of disasters that affected 547 persons and the distribution of assorted relief items to the disaster victims. . Review of the District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) prepared in 2010. . Distribution of relief items to disaster victims.

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 INTRODUCTION This chapter basically looks at the status of implementation and monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects in the DMTDP.

2.1 PROGRAMME AND PROJECT STATUS FOR YEAR 2016 Status of programmes and projects for 2016 are indicated in Table 1.1 below: Table 1.1: Status of Some of the Projects Undertaken in 2016 S/N DESCRIPTION LOCATION CONTRACTOR CONTRACT DATE OF EXPECTED SOURCE OF EXPENDITURE GENERAL REMARKS OF PROJECT SUM (GHC) AWARD COMPLETION FUNDING TO DATE DATE (GHC) % OF LEVEL OF WORK COMPLETION DONE

HEALTH SECTOR

1 Construction Ayikuma M/s Kimathi 162,231.81 26/09/11 26/03/12 DACF 100,54.48 95% Super- of 1 No. Const. Ltd Structure CHPS (Roofed, Compound Plastered and in use)

2 Construction Kadjanya M/s Jakodof 157,121.65 26/09/11 26/03/12 DACF 60,872.22 65% Super- of 1 No. Ltd. Structure CHPS (Roofing Compound Level)

3 Construction Tokpo M/s Lardom 192,140.91 26/09/11 26/03/12 DACF 76,945.00 80% Super- of 1 No. Ventures Structure

CHPS (Roofed) Compound

4 Construction Sota M/s Bramsco 176,592.20 26/09/11 26/03/12 DDF 73,435.24 60% Super- of 1 No. Co. & Civil Structure CHPS Eng. Works Roofing Compound

5 Construction Volivo M/s SPW 79,982.87 20/07/ 2016 20/11/2016 NHIS 11.997.43 100% Completed of 1 No. Company Ltd. CHPS Compound

6 Construction Dodowa M/s NMS - 01/02/2014 15/12/2015 Donor -- 100% Completed of 1No. 120- Infrastructure Funds/GoG Bed Ltd. Capacity District Hospital

7 Fencing of a Asutsuare M/s Jen & … … … DACF - 100% Completed Section the Vince Ltd. Asutsuare Health Centre

8 Construction Asutsuare M/s Koora 84,028.93 … … DACF - 44% Ongoing of 1No. Const. Ltd. Fence Wall at the Agomeda Health Centre Residence 9 Construction Dodowa M/s UPS 105,756.82 22/11/10 08/05/12 DACF 33,042.40 65% Super- of 1 No. 3 Const. & Structure

Unit Staff Engineering (Roofed) Bungalow Ltd. for District Health Director

S/N DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION CONTRACTOR CONTRACT DATE EXPECTED SOURCE EXPENDITUR GENERAL REMARKS PROJECT SUM (GHC) AWARDED COMPLETIO OF ETO DATE N DATE FUNDING (GHC) % OF LEVEL OF WORK COMPLE. DONE

EDUCATION SECTOR

10 Construction of New M/s 147,599.27 05/11/2010 15/05/2011 GETFund 59,039.70 65% Super- 1 No. 6-Unit Jerusalem Caltensco Structure

Classroom Block Contract (Roofed & with Ancillary Works Partly Facilities Plastered

Level)

11 Construction of Ayikuma M/s 134,208.08 05/11/2010 05/06/2011 GETFund 13,420.80 100% Completed & 1 No. 6 Unit Caltensco Ready for

Classroom Block Contract Handing over with Ancillary Works Facilities

12 Construction of Terchiekope M/s Express 324,714.82 26/09/2011 26/02/2012 GETFund - 25% Sub-Structure 1 No. 6 Unit Housing

Classroom Block De’t with Ancillary Company

Facilities Ltd.

13 Construction of Kasunya M/s 197,728.52 26/09/2011 26/02/2012 GETFund 197,728.52 100% Completed 1 No. 6 Unit Tabarikalia Classroom Block Company with Ancillary Ltd. Facilities for Kasunya D/A Primary

14 Construction of Adakope M/s 265,979.14 26/09/2011 26/02/2012 GETFund 129,665.47 100% Completed 1 No. 6 Unit Lardom Classroom Block Ventures with Ancillary Facilities for Adakope D/A Primary

15 Construction of Agortor M/s 142,583.25 26/09/2011 26/02/2012 GETFund 102,583.25 100% Completed 1 No. 6 Unit Kindred Gh. Classroom Block Ltd. with Ancillary Facilities for Agortor D/A Primary

16 Construction of Lubuse M/s Simoski 194,614.04 26/09/2011 26/02/2012 GETFund 29,192.10 100% Completed 1 No. 6 Unit Contract Classroom Block Works Ltd. with Ancillary Facilities

17 Construction of Dodowa M/s 334,269.31 26/09/2011 26/02/2012 GETFund - 100% Completed 1 No. 6 Unit New Town Engineers Classroom Block Anathot with Ancillary Ltd. Facilities

