Kwabre East District Assembly

MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

KWABRE EAST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

DISTRICT MEDIUM TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2010-2013)

GHANA SHARED GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENDA (GSGDA)

KWABRE EAST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY MAMPONTENG

DECEMBER, 2010

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents Page

List of Abbreviation - 10 Executive Summary - 11

Chapter1 Performance Review and District Profile

1.0 Introduction - 14 1.1 Review of DMTDP (2006-2009) - 14 1.1.1 Objectives - 14 1.2 Goals and Objectives under GPRS II Thematic Areas - 15 1.2.1 Private Sector Competiveness - 15 1.2.2 Human Resource Development - 16 1.2.3 Good Governance - 18 1.3 Key Problems Encountered During Implementation - 22 1.3.1 Reasons for the Non-Achievement of Plan Goals and Objectives - 23 1.3.2 Lessons Learnt - 23 1.4 Conclusion - 24 1.5 District Profile - 25 1.5.1 Location and Size - 25 1.5.1.1 Implication for Development - 26 1.5.2 Climate and Vegetation - 26 1.5.2.1 Implication for Development - 27 1.5.3 Conditions of the National Environment - 27 1.5.3.1 Implication for Development - 28 1.5.4 Condition of Built Environment - 28 1.5.4.1 Implication for Development - 28 1.5.5 Relief and Drainage - 28 1.5.6 Soil and Agricultural Land Use - 29 1.5.6.1 Implication for Development - 29 1.5.7 Aesthetic Features and Land Management - 29 1.5.7.1 Implication for Development - 31 1.5.8 Geology and Minerals - 31 1.5.8.1 Implication for Development - 31

2 1.6 Demographic Characteristics - 31 1.6.1 Population Size and Growth Rates - 31 1.6.2 Spatial Distribution of Population - 32 1.6.3 Population Density - 33 1.6.4 Household Size - 34 1.6.5 Housing Densities - 35 1.6.6 Religion Composition - 35 1.6.7 Age – Sex Distribution - 35 1.6.8 Age Dependency - 36 1.6.9 Migration Trends - 37 1.6.10 Culture - 37 1.6.11 Traditional Set Up - 37 1.6.12 Ethnic Diversity - 38 1.6.13 Communal Sprit - 38 1.6.14 Chieftaincy Disputes - 38 1.6.14.1 Implication for Development - 38 1.7 Spatial Analysis - 38 1.7.1 Hierarchy of Settlement - 39 1.7.2 Scalogram Analysis - 39 1.8 Physical Accessibility to Services - 42 1.8.1 Surface Accessibility - 43 1.8.2 Interaction and Implication of the Characteristics - 43 1.9 Human Settlement Patterns - 43 1.10 District Economy - 44 1.10.1 Structure of the Local Economy - 44 1.11 Agriculture - 45 1.11.1 Crop Farming - 45 1.11.2 Sources of Farm Labour - 46 1.11.3 Access to Extention Services - 46 1.11.4 Livestock Farming - 46 1.11.5 Food Security and Agro Based Processing - 46 1.12 Problems of Agriculture Production - 47 1.13 Service /Commerce - 47 1.13.1 Financial Services - 47 1.13.2 Tourism - 47

3 1.14 Industry - 48 1.14.1 Traditional Textile and Wood Carvers - 48 1.14.2 Large Scale Wood Industries - 48 1.14.3 Other Small Scale Industries - 49 1.15 Analysis of Revenue and Expenditure 2006-2009 - 49 1.15.1 Revenue - 49 1.15.2 Internally Generated Revenue - 49 1.15.3 District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) (2006-2009) - 50 1.15.4 Other Sources of Revenue - 51 1.16 Governance - 52 1.16.1 Structure of the Kwabre East District Assembly (KEDA) - 52 1.16.2 Key Departments of the District Assembly - 52 1.16.2.1 The Decentralized Department Of KEDA - 53 1.16.3 Sub District Structure - 54 1.16.4 Traditional Authority - 54 1.16.5 Non – Governmental Organizations - 54 1.16.6 Participation of Citizenry - 55 1.16.7 Security - 55 1.16.7.1 Police Strength - 56 1.16.8 The Judicial Service - 56 1.17 Social Service - 56 1.17.1 Education - 56 1.17.1.1 Participation Rates by School Types & Sex - 57 1.17.1.2 Trained and Untrained Teachers - 58 1.17.1.3 Pupil-Teacher Ratios - 58 1.17.1.4 Problems of the Educational Sector - 59 1.17.2 Health - 59 1.17.2.1 Common Disease - 60 1.17.2.2 Availability of Health Professionals - 61 1.17.2.3 Status of the District Health Insurance Scheme - 61 1.17.2.4 Infant and Maternal Mortality - 61 1.17.3 Water and Sanitation - 62 1.17.3.1 Water - 62 1.17.3.2 Sanitation - 62 1.17.3.3 Drainage - 63

4 1.17.3.4 Waste Management - 63 1.17.4 Housing - 63 1.18 Vulnerability Analysis - 64 1.18.1 Food Farming - 64 1.18.2 Others - 64 1.18.3 Information and Communication Technology - 65 1.18.4 HIV / AIDS - 65 1.18.5 Gender Issues - 65 1.19 A Summary of Key Development Problems in the Situational Analysis and the Profile - 66 Chapter 2 Prioritization of Development Issues - 68 2.1 Harmonization of Community Needs and Aspiration with Identified Development Problems of GPRS II - 71 2.1.1 Identified Key Problems - 71 2.2 Harmonization of Development Issues with the Thematic Areas of GSGDA I 2010-2013 - 77 2.3 Prioritization of Identified Issues - 84 2.4 Potentials, Opportunities, Constraints and Challenges (POCC) Analysis - 88 2.4.1 Application of POCC Analysis to Identified Issues - 88 Chapter 3 Development Goals, Objectives and Strategies - 98 3.1 National Development Focus - 98 3.2 District Development Focus - 98 3.3 National Goal - 98 3.4 District Goal - 98 3.5 Development Projections - 100 3.6 Development Framework - 100 3.6.1 Population Projections - 100 3.6.2 Housing - 101 3.6.3 Water - 102 3.6.4 Revenue Projections - 102 3.6.5 Expenditure Projections - 103 3.6.6 Education - 105 3.6.7 Health - 106

5 3.7 District Economy - 107 3.7.1 Service - 107 3.7.2 Projection for Economically Active Population - 107 3.8 Thematic Goals, Objectives and Strategies - 108 Chapter 4 Development Programmes for 2010-2013 - 114 4.1 Joint District Programmes - 114 4.2 Application of Sustainability Tools - 114 4.3 Composite Programme of Action - 115 4.4 Indicative Financial Plan - 137 4.4.1 Strategies to Mobilize Additional Resources - 138 4.5 Expenditure Areas - 138 4.5.1 Expenditure Control Mechanism - 138 Chapter 5 Implementation of Annual Action Plans - 139 5.1 Introduction - 139 5.2 Implementation Arrangement for Smooth Implementation of the Planned Activities - 139 5.3 District Plan Linked To the District MTEF Budget - 175

Chapter 6 Monitoring and Evaluation Arrangement - 176 6.1 Introduction - 176 6.2 Monitoring - 176 6.3 Evaluation - 176 6.4 Key Monitoring and Evaluation Actors - 177 6.5 Monitoring and Evaluation Data Collection - 177 6.6 Data Analysis and Use of Results - 177 6.7 Monitoring and Evaluation Reporting - 177 6.8 Development Evaluation - 178 6.9 Conclusion - 178 Chapter 7 Communication Strategies - 179 7.1 Introduction - 179 7.2 Dissemination of the DMTDP and Annual Progress Reports of the Implementation of The DMTDP - 179

6 7.3 Dissemination of Annual Progress Reports - 180 7.4 Promotion of Dialogue and the Generation of Feedback on the Performance of The District - 180 7.5 Promotion of Access and Management of Expectation of the Public Concerning the Services of the District - 181

ANNEX

1ST PUBLIC HEARING REPORT - 183

2ND PUBLIC HEARING REPORT - 185

7 LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

Table 1 - Performance of the District (2006-2009) 19 Table 2 - Total Revenue Generated from 2006-2009 20 Table 3 - Total Internally Generated Revenue 2006-2009 20 Table 4 - Total Revenue from DACF 200-2009 21 Table 5 - 22 Table 6 - Population Profile 32 Table 7 - Major Communities and their Population 33 Table 8 - Religious Composition 35 Table 9 - Age and Sex Distribution 35 Table 10 - Population Distribution by Broad Age Group 36 Table 11 - Scalogram Analysis 40 Table 12 - Accessibility with Respect to Travel Time 42 Table 13 - Areas in Different Access Zones 42 Table14 - Percentage Distribution of Aggregate Household income 45 Table 15 - Major Crops and their Output levels in 2010 46 Table 16 - Total Revenue generated from 2006-2009 49 Table 17 - Total Internally Generated Revenue 2006-2009 50 Table 18 - Total Revenue from DACF 2006-2009 50 Table 19 - 51 Table 20 - Classification of Schools in the District 56 Table 21 - Enrollment level in Public Schools 2009-2010 57 Table 22 - Enrollment level in Private Schools 2009-2010 57 Table 23 - Staffing in Public Schools 2009-2010 58 Table 24 - Pupil-Teacher Ratio in Public Schools 2009-2010 58 Table 25 - Staffing in Private Schools 2009-2010 58 Table 26 - Pupil-Teacher Ratio in Private Schools 2009-2010 59 Table 27 - BECE Performance 59 Table 28 - Health Facilities and their Locations 60 Table 29 - Top Ten Diseases 60 Table 30 - Number of Health Personnels in the District 61

8 Table 31 - Condition of Housing 63 Table 32 - Reported Cases HIV/AIDS 65 Table 33 - Ensuring and Sustaining Micro Economic Stability 88 Table 34 - Goal Compatibility Matrix 99 Table 35 - Projected Population 2005-2013 101 Table 36 - Projected Housing Stock 101 Table 37 - Projected Water Points 102 Table 38 - Revenue Projection for 2010-2013 102 Table 39 - Educational Needs Assessment (SHS) 105 Table 40 - Health Needs Assessment 106 Table 41 - Key Essential Services 107 Table 42 - Projected Labour Force (15-64years) 2007-2013 107 Table 43 - Internally Generated Fund for 2010 and Projections for 2011 139 - 2013 Table 44 - Revenue Projection from External Sources 2010-2013 139 Table 45 - Annual Action Plans Linked to the Annual Budget using MTEF 175

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURES PAGE

Figure 1 - District Map - 25 Figure 2 - District Handicraft and Tourism Sites Map - 30 Figure 3 - Population Distribution in the District - 34

9 LIST OF ABREVIATIONS

CBRDP Community Based Rural Development Projects DMTDP District Medium Term Development Plan DPCU District Planning Coordinating Unit DACF District Assembly Common Fund DFR Department Of Feeder Roads GPRS II Growth Poverty Reduction Strategy IGF Internally Generated Fund NGOs Non-Governmental Agency DA District Assembly GHS Ghana Health Service MOFA Ministry Of Food and Agriculture NADMO National Disaster Management Organization PoA Programme of Action POCC Potential, Opportunity, Constraint, Challenges RCC Regional Coordinating Council HIV Human Immune Virus DCE District Chief Executive DCD District Coordinating Director DHIS District Health Insurance Scheme CNC Center for National Culture MOE Ministry Of Education SCF Sister City Foundation GETFUND Ghana education trust fund PPP Public-Private Partnership MOH Ministry Of Health DHMT District Health Management Team GPS Ghana Police Service BNI Bureau of National Investigation DRMT District Response Management Team Soc. Wel. Social Welfare NBSSI National Board for Small Scale Industries BAC Business Advisory Board GHA Ghana Highway Authority

10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Preparation of the District Medium Term Development Plan

The Kwabre East District is located at the central portion of the Ashanti Region. The District is bounded by Sekyere South District to the North; Kumasi Metropolis to the South; Ejisu Juaben District to the East and Afigya Kwabre District to the West. It has a population of 102,310 (2000 National Population Census) and it covers an area of approximately 148 square kilometres.

There are two Town Councils and four Area Councils in the district namely, Ntonso, Ahwiaa Town Councils; Krobo, Mamponteng, Old Asonomaso and Wadie Adwumakase Area Councils.

In line with Section 46, 47 and 48 of the Local Government Act (Act 462), the Kwabre East District Assembly developed the Four Year Medium Term Development Plan based on the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA).

The Plan was prepared by the District Planning and Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU) spearheaded by a 10 Member Medium Term Development Plan Task Force which was inaugurated by the District Chief Executive on 3rd December, 2009 after the National Development Planning Commission(NDPC) had issued the Guidelines for the preparation of the Plan.

The following broad areas were considered:-

 The Performance Review of the 2006 – 2009 DMTDP under the GPRS II  The District Profile  District Development Priorities  District Development Goals, Objectives and Strategies  Development Programmes  Implementation Arrangements – Programmes of Action.  Communication Strategy

Broadly, all stakeholders made up of heads of all decentralized departments; Assembly Members representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Traditional Authorities, Religious Organizations, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) were involved in the Plan preparation. District

11 Planning and Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU) provided the secretarial services. The Task Force in collaboration with the Assembly members and the traditional authorities sought for communities’ problems, needs and aspirations. Public Hearings were held at the Area Council level to harmonize communities’ needs and aspirations. Meetings were held on a number of occasions; data were collected and collated from all the departments and sectors of the district.

There was technical support from RPCU and NDPC in the form of capacity building to the DPCU. The detailed activities that went into the preparation of the District Medium Term Development Plan (DMTDP) were data collection, analysis of the current situation of the district views were sought from opinion leaders and the entire district through interviews and public fora. The plan was therefore prepared with the active involvement of all stakeholders in the district. ii. Scope:

Thematically the scope of the four Year DMTDP was focused on the seven (7) thematic areas envisaged in the GSGDA I. These were captured as follows:

 Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability  Enhancing Competitiveness in Ghana’s Private Sector  Accelerated Agriculture Modernization and Sustainable Natural Resource Management  Oil and Gas Development  Infrastructure, Energy and Human Settlements  Human Development, Productivity and Employment  Transparent and Accountable Governance

District goal and a number of objectives and strategies have been formulated under each of the seven thematic areas to ensure sustainable development that is in line with the national perspective for growth and development. Spatially, the scope of the plan is focused on the two Town Councils and four Area Councils in the district namely, Ntonso, Ahwiaa Town Councils; Krobo, Mamponteng, Old Asonomaso and Wadie Adwumakase Area Councils.

12 District Development Focus:

The development focus of Kwabre East District Assembly within the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda I (GSGDA) is to ensure that all people in the District have access to basic social services such as health care, education and to create an enabling environment for job creation, poverty reduction and the protection of the vulnerable and excluded within the society.

Objectives:

For the District to achieve its avowed goal and objectives there is the need: I. To ensure sound economic management through effective capacity building of the District human resource base. II. To provide enabling environment for Private Sector participation through the strengthening of the Business Advisory Centre and sound linkages with micro-finance Institutions. III. To provide direct support for human resource development and the provision of basic services in terms of education, health, water and sanitation. IV. Ensure good governance through strengthening of the Assembly’s structures and substructures Civil Society Organization and to promote transparency and accountability in the affairs of government. V. To improve the economic base of the people through improvement of Agriculture and small scale industries VI. Promote tourism through the development of the weaving and handicraft industry.

The total budget needed for the successful implementation of the DMTDP is GHȼ16,241,230.00. Personnel Emolument and Administration constitute 23.1% of the budget. Investment and Service which have been comprehensively dealt with and constitute the development activities form 76.9 % of the entire budget.

Funding of the programmes and projects is expected to come from the District Assemblies’ Common Fund (DACF), District Development Fund (DDF), Internally Generated Fund (IGF) and support from Development Partners.

13 Conclusion:

A lot of lessons have been learnt from the implementation of the last DMTDP (2006-2009) that would serve as guide for the smooth implementation of this DMTDP (2010-2013). It is expected that all stakeholders would perform their respective roles for the successful implementation of the programmes and projects to improve on the living conditions of the people

14 CHAPTER ONE

PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND DISTRICT PROFILE REVIEW OF DISTRICT MEDIUM TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2006 – 2009)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

In line with Section 46, 47 and 48 of the Local Government Act (Act 462), District Assemblies have been given the authority to formulate, develop and implement their development plans, programmes and projects for the general improvement of life of its people. It is against this background that the Kwabre East District Assembly, under the GPRS II prepared the 2006-2009 District Medium Term Development Plan (DMTDP).

1.1 REVIEW OF DMTDP (2006-2009)

This Section attempts to review the performance of the District in the implementation of the DMTDP prepared for 2006-2009 under the three thematic areas of the GPRS II namely:-  Private Sector Competitiveness  Human Resource Development  Good Governance and Civic Responsibility.

1.1.1 OBJECTIVES:

The main objectives of the performance review are to: a. Look at the extent of implementation of the proposed programmes, projects and activities in terms of whether they were:  Fully implemented  Partially implemented  On-going  Not implemented b. Examine whether the set goals, objectives and targets were achieved within the plan period. c. Examine the reasons for any deviation regarding implementation of planned goals, objectives and targets d. Examine problems encountered during the plan implementation e. Outline lessons learnt for the preparation and implementation of future plans particularly the DMTDP (2010 – 2013)

15 1.2 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES UNDER THE GPRS II THEMATIC AREAS

1.2.1 PRIVATE SECTOR LED COMPETITIVENESS

(A) MODERNISED AGRICULTURE

GOAL: To increase agricultural production and productivity

OBJECTIVES 1. To increase land acreage to farmers by 50% by December, 2009. 2. Ensure that 75% of the farmers have access to improved seeds by 31st March every year during the plan period. 3. Introduce 40% of the farmers to modern farming techniques by December, 2009. 4. Ensure that 50% of the farmers have access to credit annually during the plan period. 5. Improve upon the marketing of food crops by 50% by December, 2009.

TOTAL NUMBER OF PROGRAMMES / PROJECTS: 5

 Fully implemented: 4 (80%) 1. 55% increase in land acreage 2. 90% of farmers had access to improved seeds 3. 70% of farmers had been introduced to modern farming techniques 4. Marketing of food crop had improved by 50%

 Partially implemented: 1 (20%) 1. Less than 5% of farmers had access to credit facilities

(B) INDUSTRY AND SERVICES

GOAL: To increase output of industrial and Services Sectors

OBJECTIVES: 1. Increase the number of tourist arrivals in the District by 50% by December, 2009. 2. Employ 500 No. youth by December, 2009 3. Upgrade the skills of 300 No. youth by December, 2009.

16 TOTAL NO. OF STATED OBJECTIVES: 3  Fully Implemented: 1(33.3%) 1. The number of tourist arrivals increased from 500 in 2006 to 1,029 in 2009. An increase of 48.6%.

 Partially implemented: 2 (66.7%) 1. 454 youths were engaged under the National Youth Employment Programme. 2. 55 youths were trained in batik tie and dye, and soap making

1.2.2 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION GOAL: To provide quality education for all children of school going age and to improve the level of literacy in the non formal educational sector.

OBJECTIVES: 1. To improve upon BECE results from 60% in 2006 to 80% in 2009. 2. To introduce 40% of the pupils at basic level to computer study by December, 2009. 3. To improve educational infrastructure by constructing 8 No. 3 Unit classroom block and 8 No. 6 Unit classroom block by December, 2009.

TOTAL NO. OF STATED OBJECTIVES: 3  Fully Implemented: 1(33.3%) 1. 14 No. 3 Unit Classroom Blocks and 9 No 6 Unit Classroom Blocks were constructed.

 Partially Implemented: 2(66.7%) 1. BECE Results improved from 60% in 2006 to 64.8% in 2009. 2. Less than 5% of pupils at the basic level were introduced to computer studies.

HEALTH GOAL: To improve access to health services.

OBJECTIVES: 1. To reduce the incidence of malaria from 28% in 2006 to 10% in 2009. 2. To reduce child malnutrition rate from 30% in 2006 to 15% in 2009.

17 3. Improve upon Health Insurance coverage from 21% in 2006 to 65% in 2009. 4. To improve upon health infrastructure by building two chips, one clinic and nurses quarters by December, 2009. 5. Reduce HIV prevalence rate from 3.1% in 2006 to 2.6% in 2009. 6. Reduce maternal mortality ratio from 68/100,000LB in 2006 to 50/10,000LB in 2009. 7. Reduce under 5 mortality rate from 2/1000LB in 2006 to 1/1000LB in 2009.

TOTAL NUMBER OF STATED OBJECTIVES: 7  Fully implemented: 4(57%) 1. Health Insurance coverage increased from 21% in 2006 to 69.9% 2. HIV prevalence rate reduced from 3.1% to 2.5 % in 2009. 3. Maternal mortality rate reduced from 68/100,000LB in 2006 to 0 in 2009. 4. Under 5 mortality rate reduced from 2/1000LB in 2006 to 0 in 2009.

 Partially implemented 1. Six new health facilities were constructed out of which 2 were government and 3 private. 1 No. Nurses’ Quarters were constructed at Antoa.  On-going 1. Asonomaso Hospital and Mamponteng Health Centre are being upgraded.

WATER GOAL: Provide quality and adequate water.

OBJECTIVE: 1. To increase access to potable water from 85% in 2006 to 95% in 2009. TOTAL NO. OF STATED OBJECTIVES: 1  Fully Implemented: 1(100%) 1. Access to potable water increased from 85% to 95%. (170 No. Boreholes were provided during the period.)

SANITATION GOAL: To improve sanitation and environmental cleanliness

OBJECTIVES: 1. Ensure the evacuation of 5 No. Refuse Dumps by December, 2009

18 2. Provide 10 No. litter bins in 10 communities by December,2009 3. Construct 4000 No. Household latrines by December, 2009.