18 Construction of Nyapienya M/s 62,515.91 26/09/2011 26/02/2012 GETFund 62,354.71 100% Completed 1 No. 3 Unit Amenso Classroom Block Building & with Office and Cold Store Store for Const. Nyapienya D/A Basic School

19 Construction of Manya- M/s 26/09/2011 26/02/2012 DDF 86,857.71 100% Completed 1 No. 3 Unit Jorpanya Shakdeen Classroom Block Co. Ltd. with Office and Store for Manya- Jorpanya D/A

Basic School

20 Construction of Dodowa M/s Mbads 09/03/2011 GETFund 100% Completed 1No. 2-Storey Ltd. 12 Unit Classroom Block for Ghanata Snr. High School

21 Construction of Dodowa M/s Mbads 09/03/2011 GETFund 100% Completed 1No. 2-Storey Ltd. Dormitory Block for Ghanata Snr. High School

22 Construction of Asutsuare M/s Layton 932,278.00 09/03/2011 GETFund - 100% Completed 1No. 2-Storey Company Boys Dormitory Ltd Block for Osudoku Snr. High Technical School

23 Construction of Asutsuare 09/03/2011 GETFund 100% Completed 1No. 2-Storey 12 Unit Classroom Block for Osudoku

Snr. High Technical School

24 Construction of Asutsuare GETFund 100% Completed 1No. 2-Storey Administration Block for Osudoku Snr. High Tech. School

25 Construction of Asutsuare M/s Mbads GETFund 100% Completed 1No. 2-Storey Ltd. Dining Hall Block for Osudoku Snr. High Tech. School

26 Construction of Fiakonya M/s Al-Fad 255,421.25 26/09/2011 26/09/2012 DACF 141,300.00 64% Super- 1 No. 6 Unit Company Structure

Classroom Block Ltd. (Gable Level) with Ancillary Facilities for Fiakonya DA

Basic School

27 Construction of Osuwem M/s 235,177.30 26/09/2011 26/09/2012 DACF 90,647.34 50% Super- 1 No. 6 Unit Bestcando Structure Classroom Block Construct. (Gable Level) with Ancillary Ltd. Facilities

28 Construction of Agomeda M/s Ninaq 167,177.37 26/09/2011 26/09/2012 DACF 82,081.42 95% Super- 1 No. 6 Unit Ltd. Structure Classroom Block (Roofed & with Ancillary Partly Facilities Plastered)

29 Construction of Asutsuare M/s Infinity 164,031,53 07/10/2011 07/03/2012 DACF 71,106.35 80% Super- 1 No 3 Unit Alliance Structure

Classroom Block Company (Roofing with Ancillary Ltd. Level) Facilities for Asutsuare DA RC/ Primary School

30 Construction of Dormeliam M/s 89,111.45 30/09/11 30/02/12 DACF 89,160.00 100% Completed 1 No. 3-unit Richpaa

Classroom Ent. Block, with Office and Store

for Dormeliam D/A Basic Sch.

31 Construction of Dodowa M/s 76,248.90 30/09/11 30/02/12 DACF 58,653.00 100% Completed 1 No. 3-unit Senants

Classroom Ent. Block, with Office and Store

for Dodowa Zongo Comm. Basic Sch.

32 Construction of Asebi M/s 67,127.52 30/09/11 30/02/12 DACF 67,127.52 100% Completed 1 No. 3-unit Jetasome

Classroom Company block, with Ltd. Office and Store for Asebi D/A

Basic Sch.

33 Construction of Abuviekpong M/s Dic I06,225.71 26/09/2011 26/02/2011 DACF 43,379,99 50% Super- 1 No. Teachers Manor Structure

Quarters at Constructio (Blockwork) Abuviekpong n Works

34 Construction of Odumse M/s Boko 217,337.37 26/09/2011 26/03/2012 DACF 164,650.05 85% Super- 1 No. 6 Unit Nat Co. Ltd Structure Classroom block (Partly with Ancillary Roofed ) Facilities for Odumse DA Primary

35 Construction of Muerter M/s Evesafe 189,243.71 26/09/2011 26/02/2012 DDF 185,874.32 100% Completed 1 No. 6 Unit Company

Classroom Block Ltd. with Ancillary Facilities

36 Construction of Tokpo M/s 190,261.95 29/09/2011 26/03/2012 DDF 113,778.02 80% Super- 1 No. 6 Unit Pabiada Co. Structure Classroom Block Ltd. (Roofed) with Office and Store for Tokpo DA Basic

37 Construction of Doryumu M/s Attwill 194,763.76 24/05/12 24/11/12 DACF 90,647.34 100% Completed 1 No. 6 Unit Ventures Classroom block with Ancillary Facilities for Doryumu D/A School

38 Completion of 1 Volivo M/s Sir 186,833.90 24/03/12 24/09/12 DDF 177,806.59 90% Finishing No. 6 Unit Teery Co. Classroom block Ltd. with Ancillary Facilities for Volivo D/A Basic

School

39 Construction of Dodowa M/s 122,550.85 26/09/2011 26/02/2012 DDF 54,778.46 60% Super- 1 No. 3 Unit Efredaasi Structure Classroom Block Enterprise (Lintel Level) with Ancillary Facilities for Dodowa Meth. Basic School

40 Construction of Asutsuare M/s 147,587.19 26/09/2011 26/03/2012 DDF 71,023.95 80% Super- 1 No. 3 Unit Fredesh Structure Classroom Block Ltd. (Roofed & with Office and Plastered ) Store for Asutsuare Estate DA Primary School

41 Construction of Osuwem M/s Level 143,062.23 26/09/2011 26/03/2012 DDF 80,520.00 60% Super- 1 No. 3 Unit View Structure Classroom Block Enterprise (Gable) with Office and Store for Osuwem DA Basic

41 Construction of Duffor M/s 141,094.19 14/10/11 14/03/12 DACF 80,100.00 20% Sub-Structure 1 No. 3-unit Bengasco Classroom Block Structural with Office and Works Ltd. Store for Duffour DA Basic School

43 Construction of Kongo M/s Sir 155,885.00 24/05/12 24/11/12 DDF _ - Work is Yet to 1 No. 3-unit Teery Co. Start Classroom Block Ltd. with office and store for Kongo D/A Basic Sch.

44 Construction of Kordiabe M/s 71,000.00 26/09/2011 17/03/2012 DACF 51,984.57 100% Completed Teahers’ Jetasome Quarters at Co. Ltd. Kordiabe

45 Construction of Doryumu M/s Atwill 48,639.34 .....2016 ...... 2017 DACF 48,639.34 35% Ongoing Pour Flush Ventures Toilet at Doryumu D/A Basic School

46 Completion of Dodowa M/s 191,182.95 14/10/2011 30/02/2012 DDF 119,853.82 40% Super- 2-Unit Storey Simoski Structure

School Block for Contract (Roofing) Dodowa ICCES Works Ltd.

S/N DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION CONTRACTOR CONTRACT DATE EXPECTED SOURCE OF EXPENDITURE GENERAL REMARKS PROJECT SUM (GHC) AWARDED COMPLETION FUNDING TO DATE DATE (GHC) % OF LEVEL OF WORK COMPLETION DONE

WATER SECTOR

47 Drilling of 3 No. Fevlokope 30,000.00 01/11/2016 30/11/2016 Philanthropist 30,000.00 100 Completed Boreholes in Fiakonya Selected and Communities Abonya

S/N DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION CONTRACTO CONTRACT DATE EXPECTED SOURCE EXPENDITUR GENERAL REMARKS PROJECT R SUM (GHC) AWARDED COMPLETION OF E TO DATE DATE FUNDING (GHC) % OF LEVEL OF WORK COMPLETIO DONE N

SANITATION SECTOR

S/N DESCRIPTION LOCATION CONTRACTOR CONTRACT DATE EXPECTED SOURCE OF EXPENDITURE GENERAL REMARKS OF PROJECT SUM (GHC) AWARDED COMP’TION DATE FUNDING TO DATE (GHC) % OF LEVEL OF WORK COMPLETION DONE

ENERGY SECTOR

48 Installation of Lanor- M/s Impact 214,610.72 15/05/2014 15/08/2014 IGF 214,610.72 100% Completed Metallic Junction- Technology Powder- Lanor Coated Streetlights

49 Installation of Lanor- M/s Impact 219,787.18 15/05/2014 15/08/2014 IGF 219,787.18 100% Completed Metallic Osuwem Lighting Ltd. Powder- Coated Streetlights

50 Installation of Dodowa M/s Solland -- 01/11/2016 01/01/2017 GoG - 100 Completed Solar Construction Streetlights Ltd. from New District Hosp. Jnc. – New Hospital

S/ DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION CONTRACTOR CONTRACT DATE EXPECTED SOURCE EXPENDITUR GENERAL REMARKS N PROJECT SUM (GHC) AWARDED COMPLETIO OF E TO DATE N DATE FUNDING (GHC) % OF LEVEL OF WORK COMPLETION DONE

HOUSING SECTOR

51 Construction of 1 No Dodowa M/s UPS 105,757.09 22/11/2010 - DACF 08/05/2012 45% Super- 3-Unit Staff Construction Structure

Bungalow for & (Gable Level) DWDA/SODA Staff Engineering Ltd.

52 Construction of 1 No Dodowa M/s Infinity 105,351.0 22/11/2010 31,159.46 DACF 08/05/2012 25% Super- 3-Unit Staff Alliance 6 Structure Bungalow for Company (Window Level)

DWDA/SODA Staff Ltd.