NO. OF STATED OBJECTIVES: 3  Fully Implemented: 2(67%) 1. 6 No refuse were evacuated 2. 10 refuse containers were provided.  Partially Implemented: 1(33%) 1. 900 household latrines were constructed.

1.2.3 GOOD GOVERNANCE

GOAL: To ensure efficient management and financial administration of the District.

OBJECTIVES 1. To increase Internally Generated Funds from 75% in 2006 to 90% in 2009 2. Train 15% of the District Assembly Staff in various disciplines by December, 2009. 3. To organize 3 community fora by December, 2009. 4. To provide 2 No. residential accommodation and office equipments for decentralized departments by December, 2009.

NO. OF STATED OBJECTIVES: 4  Fully Implemented: 2(50%) 1. 6 community fora were organised including People’s Assembly 2. 1No. 3 Storey 6 Unit residential accommodation was provided for staff

 Partially Implemented: 2(50%) 1. Internally generated funds increased from 75% to 82% in 2007 and reduced to 72% in 2009. 2. Only 5% of staff was given some training.

GOAL TWO: Enhance community participation in decision-making and implementation. OBJECTIVE: 1. To make 4 sub-district structures to be more functional by December, 2009.  Fully Implemented: 0 1. None of the 2 Town Councils and the 4 Area Councils has permanent staff.  Partially Implemented: 1

19 1. Some training in procurement, social accountability, financial management and records keeping among others were organized for the 4 Area Councils,

GOAL THREE: Improve upon the security situation in the District.

OBJECTIVE: 1. To reduce the crime rate by 20% by December, 2009.

GOAL FOUR: To alleviate the suffering of the vulnerable and promote the rights of the child.

OBJECTIVES: 1. To improve upon the living condition of about 20% of the vulnerable in the society. 2. To reduce the high incidence of child abuse by 20% by 2009.  Fully implemented 1. A total of two hundred and thirty seven vulnerable people benefitted from a free Mutual Health Insurance Scheme registration. 2. Database of the physically challenged had been compiled  Not implemented 1. No forum on the right of the child was held

Table 1: Performance of the District from 2006-2009 Thematic Areas DISTRICT OBJECTIVE PERFORMANCE including other 2006 2007 2008 2009 REMARKS interventions Target Achie Targe Achiev Target Achie Target Achieve vemen t ement vemen ment t t Private Sector 50% 30% 50% 35% 60% 35% 80% 45% Targets not Competitiveness achieved Human Resource 60% 35% 60% 45% 65% 50% 75% 60% Targets not Development fully achieved Good Governance 40% 30% 60% 45% 70% 40% 70% 40% Targets not and Civic achieved Responsibility

20 1.2.4 THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER INTERVENTIONS The Performance of all other interventions such as Community Based Rural Development Project (CBRDP), Multi-Sectorial HIV/AIDS Programme and others have all been analyzed under the various relevant thematic areas. 1.2.5 STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE OF THE DISTRICT 2006-2009 1.2.6. ANALYSIS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FROM 2006 – 2009 1.2.6.1. Revenue For the period 2006 to 2009, the total estimated revenue from all sources was GH¢ 9,061,754.70. Out of this, the actual amount realized was GH¢ 6,424,360.77 constituting 71% of the estimated revenue. The shortfall was GH¢ 2,637,393.93. This is illustrated in the table below;

Table2: Total Revenue Generated From 2006 – 2009 Percentage Year Estimate Actual Variance Received

2006 1,355,586.00 1,142,540.61 213,045.39 84.3 2007 1,945,718.00 1,503,094.19 442,623.81 77.3 2008 2,047,550.00 1,960,347.13 87,203.87 95.7 2009 3,712,900.70 1,818,378.84 1,894,521.86 49.0 Total 9,061,754.70 6,424,360.77 2,637,393.93 71.0 Source: District Budget and Finance Offices, KEDA – Mamponteng 1.2.6.2 Internally Generated Fund (IGF) Total revenue estimated to be collected internally from 2006 to 2009 was GH¢1,710,666.00. Out of this, a total amount of GH¢ 1,484,335.37 representing 86.8% was actually collected leaving a shortfall of GH¢ 226,330.63. Details are found in the table below; Table 3: Total Internally Generated Revenue from 2006 – 2009 Percentage Year Estimate Actual Variance collected 2006 259,586.00 245,875.65 13,710.35 94.8 2007 365,718.00 340,205.99 25,512.01 93.0 2008 507,550.00 477,169.31 30,380.69 94.0 2009 577,812.00 421,084.42 156,727.58 73.0 Total 1,710,666.00 1,484,335.37 226,330.63 86.8 Source: District Budget and Finance offices, KEDA – Mamponteng

21 From the table above, the Assembly could not achieve the 100% target but the general performance could be considered appreciable. However, on year to year basis, the Assembly performed creditably during the first three years of the plan period when collection exceeded 90% but came down in 2009 when only 73% target was achieved. 1.2.6.3 District Assemblies’ Common Fund (2006 – 2009) For the period under review, the total amount estimated to be received from the District Assemblies’ Common Fund was GH¢ 4,147,061.70. Out of this a gross amount of GH¢ 3,434,864.27 representing 82.8% was actually released to the Assembly leaving a shortfall of GH¢ 712,197.43 being 17.2%. This is illustrated in the table below;

Table 4: Total Revenue from the DACF: 2006 – 2009 Actual Percentage Year Estimate (Gross) Variance Received

2006 640,500.00 556,736.00 83,764.00 86.9 2007 781,700.00 687,030.31 94,670.00 87.9 2008 1,059,773.00 1,108,640.15 48,867.15 104.6 2009 1,665,088.70 1,082,457.81 582,630.89 65.0 Total 4,147,061.70 3,434,864.27 712,197.43 82.8 Source: District Budget and Finance Offices, KEDA – Mamponteng

The table above shows that apart from the year 2008 when the Assembly received more than estimated, the Assembly experienced shortfalls in 2006, 2007 and 2009 leaving a general shortfall of GH¢ 712,197.43 during the period. This actually affected the implementation of programmes and projects funded from the District Assemblies’ Common Fund. In the case of 2009, only the first, second and fourth quarterly allocations were received. Allocation for the third quarter was not released to the Assembly, hence the low percentage of 65.

It must be emphasized that the deductions at source greatly affected the implementation of the programmes and projects that were funded from the District Assemblies’ Common Fund since most of the deductions were not anticipated and therefore not planned for. The programmes and projects that could not be undertaken because of the shortfalls and the deductions are therefore to be rolled over into the next Medium Term Development Plan (2010 – 2013).

22 1.2.6.4 Other Sources of Revenue

Apart from the Internally Generated Fund (IGF) and the District Assemblies’ Common Fund (DACF), there was Central Government Grant for the payment of salaries of staff on the mechanized Pay Roll. There were also other interventions from Central Government, Non – Governmental Organizations and Donors for programmes such as the Community Based Rural Development Programme (CBRDP), Community Water and Sanitation Programme, HIV / AIDS Programme, HIPC Relief Fund, Members of Parliament Common Fund and School Feeding Programme.

In all, a total amount of GH¢1,505,161.13 was received from these sources out of the estimated amount of GH¢3,204,027.00 to support the Assembly’s programmes and projects. The amount received constituted 47% of the estimated figure from these other sources.

Details can be found in the Table 5: Year Estimates Actual Percentage received 2006 455,500.00 339,928.96 74.6 2007 798,300.00 475,857.89 59.6 2008 480,227.00 374,537.67 78.0 2009 1,470,000.00 314,836.61 21.4 Totals 3,204,027.00 1,505,161.13 47.0 Source: District Finance Office, Kwabre East – Mamponteng

The release of the amount of GH¢1,505,161.13 from the above sources, though not up to the estimated figure, greatly assisted the Assembly to implement some of the programmes and projects in the 2006 – 2009 Medium Term Development Plan.

1.3 KEY PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING IMPLEMENTATION The problems encountered in the implementation of the District Medium Term Development Plan are enumerated below:

 Monitoring of programmes and projects were not regular and ineffective.  Implementation of many programmes and projects outside the plan  Lack of evaluation of programmes and projects to assess their impact.  Decentralized departments and other stakeholders were not fully involved in plan implementation;

23  The General Assembly failed to play its watchdog role of ensuring that all projects approved for implementation were taken from the development plan.  Delays in the release of funds  Inefficient contracts management  Absence of reliable database for revenue generation  Low education on revenue generation  Unrealistic costing of projects  Inadequate funds to support the programmes and projects  Too many directives from the higher authorities

1.3.1 REASONS FOR THE NON-ACHIEVEMENT OF PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

 Objectives of the plan were not clearly stated during the plan preparation  Plan goals were not clearly stated. In some cases goals and strategies were mixed together  The focus of the plan was not clearly stated  Periodic review of the plan was not undertaken  Statement of problems were not clear and not smart

1.3.2 LESSONS LEARNT

 There should be clear statement goals, objectives and strategies during plan preparation.  Periodic review of plan by stakeholders should be undertaken  Fewer and realistic programmes and projects should be selected for implementation in the plan period.  Evaluation of programmes and projects to examine their desired impact or otherwise should be carried out regularly during and after their implementation.  Costing of programmes and projects should be realistic and not mere allocation of funds  Programmes and projects initiated must depend on the available funds to ensure timely completion of projects and programmes.  Source of funding the Development Plan should not be limited to only the District Assembly Common Fund and the District Development Fund. Other sources such as the Internally Generated Funds and others should also be sourced to fund projects  Monitoring of programme and projects should be strictly adhered to from the beginning to the end of implementation.

24  There should be collaboration between the Assembly, decentralized departments and other stakeholders like the traditional rulers and the substructures in plan implementation.  Monitoring and Evaluation must be institutionalized and involve all stakeholders during plan implementation.

1.4 CONCLUSION

It is our hope that the lessons learnt will guide the Assembly in the preparation and implementation of future development plans.

25 1.5 DISTRICT PROFILE

PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

1.5.1 LOCATION AND SIZE:

Kwabre East District was part of the former Kwabre District, which was carved out of the former Kwabre Sekyere District in 1988. It became Kwabre East District after the creation of Afigya Kwabre District in 2008. It is located almost at the central portion of the Ashanti region. It is within latitudes 60 45’ and 60 50’ North and longitudes 10 30’ and 1035’ West.

Figure 1: District Map

26 The District shares common boundaries with Sekyere South District to the north; Kumasi Metropolis to the south; Ejisu Juaben District to the east and Afigya Kwabre District to the west. The District has a total land area of 148 square kilometres constituting about 0.06% of the total land area of Ashanti Region (24,389 sq. km.).The Kwabre East District is part of the Greater Kumasi City Region, which is made up of Kumasi Metropolis and the surrounding Districts (See Figure 1). The District capital, Mamponteng, is approximately 14.5 kilometres from Kumasi to the north east. There are 42 settlements, administered under 1 parliamentary constituency, 2 Town Councils, 4 Area Councils and 27 Electoral Areas.

1.5.1.1 IMPLICATION OF LOCATION TO DEVELOPMENT

The District’s proximity to Kumasi, the Regional capital, makes it easy to access some specialized high level commercial, health, administrative, financial and other services. The rural folks are gradually losing their farm lands to residential developers and this has made the acquisition of land very expensive. As most parts of the District is becoming urbanized, there is pressure on the existing social facilities. The small size of district as at now will make resource allocation relatively easy for accelerated development of the District.

1.5.2 CLIMATE AND VEGETATION:

The District is located within the Wet Semi-Equatorial Climatic Region with double rainfall regimes. The first rainy season begins from April to June with the heaviest rainfall occurring in June. The second rainy season is from September to October. The dry season begins in November and ends in February. The average annual rainfall is between 125mm and 175mm with relative humidity of 75 – 80 percent during the rainy season and 70 – 72 percent during the dry season.

The double rainfall pattern in the district encourages the cultivation of both cash and food crops two times in a year. The mean annual temperature is about 300C with the lowest about 26. 10C. The rainfall regimes and adequate sunshine are suitable for food and cash crop production. Extensive dry season however leads to long periods of drought and retards farming activities in that period.

The major vegetation types are semi-deciduous forests and grasslands. Indiscriminate felling of trees, continuous cultivation and the increasing proportion of land for settlement purposes have left very little of the original forest to be found only along the river courses and northern fringes of the District. That notwithstanding, all the vegetation types are cultivable and thus useful for agricultural purposes

27 1.5.2.1 IMPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

The double rainfall regimes experienced by the District makes it possible for farmers to cultivate both food and cash crops two times in a year. Extensively dry season however may lead to long period of drought and retards farming activities in the period.

As a result of human activities namely farming, bush burning and excessive logging most of the forest cover is lost. In spite of this, the available lands still provide potential for agricultural development.

1.5.3 CONDITIONS OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

The predominant vegetation type in the District is the Moist Semi-Deciduous Forest with vast arable lands for agricultural purposes. Granitic outcrops, clay and sand deposits are other natural resources in the District whilst diamond deposits have been discovered at Safo, gold deposits have been located at Sakora Wonoo, and on the banks of Bonwire stream at the outskirts of Adanwomase.

Human activities have however, altered the natural environment drastically. Indiscriminate felling of trees for timber and fuel wood, continuous cultivation and incidents of bush burning which have become ritualized have left very little of the original forest mostly found along river courses. With the current population density of over 691.28 persons per sq. km and increasing demand for land for residential purposes, available land for agriculture has been reducing whilst natural vegetation has been depleted. In most places tall grass of the transition type litter the surface. The rocky hills have impacted negatively on the environment in the western sections of the District.

Aggressive sand winning along streambeds have laid large portion of the land bare and degraded whilst most streams have become seasonal. The naturally preserved Antoa Shrine and forest remains a major natural resource with aesthetic values. In some areas, efforts have been made by individuals to regenerate forests through the cultivation of teak plantations. Large tracts of land are also cultivated in palm plantations and these can be found in virtually all parts of the District. The absence of a forestry regulatory body and framework has made compliance to land use schemes problematic. The monitoring of levels of degradation of the environment has become more difficult in the absence of an ecological zoning of the area.

28 1.5.3.1 IMPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

Human activities have changed the natural environment drastically. Indiscriminate felling of trees for timber and fuel wood, continuous cultivation and incidents of bush burning which has become ritualized have left very little of the original forest mostly found along river courses. With the current population density of over 691.28 persons per square kilometres and increasing demand for land for residential purposes, available land agriculture land has been reducing whilst natural vegetation has been depleted.

1.5.4 CONDITIONS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

In rural areas, many houses consist of mud walls with rusted metal roofing sheets. Many of these have bathrooms made of old roofing sheets outside the houses. It is however worthy of note that new sandcrete block with relatively new roofing sheets are replacing the old dilapidated sections of some houses in rural areas. Foundations of some old buildings have become exposed and hanging due to long neglect and exposure. Most urban towns in the District have well laid out plans, which are used in controlling development especially for housing and provision of sanitation, health and educational infrastructure.

On the other hand, large open spaces in urban areas are dotted with heaps of refuse very close to residential areas. Most communities do not have properly constructed drainage systems except a few like Mamponteng, Kenyase, Ntonso and Ahwiaa. Due to excessive erosion in the rural and urban communities, waste water from households gather in gullies and become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other disease vectors.

1.5.4.1 IMPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

Many of the old buildings in both rural and urban areas have become exposed and hanging due to long neglect and exposure. Due to excessive erosion in rural and urban activities waste water from households gather in gullies become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other disease vectors.

1.5.5 RELIEF AND DRAINAGE

The topography exhibits diverse patterns with land heights ranging between 305 metres and 335m above sea level in the eastern portion with large isolated hilly outcrops, whilst the western boundary is generally undulating with areas below 290m above sea level.

29 The district is well drained with a number of streams taking their source from the eastern highland flowing southeast and the rocky lulls of the west depicting dendritic patterns. Notable streams are Akawsua, Anyinasu, Daku Wiwi, Ayiresua, Owai, Atonsu, Akasu, Krowa and Afiam, almost all of which are perennial.

1.5.6 SOIL AND AGRICULTURAL LAND USE

Soils of varied complex associations found in the District include the Kumasi – Offin and Bomso – Offin Compound Associations Boamang Simple Associations and Nyanoa – Tinkong Simple Association. Adequate knowledge of the nature of the soil would enable the farmers to select the type of crops suitable for cultivation.

The Kumasi-Offin Compound Association supports food crops like plantain, cocoyam and maize. For example the Boaman Simple Association supports cocoa and other tree crops. Again, the Nyanoa – Tinkong Simple Association is not very good for agriculture but may support cocoa while having a dense forest and a lot of moisture.

1.5.6.1 IMPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

The predominant vegetation types found in the District are Moist – Semi Deciduous Forest and isolated grassland. Continuous felling of trees has deprived the District of its valuable tree species and other forest products. Continuous cultivation and the bush burning have affected the vegetation belt greatly, resulting in very little of the original forest along river courses remaining.

1.5.7 AESTHETIC FEATURES AND LAND MANAGEMENT

The District is the home of kente and other traditional cloths. Adanwomase can be singled out for its popularity in the weaving industry. Kente has reached most parts of the world and every year many tourists visit these settlements to acquaint themselves with information about the industry.

Other kente weaving settlements include Sakora Wonoo, Abira, Kasaam and Bamang. Ahwiaa is also noted for wood carvings and attract a lot of tourist. Ntonso is also noted for its famous Adinkra Industry. Antoa and Abira are also noted for the Antoa Shrine and the training of fetish priests respectively.

30 Land in the District is owned by the traditional authorities. Those who want to engage in farming are given the land to farm on either the abunu or abusa system. This system makes it difficult for farmers to increase production on the large scale and if the District wants to make any headway in agriculture production then it has to legally acquire some of these lands as bank which can be readily and easily released for farming purposes.

Figure 2: Handicrafts and Tourism Sites Map

31 1.5.7.1 IMPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT

The District is noted for traditional handicraft activities like kente weaving, Adinkra weaving and woodcarving. These traditional handicraft activities when well developed will serve as a major source of employment to the numerous youth and also serve as a tourist destination for foreign and local tourists.

Land is owned by the traditional authorities who release it to prospective farmers on the abunu and abusa systems. As a result of these systems it becomes very difficult for the farmers to get the large tracts of land for commercial farming activities. Again land for residential accommodation is competing favourably with land for agriculture and as a result availability of land for agriculture is dwindling.

1.5.8 GEOLOGY AND MINERALS

The main rock types found in the District are biotite, granite and granodiorites whose weathered products are fine textured granitic soils found in areas like Antoa, Abira, Sakaro Wonoo, Wadie Adwumakase and Kenyase. Biotite gneiss and granitised biotites have formed a number of large rocky outcrops in Kenyase and Aboaso. Low-grade alluvial gold deposits have been sited at Sakora Wonoo. Diamonds have also been located at Safo and Kasaam in the northeast. Clay and sand deposits are found in the central portion of the District

1.5.8.1 IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT

The sitting of low – grade alluvial gold deposits at Sakra Wonoo and the location of Diamonds at Safo and Kasaam when well exploited will be a major source for employment of the youth and also increase the revenue base of the District. However, the over exploitation of the minerals may lead to environmental degradation

1.6 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS

1.6.1 POPULATION SIZE AND GROWTH RATES

Figures from secondary sources for the 1960, 1970 and 1984 census reports indicated that the District’ population were 43,328, 56,313 and 78,923 respectively. The 2000 Population and Housing Census put the entire population for the District at 102,310 (an increase of 33.3% over the 1995 estimate). Table2 shows the population profile for the District, region and Ghana.

32 Table:6 Population Profile TOTAL POPULATION ANNUAL GROWTH RATE% LEVEL 1960 1970 1984 2000 1960-1970 1970-1984 1984-2000 Ghana 6,126,815 8,579,313 12,296,081 18,845,265 2.4 2.6 2.5 Ashanti region 1,109,133 1,481,638 2,090,100 3,600,358 2.9 2.5 3.4 Kwabre East 43,328 56,313 78,923 102,310 2.6 2.4 4.6 District Source: Population Census – 1960, 1970, 1984 and 2000

Based on the 2000 Population and Housing Census, it has been estimated that Kwabre East District has a population of 102,310.The high population could be attributed to the proximity of the district to Kumasi Metropolis. Major settlements in the district, especially those at the fringes of Kumasi (such as Ahwiaa and Kenyase), appear to have dormitory status to the metropolis, thus attracting increasing numbers of migrants. This may be responsible for the high population growth rate of 4.5%. This has resulted in increased pressure on infrastructural facilities like education, health, housing and others creating additional demands on the social overhead capital of the District Assembly and also increase pressure on the limited arable land.

1.6.2 SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION

According to the 2000 Population and Housing Census the district has a rural - urban split of 60:40, Sixty-two percent of the settlements have less than 1000 inhabitants and this implies that the District has a dominant rural settlement structure and so the development strategy should promote growth in the rural areas whilst managing the growth of the few urban settlements. Settlements along the southern fringes of Kwabre East District have grown into peri-urban settlements as Kumasi spreads into the District. The high population could be attributed to the proximity of the district to Kumasi metropolis. Major settlements in the district, especially those at the fringes of Kumasi (such as Ahwiaa, Meduma, Mamponteng, Aboaso and Kenyase), appear to have dormitory status to the metropolis, thus attracting increasing numbers of migrants.

33 Some Major Communities And Their Population

The table below shows the major communities and their population.

Table 7. Some major communities and their population NO. SETTLEMENTS POPULATION/YEAR 2000 2005 2009 1 Ahwiaa 19,729 24,661 31,172 2 Mamponteng 9,121 11,401 14,411 3 Aboaso 7,493 9,366 11,839 4 Ntonso 7,489 9,361 11,833 5 Kenyase 6,193 7,741 9,785 6 Abira 3,746 4,683 5,919 7 Kasaam 3,741 4,676 5,911 8 Meduma 3,558 4,447 5,622 9 Old Asonomaso 3,423 4,278 5,408 10 Adanwomase 3,346 4,183 5,287 11 New Asonomaso 2,857 3,571 4,514 12 Antoa 2,673 3,341 4,223 13 Safo 2,620 3,275 4,140 14 Fawode 2,506 3,133 3,959 15 Sakra Wonoo 2,502 3,126 3,953 16 New Abirem 1,880 2,350 2,970 17 Wadie Adumakase 1,801 2,251 2,848 18 Bamang 1,663 2,079 2,628 19 Asenua 1,729 2,161 2,732 20 Dumanafo 1,354 1,692 2,139

1.6.3 POPULATION DENSITY

The District has a very high population density when compared with the Regional and National averages. Kwabre East District has an average of about 691.28 persons per square km as against 147.6 persons per square km and 78.9 for Ashanti Region and the country respectively. The high population density in Kwabre East District may be attributed to its proximity to the Kumasi metropolis as lots of people reside in the District and commute to work in Kumasi on a daily basis. This has consequently created overcrowding, especially in Ahwiaa, Meduma and Kenyase exerting pressure on existing social facilities. Anti-social problems are widespread, house occupancy is high, and there is high rate of degradation, thereby putting a lot of stress on the scarce resources of the District Assembly

34 Figure 3: Population Distribution

1.6.4 HOUSEHOLD SIZE

The average urban household size is 8.9 and that for rural areas is 8.8. However, there are variations in the household size distribution in the District, ranging between single persons to 20 persons per household.

35 1.6.5 HOUSING DENSITIES The average number of persons per house in the district is 20.7 with areas having an average of 28.5 persons in a house. The rural areas have an average of 14.5 persons in a house. The average number of rooms per house is 8.3 whiles rural parts of the district have an average of 6.9 rooms in a house and urban areas have an average number of 10.0 rooms in a house. This is an indication of excessive pressure on housing facilities and there is a large housing deficit.

1.6.6 RELIGIOUS COMPOSITION

In terms of religion, Christians dominate, comprising 67% of the population as shown in Table 3. The Moslem population is also significant and represents 22% possibly due to the in-migration of settlers from the northern part of the country.

Paganism and traditional religion still persist in the District but insignificant. The traditional religion which is made up of only 4.4% of the people in the District appears to be dying out.

Table 8: Religious Composition Religion Christians Moslems Paganism Traditional Total % 67 22 6.6 4.4 100 Source: Baseline survey December, 2009

1.6.7 AGE – SEX DISTRIBUTION

Males account for 50.4% of the total population and females 49.6%. This gives a male – female ratio of 101 males to 100 females, which means that there are slightly more but insignificant males than females in the District. Table 4 shows the population distribution by age and sex.

TABLE .9: AGE – SEX DISTRIBUTION AGE MALES % FEMALES % TOTAL % 0 – 4 7835 15 7512 15 15347 5 – 9 7521 14.4 7011 14 14532 41 10 – 14 6320 12.1 6010 12 12330 15 – 19 5223 10.0 5008 10 10231 20 – 24 4492 8.6 4006 8 8498

36 25 – 29 4022 7.7 4006 8 8028 30 – 34 3291 6.3 3005 6 6296 35 – 39 2820 5.4 25004 5 5324 40 – 44 2350 4.5 25004 5 4854 54% 45 – 49 1880 3.6 2003 4 3883 50 – 54 1462 2.8 1502 3 2964 55 – 59 992 1.9 1002 2 1994 60 – 64 940 1.8 1002 2 1942 65 – 69 731 1.4 501 1 1232 70 – 74 679 1.3 501 1 1180 75 – 79 627 1.2 501 1 1128 05% 80+ 1201 2.3 1002 2 2203 TOTAL 52230 50080 102310 Source: Calculated by DPCU using 2000 population and Housing Census

Table 10: Population Distribution by Broad Age Groups Male Female Age Group No. % No. % Total % 0 – 14 21,576 20.8 20,333 20.7 41,909 41.5 15 – 64 27,422 26.2 26,342 26.1 53,764 52.3 65+ 3,232 3.1 2,405 3.0 5,637 6.2 Total 52,230 51.0 50,080 49.0 102,310 100.0 Source: Population and Housing Census Report, 2005

1.6.8 AGE DEPENDENCY

The population distribution in Table 5 shows that about 47.7% of the population is in dependent age groups, that is those between 0 – 14 years and 65 years and over, and 52.3% constitute potential labour force in the District. This gives an age dependency ratio of 0.91:1, implying that every person in the working age group takes care of himself / herself and an additional person.

There is the need for the creation of employment opportunities so that the active working population could cater for their dependants as well as the aged. The large percentage of population in the youth range

37 calls for extensive investments in education, infrastructure and other social services to take care of the children. Additional investment is also required in health care delivery to cater for children and the aged.

1.6.9 MIGRATION TRENDS

Migration to Kwabre East District is felt strongly in urban settlements, where 25% of residents are migrants as compared with 13% in rural areas. This is due to the fact that urban settlements (such as Ahwiaa and Mamponteng) have the highest concentration of social amenities and economic activities, which present considerable attraction to migrants.

1.6.10 CULTURE

The Kwabre East District is made of people with a homogenous culture. The people are mainly Akans of Ashanti origin and the predominant occupation of the people is farming. Aside farming, kente weaving, Adinkra making and carving of handicraft is a major source of secondary occupation.

1.6.11 TRADITIONAL SET UP

Traditional Authority which is embedded in chieftaincy institutions is perhaps the oldest and much revered institution in the country. The traditional status and sphere of influence of chiefs in the Kwabre East District unlike other areas, present a complex interwoven web-like phenomenon.

Some of the traditional rulers are ‘Abrempong’ who fall directly under the Asantehene as exemplified by the chief of Adanwomase whilst other chiefs come under the jurisdiction of Kumasi Traditional Chiefs and owe much allegiance to them, for example Swedru. The third category of the traditional rulers falls under some paramount chiefs such as Mampong and Nsuta. The situation presents much problem in terms of mobilization of the people for development through the chiefs, because it appears they are not regarded as a unified factor around which the people could be rallied together as a result of their differences in interest and allegiance.

In spite of these seemingly tracheotomy of traditional interest, the chiefs and people of the area have in common traditional festivals such as ‘Akwasidae’ and ‘Awukudae’ which are basically ‘stool cleansing’ and renewal of allegiance to the Golden stool. Under the auspices of the District Assembly the chiefs and their Queen mothers in the District have been brought together to form Chiefs and Queen mother’s association as a first step for development intervention.

38 1.6.12 ETHNIC DIVERSITY

With regard to ethnic diversity, the District to a large extent is homogenous with the Akans with the forming about 83.5%. In all about 10% of the entire District Population come from Northern Ghana.

1.6.13 COMMUNAL SPIRIT

The communal spirit within the most communities is high. This is depicted by the contribution of these communities to donor funded programmes like Rural Water and Sanitation Programme. Under Community Water and Sanitation Programmes, communities are expected to contribute 5% towards the provision of boreholes. Aside this donor funded programmes; some communities initiate their own programmes and ask the Assembly for help.

1.6.14 CHIEFTANCY DISPUTES

Most communities are peaceful due to the absence of chieftaincy and other conflicts. This peaceful situation has helped the development process of the district. Few of the communities in the District are saddled with chieftaincy disputes which do not augur well for development. Because the people are divided along traditional lines, it becomes very difficult for the people to unite in order to embark upon any development programme.

1.6.15 IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT

The ethnic structure and its predominately homogenous nature have contributed to the stability of the District. Again, the absence of a specific festival which would serve as a rallying point for the people in the District hampers development. There is therefore the need to put in place a festival that portrays the culture of the people. An Adinkra festival to showcase the rich Adinkra cloth is being pursued to serve the purpose. The high communal spirit when sustained can enable the communities’ contribute positively to the development of the communities.

1.7 SPATIAL ANALYSIS

This stage of the analysis deals with organization of human and economic activities in space with regard to Kwabre East District. This approach to Development Planning is concerned with the social and

39 economic functions that settlements perform and how in combination they form a pattern or system that can influence economic and social development in the District as a whole. The approach uses a combination of methods to determine the spatial pattern or system of development. Those considered important for analysis of the Kwabre East District’s Spatial Organization are: Scalogram Analysis Surface Accessibility Analysis

1.7.1 HIERACHY OF SETTLEMENTS

The hierarchy of settlements in the Kwabre East District was distinguished by calculating the centrality index of each of the selected settlements as a percentage of the total weighted centrality index as illustrated in the figure. The Scalogram Analysis depicts the various facilities that are available in the District.

1.7.2 SCALOGRAM ANALYSIS

The scalogram is a graphic device that is illustrated in the form of matrix chart to show the distribution of functions of all selected settlements in a locality or district by their frequency of presence or absence. The scalogram gives a good impression about the functions that settlements perform in a particular locality or District. This assists in the determination of which settlements lack which services or facilities.

It is also useful in categorizing settlements in the district into levels of functional complexity. The complexity serves as the means to the determination, in future the types and diversity of services of the District at various levels in a hierarchy. In effect scalogram can be used to make decision about appropriate of investments for settlements in the district at different levels in the spatial hierarchy. In constructing the district scalogram, a total of 27 functions were considered for all the selected settlements. The settlements included in the analysis were selected using four (4) services as the cut-off point. Since the scalogram does not give any indication of quantitative and qualitative features of services and facilities, a weighting technique based on the frequency of occurrence of service was applied. The criteria for ranking of the settlements according to its facilities are given as follows: 1st rank covers between 550 and 370, 2nd rank ranges between 204 and 369.9. the 3rd rank are communities with centrality index between 91 and 203.9 whiles the 4th rank ranged between 20 and 90.9.

The facilities and services available were indentified and weighted. The total centrality index for each settlement was calculated by adding all the weighted centrality(the Total Centrality divided by the number of functions applicable to each settlement) For example, the index for Safo was obtained by: 4.3+4+3.8+3.7+3.8+8.3+4+3.8+6.7+7.1=45.9 (refer to table 6).

Table 11: Scalogram Analysis

SCALOGRAM FOR KWABRE EAST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

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Class Class

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Pop 2000 Pop SSS JSS Primary K. G. Nursery Hospital Centre Health Clinic Maternity Ext Agric Market Bank Agency Post Office Postal Station Police / Telephone Booth Electricity Borne Pipe hole Bore Dug Hand Well W/ VIP KVIP Pit Latrine 1 Road 2 Road 3 Road Serv. Total Total Index Cent. (facilities) Ranking Mamponteng 9121 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 23 520. 2n 9 d Asonomaso 3423 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 15 229. 2n 8 d Adawomase 3348 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 17 176. 2n 5 d Antoa 2673 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19 247. 2n 2 d Meduma 3558 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 120. 2n 9 d Fawoade 2506 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 15 154. 2n 3 d Kenyase 6193 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 57.6 2n d Kasaam 3741 X X X X X X X X X X X X 11 56.1 2n d Ntonso 7489 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 13 100. 2n 5 d Ahwiaa 19729 X X X x X X X X X X X X 13 97.2 3r d Bampenase 1319 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 74.9 3r d Aboaso 7493 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 16 147. 3r 6 d Bamang 1663 X X X X X X X X X 9 158. 3r 2 d

41 Wadie 1801 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 14 153. 3r Adwumakase 2 d Abira 3746 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 62.5 3r d Sakra Wonoo 2581 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 56.1 3r d A. Nkwanta 2502 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 57.6 3r d Dumanafo 1354 X X X X X X X X X X 10 46.1 4t h Safo 2620 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 53.2 4t h Bosore 888 X X X X X X X X X X 10 62.1 4t h Abirem 2816 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 96.1 4t h Manhyia 1085 X X X X X X X X X X 10 46.5 4t h Krobo 766 X X X X X X X X X X X 11 53.2 4t h Tano Adwuman 1179 X X X X X X X X 8 35.1 4t h Adesina 478 X X X X X X X X 8 35.1 4t h Aketebomo 131 X X X X X X X 6 30.2 4t h Brofoyeduru 1107 X X X X X X X 8 35.1 4t h Nwamase 641 X X X X X X 6 26.4 4t h Total Functions 5 23 25 26 1 5 6 5 3 1 2 1 3 10 3 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 26 5 9 15 14 7 6 7 2 5 Total Centrality 100 10 100 100 1 100 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Weighted 20 4.3 4 3.8 1 20 16. 20 33. 20 10 50 33. 10 33. 3. 3. 1 3. 5 8. 4 3.8 20 11. 6.7 7.1 Centrality 0 7 3 0 3 3 7 8 0 7 0 3 1 0 0

42 1.8 PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICE

Facilities considered in analyzing accessibility were senior high schools, health facilities (hospitals and health centres), weekly markets, rural banks, agricultural extension services and postal services. Based on national planning standards, the maximum time (measured in minutes) that one needs to travel to enjoy a certain level of access to each of six facilities was defined as shown in Table 6. In addition, the average traveling speed on each of the three categories of road was determined: 60kph on the first class road: 40kph on the second class roads: and 20kph on the third class roads. Average walking speed was taken to be 5kph.

Table 2. Accessibility with Respect to Travel Time. No. Service or Facility High Medium Low Least 1. Health and postal services up to 25 25 to 30 minutes 30 to 35 Above 35 minutes minutes minutes 2. Education and periodic up to 30 30 to 40 minutes 40 to 45 Above 45 markets minutes minutes minutes 3. Agricultural and bank up to 25 25 to 35 minutes 35 to 40 Above 40 services minutes minutes minutes

Based on the above considerations, the maximum distance that needs to be travelled to enjoy various levels of access to the six facilities were computed. The results were then used to delineate zones of surface accessibility to each facility. (Optimum accessibility is accessibility to “all” the six services considered, while aggregate accessibility refers to accessibility to at least one of the six services.) The relative area covered by the various categories of accessibility (high, medium, low and least access) to each of the six facilities as well as the aggregate and optimum accessibility are shown in table in the below Table 13: Areas in Different Accessibility Zones Function High Access Medium Access Low Access Least Access Total Km2 % Km2 % Km2 % Km2 % Km2 % Health 193.68 78.5 28.3 11.5 13.6 5.5 11.2 4.5 246.8 100 Agric extension 234.43 95.0 10.7 4.4 1.6 0.7 0.0 0.0 246.8 100 SSS 203.55 82.5 26.8 10.9 13.3 5.4 3.1 1.3 246.8 100 Weekly Market 228.43 92.6 16.6 6.7 1.7 0.7 0.0 0.0 246.8 100

43 Postal 212.18 86.0 24.0 9.7 7.4 3.0 3.2 1.3 246.9 100 Banking 138.37 56.1 33.7 13.7 27.1 11.0 47.6 19.3 246.8 100 Aggregate 240.99 97.6 4.6 1.9 1.2 0.5 0.0 0.0 246.8 100 Optimum 105.12 42.6 51.9 21.0 41.7 16.9 48.0 19.4 246.8 100

1.8.1 SURFACE ACCESSIBILITY The District is traversed by a centroid communications network. Most of the roads converge on the district capital, Mamponteng. The Ahwiaa-Mamponteng-New Asonomaso road is the only first class road and is oriented in a South-West/North East direction. Although it suffers from eroding shoulders in certain portions, it is nonetheless accessible at all points. There are a number of feeder roads that branch off the main network to the various towns as Sakora Wonoo, Amape and Wadie Adwumakase. Majority of the roads are motorable all year round and can therefore be classified as good roads. Such roads include the Ahwiaa-Mamponteng-Dumanafo road.

1.8.2 INTERACTION AND IMPLICATION OF THE CHARACTERISTICS

The performance of the District is influenced greatly by its various characteristics. Its central location within the Ashanti Region puts it in a position to make the most of its resources in as much as it influences climate. Due to its location in the wet Semi-Equatorial Climatic Region, it receives double maxima rainfall which has helped in the development of agriculture in the district. Generally, surface accessibility is good. This implies that movement from one part of the district to another is effective and would result in higher production levels in all sectors of the economy. It would also help raise the level of skill development among the economically active labour force as a result of improved flow of information within Kwabre East District. The road network is also a key factor in attracting investment in the District as it facilitates movement of goods and service.

1.9 HUMAN SETTLEMENT PATTERN

Enhanced communication and spatial integration result mainly from the nature of transport services and transport networks that exist among the settlements. The main modes for transport services and networks in the district comprise roads and footpaths. The population is therefore limited to using only motor vehicles and their feet as means of transport. Transport services and networks determine the access of the rural and the peri-urban populations to functions and services within and outside the district. The more efficient these linkages are, the less expensive the cost of transport, and the better the mobility of the

44 population will be. Such linkages are fundamental for the development of agriculture and commerce-the main occupation in the district. The district has a fairly spatially distributed road network. The total length of road network is about 189.5km out of which 23.5km and 15km are bitumen surfaced and asphalted respectively.

Whereas the 80km third class roads are equitably spread throughout the district, 1st and 2nd class roads are Ahwiaa to Asonomaso Junction through Mamponteng on the Kumasi-Mampong Highway; Asonomaso- Junction to Kasaam through Safo and Kenyase-Antoa Roads.

All the third class roads in the district are motorable all year round. Apart from third class roads, which spread fairly throughout the district, the first and second-class roads are not fairly distributed. The 15.5km Kumasi-Mampong Highway stretching through Ahwiaa, Mamponteng, through New Asonomaso. The 6km second class road stretches from New Asonomaso to Asonomaso and New Asonomaso-Safo- Kasaam through Adanwomase to Bonwire. This road stretches to link the Kumasi-Accra Highway at Ejisu.

The high density and dependability of roads make mobility of the population very high whilst cost of transportation less expensive. The wide linkages make for better agricultural development and commerce. Again, the high surface accessibility makes for ease of access to services like, health, education, markets and postal services in both the district and outside.

1.10 DISTRICT ECONOMY

1.10.1 STRUCTURE OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY

Production activities in the District have been categorized into 3 major sectors namely, Agriculture, Industry and Service. The agricultural sector is dominated by crop farming, which is mostly done on subsistence basis and employs rudimentary production techniques. The 2009 household survey reveal that about 82% of all farmers interviewed are food crops farmers. Fruits, vegetables, cocoa and livestock are also grown but on a smaller scale. The industrial sector consists of a wide range of micro, small and medium scale manufacturing and processing activities, including agro processing, wood-based, textiles based, metal based, quarrying, construction and other activities.

45 Trading, personal services such as hairdressing and barbering, drinking and ‘chop bar’ operations, transport, tourism and other services are referred to as services sectors.

Table 14: Percentage Distribution of Aggregate Household Income According to Employment SECTOR PERCENTAGE (%) Agriculture 41 Industry 7 Services 52 Total 100 Source: Household Survey 2010

Household heads employed in the services sector command as much as 52% of the Districts aggregate income while agriculture and industry contribute only 41% and 7% respectively. Thus the service sector is, not only the most contributor to employment generation but is also most important contributor to household income.

1.11 AGRICULTURE

1.11.1 Crop Farming Crop Output and Yields Yield per hectare for most of the crops are below the achievable yield under rain-fed conditions at national, regional and district levels. The table shows that apart from yam and rice, the district performed better than the region so far as yield (in metric tons per hectare) of major food crops (cassava, plantain, cocoyam and maize) are concerned.

46 Table 15: Major Crops and their Output Level (2010) Cultivated Actual Yield (Mt./Ha), 2010 Achievable Crop land (Ha) Output (Mt) District Regional National (Mt/Ha) Cassava 6,057 66,335 11.0 9.76 11.8 28.0 Plantain 1,675 18,141 10.8 9.17 7.8 10.0 Yam 97 801 8.3 12.62 12.3 20.0 Cocoyam 3,628 28,821 7.9 7.01 7.0 8.0 Maize 1,379 2,294 1.7 1.67 1.5 5.0 Rice 16 21 1.3 2.26 2.0 3.0 Source: PPMED (Agric. Statistic & Census Div.) MIN OF AGRIC. 2009

1.11.2Source(s) of Farm Labour

Most farmers in the District depend on both family and hired labour for crop production. About 44 and 50 percent in the rural and urban areas depend on family labour, while 54 and 45.5 percent in urban and rural areas respectively depend on hired labour.

1.11.3 Access to extension services There are only eighteen 18 front-line extension agents to 34,962 farmers. This gives an extension agent- farmer ratio of 1:1,942. Consequently, few farmers have access to extension services.

1.11.4 Livestock Farming Cattle production is not popular in the region and the District because of the presence of tsetse fly and other diseases. Therefore livestock production in the District and Region is low. Poultry production is however, popular in the District

1.11.5 Food Security and Agro-Processing It is interesting to note that although most of the farmers practice semi-commercial crop production, only 29 and 39 percent of farmers in urban and rural areas respectively indicated that their farm produce satisfy their household’s food requirements. This indicates that 71 and 61 percent of the farming households are food self-insufficient. Most of those households whose farm product do not meet the household’s food requirements make up the shortfall by direct purchase.

47 Although the region is a leading producer of industrial crops such as oil palm, citrus, and cocoa, Kwabre East District is not one of such Districts.

1.12 Problems of Agricultural Production From the survey, several problems militate against increased agricultural production in the District. These problems include:  Soil infertility and low yield of crop varieties;  Crop and livestock pests and disease;  Farmers inability to expand due to financial and other resources;  Low productivity of labour, due to use of rudimentary tools  Unfavourable climate, reduction in annual rains;  Farmers limited access to technical advice  Persistent use of traditional system of crop and livestock production ; and  Marketing of farm produce.

1.13 SERVICE/COMMERCE

The significant economic activities in the District include trading, transportation, postal services and hair dressing. Commodities traded in range from agricultural produce to industrial products (food and non food items). The bulk of the commodities traded are mostly brought from Kumasi. Others are also brought from within the communities. Products like kente and adinkra cloths are sold in Kumasi and other towns outside the District.