S/N DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION CONTRACTOR CONTRACT DATE EXPECTED SOURCE EXPENDITURE GENERAL REMARKS PROJECT SUM (GHC) AWARDED COMPLETION OF TO DATE DATE FUNDING (GHC) % OF LEVEL OF WORK COMPLETION DONE

ECONOMIC SECTOR

53 Renovation of Dodowa Midonar Ltd. 251,007.84 05/12/2011 05/05/2012 DACF 136,178.36 60% Terminated Dodowa Market

S/N DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION CONTRACTOR CONTRACT DATE EXPECTED SOURCE EXPENDITURE GENERAL REMARKS PROJECT SUM (GHC) AWARDED COMPLETION OF TO DATE (GHC) DATE FUNDING % OF LEVEL OF WORK COMPLETION DONE

ROAD SECTOR

54 Reshaping, Selected Selected - 01/01/2016 31/12/2016 GoG/IGF 130,903.19 100% Complete Feeder Contractors (IGF Only) Emergency Roads Maintenance

and Spot Improvement of 53 No.

Feeder Roads and 1No. Asphalt Surfacing of a 2.5km Dodowa Town Roads

SECURITY SECTOR

55 Construction of Dodowa Direct 8,800.00 10/06/2015 10/08/2015 DACF 8,800.00 100% Completed Pavement and Labour Sheds at Fire Service Compound

56 Construction of Shai Hills M/s Novatra 89,639.34 ...2016 ...2017 DACF - 100% Completed 6 No. Security Company Houses at Ltd. Various Revenue Points at the Quarry Sites

2.2 REPORT ON FUNDING BY SOURCES (GH¢) Update on the disbursement of funds from the District is shown in Table 1.2 Table 1.2: Update on Disbursement from Funding Sources - 2016 SOURCE OF APPROVED BUDGET ACTUAL REVENUE EXPENDITURE TO DATE FUNDS (GHC) RECEIVED (GHC) (GHC) DACF 4,560,350.00 1,674,070.79 1,860,109.75

DDF 321,785.20 434,923 735,112.26

GSOP/LIPW 279,521.06 192,494.32 162,953.18

GETFUND 50,000.00 - -

GOG GRANTS 3,139,971.43 122,481.71 122,481.71

SUB-TOTAL 9,685,937.73 2,423,969.82 2,880,656.90 (GRANTS) IGF 3,164,083.00 2,370,175.20 2,130,002,13

GRAND TOTAL 12,850,020.73 4,794,145.02 5,010,659.03

Source: District Finance Office, 2016

Table 1.3 Expenditure Distribution EDUCATION HEALTH WATER ENV’TAL ADMIN AGRIC ENERGY SECURITY HOUSING ROAD SAN. GHC GHC GHC GHC GHC GHC GHC GHC 332,694.93 130,903.18 118,053.10 27,723.73 8,092.27 427,537.19 2,964,992.19 25,000.00 31,675.50 7,500.00

Source: District Finance Office, 2016

2.3 UPDATE ON CORE DISTRICT INDICATORS AND TARGETS With the help of indicators outlined in the District Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (2014- 2017), progress on the implementation of programmes and projects of the District was tracked using 2013 as baseline. The benchmarks and targets were accordingly updated for the quarter under review as depicted in Table 1.3.

Table 1.4: Draft Core District Indicators under GSGDA DMTDP Goal: To attain sustained accelerated growth and improved standard of living of the people in the District

GSGDA II Policy Objective:

Objective 1:

Indicators Indicator Baseline Targets 2014 Data Monitoring Responsibility Type 2013 -2017 Sources Frequency

Objective 2:

Enhancing Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector DMTDP Goal: To attain sustained accelerated growth and improved standard of living of the people in the District.

GSGDA II Policy Objective: Accelerate technology-based industrialization with strong linkages to agriculture and other natural resource endowments/Improve private sector productivity and competitiveness domestically and globally

Objective 1: To improve agricultural and agro-based industrial development.

Indicators Indicator Baseline Targets 2014 -2017 Data Monitoring Responsibil Type 2013 Sources Frequency ity

No. of agro- Output 3 1 2 1 1 Primary Semi- DAD,BAC, based industrial Annually DPCU initiatives supported

Objective 2: To intensify the promotion of domestic tourism

Percentage(%) Outcome 10 15 20 25 30 Primary& Quarterly DCD,DPCU increase in Secondary tourist arrivals

No. of tourist Output 2 1 1 1 1 Primary Quarterly DWD, sites developed DPCU

Objective 3: To increase access to socio-economic infrastructure and related technical services

No. of Output 93 5 5 5 5 Primary Quarterly DWD,DPC communities U (2) provided with electricity

Accelerated Agriculture Modernisation and Sustainable Natural Resource Management DMTDP Goal: To attain sustained accelerated growth and improved standard of living of the people in the District