1.13.1 Financial Services The Sekyere Rural Bank is the only financial institution in the District. It has branches at Ntonso, Ahwiaa and Mamponteng. Due to the District proximity to Kumasi, many residents get financial services from there.

1.13.2 Tourism Kwabre East District is renowned for its high tourism potential. The main tourism attractions are the manufacturing and sale of traditional textiles such as kente and adinkra, woodcraft and artifacts. Ahwiaa is noted for wood-carving, Ntonso is also noted for Adinkra- making and Adanwomase, Wonoo, Bamang and others renowned for the rich kente-weaving.

48 These handicrafts are heavily patronized by tourists especially the foreigners. An average of 50 tourists a day visits these sites. The sites also serve as training centres foreigners who are interested in learning these handiworks.

In spite of these potentials, basic infrastructure which can boost the tourism industry is lacking. The District Assembly can initiate policy and create the enabling environment for investment in areas such as hotels, restaurants and resorts. Another important tourist attraction site is the Antoa Shrine at Antoa which brings not less than 100 people daily to the place. This site offers a huge potential which the traditional authority can collaborate with the District Assembly to exploit to the benefit of the people. All these sites are less than 10 km from Kumasi, the regional caital

1.14 INDUSTRY

Most of the industries in the District are small scale. The following types of industries could be identified:

 Traditional textile industry  Forest/wood- based related industries  Blacksmithing and metal based industries  Dressmaking/tailoring industries  Auto mechanics and technicians

1.14.1 Traditional Textile and Wood Carvers Kwabre East District is well known for the production of quality traditional textiles (Adinkra & Kente) and wood carving of different styles and shapes. These local products are sold directly by local people to tourists along roadsides on wholesale and retail bases. Other buyers sell the product in other parts of the country. The main market for wood carvers is local, although a significant portion is international.

1.14.2 Wood industries The only saw mill in the District which employed about 150 people at Ahwiaa has collapsed. The wood industry is now left with some few individuals who sell the less processed wood.

49 1.14.3 Other Small Scale Industries There are spots of Auto mechanics workshop especially at the peri-urban communities like Ahwiaa, Meduma, Kenyase and Mamponteng. There are other small scale industries established which include cassava processing, soap making, leather works, furniture making, tailoring and dressmaking.

1.15 ANALYSIS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE FROM 2006 – 2009

1.15.1 Revenue

For the period 2006 to 2009, the total estimated revenue from all sources was GH¢ 9,061,754.70. Out of this, the actual amount realized was GH¢ 6,424,360.77 constituting 71% of the estimated revenue. The shortfall was GH¢ 2,637,393.93. This is illustrated in the table below;

Table16: Total Revenue Generated From 2006 – 2009 Percentage Year Estimate Actual Variance Received

1.15.2 Internally Generated Fund (IGF)

Total revenue estimated to be collected internally from 2006 to 2009 was GH¢1,710,666.00. Out of this, a total amount of GH¢ 1,484,335.37 representing 86.8% was actually collected leaving a shortfall of GH¢ 226,330.63. Details are found in the table below;

50 Table17: Total Internally Generated Revenue from 2006 – 2009 Percentage Year Estimate Actual Variance collected

2006 259,586.00 245,875.65 13,710.35 94.8 2007 365,718.00 340,205.99 25,512.01 93.0 2008 507,550.00 477,169.31 30,380.69 94.0 2009 577,812.00 421,084.42 156,727.58 73.0 Total 1,710,666.00 1,484,335.37 226,330.63 86.8 Source: District Budget and Finance offices, KEDA – Mamponteng From the table above, the Assembly could not achieve the 100% target but the general performance could be considered appreciable. However, on year to year basis, the Assembly performed creditably during the first three years of the plan period when collection exceeded 90% but flopped in 2009 when only 73% target was achieved.

1.15.3 District Assemblies’ Common Fund (2006 – 2009)

For the period under review, the total amount estimated to be received from the District Assemblies’ Common Fund was GH¢ 4,147,061.70. Out of this a Gross amount of GH¢ 3,434,864.27 representing 82.8% was actually released to the Assembly leaving a shortfall of GH¢ 712,197.43 being 17.2%. This is illustrated in the table below;

Table 18: Total Revenue from the DACF: 2006 – 2009 Actual Percentage Year Estimate (Gross) Variance Received

51 The table above shows that apart from the year 2008 when the Assembly received more than estimated, the Assembly experienced shortfalls in 2006, 2007 and 2009 leaving a general shortfall of GH¢ 712,197.43 during the period. This actually affected the implementation of Projects and Programmes Funded from the District Assemblies’ Common Fund. In the case of 2009, only the first, second and fourth quarterly allocations were received. Allocation for the third quarter was not released to the Assembly, hence the low percentage of 65.

It must be emphasized that the deductions at source greatly affected the implementation of the projects and programmes that were funded from the District Assemblies’ Common Fund since most of the deductions were not anticipated and therefore not planned for. The programmes and projects that could not be undertaken because of the shortfalls and the deductions are therefore to be rolled into the next Medium Term Development Plan (2010 – 2013).

1.15.4 Other Sources of Revenue

In all, a total amount of GH¢1,505,161.13 was received from these sources out of the estimated amount of GH¢3,204,027.00 to support the Assembly’s Projects and Programmes. The amount received constituted 47% of the estimated figure from these other sources.

Details can be found in the Table 19: Year Estimates Actual Percentage received 2006 455,500.00 339,928.96 74.6 2007 798,300.00 475,857.89 59.6 2008 480,227.00 374,537.67 78.0 2009 1,470,000.00 314,836.61 21.4 Totals 3,204,027.00 1,505,161.13 47.0 Source: District Finance Office, Kwabre East – Mamponteng

52 The release of the amount of GH¢1,505,161.13 from the above sources, though not up to the estimated figure, greatly assisted the Assembly to implement some of the projects and Programmes in the 2006 – 2009 Medium term Development Plan.

1.16 GOVERNANCE

INTRODUCTION:

1.16.1 STRUCTURE OF THE KWABRE EAST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

The Kwabre East District Assembly is statutory body established by the Local Government Act (Act 462) of 1993. It is the highest policy making body representing the entire political and administrative machinery of Central Government at the District level.

The Kwabre East District until 2008 was part of the Kwabre District. A legislative instrument L.I 1894 promulgated in 2007 established Kwabre East District after the creation of Afigya Kwabre District. The Assembly, headed by the District Chief Executive, performs its functions through the Executive Committee and other statutory sub-committees. The Executive Committee exercises executive and coordinating functions of the Assembly while the sub-committees collate and deliberate on issues relevant to their functional areas. The sub-committees are:

 Economic Development  Social Services  Works  Finance and Administration  Justice and Security

1.16.2 KEY DEPARTMENTS

For administrative effectiveness, the District Chief Executive (DCE) is supported by a Central Administration. The Central Administration is headed by a District Co-ordinating Director (DCD) who reports to the District Chief Executive (DCE) and is in charge of the day to day administration of the Assembly. The Central Administration is broadly made up of general administration, finance, planning, works and budgeting units.

53 1.16.2.1 The Decentralized Departments of Kwabre East District Assembly The Civil Service Law, 1993 and the Local Government Act (Act 462) make all Decentralized Departments within the District part of the District Assembly. The heads of these departments are ex-officio members of the Assembly without voting rights but only provide technical advice to the Assembly. They report to the Assembly through the District Co-ordinating Director. These departments are:

 Education  Social Welfare and Community Development  Physical (Town & Country) Planning  Finance  National Disaster Management Organization  Health  Agriculture  Health Insurance  Stool Lands Administration

Other specialized Units of the Central Administration include  Birth and Death Registry  Information Service  Statistical Service

Apart from the above departments, there are others such as the commissions and the security services which are present in the District including  National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE)  Non formal Education Division (NFED)  Commission on Human Right and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)  The Electoral Commission  The Ghana Police Service  The Ghana National Fire Service.  Ghana Immigration Service

54 The task of realizing of the aspirations of the people in the District depends on the effective implementation of the District Assembly’s responsibilities. This is to be executed with close collaboration and involvement of the both Governmental and Non- Governmental Organizations, the private sector and individual entrepreneurs.

1.16.3 SUB DISTRICT STRUCTURES

There are two Town and four Area Councils in the Kwabre East District. These are Ahwiaa and Mamponteng Town Councils, and Ntonso, Old Asonomaso (Kwabre No. 1 North), Wadie Adumakase and Krobo (Kwabre No. 1 South) Area Councils. The basic problem facing these Area Councils is the lack of staff to man these offices. Again some of the councils are grappling with the problem of office accommodation. These two basic problems coupled with others make the operations of the sub- District Structures very difficult. The Assembly has started putting up office accommodation for the Area Councils and the Community Based Rural Development Project (CBRDP), is supporting the District to build up the capacity of one Area Councils in the District.

1.16.4 TRADITIONAL AUTHORITY

Traditional Authority, which is embedded in the chieftaincy institution, is perhaps the oldest and much revered institution in the country. The traditional status and the sphere of influence of chiefs in the Kwabre District unlike other areas, present a complex interwoven web-like phenomenon.

Some of the traditional rulers are ‘Abrempong’ who fall directly under the Asantehene, as exemplified by the Chief of Adanwomase whilst other chiefs come under the jurisdiction of Kumasi Traditional Chiefs and owe much allegiance to them, for example Swedru. The third category of the traditional rulers falls under paramount chiefs such as Mampong and Nsuta.

1.16.5 NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS

Non-governmental Organization exists to supplement the efforts of the District Assembly to accelerate the pace of Development. NGO’s are potential source in the provision of funds, materials training and machinery for project execution.

55 Kwabre East District has not benefited so much from non-governmental organizations. However, some interventions have been provided by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the EQUALL Programme.

1.16.6 PARTICIPATION OF CITIZENRY

The District Assembly in collaboration with the Government Accountability Improvement Trust (GAIT) has supported the formation of a Civic Union in the District. Again there are 42 Registered Civil Society Organizations (CSO) currently operating in the District.

The Civic Unions and the Civil Society Organizations have collaborated with the District in many ways to deepen the participatory planning and governance process. The Civic Unions have collaborated with the Assembly to organize community fora and town meetings in the various communities. The fora served as a platform for the key members of the Assembly to interact with community members so as to address pertinent issues confronting them.

Again the Civic Unions in collaboration with the District Directorate of Education has been organizing fora on education to bring all stakeholders together so as to improve the quality of education in the District. The Civic Unions have been facilitating the interaction between the Assembly and recognized groups and associations during budget preparation so as to bring mutual understanding among stakeholders on many issues such as fee fixing resolutions of the Assembly.

1.16.7 SECURITY

There are three Police Stations in the District. These stations are found in the following towns

 Mamponteng  Antoa  Asonomaso

The basic problem facing the Police Service in the District is lack of residential accommodation for the officers and men. There are inadequate necessary communication gadgets and other logistics such as vehicles, telephones, etc. at the various police stations.

56 1.16.7.1 Police Strength

The total number of police stations in the district is 3. This number is inadequate given the size of the district. The stations are also located away from many of the communities. There is the need to increase the number of police officer and the establishment of more police station to improve on the security situation in the district.

1.16.8 The Judicial System

The judicial administration of the district is regulated by the statutory legal systems enshrined in the constitution and other acts such as Acts 462,455, etc. The District Assembly is mandated to formulate bye-laws for the effective governance of the district There is a circuit court at Mamponteng to uphold the administration of justice in the district.

1.17 SOCIAL SERVICES

1.17.1 EDUCATION:

The important role that education plays in the social, cultural and economic development of a country as a whole and the District in particular cannot be over-emphasized. In a developing peri-urban District like Kwabre East, the need for skilled manpower is important. The Assembly in the past had directed over 60% of its resources into educational programme and projects. The educational facilities in the District are as follows; 94 Pre-school, 98 primary schools, 85 JSS and 6 Senior Secondary Schools. All these schools are public schools. There are also private schools in the District.

Table 20: Classification of Schools in the District. TYPE / PRE – LEVEL SCHOOL PRIMARY JHS SHS TOTAL Public 59 60 56 6 181 Private 85 81 40 2 208 Total 144 141 96 8 389 Source: District Directorate of Education, 2010

57 1.17.1.1PARTICIPATION RATES BY SCHOOL TYPES AND SEX

The participation rate is the proportion of the school going age population (6 – 17years) who are actually in school and this is depicted by the table below. The Gross Primary School enrolment is 110.8 whereas the JHS and SHS are 113.5 and 51.8 respectively. In JHS and SHS levels, gross female participation fall below that of the males.

Table 21: Enrolment Level in Public School (2009 / 2010) LEVEL BOYS GIRLS TOTAL PRE SCHOOLS 2785 2793 5578 PRIMARY 7884 7968 15852 JHS 4068 3786 7854 SHS 3835 4239 8074 TOTAL 18572 18786 37358 Source: District Education Office, 2009

Table 22: Enrolment Levels in Private Schools (2009 / 2010) LEVEL BOYS GIRLS TOTAL PRE SCHOOLS 3689 3588 7277 PRIMARY 4351 4358 8709 JHS 851 981 1832 SHS - - - TOTAL 8891 8927 17818 Source: District Education Office, 2009

58 1.17.1.2Trained and Untrained Teachers As high as 79% of teachers for all the levels are trained. The expectation is to obtain 100% by 2015. The table 15 below shows the number of trained and untrained teachers in the District

Table 23: Staffing in Public Schools (2009/2010) TRAINED UNTRAINED GRAND TOTAL LEVEL M F T M F T M F T Pre- School 9 139 148 6 124 130 15 263 278 Primary 169 292 461 42 56 98 211 348 559 JHS 296 221 517 62 11 73 358 232 590 TOTAL 474 652 1126 110 191 301 584 843 1427 Source: District Education Office, 2009

1.17.1.3 Pupil-Teacher Ratios The teacher-pupil ratio stands at 20:1, 28:1 and 13:1 for pre-school, primary, junior high school respectively. The ratios looks encouraging, however, there is the need to encourage parents to enroll more children in school to better utilize the teacher in the district. Table 22 depicts the pupil-teacher ratio in the district. Table 24: Pupil- Teacher Ratio in Public Schools LEVEL PRE SCHOOL PRIMARY JSS ENROLMENT 5578 15852 7854 TEACHING STRENGTH 278 559 318 PTR 20:1 28:1 13:1 Source: District Education Office, 2009 Table 25: Staffing in Private Schools TRAINED UNTRAINED GRAND TOTAL LEVEL M F T M F T M F T Pre- School 3 6 9 30 191 221 33 197 230 Primary 8 4 12 225 81 306 233 85 318 JSS 18 2 20 112 10 122 130 12 142 Total 29 12 41 367 282 649 396 294 690 Source: District Education Office, 2009

59 Table 26: Pupil Teacher Ratio in Private School LEVEL PRE SCHOOL PRIMARY JSS ENROLMENT 7277 8709 1832 TEACHING STRENGTH 230 318 142 PTR 32:1 27:1 13:1 Source: District Education Office, 2009 Table 27: School Performance (BECE Results) Year Performance (%) 2005/2006 57.9 2006/2007 58.3 2007/2008 61.5 2008/2009 65.8 Source: District Education Office, 2009

1.17.1.4 Problems/Gaps in the Education Sector

The following problems were identified to be facing the education sector:  Lack of teachers accommodation  Inadequate classroom infrastructure especially in the peri-urban communities.  Lack of school libraries  Lack of maintenance of school buildings  Inadequate dormitories in all the senior high schools.

1.17.2 HEALTH

The District has 14 health facilities. There are 6 government hospitals, 7 private and 1 Mission hospitals. The proximity of the District to the Kumasi Metropolis makes access to general and specialized health services. The table below shows the distribution of major health facilities in the District.

60 Table 28: Health Facilities and their Locations. NO. HEALTH FACILITY SUB-DISTRICT OWNERSHIP 1 Kwabre District Hospital Asonomaso Government 2 Mamponteng Health Centre Mamponteng Government 3 Kenyase Health Centre Kenyase Government 4 Aboaso Health Centre Aboaso Government 5 Antoa Health Centre Kenyase Government 6 Wonoo Health Centre Asonomaso Government 7 St Joseph’s Clinic (Abira) Asonomaso CHAG 8 Joy Maternity Home Mamponteng Private 9 Maame Rose Maternity Home Mamponteng Private 10 Meduma Clinic Mamponteng Private 11 Fawoade Nkwanta Clinic Mamponteng Private 12 African Diaspora Clinic Kenyase Private 13 Eye Ewurade Maternity Home Asonomaso Private 14 Christ Our Hope Maternity Home Asonomaso Private Source District Health Administration, 2009 1.17.2.1Common Diseases Table 29: The top ten diseases are presented in the table below Disease Number % 1. Malaria 41,757 69.8 2. Diarrhea 5,584 9.3 3. Upper Respiratory Tract 3,621 6.1 Infection 4. Skin diseases ulcer 2,251 3.7 5. Hypertension 1,726 2.9 6. Home Accidents 1,430 2.4 7. Chicken Pox 1,257 2.1 8. Rheumatism & Joints Paints 932 1.6 9. Intestinal Worms 709 1.2 10. Acute Eye Infection 563 0.9 Total 59,830 100 Source: Kwabre East District Health Administration Performance Report, 2009

61 The dominant disease in the district is malaria which is caused primarily by poor environmental sanitation. Generally, sanitation is poor in the district. Most communities do not have properly laid out drainage systems. There is therefore the need to promote healthy lifestyles and healthy environment.

1.17.2.3 AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

The acute shortage of health professionals impeded service delivery. Even though quite a number of health extension workers were posted to the facilities, it is inadequate. The total number of health personnel stands as 186. The table 28 below gives the data on the status of health personnel in the district.

Table 30: Number of Health Personnel in the District Personnel Males Females Total Doctors 2 0 2 Nurses 8 50 58 Others 36 90 126 Total 46 148 186 Source District Health Administration, 2009

1.17.2.4STATUS OF DISTRICT HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME

The number of registered persons under the District Health Insurance Scheme increased from 23,675 in 2005 to 31,161 in 2009.

1.17.2.5 INFANT AND MATERNAL MORTALITY

Under 5 mortality rate per 1,000 LB was 0.58% in 2007, 0 in 2008 and 2009. Maternal mortality rate per 100,000 was 64% in 2007, 87% in 2008 and 0 in 2009. The situation has improved significantly since 2008.

62 1.17.3 WATER AND SANITATION

1.17.3.1 WATER

Access to safe water and sound environmental practices constitute essential ingredients for safeguarding the health and lives of the people. Sources of water in the district are piped water, boreholes; hand-dug wells fitted with pump, open hand dug wells, rivers/streams and rain water. Boreholes are the commonest sources of drinking water for the people in the District. About 75% of the people depend on it, followed by well water constituting 15% and then stream or river. Pipe borne water is not very much accessible to the people in the District. Only Mamponteng has a small town water system. What is worthy to note is that rivers and streams being used as source of drinking water often dry up thus making water supply difficult especially during the dry season, depriving about 10% of the people who depends on this source in the District to get access to drinking water. Supply from streams is usually prone to many water related diseases. Such diseases affect the health of a substantial part of the productive time of women and children who are at school going age. Potable water coverage in the District is about 85%. Almost all the 42 communities have access to potable water. The problem, however, is adequacy especially the peri-urban communities and the small towns where small town water systems will be needed Currently, the District, in collaboration with the Community Water and Sanitation Agency is constructing 200 boreholes under the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI) with financial support from the Government of Ghana and the African Development Bank, to increase access of potable water to a greater proportion of the population.

1.17.3.2 SANITATION

The practice of good sanitation and sound environmental practices ensure the quality of health of the people. Unfortunately, the sanitation situation in the District is still deplorable. Toilet facilities available in the district are KVIPs, aqua privy, pit and VIP (household) latrines. Majority of the people (54%) depend on public toilet facility while the remaining (20%) have access to private place of convenience. The inadequacy of public toilet facilities compels some of the people to dispose of human excreta in bush (5%) while a good number of them use to bury their human waste behind their house whiles the remaining (21%) use pit latrine.

63 It is against this background that the Assembly in collaboration with the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) is promoting the construction of over 2000 household latrines in the District under the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI). So far 800 household latrines have been constructed.

1.17.3.3 DRAINAGE

Most communities do not have properly constructed drainage system. Waste water from households gathers in gullies or flows into the streets and become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other disease vectors. About 82% use the free flow method to get rid of their wastewater, 12% use the drains and 6% use soak away method.

1.17.3.4 WASTE MANAGEMENT

The insanitary methods of waste disposal are largely responsible for the frequent occurrence of disease such as malaria and other intestinal infections. Refuse disposal is still open dumping system. In some rural communities they bury or burn refuses at their backyard. Generally, dumping sites are not properly managed leading to huge scattered refuse. However, the District Assembly in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a private waste management company, is managing the sanitation situation in the District. The challenge however is the difficulty in the acquisition of final disposal site.

1.17.4 HOUSING

There is a high housing deficit as many of our communities are becoming peri-urban. People are now moving from Kumasi to settle in most of our communities. The situation has made rent and land acquisition very expensive. However, the potential for success in the real estate industry is very high in the district. The condition of the housing in the urban and the rural areas is indicated in the table 29 below:

Table 31: Condition of Housing in the District

Urban Rural Condition % Condition % Good 65 Good 48 Fair 25 Fair 44 Poor 10 Poor 12

64 The condition of housing in the urban and the peri-urban areas are better than that of the rural area. The situation in the rural areas is however improving as people are now building better houses with the basic facilities.

1.18 VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS

INTRODUCTION

Kwabre East District even though is very close to Kumasi, the standard of living for about 70% of its people is within the poverty zone. Farming covers about 41% of the productivity ratio, Kente weaving 9%, trading 15% and wood carving about 1%, Sand and Stone winning about 5%.

1.18.1 FOOD FARMING:

Farming which constitutes about 41% of the productivity is undertaken by about 35,000 of the populace. Major food crops produced are maize, cassava, plantain, tomatoes, okro, pepper, garden eggs. These products are sold on the local markets and the greater part sold in Kumasi.

Farmers have the arduous task to solicit for financial assistance because of the terms of repayment by the financial institutions. Consequently farmers do not have access to credit and could not embark on commercial farming.

1.18.2 OTHERS:

Kente and Adinkra weaving industry which is an important tourist attraction in Ghana takes about 9% of the labour force of the in the District. About 10,000 people are involved in this industry; either directly or indirectly. A number of youth are also learning this trade. The Kente and Adinkra weavers are also faced with serious financial constraints. Similarly, about 5% are engaged in the sand and stone industry and operate under strenuous condition. Due to lack of financial support, they continue to use archaic tools and methods in their jobs. The poverty situation of the people has compelled children to engage in some commercial activities such as iced- water selling, kente and Adinkra production, wood carving, driver’s mates and others move to Kumasi to do some hawking.

Available record indicates that 362 PLWHS are in the District. These PLWHS receive care and support from two (2) NGO’s currently operating in the District. However, 170 orphans have been registered with the Mutual Health Insurance free of charge. The number of physically challenged persons registered in the District totaled 152. Out of this, 70 have been registered to benefit from Mutual Health Insurance Scheme. An office has been provided for the physically challenged association in the District at Mamponteng.

1.18.3 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

Telecommunication services are available in the district. Vodafone mobile and fixed line services, Kasapa, MTN, TIGO, and Zain are all available at almost every corner of the district. Internet facility is also available at Ahwiaa, Kenyase, Adanwomase and Mamponteng. The district receives broadcasts from all the major television stations in the country, thus GTV, Metro TV, TV 3, NET2 TV and TV Africa. There is an ICT Centre at Adanwomase. The project is intended to train the youth in the district in ICT.

1.18.4 HIV AND AIDS The general awareness on HIV and AIDS in the district is high. It is difficult to ascertain the incidence of HIV and AIDS in the district. However data available on reported cases is indicated in table 27 below.

Table 32: Reported Cases HIV and AIDS YEAR REPORTED CASES 2006 24 2007 84 2008 134 2009 120 TOTAL 362 Source: District Directorate of Ghana Health Services, 2009

The first case of AIDS in the Kwabre East District was diagnosed in 1990 and by the end of 2009 an estimated number of 362 people were HIV positive. The number of reported cases of HIV and AIDS between 2006 and 2009 is indicated in table 27. The increase in the number of HIV and AIDS cases calls for more aggressive strategies to combat the menace. The District recognizes the fact that HIV and AIDS is a developmental issue and requires multi sectoral and multi disciplinary approaches for solutions to be

66 effective. Effective structures, systems and processes need to be put in place to prevent the spread of the disease and support the infected and the affected people in the District.

The District, through its District Response Management Team (DRMT), has been embarking on a number of activities to minimize the impact of HIV and AIDS on the people in the district. Some Non- Governmental Organisations are also supported by Ghana AIDS Commission to embark on similar activities including counseling and testing.

1.18.5 GENDER ISSUES

The Male population of the District (51%) is a little more than the Females (49%). Decision making is supposed to be the responsibility of both men and women, however, few women are involved in the decision making process in the district. For instance, out of 39 Assembly members, only 5 are women. However women are rocking shoulders with men for property ownership. Many women have a lot of property; however, basic household activities are carried out by women with their male counterparts actively involved in the muscular activities. Both boys and girls are given equal opportunities for education. However, the girls’ enrolment in school dwindles as they move up in the educational ladder as many of them fall out due to teenage pregnancy and other social problems.

1.19 A SUMMARY OF KEY DEVELOPMENT PROBLEMS/ISSUES/GAPS IDENTIFIED IN THE SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS AND THE PROFILE

PRIVATE SECTOR COMPETITVENESS 1. Lack of access to credit 2. Poor market facilities 3. Poor condition of feeder roads 4. Inadequate job opportunities 5. Over-dependence on rainfall for farming 6. Poor land tenure system 7. Inadequate managerial and entrepreneurial skills 8. Insufficient information on business opportunities 9. Lack of public-private partnership 10. Low level technology, resulting in low output levels

67 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 1. Poor sanitation 2. Inadequate access to potable water 3. Inadequate access to health facilities 4. Inadequate logistics for health personnel 5. Poor and inadequate educational infrastructure 6. Poor performance of school children 7. Poor quality of life for the vulnerable and excluded

GOOD GOVERNANCE AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY 1. Low revenue generation 2. Inadequate residential accommodation for staff 3. Ineffective functioning of substructures (Area Councils) 4. Inadequate capacity of the staff of the assembly 5. Perceived corruption in the public services 6. Excessive bureaucratic procedures

68 CHAPTER TWO

2.0 PRIORITIZATION OF DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

INTRODUCTION

This Chapter considers the development priorities of the Kwabre East District for the 2010-2013 plan periods. These priorities were solicited at the community level particularly with all the major stakeholders and all the issues were harmonized at the Area Council level. The issues were validated at a public hearing with a cross section of all stakeholders in the district namely Assembly Members, Heads of Departments, Private Sector, Civil Society Organizations, Opinion Leaders, Chiefs, Queen mothers, etc. It was then agreed that the development of the district in order of priority during the 2010-2013 plan period should be as follows. These priorities are grouped under the pillars of the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA).

I. ENSURING AND SUSTAINING MACROECONOMIC STABILITY 1. Establishment of a District Bank 2. Improve Revenue Generation 3. Identification of other sources of revenue

II. ENHANCING COMPETIVENESS IN GHANA’S PRIVATE SECTOR 1. Provision of skills and entrepreneurial development for the youth. 2. Improving and strengthening the linkages between the formal and the informal sectors. 3. Strengthening of local enterprises 4. Promotion of tourism 5. Promotion of saving and investment culture among the populace 6. Provide Kente and Adinkra Weaving Centres

III. ACCELERATED AGRICULTURE MODERNISATION AND SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1. Provision of credit facilities for farmers 2. Ensuring guaranteed prices for farm products 3. Provision of adequate extension services to farmers 4. Provision of storage facilities (improve post-harvest management) 5. Provision of improved seeds 6. Promotion and establishment of agro-based industries 7. Promotion of irrigation facilities

69 8. Easy acquisition of land (land banks) 9. Control of pest and diseases 10. Promotion of livestock and poultry development for food security 11. Encouraging re-forestation 12. Promotion of the interest of the youth in agriculture.

IV. OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT 1. Making Oil and Gas products accessible and affordable 2. Sponsor students to study oil and gas related courses 3. Facilitate the establishment of more filing station 4. Create public awareness on oil and gas issues

V. INFRASTRUTURE, ENERGY AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT 1. Extension of electricity 2. Rehabilitation of roads 3. Provision and Improvement in Drainage Systems 4. Provision of street lights 5. Provision of market centre’s 6. Promotion of household latrines 7. Provision of KVIP 8. Provision of boreholes 9. Provision of small town water systems 10. Mechanization of boreholes 11. Encouraging private sector participation in housing provision 12. Provision of Speed Rumps 13. Provision of Electricity Meter

VI. HUMAN DEVELOPEMNT, PRODUCTIVITY AND EMPLOYMENT

1. Provision and rehabilitation of educational infrastructure 2. Expanded facilities at the Senior High Schools facilities to accommodate more JHS graduates 3. Provision of water and sanitation facilities to basic schools. 4. Provision of ICT facilities at all levels of education 5. Provision of Classroom Furniture

70 6. Provision of Sports facilities 7. Construction of Vocational/technical School 8. Extension of School Feeding Program 9. Construction of Community Libraries 10. Construction of Teachers Bungalow 11. Encouraging banks and alternative micro-finance institutions to develop flexible packages 12. Provide support for PLWHAS 13. Provide support for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) 14. Enhancing the participation of the poor in decision-making. 15. Compile database on the vulnerable and the excluded 16. Expansion of Youth Employment 17. Provide financial support for the physically challenged to undertake income generating activities 18. Embarking on skill training programmes for the vulnerable and excluded.

HEALTH 1. Provide office and residential accommodation for health staff 2. Expand and equip all health facilities 3. Mobilize resources to support HIV and AIDS patients 4. Control and prevent malaria, HIV/AIDS and other common diseases 5. Promote safe sex practices 6. Provision of adequate logistics for health facilities. 7. Improving access to health care delivery systems.

SANITATION 1. Evacuation of Refuse 2. Promote Healthy lifestyle and healthy environment 3. Provide litter bins 4. Provide toilet facilities

VII. TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE 1. Ensuring transparency in the political process. 2. Reduction in bureaucratic procedures 3. Ensuring capacity building of public officers 4. Provision of office and residential accommodation for the police

71 5. Provision of residential and office accommodation for other departments 6. Build capacity of public officers for improved performance 7. Ensuring transparency and accountability at all levels 8. Ensuring Gender Equity 9. Strengthening the Sub-district Structures

2.1 HARMONISATION OF COMMUNITY NEEDS AND ASPIRATION WITH IDENTIFIED DEVELOPMENT PROBLEMS/ISSUES OF GPRS II

The tables below depict the harmonized community needs and aspiration with the Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy II (GPRS II)

2.1.1 IDENTIFIED KEY PROBLEMS 1. Lack of access to credit 2. Poor market facilities 3. Poor condition of feeder roads 4. Inadequate job opportunities 5. Poor sanitation 6. Inadequate access to potable water 7. Inadequate access to health facilities 8. Poor performance of school children 9. Low revenue generation 10. Inadequate residential accommodation for staff 11. Ineffective functioning of substructures (area councils) 12. Poor quality of life for the vulnerable and excluded 13. Delays in the administration of justice 14. Inadequate capacity building for the staff of the assembly 15. Over-dependence on rainfall as a result of lack of irrigation facilities 16. Poor land tenure system 17. Inadequate managerial and entrepreneurial skills 18. Insufficient information on business opportunities 19. Lack of public-private partnership 20. Low level technology, resulting in low output levels 21. Poor education infrastructure e.g. school buildings

72 22. Inadequate logistics for health personnel 23. Poor attitude of people toward public institutions 24. Underperformance of public officers 25. Perceived corruption in the public services 26. Excessive bureaucratic procedures 27. Limited access to oil and gas products. 28. Deforestation due to the excessive use of fuel wood 29. Inadequate knowledge about the potentials and impact of oil and gas resources on local development. 30. Lack of capacity/skills on the part of the youth for jobs opportunity in the oil and gas industry

73 Identified key PRIVATE SECTOR COMPETITIVENESS Dev’t Issues Needs and Aspiration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12` 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

1 Extension of 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 electricity 2 Rehabilitation of 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 roads 3 Provision of market 0 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 structure 4 Provision of credit 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 facilities 5 Prov. of street light 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

6 Provision of ICT 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 2 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 Centres 7 Provision of speed 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 ramps 8 Increase in agric 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 production 9 Prov. of small town 0 0 0 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 water system

74 10 Promotion of 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 household latrines

11 Provision of 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 boreholes

Identified key Dev’t HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Issues

Needs and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Aspiration

1. Rehabilitation and 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1` 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 Provision of Educational Infrastructure

2. Rehabilitation and 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 Provision of health Infrastructure

75 3. Improvement of 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Rural and Urban Sanitation

4. Training and skill 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 development

Identified key Dev’t GOOD GOVERNANCE AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY I issues

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Needs and aspiration

1. Provision/Rehabilitati 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 on of office and residential accommodation 2. Ensuring public safety 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1

3. Capacity building for 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 staff

76 4. Strengthen the 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 substructure of the Assembly 5. Renovation of circuit 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 courts/police bungalow 6. Database on the 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 vulnerable and excluded

7. Fostering greater civic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 responsibility

8. Ensuring gender 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 equality

9. Improve Revenue 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 Generation

SCORING Definition Score

Strong relationship 2

Weak relationship 1 No relationship 0

Total score=191 No. of community needs and aspirations=24 Average score=191/24 Average score=7.9583 This therefore means that there is strong harmony of the community needs and aspiration and the identified key development issues.

2.2 HARMONIZATION OF DEVELOPMENT ISSUES WITH THE THEMATIC AREAS OF GSGDA I 2010-2013 The table below shows the harmonized development issues with the thematic areas of the medium term development plan framework and their various scoring. This done show whether there is a linkage between the various development issues and the thematic area of the development plan.

78 GSGDA 2010- ISSUES PER THERMATIC AREA 2013 Ensuring And Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability

Harmonized 1 2 Dev’t issues 1.Low revenue 1 2 generation

Infrastructure, Energy and Human Settlement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2.Poor market facilities 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

3.Poor condition of 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 feeder roads

4.Inadequate access to 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 potable water

Accelerated Agriculture Modernization and Sustainable Natural Resource Management 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6.Over-dependence on 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 rainfall as a result of lack of irrigation facilities

79 7.Low level 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 technology, resulting in low output levels

Human Development, Productivity and Employment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 8.Poor performance of 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 school children 9.Inadequate access to 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 health facilities

10. Poor sanitation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2

11.Inadequate logistics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 for health personnel

12.Poor quality of life 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 for the vulnerable and excluded

1.Inadequate job 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 opportunities

80 4.Poor education 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 infrastructure e.g. school buildings

Enhancing Competiveness In Ghana’s Private Sector

1 2

1 2 16.Lack of public- private partnership 17.Inadequate 2 0 managerial and entrepreneurial skills

18. Insufficient 1 1 information on business opportunities

19. Inadequate capacity 1 1 building for the staff of the assembly

13.Lack of access to 1 0 credit

Transparent and Accountable Governance

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

81 20.Poor attitude of 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 people toward public institutions

21.Underperformance 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 of public officers 22.Perceived 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 corruption in the public services

23.Excessive 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 bureaucratic procedures

24.Delays in the 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 administration of justice

25.Ineffective functioning of 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 substructure(area councils

82 Oil And Gas Development 1 2 3 4

26. Limited access to 1 1 2 oil and gas products. 27. Deforestation due 0 2 1 to the use of firewood 28. Inadequate 1 2 1 knowledge about the potentials and impact of oil and gas resources on local development.

29. Inadequate human 2 1 0 resources to take up the oil and gas industry.

83 TOTAL SCORE=141 TOTAL NO. OF HARMONISED DEVELOPMENT ISSUES=30 AVERAGE SCORE=141/30 AVERAGE SCORE=4.7 This means that there is a strong linkage between MTDP thematic areas and the identified key issues in the district. This indicates that the harmonized key issues are in consonance with MDTP thematic areas.

84 2.3 PRIORITISATION OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES

Having indentified the major issues, the next stage involved sis setting of priorities for the intervention earmarked for implementation. The table below show how the problems were prioritized under the seven thematic areas of the MTDP 2010-2013

SECTOR MULTIPLIER WIDESPREAD LINKAGES TOTAL EFFECTS EFFECTS EFFECTS I. Ensuring and Sustaining Microeconomic Stability

1.Low revenue 3 2 2 7 generation

subtotal 7 II. Infrastructure, Energy and Human Settlements 2.Poor market facilities 3 3 3 9 3.Poor condition of 3 2 3 8 feeder roads 4.Inadequate access to 3 2 3 8 potable water subtotal 25 III. Accelerated Agriculture Modernization and Sustainable Natural Resource Management 5.Over-dependence on 3 2 2 7 rainfall for farming

6.Low level technology, 3 3 3 9 resulting in low output levels subtotal 16

IV. Enhancing Competiveness in Ghana’s Private Sector 7.Lack of public-private 3 2 1 6 partnership

85 8.Inadequate managerial 3 2 2 7 and entrepreneurial skills

9. Insufficient 3 1 1 5 information on business opportunities

Subtotal 18 V. Human Development, Productivity and Employment 10.Poor performance of 3 3 3 9 school children 11.Inadequate job 3 3 2 8 opportunities 12.Poor quality of life for 3 3 2 8 the vulnerable and excluded 13.Poor education 3 3 3 9 infrastructure 14.Lack of access to 3 2 2 7 credit 15.Inadequate access to 3 3 3 9 health facilities 16.Poor sanitation 3 3 3 9

17.Inadequate logistics 3 3 3 9 for health personnel subtotal 68 VI. Transparent and Accountable Governance 18.Poor attitude of people 3 3 3 9 toward public institutions

19. Inadequate capacity 2 1 1 4 of the staff of the assembly

86 20.Underperformance of 3 3 2 8 public officers 21.Perceived corruption 2 1 1 4 in the public services 22.Excessive bureaucratic 1 2 1 4 procedures 23.Delays in the 2 1 2 5 administration of justice 24.Inadequate residential 1 1 2 4 and office accommodation for staff 25.Ineffective functioning 3 2 2 7 of substructure(Area Councils)

subtotal 45 VII. Oil and Gas Development 26. Limited access to oil 3 2 2 7 and gas products.

27. Inadequate 2 3 3 8 knowledge about the potentials and impact of oil and gas resources on local development. 31. Inadequate capacity 3 2 2 7 on the part of the youth to take opportunity in the oil Subtotal 22 and gas industry.

87 SCORING DEFINITION SCORE Very strong linkage 3 Strong linkage 2 Weak linkage 1 No linkage 0

From the above tables the development issues were prioritized as follows: 1. Human Development Productivity and Employment 2. Transparent and Accountable Governance 3. Infrastructure Energy and Human Settlements 4. Oil and Gas Development 5. Enhancing Competiveness In Ghana’s Private Sector 6. Accelerated Agriculture Modernization and Sustainable Natural Resource Management

The policy implication is that within the planned period more resources will be directed into developing the human resource base, its productivity and ensure the creation of employment to enhance national development as well as expanding the production infrastructure.

88 2.4 POTENTIALS, OPPORTUNITIES, CONSTRAINTS AND CHALLENGES (POCC) ANALYSIS This section deals with the analysis of the identified issues based on the District’s potentials, opportunities, constraints and challenges (POCC) in relation to the seven main thematic areas under the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda 2010-2013. The potentials refer to the internal enabling factors when exploited can withstand the constraints and facilitate the development of the District. The opportunities are however the external enabling factors that positively affect the development of the District whilst challenges refer to the external inhibiting factors that negatively affect the development of the District.

2.4.1 APPLICATION OF POCC ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFIED ISSUES/PROBLEMS

Table 33: Ensuring and Sustaining Microeconomic Stability Key Development Potentials Opportunities Constraints Challenges Issues 1. Low revenue . Existence of sub- .Existence of legal .Lack of .Inadequate generation of the structures in instruments enforcement of trained revenue Assembly support of revenue .Availability of bye-laws against collectors collection. land valuation tax evaders .Low level of .Availability of board for property .High rate of economic revenue collectors valuation embezzlement in activities the past by revenue collectors .high rate of poverty CONCLUSION The well-trained and highly motivated revenue collectors with the support of the Area Councils and effective revenue task force can help mobilize enough revenue for development

Infrastructure, Energy and Human Settlements

2.Poor market facilities .Presence of .Availability of .Poor organization .Exportation of periodic market District of markets Agric products centres Assemblies’ especially in the outside the district

89 .Availability of Common Fund rural areas. by middlemen land and others to .high construction .scattered .Assembly and construct and cost settlements donor maintain markets .Poor condition of .Inadequate funds assistance(DACF) centres feeder roads to construct . markets in the . various Service centres CONCLUSION: The high population of the district constitutes a potential market and when market facilities are provided and roads improved, the economy of the district would improve to reduce the poverty level of the people. 3.Poor condition of .Existence of .Support from Poor maintenance .Majority of the feeder roads department of development culture roads are third feeder roads partners .Inadequate class .There exist a road .The road fund is equipment .High cost of road network available to .Negative attitude maintenance . Availability of maintain and of people .inadequate grader improve feeder personnel roads in the .Irregular release Kwabre east of funds from the district Central Government CONCLUSION: The availability of the grader and the improvement in the activities of the department of feeder roads, the communities would be opened up and movement of goods and services would be greatly improved. 4.Inadequate access to .Willingness of the .Willingness of .Poor maintenance .Pollution of water potable water District Assembly Donors involved culture bodies in the to pay its in the provision .High poverty district counterpart funding potable water in levels .Delay in the towards capital cost the district .Inability of some release of donor .Existence of .Support from communities to funds DWST and CWSA CWSA pay their 5% .High cost of projects .National Water counterpart maintenance

90 .Existence of other and Sanitation funding water source Policy

CONCLUSION: Willingness of District Assembly and communities to pay their counterpart funding coupled with timely release of Donor funds will help improve upon the access to potable water in the District.

Accelerated Agriculture Modernization And Sustainable Natural Resource

5.Over-dependence on .Availability of .Technical .High cost of initial .Irregular rainfall rainfall for farming perennial water assistance from investment

bodies the District .Seasonal nature of MOFA and .Availability of most rivers in the irrigation arable land district Development Authorities

CONCLUSION: With the availability of water bodies and assistance from the district and ministry of food and agriculture, when irrigation facilities are developed, farmers are assured of water supply throughout the farming seasons. 6.Low level .Availability of Availability of .Inadequate access .High level of technology, resulting in fertile land technical to technology e.g. poverty low output levels assistance from tractors etc. .Availability of .Unreliable MOFA perennial water .Poor nature of rainfall

bodies .Availability of feeder roads

improved seeds

CONCLUSION: Availability of fertile land, favorable weather, improved seeds and technical support from the MOFA are catalyst for improved yield. However, access to affordable technology and credit will help increase the yield of farmers in the district. IV. Enhancing Competiveness in Ghana’s Private Sector

7.Lack of public-private -Existence of Min. of Agric and Low technology of .Lack of trust partnership NBSSI/BAC District Assembly production among business -Existence of Initiative to .Ignorance on the enterprises Financial advocate for part of citizenry

91 Institutions partnership in the benefits of joint -Existence of local district. ventures Economic .Banks policy to .Low income level Development grant loans to co- leading to high (LED) Programmes operatives without poverty levels collateral CONCLUSION: With the existence of NBSSI/BAC, the Co-operative Department and some financial institutions in the District, there is a great potential for more business enterprises to succeed to create jobs to reduce unemployment in the district. 9.Inadequate .Existence of .Support from .Ignorance on the .Low literacy managerial and BAC/NBSSI NGO’s part of level entrepreneurial skills entrepreneurs on .lack of the existence of entrepreneurial support institutions acumen .High poverty levels CONCLUSION: The strengthening of the NBSSI/BAC to create the necessary awareness and training, people will take advantage of the available opportunities to improve on their entrepreneurial and managerial skills.