GSGDA II Policy Objective: Promote irrigation development/Increase access to extension services and re- orientation of agriculture education/Promote livestock and poultry development for food security and income generation/ Promote seed and planting materials/Develop domestic market/Improve agriculture financing/Reverse forest and land degradation/ Ensure sustainable management of natural resources/Enhance capacity to adapt to climate change impacts/Enhance capacity to mitigate natural disasters, risks and vulnerability

Objective 1: To increase access to irrigation schemes and promote mechanized farming in the District

Indicators Indicat Base Targets 2014 – 2017 Data Monitoring Responsi or line Sources Frequency bility Type 2013

Change in acreage of Output 18,168 20,868 21,000 22,152 23,568 Primary Quarterly DAD, land under irrigation DPCU

No. of irrigation dams Output 70 75 80 85 90 Primary Quarterly DAD, /dug-outs constructed & MoFA, Second DPCU ary

Objective 2: To improve knowledge of farmers in the use of high-yielding seedlings, new crops and application of agro-chemicals

No. of farmers trained Output Primary Quarterly DAD, in the use of: MoFA a. High-yielding crops 1,500 1,500 1750 1800 2000 1,500 150 1750 1800 2000 DPCU,

b. Correct use of 5 2 5 5 5 chemicals c. No. Of new crop varieties introduced

Objective 3: To facilitate the establishment of agro-processing industries in the District

No. of agro-processing Output 5 6 7 8 10 Primary Quarterly DAD, initiatives supported MoFA, DPCU,

Objective 4: To enhance value addition to agriculture produce and expansion of market infrastructure and Services

No. of markets Output 1 1 1 1 1 Primary Quarterly DWD, constructed DAD, MoFA, ,DPCU,

Objective 5: To improve access to capital to promote agro-businesses

Percentage increase in Outco Primary Quarterly DAD, no. of farmers me 10% 15% 20% 25% MoFA, 20% a. Trained in farm DPCU,

credit acquisition 20% 25% 30% 35% modalities 15% b. Able to access farm credit

Objective 6: To reclaim/restore lands degraded through sand-winning

Hectares of degraded Output Primary Quarterly DWD, forest, mining, dry and DPCU, wetlands DFR rehabilitated/restored: a. Forest 4 2 1 1 2 b. Mining 5 3 2 1 1 c. Dry and Wetlands 2 1 0 0 0

Objective 7: To support aquaculture, livestock and poultry production

Percentage (%) Outco Primary Quarterly DWD, increase in the me 2% 4% 6% 10% DPCU, 2% production of selected: 5% 7% 8% 10% DFR 2% 2% 3% 4% 8% a. Fish Species 2% b.Livestock and c.Poultry

Objective 8: To conserve/protect water bodies and the natural environment

No. of water sources Output 3 1 1 1 1 Primary Quarterly DWD conservation activities NADMO undertaken EHD

Objective 9:To pursue climate change impacts reduction interventions

No of climate change Output Primary Quarterly DWD impact reduction NADMO activities undertaken: EHD a. Tree planting 1000 1500 1650 1720 2000

b. Proper disposal and

management of 10 15 20 15 10 waste

c. Disaster prevention education 8 16 8 12 8

Oil and Gas Development DMTDP Goal: To attain sustained accelerated growth and improved standard of living of the people in the District

GSGDA II Policy Objective: Strengthen technical and financial capacity for the oil and gas industry

Objective 1: To build the capacity of selected people in the District for employment opportunities in the Oil and Gas industry

Indicators Indicator Baseline Targets 2014 Data Monitoring Responsibility Type 2013 -2017 Sources Frequency

No. of people Output - - - 1 1 Primary Semi- HR, DPCU, MoE trained for Annually opportunities in the Oil and Gas

industry

Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development DMTDP Goal: To attain sustained accelerated growth and improved standard of living of the people in the District

GSGDA II Policy Objective: Promote resilient urban infrastructure development, maintenance and provision of basic services

Objective 1: To increase the provision of basic infrastructure

Indicators Indicator Basel Targets 2014 -2017 Data Monitoring Resp Type ine Sources Frequency onsibi 2013 lity

Proportion/length of Output Primary Quarterly DWD roads & MoT maintained/rehabilitated: 70km 120k 140.8k 240.0 Secondary a.Trunk Roads 68.8km m m km (in km) - - - - - b.Urban Roads 270 290k 306.7k 410.0 (in km) 243.2k km m m km c. Feeder Roads m (in km) d.Percentage (%) change Outcome 65% 75 85 90 100 Primary Quarterly DWD in number of ECG households with Etc. access to electricity e.Increase in no. of: a.School Facilities b. Health Facilities Output 10 15 10 10 8

Objective 2: To enhance land use planning and management to facilitate development in the District

No. of development Output applications issued 80 100 120 125 130 PPD, No. of development Primary Quarterly DWD schemes prepared 5 5 5 5 5

Objective 3: To ensure provision of safe water and improved environmental sanitation facilities in the District

Percentage(%) of Outcome Primary Quarterly DWD,D PCU population with sustainable access to: a. Safe water 82% 3% 4% 5% 3%

sources/facilities 16% 5% 5% 10% 10%

b. Percentage (%) of population with sustainable access to improved sanitation facilities

Objective 4: To support health and hygiene promotion in the District.

No. of health and Output 15 12 10 10 5 Primary Quarterly DEH hygiene education D, campaigns undertaken DHD

Objective 5: To facilitate the development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the District.

No. of people trained in Output 100 200 350 450 500 ICT

Teledensity/penetration Output rate: Fixed Line: 52.7% Mobile: 70% 75% 80% 95%

Human Development, Productivity and Employment DMTDP Goal: To attain sustained accelerated growth and improved standard of living of the people in the District

GSGDA II Policy Objective: Increase inclusive and equitable access to education at all levels/ Develop targeted economic and social interventions for vulnerable and marginalized groups/Create opportunities for accelerated job creation across all sectors/Enhance national capacity for the attainment of the health-related MDGs and sustain the gains

Objective 1:To increase equitable access to education through the provision of support services

Indicators Indicator Basel Targets 2014 -2017 Data Monitoring Responsibility Type ine Sources Frequency 2013

a.Gross Enrolment Output Primary Quarterly DED, Rate (Indicate the DPCU, number of

38 pupils/students at a RCC, MoE given level of schooling- regardless of age as proportion at the number of children in the relevant age group) -Primary 130.7 113.2 118.9 123.6 123.6 (172.5) -JSS 108.2 95.2 100.0 104.0 108.1 (130.2)

67.9 74.7 78.4 81.6 84.8 -SSS (107.8)

b.Net Admission in 90.5 58.6 61.5 66.6 64.0 Primary Schools (54.0) (indicate Primary

One enrolment of pupils aged 6 years)

Gender Parity 1.0 1.01 1.06 1.10 Index (Ratio 1.15 (1.06) between girls’ and boys’ enrolment rates, the balance of parity is 1.00)

Objective 2: To intensify the campaign against the spread of HIV and AIDS and increase support to PLWHA in the District

HIV and AIDS Outcome 5.2% 5% 4% 1% 0% Primary Quarterly DHD, GAC, prevalence rate (% (6.6%) RCC of adult population, 15-49yrs, HIV positive)

Objective 3: To reduce maternal and child mortality rates in the District

Maternal mortality Outcome 41 0 0 0 0 Primary Quarterly DHD,RCC, ratio(Number of (1) & MoH Secondary deaths due to pregnancy and childbirth per 100,000 live births)

Under-five Outcome 0.8 5 3 1 0 Primary Quarterly DHD,RCC, & mortality 0.005

39 rate(Number of Secondary MoH deaths occurring between births and exact age five per 1,000 live births)

Malaria case fatality Outcome 2.3 0 0 0 0 Primary Quarterly DHD,RCC, in children under (0) & MoH Secondary five years per 10,000 population)

Objective 4: To support skills development training

Proportion of Output 500 550 700 900 1200 Primary Quarterly BAC,DSW unemployed youth CD, DPCU benefiting from skills/apprenticeshi p and entrepreneurial training

No. of community Output 15 4 8 12 15 Primary Quarterly BAC,DSW groups trained in CD, DPCU income generating ventures

Objective 5: To mainstream gender into the District development programmes/projects

Increase in no of Output 6 2 2 2 1 Primary Quarterly DSWCD, gender-related DPCU, programmes and RCC, NDPC projects

Objective 6: To provide public education on civic responsibilities and human rights

No. of public Output 4 5 5 5 5 Primary Quarterly NCCE,ISD, education carried DPCU,RCC out on civic , MoC responsibilities and human rights

Number of reported Output 4 1 - - - Primary Quarterly DSWCD, cases of 5 1 - - - CHRAJ, abuse(children, 2 1 - - - DOVSU, women and men)

Objective 7: To provide relief to disaster victims/people with disabilities in the district

Percentage (%) Outcome 4% 3% 5% 6% 8% Primary Quarterly NADMO, increase in the level DSWCD of support to disaster/disability victims

Objective 8: To improve the status of the vulnerable and the excluded by consciously making efforts to involve them in the decision-making process.