V. Human Development, Productivity and Employment 16.Poor performance of .Availability of .About 40% of the .Inadequate .Some of the school children schools schools are private classrooms due to teachers are the introduction of untrained .Availability of the school feeding teachers programme

.Inadequate

residential

accommodation

for teachers

CONCLUSION: Improvement in physical infrastructure including teachers accommodation and the provision of adequate teaching materials would improve the performance of school children 23.Poor quality of life The vulnerable are Government .Inadequate .Inadequate funds for the vulnerable and willing to engage in policies on the employable skills for the vulnerable

92 excluded productive activities vulnerable and among the and excluded excluded vulnerable CONCLUSION: If the vulnerable and excluded are given employable skills and supported with startup capital, their quality of life would improve 24.Lack of access to .Existence of .Assistance from Delay in the Lack of trust in credit financial other institutions disbursement of the beneficiaries institutions like IFAD funds by banks .Presence of .Lack of collateral .Inadequacy and organization to security untimely release support farmers .High interest rates of credit CONCLUSION: The willingness of financial institutions to give adequate funds timely to farmers and SMEs, local enterprises would develop to create employment and reduce poverty 25.Inadequate job Low labour cost .Availability of .Low skills of the Inadequate funds opportunities .The existence of training labour force for the District to the weaving and programmes for .Poor condition of develop the carving industry semi and unskilled feeder roads carving and labour weaving .Existence of industries enabling .Limited donor environment for support in job the private sectors creation involvement in creation of jobs CONCLUSION: The carving and weaving industries when well developed will create more jobs for the citizenry 17. Inadequate .Availability of Existence of Inadequate Irregular release educational DACF interventions such funding of funds Infrastructure as GETFUND, .Availability of Low local revenue CBRDP, DDF, land, cheap labour, generation to etc. sand, stones, etc support investment projects.

Poor communal

93 support

CONCLUSION: The availability of interventions such as GETFUND, DDF, CBRDP, etc together with adequate and timely release of DACF would help address the infrastructural challenges facing the educational sector

17.Inadequate access to .Presence of a wide . Support from .Low income .Inadequate health services range of health Central levels (High equipment at facilities e.g. Government, poverty levels) health facilities traditional healers, MOH, GHS and .Poor accessibility High cost of drugs hospital, clinics, NGOs to health facilities etc. . Proximity of the (road network) Availability of District to

some health Okomfo Anokye professionals Teaching Hospital

.The existence of the District Health Insurance Scheme in the district

CONCLUSION: Improvement in health facilities, increase in staff and provision of equipment for health facilities would help improve access to health services. 18.Poor sanitation .District .Support from .Poor environment .Irregular release environmental MLGRD and culture of the of funds from health dept. support from other people Central .Existence of unit intervention such .Inadequate waste Government committee as HIPC,CBRDP, disposal sites .Inadequate Availability of etc. .Inadequate logistical support DACF financial support from MLG&RD. locally CONCLUSION: The support from MLG&RD if complemented with the efforts of the District Environmental Health Unit and support from other interventions, the poor sanitary condition in our communities would greatly improve.

94 VI. Transparent and Accountable Governance

5.Inadequate residential .Availability of .Support from .Inadequate local .Inadequate donor and office land Central revenue base support accommodation for .Availability of Government and .Inadequate .Untimely release staff district structures Development funding of funds e.g. District partners .Unstable Assembly .Availability of economy DACF and DDF CONCLUSION: Funds should be release on time so as to help provide adequate accommodation of staff

12. Inadequate capacity .There exist the .Availability of .High cost of .Inadequate of staff of the assembly District Assembly training institution training funding for and its to build the capacity building

Decentralized capacity of staff

Departments e.g. GIMPA

.Availability of DDF capacity building grant

CONCLUSION: Funds should made adequate to help train staff of the District Assembly and capacity building should form an integral part of the Assemblies programmes 14.Excessive .There exist the .Civil Service .Lack of .Strict public/civil bureaucratic procedures decentralized Reform Program delegation of service regulation system powers .The Civil Service

. Availability of performance .Attitude of some

Service Delivery programme public official Charter

CONCLUSION: The delegation of powers and responsibility and motivation of staff would reduce bureaucracy to enhance efficiency 21.Underperformance .Availability of .Availability of .Lateness to work .Low of public officers manpower refresher courses remuneration .Absenteeism

95 .Existence of .Inadequate appropriate logistics technology. .Lack of supervision

CONCLUSION: If the skills workers are upgraded with regular training, improved remuneration and are well supervised, their performance would be enhanced for greater efficiency. 22.Ineffective .Availability of .Existence of a .Low morale of ..Lack of office functioning of sub-structures legislative the staff of the accommodation substructure(area instrument area council for some area councils backing the setup councils

of area councils .Inadequate logistics

.Low remuneration

CONCLUSION: If the remuneration is improved and office accommodations are provided with logistics then the area councils will be very effective. 15.Delays in the .Existence of the .Circuit and fast .Inadequate .Manual recording administration of justice social welfare and track courts staffing of court police .Traditional .Inadequate court proceedings .Existence of courts councils houses .Volume of cases and traditional .Inadequate .Increasing level authorities logistics of crimes CONCLUSION: Justice administration bodies should be well staffed and well equipped to deal with cases expeditiously. Also the number of courts in the District should not be less than 2 to deal with the cases on time. 13.Perceived corruption .The existence of .Fight against .There is desire to .The high in the public services EOCO, Audit corrupt official by get rich quick expectation of the Service and the prosecuting society .Rich and showy Judicial Service corrupt officials lifestyle of some .Low pay of public official public officer

96 CONCLUSION: Regular check from the Economic And Organised Crime Office(EOCO), Audit Service and all the anticorruption institutions coupled with adequate motivation of staff would help reduce the corrupt practices VII. Oil and Gas Development

32. Limited access to .Availability of .Commercial . High expectation .Regular price oil and gas land production of of the society fluctuation products. .High demand for crude oil oil and gas products underway .CONCLUSION: The availability of land and the high demand for oil and gas products coupled with the commercial production of crude oil will help increase access to oil and gas products 33. Deforestation due . Availability of .Anticipated .Competitive .High demand for to the use of wood land accessible and demand of land for foodstuff and related fuel .Availability of affordable oil and other uses wood related fuel NGOs and CSO gas products CONCLUSION: Oil and Gas products are anticipated to be accessible and affordable this will help reduce the use of wood related thereby reducing deforestation 34. Inadequate .availability of ISD .availability of .conservative .untimely release knowledge about and information expects in oil and nature of the of funds the potentials and centres gas issues people impact of oil and gas resources on local development. CONCLUSION: The availability of oil and gas expects, ISD and information centres would help in sensitizing people about the potentials and impacts of oil and gas to local development

35. Inadequate capacity .Existence of .Willingness of .Inadequate .Untimely release of the youth to take second cycle and development support for of funds advantage of tertiary institutions partners to support brilliant but needy opportunities in the .Existence of human resource students oil and gas scholarship scheme development industry. at the District Assembly CONCLUSION: the existence of institutions and the willingness of the District Assembly to support students pursuing Oil and Gas courses will open opportunities for the youth in the Oil and Gas industry

97 CHAPTER THREE

3.0 DEVELOPMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

3.1 NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOCUS

The National Development Focus for 2010-2013 within the Medium Term Development Policy Framework (2010-2013) is to achieve and sustain macroeconomic stability while placing the economy on the path of higher and shared growth, reducing socio-economic inequalities, ensuring rapid reduction in poverty and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

3.2 DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT FOCUS

The development focus of Kwabre East District Assembly within the Medium Term Development Policy Framework is to ensure that all people in the District have access to basic social services such as health care, education and to create an enabling environment for job creation, poverty reduction and the protection of the vulnerable and excluded within the society.

3.3 NATIONAL GOALS

The basic goal of the Shared Growth and Development Agenda (2010-2013) is to addressing the economic imbalances, re-stabilizing the economy and placing it on a path of accelerated growth and poverty reduction towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

3.4 DISTRICT GOAL

The District goal under the Shared Growth and Development Agenda (2010-2013) is to ensure that all people in the District have access to basic social services such as health care, education and to create an enabling environment for job creation, poverty reduction and the protection of the vulnerable and excluded within the society. The focus includes the following: 1. To improve the mobilization and management of internal revenue 2. To improve surface accessibility to basic socio-economic facilities and services 3. To improve agricultural production and productivity through agric modernization 4. To promote effective public-private collaboration in district level planning and development

98 5. To facilitate private sector participation in district level development 6. To promote access to quality education 7. To improve access to quality health care 8. To promote good environmental sanitation 9. To enhance access to potable water 10. To improve the performance of the sub-district structures 11. To strengthen the capacity of departments and agencies in service delivery 12. To enhance the popular participation in planning and implementation. 13. To promote the welfare of the vulnerable and excluded 14. To promote entrepreneurial skills and facilitate access to credit for SME 15. Increase access to oil and gas products and services and to build the capacity of the youth for job opportunities in the oil and gas industry. Table 34: Goal Compatibility Matrix Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (2010-2013) Goal Addressing the economic imbalances, re-stabilizing the economy and placing it on a path of accelerated growth and poverty reduction towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

Scoring District Goal: To ensure that all people in the District have access to basic social services such as quality health care, education and to create an enabling environment for job 2 creation, poverty reduction and the protection of the vulnerable and excluded within the society.

The following scores were used to measure the degree of compatibility. They are: Strongly Compatible…………………….2 Weakly Compatible……………………..1 Not Compatible …………………………0 Weakly Incompatible…………………..-2 Strongly Incompatible………………….-1

99 The District goal was weighed against the National goal and the score was 2 indicating that the District goal is strongly compatible with the National goal.

The Millennium Development Goals

A. Eradicate Extreme Hunger and Poverty B. Achieve Universal Primary Education C. Promote Gender Equality and Women Empowerment D. Reduce Under Five Mortality E. Reduce Maternal Mortality F. Combat HIV and AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases G. Ensure Environmental Sustainability H. Develop a Global Partnership for Development

It can be deduced that the District Development Goal is strongly compatible with the Millennium Development Goals.

3.5 DEVELOPMENT PROJECTIONS

The first phase of the plan preparation process focused on a situation analysis of the Kwabre East District. This part of the report presents a forecast of the future situation of the District. It includes the future outlooks of the socio economic system of the District. Based on this and the findings (problems, constraints, potentials and constraints) proposals have been formulated to provide medium and short term interventions that need to be pursued in order to sustainably accelerate economic growth, poverty reduction and improvements in general living conditions as well as enhancing good governance practices.

3.6 DEVELOPMENT FRAME WORK

The Development Framework, as a prelude to the formulation of long term and medium term plans, defines the overall scope within which development interventions are to take place. It is prepared against the background of the current development status of the District and the broad National Policy Framework. It covers a projection of the future development situation of the District.

3.6.1 POPULATION PROJECTION

The 2000 population and housing census put the population of the Kwabre District at 164,668. The current growth rate of the District is 4.6% which is higher than the regional growth rate and national growth rate of 3% and 2.7% respectively. The population has been projected mathematically for the next

rt nine years. The growth rate is measured by assuming an exponential rate of change given by Pn = Poe

100 Where Pn = Current population

Po = Previous population r = Rate of Growth t = Time in years e = Exponent.

The projected population is shown below: Table 35: Projected Population 2005 – 2013 Year Population 2005 128,767 2006 134,829 2007 141,176 2008 147,822 2009 154,780 2010 162,067 2011 168,812 2012 177,610 2013 186,000 Source: District Statistical Office, Mamponteng, 2009.

3.6.2 HOUSING

The housing demand in the District is supposed to increases as the population increases. However the current room occupancy rate of 2.5 and average persons per house of 8.3 is projected to remain the same till 2013 as shown in the table below. With the population increase however, the district would need 404 houses to meet demand projected housing stock.

Table 36: Projected Housing Stock Parameter 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total Population 162,067 168,812 177,610 186,000 Room Occupancy 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 No. of Rooms Required 64,827 67,525 71,044 74,400 No. of Rooms Per Hse 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3

101 No. of Housing Units Required 7.811 8.136 8.560 8.964 Backlog of Housing 0 325 424 404 Source: District Statistical Office, Mamponteng, 2009

3.6.3 WATER

Even though 85% of the populations have access to potable water communities in the peri-urban areas need to have more access to potable water due to pressure on existing facilities. With the required standard it is projected that the District would need a commutative figure of 620 water points by the year 2013 to meet water demand and adequate access to potable water in the District. Small Town Water System need to be provided in the small towns and the peri-urban communities.

Table 37: Projected Water Points Required 2010 2010 Parameter Existing Requires 2011 2012 2013 Total Population 162067 162067 168812 177610 186000 No. of Person per Water 300 300 300 300 300 No. of Water Pts Required 250 540 563 592 620 Backlog of water Pts (commutative) 290 313 342 370 Source: District Water and Sanitation Department, 2009

3.6.4 REVENUE PROJECTIONS FROM 2010 – 2013

Table38: Revenue projections for the plan period (2010-2013) Item 2010 2011 2012 2013 Totals No. 1 Rates 116,000.00 133,400.00 153,410.00 176,422.00 579,232.00 2 Lands 50,000.00 57,500.00 66,125.00 76,044.00 249,669.00 3 Fees/Fines 349,020.00 401,373.00 461,579.00 530,816.00 1,742,788.00 4 Licenses 76,810.00 88,332.00 101,582.00 116,819.00 383,543.00

102 5 Rent 11,800.00 13,570.00 15,606.00 17,947.00 58,923.00 6 Grants 3,210,000.00 3,691,500.00 4,245,225.00 4,882,009.00 16,028,734.00 7 Investment 500.00 575.00 661.00 760.00 2,496.00 8 Miscellaneous 3,000.00 3,450.00 3,968.00 4,563.00 14,981.00 3,817,130.00 4,389,700.00 5,048,156.00 5,805,380.00 19,060,366.00 Source: District Budget Office, KEDA – Mamponteng From the Table above, total revenue expected between 2010 and 2013 is GH¢19,060,366.00 Out of this figure, an amount of GH¢3,031,632.00 is expected from the Internally Generated Fund (IGF), GH¢8,988,075.00 is expected from the District Assemblies’ Common Fund (DACF) and the remaining amount of Gh¢7,040,659.00 is expected from the Central Government, Non-Governmental Organization and Donors for the following: Salaries and Wages, Members of Parliament Common Fund, Community Water and Sanitation Programme, Community Based Rural Development Programme, School Feeding Programme, HIV/AIDS Programme and District Development Fund.

3.6.5 EXPENDITURE

In the case of expenditure, the Assembly complied with all the financial regulations governing expenditure with Public Finds. The following measures were put in place:

Financial Regulations Expenditures were incurred in accordance with the Rules and Regulations governing the operations of District Assemblies. These were the Financial Administration Act, 2003 (Act 654), Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 (Act 658), Financial Administration Regulation (FAR) of 1979, (L. I. 1234), Financial Administration Decree (FAD) of 1979 (SMCD 221), Financial Memorandum of Local Government Act 54 of 1961 and the Local Government Act of 1993 (Act 462).

Internal Control Systems Although the Expenditures were incurred in accordance with the above stated Rules and Regulations, the Assembly also instituted its own internal control systems to ensure proper financial management. All claims and expenditures were addressed to the District Chief Executive through the District Co- ordinating Director. However, claims with smaller values not exceeding Fifty Ghana Cedis GH¢50.00, especially those which were of routine nature, were authorized by the District Co-ordinating Director for payment.

103 After approval by the District Co-ordinating Director, the claim was referred to the District Finance Officer who prepared payment vouchers and submitted to the Internal Audit Unit for pre-auditing. After satisfying himself of the appropriateness of the Payment Vouchers, the Internal Auditors passed the Payment for cheques to be written. The signatories to the cheques were the District Co-ordinating Director and the District Finance Officer. Payment Vouchers were receipted by payees and all store items were routed through the stores for proper documentations and taken on charge after delivery. In the case of development projects, all procedures stated in the Public Procurement Act of 2003 (Act 663) were strictly complied with in awarding contracts.

104 3.6.7 EDUCATION Table 39: Educational Needs Assessment (Senior High School)

Year Population Standard Number Available Number Required Backlog Surplus

2010 162067 20000 6 6 - -

2011 168812 20000 6 6 - -

2012 177610 20000 6 8 2 -

2013 186000 20000 8 8 - -

It is expected that at the end of the plan period, the total number of Senior High Schools to be provided will be 8 . The number available is however 6. This leaves a backlog of 2 which are expected to be provided by the end of the plan period.

105 Table 40: HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (Hospital, Health Centre, Health Post) Year Facility Population Standard Number available No. required Backlog Surplus 2009 Hospital 154780 30000 1 2 1 -

Health Centre 10000 5 10 5 -

Health Post 5000 8 15 7 - 2010 Hospital 162067 30000 1 2 1 -

Health Centre 10000 5 10 5 -

Health Post 5000 8 15 7 - 2011 Hospital 168812 30000 1 2 1 -

Health Centre 10000 5 10 5 -

Health Post 5000 8 15 7 - 2012 Hospital 177610 30000 1 2 1 -

Health Centre 10000 5 10 5 -

Health Post 5000 8 15 7 -

2013 Hospital 186000 30000 1 2 1 -

Health Centre 10000 5 10 5 -

Health Post 5000 8 15 7 -

106 The health needs as projected using the planning standards shows health needs of the district in the planning period. The district will need 1 hospital, 5 more with health centres and 7 health posts for the planning period 2010-2013.

3.7 DISTRICT ECONOMY 3.7.1SERVICE

Table 41: Key Essential Services in the District

SECTOR EXISTING TOTAL BACK REMARKS NO. OF NEED LOG SERVICE Police station /Post 3 5 2 There is the need to provide additional police Police population 69 140 71 stations to combat crime in the district. Magistrate courts 1 3 2 To speed up administration of justice in the district. Banks 1 8 5 Additional Bank is needed to cater for the banking needs of the population Agriculture Extension Officer farmer 1:3600 1:1600 18 More extension agents needs to be recruited to ratio improve the ratio Farm sizes per farmer 2 acre 4 acres 2acres Farm sizes per farmer needs to be increase and supported with new agricultural technologies Active farmer groups 15 35 20 To facilitate access to credit facilities from banks, there is the need to increase the number of farmer groups in the district Education KG/ Nursery 144 160 16 Additional educational infrastructure is needed to Primary 141 155 14 educate the youth of the district to development JHS 96 110 14 human resource base.

3.7.2 Projection for the Economically Active Population

The potential labour force is aged between 15-64 years. They constitute 52.3% of the total population. The District potential working forces are shown in the table below:

Table 42: Projected Labour Force (15-64 years) 2007-2013 Year population Labour Force 2007 141,176 73,835 2008 147,822 77,311 2009 154,780 80,950 2010 162,067 84,761 2011 168,812 88,289 2012 177,616 92,893 2013 186,000 97,278

107 3.8 THEMATIC GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

In order to realize the set goals, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound objectives are set under each of the pillars of the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda 2010-2013.

A. ENSURING AND SUSTAINING MACROECONOMIC STABILITY

OBJECTIVE: To increase the Internally Generated Revenue of the District Assembly by 50% by December, 2013

STRATEGIES:

1. Organizing training workshops for revenue collectors 2. Provision incentive packages for revenue collectors 3. Prosecution of tax evaders 4. Intensification of public education on revenue generation. 5. Compilation revenue data and valuation list.

B. INFRASTRUCTURE, ENERGY AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

i) Improvement in road Infrastructure

OBJECTIVES: To rehabilitate 50km of existing roads from production to marketing centres by December, 2013.

STRATEGIES:

1. Rehabilitate 50km feeder road to open up rural areas to urban centers

ii) Water

OBJECTIVE: I) To increase access to potable water from 85% to 95% by December, 2013. II) To provide 250 No. boreholes district wide by December, 2013 III) To mechanize boreholes in 10 Communities by December, 2013 IV) To provide 1 No. Small Town Water System by December, 2013.

STRATEGIES: 1. Involve communities to participate in potable water provision and management 2. Involve the private sector in potable water provision 3. Provide potable water for needy communities by the construction of boreholes, mechanization of existing boreholes and construction of small town water systems

108 4. Embark on public education to reduce water related diseases

iii) Sanitation OBJECTIVES a) To provide 2000 No. Household latrines by December, 2013 b) To construct 80 No. Institutional latrines by December, 2013 c) Evacuate 10 No. refuse in the district by December, 2013 d) To acquire land fill sites for final waste disposal by December, 2013 e) Provide 10 No. refuse containers in 10 communities by December, 2013 f) To provide 100 No. litter bins district wide by December, 2013 STRATEGIES a) Provide support for waste management activities b) Organize community durbars on environmental sanitation c) Enactment and enforcement of sanitation bye-laws d) Provide refuse containers and litter bins e) Construct households and institutional latrines f) Acquire land fill sites

C. ACCELERATED AGRICULTURE MODERNIZATION AND SUSTAINING NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

OBJECTIVES a) To promote reforestation of 50 Hectares of land b) Assist 500 farmers with access to credit and farm inputs by December 2013. c) To enhance the adoption of improved technologies by small holder farmers, to increase yields of maize, cassava and yam by 30% and cowpea by 15% by 2013. d) Improved livestock technologies to increase production of local poultry and guinea fowl by 10% and small ruminants and pigs by 15% by 2013. e) To enhance the adoption of improved culture fisheries technologies. f) To reduce stunting and overweight in children as well as Vitamin A, iron and iodine deficiencies (in children and women of reproductive age) by 20% by 2013. g) To reduce post-harvest losses along the maize, rice cassava and yam by 15%, 20% and 30% respectively by December 2013.