% increase in the Outcome 15% 10% 12% 15% 20% Primary Quarterly DSWCD, level of MoGWC, participation of LGSS women in DA programmes

Objective 9: To support the training of DA staff for an improved performance

No. of DA staff Output 25 30 45 50 60 Primary Quarterly HR,ILGS, trained LGSS

Transparent, Responsive and Accountable Governance DMTDP Goal: To attain sustained accelerated growth and improved standard of living of the people in the District

GSGDA II Policy Objective: Expand and sustain opportunities for effective citizens’ engagement/Ensure effective and efficient resource mobilization, internal revenue generation and resource management/Strengthen policy formulation, development planning and M&E process for equitable and balanced spatial and socio-economic development

Objective 1: To enhance good governance by strengthening the sub-structures of the Assembly

Indicators Indicator Baseline Targets Data Monitoring Responsibility Type 2013 2014 - 2017 Sources Frequency

No. of capacity Output 2 2 3 2 2 Primary Quarterly HR,DPCU,L building GSS, training ILGS organized for the functionaries of the sub- structures

Objective 2: To strengthen citizens’ participation in development process of the Assembly

No. of Output 6 5 5 5 5 Primary Quarterly DPCU stakeholder meetings held

Objective 3: To educate the citizens on government policies

No. of Output 12 8 8 15 5 Primary Quarterly ISD, education DSWCD, undertaken on DPCU government policies

Objective 4: To ensure orderly planning ,implementation and monitoring/evaluation of development interventions through the preparation of appropriate development plans and budgets

Percentage (%) Input 2% 0.5% 0.3% 0.2% 0% Primary Quarterly DFD,DBU of District Assembly’s expenditure within the DMTDP budget (How much of DA’S expenditure was not in the annual budget?)

Objective 5: To improve revenue mobilization

Percentage (%) Input 30% 35% 40% 45 50 Primary Quarterly DFD,DPCU, increase in IAU (18.71%) internally generated revenue

Percentage of Input 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% Primary Quarterly DFD,DPCU,RC Development C,NDPC Partners and NGO funds contribution (12%) to DMTDP implementation

Source: DPCU, Shai-Osudoku District Assembly, 2016

2.4 REPORT ON CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ISSUES 2.4.1 LIVELIHOOD EMPOWERMENT AGAINST POVERTY (LEAP)

The Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) intervention is still running in the District. The 43rd, 44th and 45th Payment Cycles were observed. One hundred and forty-two (142) new people who qualified from the last enrolment conducted were added to the 1,174 persons who were already benefitting from the intervention. The new beneficiaries were paid their grants alongside their old counterparts in the 45th Payment Cycle. Challenges encountered in the payments were reported to the project office for resolution.

2.4.2 NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME (NHIS) As of the end of December 2016, the District had registered 59,338 persons (24,526 males and 34,813 females) with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This represents 99% of the 2016 annual target of 60,131 new membership registration. New Registration and renewal of membership for the period under review (i.e. October to December 2016) was 17,839, consisting of 7,445 males and 10,391 females. The District Office of the Scheme in conjunction with the District Educational Directorate undertook a registration of pupils in Schools benefitting from the School Feeding Programmes. A total of 1,430 pupils involving 620 boys and 810 girls were registered at the close of the exercise.

Challenges to the Scheme in the District include: shortage of consumables, Persistent down times of the NHIS ICT Infrastructure, Slow Connectivity, Lack of Security to protect staff and assets, Delayed replacement of Computer Systems for the MIS Office (Local Server in the MIS Department) and non availability of place of convenient for clients.

2.4.3 GHANA SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME (GSFP) The implementation of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) which is aimed at increasing school enrolment and retention, improving the nutritional status of the children at the basic level as well as boosting local food production is on course. The Shai-Osudoku District Assembly currently has twenty-two (22) schools benefitting from the GSFP. In all, a total of 7,278 pupils are benefitting from the programme. The Ministry of Women, Gender and Social Protection is in the process of expanding the coverage of the GSFP in the District and had consequently requested for a list of 7 more schools to be included. The list is

43 however yet to receive approval. To eliminate the delay in payment of caterers, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social protection is now effecting payment directly from the Ministry. It is hoped that the managers of the programme will take immediate steps to address the challenges to keep the programme going.

2.4.4 GHANA LUXEMBOURG SOCIAL TRUST PROJECT The implementation of the Second Phase of the International Labour Organisation (ILO)- supported Ghana Luxembourg Social Trust intervention with its current focus on birth registration of is on-going in the District. At the close of 2016, 1,698 births were registered. This consisted of 885 males and 813 females.

2.4.5 GHANA SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT (GSOP) – LABOUR INTENSIVE PUBLIC WORKS (LIPW) COMPONENT

The District was selected to benefit from the Ghana Social Opportunities Project (GSOP) in 2014. The project which aims at reducing poverty through the provision of sustainable livelihoods to extreme poor communities has two major components namely, Climate Change and Labour Intensive Public Works (LIPW). The District is implementing three Feeder Roads of 6.4km length under the LIPW component. Extremely poor community members in the project area have been enlisted to provide manual labour to support the rehabilitation of the 3 unengineered Feeder Roads to link Mokomeshitamor to Abonya (2.2km), (Teye Kwame Jn. –Teye Kwame (2.0km) and Congo Jn. – Congo (2.0km).

Over three hundred extreme poor persons are current engaged in the project with each person attracting a daily wage of GHC 8.00 per person for a daily task that is supposed to be executed within three hours averagely. The age per a partiipat/eefiiary for day’s task has been reviewed upward to GH10.00, effective 1st Quarter, 2017.

2.4.6 NATIONAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME Following the re-structuring of the National Youth Employment Programme by the Government of Ghana, the programme had been revived in the Shai-Osudoku District. For the year under review, activities implemented include: Roll-out of 8 Modules of the NYEA Programme namely: Community Police Assistant (CPA) – 20(18 Males & 2 Females), Community Health Worker(CHW) – 93 (27Males & 66 Females), Youth in Environmental Protection (YEP) – 1 (1 Males & 0 Females), Electronic Health Technician (E-Health) – 4(4

Males & 0 Females, Youth in Fire Service (YFS) and Youth in Prison Service(YPS),Community Education Teaching Assistant (CETA) – 120 and Youth in Agriculture (YA) . Organisation of 2 separate sensitisation programmes in Dodowa and Asutuare for students from Ghanata Senior High and Osudoku Senior High Technical Schools as well as 1 sensitisation forum for the Muslim Community in Dodowa, the launch of the Arabic Education Module in Accra. A total of 218 beneficiaries enrolled under the 8 modules rolled out at the end of the year. Registration commenced in the 4th Quarter of 2016 for the 18 National Vocational and Technical Institute (NVTI) Modules. As of the close of 2016 a total of 765 prospective beneficiaries had been registered.

2.4.7 DISTRICT CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAMME The District Child Protection programme implementation commenced in the District within the quarter. The programme is in operation in 12 communities in the District namely, Salem, Abonya, Sota, Ayikuma, Asebi, Agomeda, Gigedokum, Kordiabe, Luom, Teye Kwame, Congo and Osuwem. The programme is aimed at: Identifying child protection issues such as child labour, child abuse, child molestation, child marriage and child neglect in the District, Building the capacity of community leaders and the entire community in addressing the issues so identified and monitoring the progress of victims of the afore-mentioned abuses. The selected programme communities have been trained on how to identify and prioritise predominant child protection cases and develop an action plan as well as exploration ways to deal with them.

2.5 EVALUATIONS CONDUCTED, THEIR FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Shai-Osudoku District Assembly conducts various evaluations of programmes and projects under implementation. Some of the evaluations conducted during 2016 included:

 Ex-Ante;  Mid-Term and  Impact Evaluations

The fidigs of the ealuatios oduted hae deepeed the Assely’s oitorig ad evaluation of constructional activities. The findings were used to address programme and project implementation challenges.

It is therefore recommended that monitoring and evaluation should be strengthened to enable the District Assembly and relevant stakeholders guarantee value for money in programme and project execution.

2.6 PARTICIPATORY MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Participatory monitoring and evaluation is a valuable tool/technique used to capture perceptions and assess whether the interventions in the DMTDP have met the expectations (objectives), especially, that of the poor and the vulnerable in the communities. The direct beneficiary community members were used in the monitoring and evaluation exercise.

The approaches used in the year included:  Stakeholder meetings  Focus group discussion  Interviews The results of the participatory monitoring and evaluation were very effective in addressing the needs of the people. The interface meeting with community members and service providers brought to the fore the need for service providers to step up delivery of essential services.

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 INTRODUCTION Notwithstanding the progress made in respect of programme and project implementation for the quarter under review, the District was confronted with a variety of challenges. In collaboration with relevant stakeholders, majority of the challenges were addressed whilst some are in the process of being tackled.

3.1 KEY ISSUES ADDRESSED AND THOSE YET TO BE ADDRESSED The Key issues addressed were as follows:  Agreeing on appropriate indicators and setting of achievable targets in relation to goals and objectives  Strengthening of stakeholder involvement in monitoring and evaluation (participatory monitoring and evaluation)  Provision of basic logistics for field work such as wellington boots, notepads, etc.

The issues yet to be addressed include:  Inadequate and unpredictability of funding for programmes/projects leading to poor implementation.  Inadequate logistics and budget support for Monitoring and Evaluation  Difficulty on the part of communities to release land for development projects coupled with high cost of land compensation.

3.2 RECOMMENDATIONS  Intensification of internally-generated revenue collection to make the Assembly financially independent,  Continuous involvement of stakeholders in project/programme, identification, design, implementation, M&E to enhance projects/programme sustainability.  Effective marketing of DMTDP to attract funding from other development partners;  Continuous sensitization/dialogue with stakeholders to release land for development, and to protect lands the Assembly has earmarked for community projects.

 Strengthening of the District Development Control task force to protect areas zoned for community projects.  Enforcement of development rules and regulations to prevent haphazard development (building on waterways, proposed roads reservations etc.).

3.3 CONCLUSION By and large, the District made remarkable progress as far as the implementation of planned programmes and projects for 2016 is concerned. It is the belief of Management that stakeholders will consolidate the existing collaboration for greater achievements in 2017.