109 h) To increase income from culture fisheries (production and processing) by men and women by 40% and 50% respectively by 2013. i) To reduce post harvest losses of perishable commodities from 50% to 25% by 2013.

STRATEGIES 1. Ensure easy access to raw materials and provide improved planting materials to farmers. 2. Provide storage and irrigation facilities. 3. Educate farmers on the need for extension and vetenary officers. 4. Ensure ready market for agriculture products. 5. Ensure easy access to land for farming 6. Encourage farmers to form association and educate them on loan repayments. 7. Encourage banks to increases farmer assistance(loans) to farmers 8. Promote tree planting exercise 9. Celebrate National Farmers Day at District level

D. ENHANCING COMPETIVENESS IN GHANA’S PRIVATE SECTOR

OBJECTIVES:

1. Promote advisory unit for the private sector and show-case success 2. Organize entrepreneurship workshop for small scale industries 3. Enhance tourist potentials in the district to create job opportunities 4. Construct and upgrade existing craft centers 5. Increase private sector investment in agro-processing by 20% by 2013

STRATEGIES: 1. Train and retrain staff of area council 2. Expand and equip existing craft centres

E. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTIVITY AND EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION

OBJECTIVES:

1) To improve upon BECE results from 60% in 2010 to 85% in 2013 2) To introduce 50% of JHS and SHS students to computer education by December, 2013. 3) To improve educational infrastructure by constructing 15 No. 6 Unit Classroom Block and 10 No. 3 Unit Classroom block by December 2013.

110 4) Construct 5 no. Teachers Quarters in 5 communities by December, 2013 STRATEGIES: 1. Provide accommodation for teachers 2. Provide incentives for teachers 3. Give scholarship to brilliant but needy students 4. Provide adequate teaching and learning materials 5. Establish a computer resource centres in the District 6. Effective supervision by District Education Officials

HEALTH

OBJECTIVES: 1. Upgrade Mamponteng Health Centre into a Hospital Status by constructing 1 No. Ward and 1 No. Theatre by 2013 2. Upgrade the Asonomaso Hospital to befit the District Status by the expanding all facilities and the provision of 2 No. 3 Unit Staff Quarters by 2013 3. To reduce the incidence of malaria from 10% in 2010 to 5% in 2013 4. To reduce child malnutrition rate from 15% in 2010 to 5% in 2013 5. Improve upon Health Insurance coverage from 69% in 2010 to 95% in 2013 6. To improve upon health infrastructure by building two CHIPS, one clinic and one nurses quarters by December, 2013 7. Reduce HIV prevalence rate from by 50% by 2013 8. Reduce maternal mortality ratio from 68/100,000LB in 2006 to 10/100,000 in 2013 9. Reduce under 5 mortality rate from 2/1000LB in 2006 to 1/1000LB in 2013 10. Increase the number of Health Personnel by 20% by December, 2013

STRATEGIES 1. Promote use of insecticide treated bed nets 2. Embark on public awareness campaign on good environmental and sanitation practices 3. Establish 2 malnutrition rehabilitation centres in the District 4. Advocate for support for nutritional programmes from stakeholders 5. Increase registration points for the Health Insurance Scheme 6. To construct a health centres and 2 CHIPS Compounds 7. Promote strategies that will reduce stigma and discrimination of HIV and AIDS 8. Rapid scale up of comprehensive care including ante-retroviral therapy to all who need it.

111 9. Ensure supportive environment for PLWHA 10. Promote safe – sex practices 11. Prevent mother to child transmission of HIV and AIDS 12. Intensify behaviour change communication especially for high-risk groups 13. Institute measures that protect AIDS orphans from stigmatization 14. Sponsor more midwifes for Training 15. Provide adequate counseling services and safety net for children infected with HIV / AIDS 16. Educate mothers on early reporting of sick children to hospitals 17. Equip hospitals with neo natal equipments 18. Extend outreach clinics to hard to reach (deprived) areas 19. Train and deploy more community health nurses 20. Improve education of mothers on the importance of immunization. 21. Sponsor and deploy more midwives 22. Intensify education on the importance of ANC and supervised delivery.

Vulnerable and Excluded OBJECTIVES: 1. To improve upon the living condition of about 20% of the vulnerable and excluded by December, 2013 2. Organize training workshop for the 100 physically challenged and in income generation programmes 3. Train 100 Market women and artisans in records keeping and basic financial management 4. To reduce the incidence of child abuse STRATEGIES: 1. Compile a database on the vulnerable and excluded groups 2. Skill training for the vulnerable and excluded 3. Free health insurance scheme registration for people with serious disability 4. Organize series of for a on the right of the child

112 F. TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE OBJECTIVES: 1. Train the District Assembly staff in various disciplines by 2013 2. Ensuring community participation in decision and implementation 3. To provide 2 No. residential accommodation and office equipments for decentralized department by December 2013. 4. Provide 1 No. Office Complex for District Assembly Staff by December, 2013 5. Provide office and residential accommodation for the Police and other security services by 2013 6. Establish 2 No. Police Stations and 1 Court in the District by December, 2013 7. Procure 2 No. Four- Wheeled Drive Vehicles by December, 2013

STRATEGIES: 1. Organize capacity building workshop for District Assembly staff 2. Organize public forum to enhance community participation in decision making 3. Provide additional office accommodation for staff 4. Involve women in the decision making process 5. Provide office accommodation for the judicial service and police 6. Rehabilitate the District Assembly office building and other Assembly buildings

G. OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE: 1. Make oil and gas products more accessible and affordable. 2. Promote the use of oil and gas products (thereby reducing deforestation). 3. Sponsor 20 students to study oil and gas related courses. 4. Facilitate the establishment of more filing stations. 5. Create public awareness on oil and gas resources, potentials and impact on local development prospects.

STRATEGIES 1. Give financial support to students to study oil and gas related courses. 2. Organize forum to educate the public on oil and gas issues. 3. Create the enabling environment for the establishment of more sales outlets of oil and gas to make the products more accessible and affordable.

113 CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES FOR 2010-2013

INTRODUCTION

This chapter deals with the broad District Development Programmes including Joint District Programmes and Indicative Financial Plan. It also looks at Joint District Programmes and application of sustainable tools.

4.1 JOINT DISTRICT PROGRAMMES

The Kwabre East District shares common boundary with the Kumasi Metropolis, Ejisu Juaben District and Afigya Kwabre Districts. It is therefore important to have joint development programmes with these districts and for that matter all the adjourning districts to the Kumasi Metropolis.

Joint Development Programmes in land-use planning, tourism and transportation in the Greater Kumasi Region will be pursued as joint District programmes. The Greater Kumasi Region comprises of the Kumasi Metropolis and the adjourning Districts namely Kwabre East, Atwima Nwabiagya, Atwima- Kwanwoma, Ejisu-Juaben and Bosomtwe Districts.

These programmes will facilitate the development of the necessary infrastructure for sustainable development of the districts

4.2 APPLICATION OF SUSTAINABLE TOOLS

The District will make conscious effort in the application of sustainable tools in the implementation of programmes and projects. A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Report has been prepared as a separate document for the District Medium Term Development Plan.

Activity 1: Construction of educational, health and other physical infrastructure.

Sustainability Tools

Efforts will be made to minimize the negative environmental impact as much as possible through the following:

 Reforestation will be done where sand winning for constructional works has adversely affected the land.  Tree planting and grassing will be done to maintain ecological balance and protect the environment from erosion.  The use of other local raw materials for construction will be done with maximum efficiency.

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Activity 2 Increase the yield of food crops

Sustainability Tools

 Adoption of sound agricultural practices to minimize the negative environmental impact.  Reforestation where land has been left fallow.  The use of organic manures. Activity 3 Provision of Potable Water

Sustainability Tools

Access to potable water will be improved.

 Communities will be encouraged to manage their water facilities well. The community ownership and management concept will be inculcated in the communities.

Activity 4 Acquisition of refuse dumping sites and refuse evacuation.

Sustainability Tools

 The siting and management of the site will be done with the maximum efficiency to minimize its negative environmental impact.  Refuse will be evacuated regularly.  Landfill sites will be acquired and managed properly

Conclusion:

In the implementation of the programmes and projects, efforts will be made to manage resources efficiently in order to minimize the negative environmental impact. Consequently, our goal of improving the well-being of the people will be achieved.

115 4.3 COMPOSITE PROGRAMME OF ACTION

This section of the plan presents the projects that are to be implemented within the plan period (2010 – 2013). The projects are in line with the seven thematic areas of the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA I) 2010-2013. These are  Ensuring and Sustaining Macro-Economic Stability  Enhancing Competitiveness in Ghana’s Private Sector  Accelerated Agriculture Modernization and Sustainable Natural Resource Management  Oil and Gas Development  Infrastructure, Energy and Human Settlements  Human Development, Productivity and Employment  Transparent and Accountable Government

The programmes and projects were selected with the active involvement and support of the communities and the District Assembly, and the other stakeholders.

The table below presents the goal and objectives under each thematic area, the strategies to be adopted to achieve the set objectives, the time frame, the implementing agencies and their collaborators, indicative budgets and agencies to undertake monitoring and evaluation of the programmes project.

116 DISTRICT COMPOSITE PROGRAMME OF ACTION THEMATIC AREA: ENSURING AND SUSTAINING MACROECONOMIC STABILITY District Objective: To increase the Internally Generated Revenue of the District Assembly by 25% by December, 2013

Activities Location Time frame Sources of Implementing

2010-2013 Funding Agencies

10 11 12 13 Indicative budget Indicators IGF GoG/ Lead Collabor

GH¢ others ating

1. Organize training Mamponteng 10,000.00 50 Revenue IGF GOG D.A

workshops for 50 revenue Collectors trained

collectors

2. Provide incentive packages District wide 10,000.00 Incentives IGF D.A

for revenue collectors packages provided

3. Prosecute of tax evaders District wide 2,000.00 Tax evaders IGF D.A Judicial

prosecuted Service

4. Compile revenue data and District wide 10,000.00 Revenue data and IGF D.A

valuation list. valuation list

compiled

5. Revaluation of properties. District wide 50,000.00 Properties GOG D.A LVB

revaluated

¢82,000.00 Sub-total

117 THEMATIC AREA: INFRASTRUCTURE, ENERGY AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT

Objective : to improve upon infrastructure facilities of the District by 25% by December, 2013

Activities Location Time Frame Sources of Implementing 2010-2013 Funding Agencies 10 11 12 13 Indicative budget Indicators IGF GOG/o Lead Collabor GH thers ating

1. Construct Car Mamponteng 20,000.00 Car park constructed IGF GOG D.A Park Dept. of 2. Rehabilitate 50km District wide 200,000.00 50km Feeder roads IGF GOG D.A Feeder Feeder Roads rehabilitated Roads

3. Construct 10 No. Kenyase 100,000.00 10 No.1200mm concrete IGF GOG D.A Dept. of 1200mm Concrete Asonomaso pipe culvert constructed Feeder Pipe Culverts Meduma Roads Ahwiaa, Bosore, Mamponteng, Fawoade & Others 4. Construct 10 No. Mamponteng 200,000.00 10 No. Storm drains IGF GOG D.A Dept. of Storm Drains Asonomaso constructed Feeder Meduma Roads

Fawoade

Asennua

Others

30,000.00

118 5. Construct Speed Mamponteng Speed Rumps IGF GOG GHA Rumps Asonomaso Constructed Meduma Fawoade Asennua Ahwiaa 100,000.00 6. Extend Electricity District wide Electricity coverage IGF GOG DA ECG and Street extended and street Lighting 50,000.00 lights provided 7. Facilitate the District-wide Planning Schemes IGF GOG TCPD DA development of Developed for Planning Schemes communities for all communities without schemes. ¢700,000.00 Sub-total

119 SANITATION Objective: To improve access to sanitation facilities by 25% December, 2013

Activities Location Time frame Sources of funding Implementing Agencies 10 11 12 13 Indicative Indicators IGF GOG/o Lead Collabor budget thers ating GH¢ ` GOG DA CWSA, 1. Construct 200 No. District-wide 50,000.00 200 No. Donors, Boreholes Boreholes NGOs constructed. 2. Rehabilitate 15 No. Sakra Wonoo, 20,000.00 15 No. Boreholes IGF GOG DA CWSA, Boreholes Dumanafo, rehabilitated. NGOs Akitibomo, Ahodwo, Wadie Adwumakase

3. Facilitate the District wide 20,000.00 2,000 household IGF GOG DA CWSA construction of latrines 2,000 household constructed. Latrines 4. Construct 10 No. New 210,000.00 10 No.16 Seater GOG DA 16 Seater Asonomaso, Aqua Privy Aqua Privy Toilets. Bosore, Toilets Abirem, constructed. Nwamase Dumanafo,

120 Ahodwo, SIMMS SHS . Kasaam, Safo, Nwamase, Ntonso

5. Construct 70 No. 4 District-wide 35,000.00 70 No. 4 & 6 GOG DA CWSA & 6 Seater KVIPs Seater KVIPS for for Institutions. Institutions constructed. 6. Construct 10 No. Mamponteng, 70,000.00 2 No.16 Seater GOG DA 16 Seater W/C Kenyase, W/C Latrines Latrines. Ahodwo, constructed.

7. Construct 1 No. 5 Mamponteng 20,000.00 1 No.3 Seater GOG DA Seater W/C W/C Latrines at

Latrine at Assembly Hall

Assembly Hall constructed.

GOG DA CWSA 8. Mechanize Adanwomase 25,000.00 Boreholes

Boreholes in10 Fawoade Mechanized in 10

Communities and 4 Dumanafo communities and

Institutions Kofi Agyei 4 institutions.

SHS, Kenyase

SDA SHS, etc

9. Acquire Land Fill Baamang & 30,000.00 Land Fill Sites GOG DA Sites other places Acquired

121 10. Evacuate 10 No. Ahwiaa, 400,000.00 10 No. Refuse GOG DA Private Refuse Dumps Mamponteng, Dumps evacuated Sector Meduma, Aboaso, Kenyase, others

11. Provide 10 refuse District-wide 50,000.00 10 refuse GOG DA Private containers/litter containers Sector bins. provided

Sub-total ¢930,000.00

122 THEMATIC AREA: ACCELERATED AGRICULTURE MODERNISATION AND SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT District Objective: 1. To increase agricultural production by 50% in 2013.

1. Facilitate formation of District wide IGF GOG D.A Sekyere 5,000.00 Farmer groups Farmers Groups and rural formed and loans facilitate their access to bank accessed. loans. MOFA

2. Acquire 200 acres of land District wide GOG D.A MOFA 30,000.00 200 acres of land for Youth- Agriculture Trad. acquired Programme Leaders

3. Promote the use of improved District wide GOG MOFA DA 10,000.00 Improved seeds used seeds to farmers by farmers 4. Resource Agric Extension District wide GOG MOFA DA 10,000.00 Farmers trained in Officers to train farmers on scientific Farming scientific farming

5. Promote establishment of 3 District wide GOG DA DA 10,000.00 3No. Agro-Based no. Agro-Based Industries Industries

Established 6. Increase no. of agric. District wide GOG MOFA DA 10,000.00 No. of agric. Extension officers Extension officers

increase 7. Promote livestock farming District wide GOG MOFA DA 10,000.00 Livestock farming

promoted

GOG MOFA DA 8. Promote fish farming District wide 10,000.00 Fish farming

promoted GOG MOFA DA 9. Promote poultry farming District wide 10,000.00 Poultry farming

123 10. Control cocoa pests and District wide 10,000.00 promoted GOG MOFA DA diseases. Cocoa pests and diseases controlled 11. Organize tree planting District wide 4,000.00 Tree planting DA exercise exercise organized

12. Enact by-laws to protect District wide 1,000.00 By-laws enacted DA water bodies

13. Sensitize communities on District wide 1,000.00 Communities DA the use of LPG instead of sensitized charcoal/firewood

14. Enact by laws on District wide 1,000.00 By-laws enacted DA indiscriminate bush-burning

15. Organize training District wide 2,000.00 Training organized DA programmes on climate

change, oil and gas for

Assembly members, area

council member and staff of

the assembly

Sub-total ¢124,000.00

124 THEMATIC AREA: ENHANCING COMPETIVENESS IN GHANA’S PRIVATE SECTOR District Objective: Enhance private sector participation in decision making and plan implementation for job creation

Activities Location Time frame Sources of funding Implementing 2010-2013 Agencies 10 11 12 13 Indicative Indicators IGF GOG/o Lead Collabor budget thers ating

1. Complete Mamponteng Mamponteng 700,000.00 Mamponteng Market GOG DA

Market Complex Complex completed

Local

2. Support BAC/NBSSI District wide 30,000.00 BAC/NBSSI supported GOG DA Enterpris

to Promote small and and medium and small es

medium scale scale enterprises ( LED NGOs

enterprises (LED Activities) promoted

Activities) 3. Link SMEs to financial 2,000,00 SMEs linked to financial BAC/ Institutions Institutions to access GOG DA NBSSI credit 4. Complete 1 No. 16 30,000.00 16 No. Market Store and GOG DA Unit Market Stores and Abira 32 No. open Market 1no. 32 unit Stalls stalls Stores Completed.

5. Complete 1 No. 20 W/Adwumakas 20,000.00 20 No. Open Market GOG DA Open Market Stalls e Stalls constructed MOTI

6. Construct 4 No. Adanwomase 200,000.00 4 No. Weaving Centres GOG DA Weaving Centres Bamang constructed

125 Asonomaso Ntonso MOTI

7. Expand Ahwiaa Wood Ahwiaa 200,000.00 Ahwiaa Wood Village GOG DA Village Expanded 8. Support sporting District wide 20,000.00 Sporting activities GOG DA activities supported 9. Support cultural District wide 20,000.00 Cultural activities GOG DA activities supported 10. Construct 3 No. Antoa & Others 60,000.00 3 No. Market Centres GOG DA Market Centres constructed 11. Promote Public-Private District-wide 20,000.00 Private Public IGF GOG DA Partnership(PPP) Partnership promoted Partners 12. Promoting Sister- City Relationships. District wide 100,000.00 Sister-City Relationships GOG DA promoted

Sub-total ȼ1,402,000.00

126 THEMATIC AREA: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTIVITY AND EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION District Objective: To provide the necessary infrastructure and support for quality human resources in the District

Activities Location Time frame Sources of Funding Implementing 2010-2013 Agencies 10 11 12 13 Indicative budget Indicators IGF GoG/ot Lead Collaboratin hers g 1. Construct 5 No. Krobo, Kasaam, 200,000.00 5 No. Teachers Quarters GOG D.A GES, MOE, Teachers’ Gyamfi-Wonoo, constructed GETFUND, Quarters Krobo & others CBRDP

2. Rehabilitate 10 Adwumam 150,000.00 10 No. 3 unit GOG D.A GES, MOE, No. 3 unit Abira, Bosore, Classroom Blocks GETFUND, Classroom Brofoyeduru, rehabilitated CBRDP Blocks Mamponteng, Safo, Kenyase

3. Construct 20 Ahwiaa, 2,600,000.00 20 No. 6 Unit GOG D.A GES, MOE, No. 6 Unit Kasaam, Ntonso, Classroom Block GETFUND, Classroom Aboaso, constructed CBRDP Blocks Asennua, Abirem, Ahodwo, Meduma, all 6 SHS & Others. 4. Construct 5 No. Ahwiaa, 150,000.00 5 No. dining halls GOG D.A GES, dining halls and Mamponteng, constructed GETFUND

127 kitchen for Others school feeding programme 5. Construct 10 W/Adwumakase, 1,200,000.00 10 No. 3 Unit GOG D.A GES, No. 3 Unit Mamponteng Classroom Block GETFUND Classroom Safo, Simms, constructed Blocks Kofi Agyei, Abirem, Others

6. Construct 5 No. Adeisina, 350,000.00 5 No. 3 Unit Day Care GOG D.A 3 Unit Day Care Akitibomo, Centre constructed Centres Adense GOG DA 7. Construct. of 1 Meduma 200,000.00 1 No. 12 Unit No. 12 Unit Classroom Block Classroom constructed Block

8. Construct Antoa 170,000.00 Ground floor of 2-storey GOG D.A Ground Floor of 3 no. bedroom 2-Storey 3 Unit constructed Bedroom

Quarters for

Antoa SHS

9. Construct 3No. Mamponteng, 90,000.00 3 No. ICT Centres GOG D.A ICT Centres Kenyase, Constructed at

Ahwiaa Mamponteng, Kenyase,

Ahwiaa 10. Award District wide 30,000.00 Scholarship awarded to GOG D.A MP scholarship to 100 brilliant but needy 200 brilliant but students needy students

128

11. Expand school District-wide 20,000.00 School feeding GOG DA NSFP feeding programme expanded programme 12. Provide 3,000 District-wide 1,000,000.00 5,000 mono and 1350 GOG D.A GETFUND mono desks and dual desks for schools 2,000 dual provided. desks 13. Organize in- District-wide 10,000.00 In-service training for D.A GES service training 200 teachers organized. for 200 teachers. 14. Organise 3 No. District-wide 10,000.00 3 No. best teachers’ GOG D.A GES best teachers awards organized. awards 15. Equip ICT centers of District-wide 20,000.00 ICT centers of second GOG DA GES second cycle cycle institutions institutions. equipped. 16. Support STME Clinics. District-wide 10,000.00 STME Clinics supported GOG DA GES

Sub-total ȼ6,180,000.00

129 PROGRAMME FOR THE VULNERABLE AND EXCLUDED

District Objective: To improve upon the living condition of the vulnerable and excluded

Activities Location Time frame Sources of funding Implementing Agencies

10 11 12 13 Indicative Indicators IGF GoG/Others Lead Collaborating

budget

GH¢

1. Compile a District wide 5,000.00 Database on IGF GOG Dept of social D.A

database on the vulnerable and welfare, Dept of Social

vulnerable and excluded compiled Welfare

excluded groups

2. Skill training for District wide 20,000.00 Vulnerable and IGF GOG NBSSI Dept of Social

the vulnerable and excluded trained D.A Welfare

excluded

3. District response District wide 20,000.00 HIV/AIDS responded IGF GOG D.A GHS

on HIV and AIDS to

4. Disaster relief and

prevention District wide 30,000.00 Disaster managed GOG D.A NADMO

5. Train market and prevented

women and District wide 20,000.00 Artisans and Market IGF GOG DA

artisans Women trained NBSSI/BAC

6. Promote gender Gender GOG mainstreaming District wide 20,000.00 mainstreaming DA MOWAC, Soc.

programmes. programmes Welfare

promoted.

Sub-total ȼ115,000.00

130 Health Objective: to strengthen the general Health System to ensure accelerated coverage and increased access to quality services

Activities Location Time frame Sources of Implementing 2010-2013 Funding Agencies 10 11 12 13 Indicative Indicators IGF GOG/o Lead Collabo Budget GH¢ thers rating 1. Construct a 50 Bed Ward Mamponteng 60,000.00 50 Bed Ward GOG DA MOH,

and at Mamponteng Constructed GHS,

Health Centre Donors

2. Equip Kwabre East

District Hospital and Asonomaso, 30,000.00 District and GOG DA MOH, Mamponteng Mamponteng Health Mamponteng Health GHS,

Centre Theatres. Centre Theatres Donors

3. Construct a 50 Bed 60,000.00 equipped Asonomaso Surgical and Medical 50 Bed Ward GOG DA MOH,

Ward at Asonomaso Constructed GHS,

Hospital Donors

4. Construct 2 No. Nurses 100,000.00 2 No. Nurses Quarters GOG DA Mamponteng Quarters. Asonomaso constructed MOH,

1 No. Doctor’s GHS,

5. Construct 1 No. 3 Unit Asonomaso 60,000.00 Bungalow constructed GOG DA Donors

Doctor’s Bungalow MOH,

GHS,

6. Expand OPD and 40,000.00 OPD expanded and GOG DA Donors Kenyase Construct Mothers Care Mothers Care Centre MOH,

Centre constructed GHS

7. Expand OPD and 30,000.00 OPD expanded and GOG DA MOH, Aboaso Construct Mothers Shed Mothers Care Centre GHS

131 constructed

8. Renovate Sakra Wonoo 30,000.00 Health Centre renovated GOG DA MOH, Sakra Wonoo Health Centre GHS District wide 20,000.00 9. Train and post more More nurse trained and GOG MOH,

community nurses. 30,000.00 posted GHS District wide 10. Organise educational Education on BCC MOH,

campaign on behavioral organised GHS 20,000.00 Change District wide

11. Organize immunization Immunisation GOG MOH, MOH, 20,000.00 Programmes. programmes organised GHS GHS District wide

12. Organize education on the Education on ANC and GOG MOH DA

importance of ANC and supervised deliveries GHS

20,000.00 Supervise Delivery District wide organised

13. Organize education on the Education on the use of GOG MOH, DA

20,000.00 use of ITN District wide ITN organised GHS

14. Procure and Distribute ITN distrusted to GOG MOH, DA

ITN for Pregnant Women pregnant women GHS

and the Vulnerable 20,000.00 District wide 15. Organise education on Education on child’s GOG MOH, DA

child welfare and nutrition 20,000.00 nutrition organised. GHS District wide 16. Provide support for PLWHA supported GOG MOH,

PLHIV 20,000.00 GHS District -wide 17. Promote VCT VCT promoted GOG MOH, DA

20,000.00 GHS District- wide 18. Monitor and evaluate HIV HIV&AIDS activities GOG MOH,

and AIDS activities monitored & evaluated GHS

District- wide 20,000.00 19. Support OVCs Orphans and Vulnerable

Children supported

20. Monitor operation of

132 NHIS. District- wide 10,000.00 Operations of NHIS GOG MOH, DA

monitored GHS,

21. Construct walkway at NHIS

District hospital 25,000.00 Walkway constructed GOG MOH, DA Asonomaso GHS

Sub-total ȼ700,000.00

133 THEMATIC AREA: TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE District Objective: To provide adequate infrastructure and other logistics for effective service delivery by December, 2013

Activities Location Time frame Sources of Implementing 2010-2013 funding Agencies 10 11 12 13 Indicative Budget Indicators IGF GoG/o Lead Collaborat GH¢ thers ive 1. Construct Office Mamponteng 150,000.00 Office Accommodation GOG DA Accommodation for Constructed for Decentralised Decentralised Departments Departments 2. Rehabilitate District Mamponteng 100,000.00 District Assembly Office IGF GOG D.A Assembly Office building rehabilitated Building 3. Renovate Other Mamponteng 50,000.00 Other Assembly Buildings IGF GOG D.A District Assembly Renovated Buildings 4. Procure Office Mamponteng 30,000.00 Office equipments IGF GOG D.A equipment procured 5. Procure 2 No. 4 Wheel Mamponteng 80,000.00 2 No. Vehicles procured IGF GOG D.A Drive Vehicles 6. Connect Internet Mamponteng 20,000.00 Internet connected to GOG DA facilities to District District Admin. Block Admin. Block 7. Construct 2 No. 3 Unit Mamponteng 120,000.00 2No. 3 Unit Quarters GOG D.A Staff Quarters Constructed 8. Rehabilitate Police Mamponteng 20,000.00 Police station GOG D.A Police Station Rehabilitated Service 9. Rehabilitate 20,000.00 Fire station Rehabilitated IGF GOG D.A Fire Mamponteng Fire Service

134 Station 10. Equip Area Council District-wide 10,000.00 Area Council Offices IGF GOG D.A Area Offices with furniture, equipped with furniture, Councils etc etc. 11. Organise 15 No. District-wide 20,000.00 15 No. Community and IGF GOG DA Communit Community and Town Town Hall Meetings ies Hall Meetings/Forum Organised 12. Organise Training Programmes for DA Local & 30,000.00 DA Staff & Assembly IGF GOG DA Training Staff & Assembly External Members trained Institution Members s & Consultan 13. Establish Data Bank Mamponteng 20,000.00 Data Bank established for IGF GOG DA ts for DPCU DPCU 14. Monitor the District wide 70,000.00 Implementation of IGF GOG DA Stakehold Implementation of DMTDP monitored ers DMTDP. 15. National Day Mamponteng 100,000.00 National Day celebrated IGF GOG DA celebrations(Farmers day,etc) 16. Acquire plots of land 30,000.00 Plots of land Acquired IGF GOG DA for Assembly projects

Sub-total ȼ1,590,000

GRAND TOTAL ȼ11,804,000

135 THEMATIC AREA: OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT Objective: To ensure full participation in the oil and gas industry for job creation

Activities Location Time frame Sources of Implementing 2010-2013 funding Agencies 10 11 12 13 Indicative Budget Indicators IGF GoG/o Lead Collaborat GH¢ thers ive

1. Give financial support District-wide 10,000.00 Financial support to IGF GoG DA MOE to students to study oil students extended.

and gas related

courses.

5,000.00 Forum to educate the 2. Organise forum to District-wide IGF GoG DA MOE public o oil and gas educate the public on

organised. oil and gas issues.

3. Create an enabling 5,000.00 More outlets for oil and IGF GoG DA MOE environment for the District-wide

gas products made establishment of more

accessible and affordable. sales outlets of oil and

gas to make the

products more

accessible and

affordable.

Sub-total ȼ20,000.00 Grand Total ȼ11,824,000 4.5

136

INDICATIVE FINANCIAL PLAN

This section takes a look at the resource mobilization strategies to finance the programmes and projects.

The sources of funding include the Internal Generated Funds (IGF) and the expected Central Government In-Flows which comprise of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF), District Development Facility (DDF) and other such supports.

The successful implementation of the activities will largely depend on the adequate and regular in-flow of resources in order not to distort the implementation schedules.

Table 43: Internally Generated Funds for 2010 and Projections for 2011, 2012 and 2013

NO REVENUE ITEM 2010 ¢ 2011 ¢ 2012 ¢ 2013 ¢ TOTAL 1 Rate 116,000.00 148,000.00 165,968.00 199,161.60 629,129.60 2 Land 50,000.00 50,000.00 30,000.00 36,000.00 166,000.00 3 Fees & Fines 349,020.00 346,970.00 353,969.00 424,762.80 1,474,721.80 4 Licenses 76,810.00 90,080.00 99,460.00 119,352.00 385,702.00 5 Rents 11,800.00 16,800.00 18,180.00 21,816.00 68,596.00 6 Investment 500.00 - 20.00 24.00 544.00 7 Miscellaneous 3,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 2,400.00 12,400.00 TOTAL 607,130.00 656,850.00 669,597.00 803,516.40 2,737,093.40

Table 44: Revenue Projections from External Sources (2010-2013) NO REVENUE ITEM 2010 ¢ 2011 ¢ 2012 ¢ 2013 ¢ TOTAL 1 DACF 1,800,000.00 1,700,000.00 2,229,591.00 2,675,509.20 8,405,100.20 2 HIPC - - - - - 3 CBRDP 50,000.00 50,000.00 - 60,000.00 160,000.00 4 GETFUND 1,000,000.00 1,200,000.00 1,440,000.00 1,728,000.00 5,368,000.00 5 DDF 300,000.00 600,000.00 462,695.00 555,234.00 1,917,929.00 6 OTHER 500,000.00 600,000.00 720,000.00 864,000.00 2,684,000.00 TOTAL 3,650,000.00 4,150,000.00 4,852,286.00 5,882,743.20 18,535,029.20

137 STRATEGIES TO MOBILISE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The following strategies would be considered: Traditional 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

External Sources 1. Soliciting assistance from Development Partners 2. Creating an enabling environment to attract private sector investments 3. Soliciting for assistance from Non-Governmental Organizations 4. Encouraging Traditional Authorities to solicit for external assistance 5. Traditional Authorities making their jurisdictions more attractive for investment 6. Floating of District Bonds

EXPENDITURE AREAS Resources would be strictly applied to programmes and projects that are spelt out in the annual action plans under the seven thematic areas of GSGDA. 1. Ensuring and Sustaining Macro Economic Stability 2. Infrastructure, Energy and Human Settlement 3. Accelerated Agriculture Modernization and Sustainable Natural Resource Management 4. Enhancing Competiveness in Ghana Private Sector 5. Human Development, Productivity and Employment 6. Transparent and Accountable Governance 7. Oil and Gas Development

EXPENDITURE CONTROL MECHANISMS Expenditure control mechanisms that would be adopted include: 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 5. Reduce financial improperly by ensuring regular auditing of the Assembly’s Accounts. 6. The Internal Audit Unit would be strengthened to make it more effective

The resources needed to successfully implement the DMTDP is sixteen million, two hundred and forty- one thousand, two hundred and thirty Ghana Cedis (GH₵16,241,230.00) .

It is expected that an amount of GH₵ 21,272,122.60 would be realized from all possible sources to carry out the programmes, projects and activities of the District Medium Term Development Plan (DMTDP).

Efforts must be made to generate enough internal revenue to supplement the support of the Central Government and Development Partners.

In the implementation of the programmes, projects and activities, consideration would be given to the strategic needs of men, women and the vulnerable social groups which have already been identified.

138

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

5.1 INTRODUCTION The Composite Programme of Action is phased out into Annual Action Plans to be implemented by Departments and Agencies of the District Assembly and other stakeholders. The implementation arrangements for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 are shown in the tables below.

5.2 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR SMOOTH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLANNED ACTIVITIES

The effective implementation of the planned activities of the DMTDP depends on the commitment of all stakeholders.

However, the critical aspect of the implementation process is the effective mobilization of resources to carry out the various activities. The following strategies have therefore been put in place to mobilize local resources:

 Broadening our local revenue base  Training and motivating our revenue collectors  Enforcement of our bye-laws against defaulters

External assistance will also be sought through the following:

 Soliciting assistance from Development Partners  Creating an enable environment to attract private sector investments  Soliciting for assistance from Non-Governmental Organizations  Encouraging Traditional Authorities to solicit for external assistance  Traditional Authorities making their jurisdictions more attractive for investment  Floating of District Bonds

The capacities of Stakeholders will be built through regular workshop and training programmes to equip them to know their respective roles and responsibilities.

The DMTDP will be vigorously marketed to attract Non-Governmental Organizations and Development Partners to buy into the Plan.

Recognition will be given to changes and improvement of roles, procedures and institutional structures for effective implementation of the plan.

139 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN-2010

OBJEC. THEMATIC AREA LOCATION OUTPUT TIME SCHEDULE ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVITY INDICATOR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERN LEAD COLLAB. AL Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability

1. Organise training Mamponteng 20 revenue collectors 2,000.00 D.A LVB workshop for 50 trained revenue collectors

2. Provide incentive District wide Incentive packages 2,000.00 D.A DFR provided packages for revenue DFR collectors Tax evaders 3. Persecute tax evaders District wide persecuted 5,00.00 D.A DFR Revenue data and 4. Compile revenue data District wide valuation list and valuation list compiled 5,000.00 D.A DFR

5. Revaluate properties District wide Properties revaluated 20,000.00 D.A DFR

Infrastructure, Energy and Human Settlements 6. Construct car park Mamponteng Car park constructed 30,000.00 D.A DFR

7. Rehabilitate 20km District wide Feeder roads 40,000.00 D.A DFR feeder roads rehabilitated

8. Construct 2 No. 900mm concrete pipe Kenyase 2 No. 900mm 15,000.00 D.A DFR culverts concrete pipe culvert constructed

9. Purchase grader Mamponteng 50,000.00 D.A Grader purchased

10. Construct of 1 No.

900mm concrete pipe Asonomaso 1 No. 900mm 10,000.00 D.A DFR concrete pipe culvert culvert

constructed 140 11. Construct of 2 No. Ahwiaa , 2 No. single mass 20,000.00 D.A CWSA single mass concrete Meduma concrete pipe culverts pipe culverts. constructed

12. Construct 175 no. 175 No. boreholes 50,000.00 D.A CWSA District wide boreholes constructed

D.A 13. Facilitate the 1,000 household 500.00 District wide construction of 1,000 latrines constructed

household latrines

14. Construct 1No. 12 1 No. 12 Seater Aqua Seater Aqua Privy Nwamase 30,000.00 D.A Toilet KVIP Privy toilet

constructed 15. Complete 1No. 16-

Seater Aqua Privy 1 No. 16 Seater Aqua Ahodwo privy toilet 10,000.00 D.A Toilet constructed

16. Construct of 6-Seater 6-Seater W/C toilet W/C Toilet for Mamponteng 30,000.00 D.A constructed Assem.bly Hall

17. Construct of Storm Mamponteng Storm drain Drain at Mamponteng 10,000.00 constructed D.A

Market

18. Construct of Storm

Drain and double Ntonso Storm drain and 20,000.00 D.A mass concrete pipe double mass concrete

culvert a pipe culvert

constructed

Mamponteng, D.A 19. Waste Ahwiaa, Ntonso, 5 No Refuse 10,000.00 Management(Evacuat Aboaso, Meduma evacuated e Refuse)

10,000.00

20. Acquire final Baamang- Disposal site acquired D.A 141 Disposal Site Mamponteng

21. Construct of 1No. 12- 1 No. 12-Seater W/C 30,000.00 Mamponteng, D.A Seater W/C Toilet at constructed

Mamponteng Market

22. Construct of 1No. 12- 1 No. 12seater W/C Kenyase 37,000.00 Seater W/C Toilet constructed D.A

Adanwomase, 23. Construct 20 No. 4&6 20 No. 4&6 seater Fawoade, 150,000.00 seater KVIPs for KVIPs constructed Dumanafo, Kofi D.A institutions Agyei SHS,

Kenyase SDA SHS,

Ahwiaa,

D.A 24. Mechanize boreholes 5 communities in 5 communities District wide 100,000.00 boreholes mechanized

Communities

D.A 25. Provide Street Light District wide provided with street 20,000.00 ECG/VRA

lights

Accelerated Agriculture Modernization and Sustainable Natural Resource Management 2,000.00 26. Form farmer co- Farmer co-operative DA MOFA

operative groups to District wide groups formed

enable farmers get

access to loans

27. Promote the use of Improved seeds improved seeds to 5,000.00 MOFA District wide promoted farmers

3,000.00 D.A MOFA 28. Resource agric Extension officers 142 extension officers to District wide resourced and farmers train farmers on trained scientific farming

29. Promote the

establishment of 3 District wide 3,000.00 agro-based industries D.A 3 No. agro-based

industries established

Sustainable partnership between government and the private sector

30. Support BAC/NBSSI

to promote local DA 5,000.00 BAC/NBS development (LED) District wide BAC/NBSSI SI activities supported to promote

(LED) activities 31. Complete Phase I of Mamponteng Market D.A Phase I Mamponteng 100,000.00 Complex Mamponteng Market complex

32. Construct 1 No. completed D.A Weaving Centres Adanwomase, 1 No. weaving 30,000.00

centres constructed 33. Construct 1 No.

Weaving Centres 20,000.00 D.A Bamang 1 No. weaving

centres constructed 34. Complete 32 No. 20,000.00 D.A CBRDP open market stalls Abira 32 No. open market

35. Complete 20 No. stalls completed 10,000.00 D.A open market stalls 20 No. open market Wadie Adumakase stalls completed 36. Promote Sister –City D.A Sister 80,000.00 Relationships Cities Sister-City District wide Foundation Relationships 37. Support for Sporting promoted Activities District wide 5,000.00 DA GES, Sports Activities 38. Support for Cultural Communiti supported es Activities District wide 143 Human Development, 5,000.00 DA Productivity and Cultural Activities CNC, GES Employment supported

Education

39. Rehabilitate 1 No. 3 Unit Classroom Block Safo 20,000.00 DA MP, GES, 40. Construct 6 No. 6 1 No. 3 Unit MOE, Unit Classroom Block Classroom Block GETFUND Aboaso, Ntonso, rehabilitated Ahwiaa, Asennua, 800,000.00 D.A GES, Kasaam, Meduma 6 No. 6 Unit MOE,

41. Construct 3No. 3 Unit Classroom Blocks GETFUND

Classroom Blocks constructed Safo, Bosore, 195,000.00 D.A GES, GETFUND 42. Construct 1 No. 12 Nwamase 3No. 3 Unit

Unit Classroom Block classroom Blks Meduma GES, constructed 140,000.00 D.A GETFUND 43. Complete Ground Floor of 2-Storey 3 1 No. 12 Unit Unit Bedroom Antoa Classroom Block

Quarters for Antoa constructed GES, 140,000.00 D.A GETFUND SHS Ground Floor of 2-

44. Support to 100 Storey 3 Unit

brilliant but needy Bedroom Quarters GES, students District wide completed 50,000.00 D.A GETFUND

45. Expand School 100 brilliant but feeding programme needy students GES, District wide 3,000.00 D.A GETFUND 46. Provide 2,000 mono School feeding desks for SHS and expanded GES, 500 dual desks for District wide 70,000.00 D.A GSFP basic schools 2,000 mono desk and 47. Organise in-service 2,000 dual desks training for 200 provided District wide 5,000.00 D.A GES, teachers GETFUND 144 48. Organise best In-service training teachers award organized for 200 District wide teachers 5,000.00 D.A GES, 49. Fencing of ICT Centre GETFUND Teacher awards 30,000.00 D.A GES, 50. Conversion of 1 No. Adanwomase organized 6 Unit Classroom GETFUND

Block into 7 Unit Krobo Fence Wall provided 194,000.00 D.A GES, Teachers Quarters for ICT Centre GETFUND

51. Support For STME 1 No. 6 Unit

Clinic Classroom Block GES, District wide converted into 7 Unit D.A GETFUND 52. District Education Teachers Quarters 2,000.00

Fund (Financial District wide Support to students) STME Clinic GES,

supported 20,000.00 D.A GETFUND

53. Support for School Feeding Programme. Poor but brilliant District wide Students supported HEALTH 5,000.00 D.A GES, School Feeding GETFUND 54. Complete Walkway Programme supported at District hospital Asonomaso 25,000.00 D.A MOH, 55. Expand OPD and GHS, DHMT Construct Mothers Walk Way

Care Centre at Constructed 65,000.00 D.A MOH, Kenyase GHS, Kenyase Health OPD expanded and DHMT Centre

Mothers Care Centre

56. Expand Aboaso constructed

Health Centre

Aboaso 47,000.00 D.A MOH,

GHS, Aboaso Health Centre DHMT 57. Organise expanded immunization MOH, progarmmes District wide D.A GHS, 5,000.00 DHMT 58. Organise education on Immunization the importance of organized MOH, 145

ANC and supervise District wide 5,000.00 D.A GHS, delivery Education on the DHMT importance of ANC 59. Organise education on and supervised MOH, the use of ITN delivery organized District wide 5,000.00 D.A GHS, DHMT 60. District Response Education on ITN

Initiative (HIV/AIDS) organized MOH, District wide 5,000.00 D.A GHS,

VULNERABLE AND HIV/AIDS DHMT

EXCLUDED programmes

supported 61. Compile a database on

the vulnerable and

excluded groups District wide 10,000.00 DA Soc. Wel.

62. Skill training for the Database on the vulnerable and vulnerable and excluded District wide excluded compiled 5,000.00 D.A Soc. Wel. 63. Support for Orphans Vulnerable and

& Vulnerable excluded trained

Children (OVCs) District wide 10,000.00 D.A GAC

64. Disaster relief and Orphans &

prevention Vulnerable Children

(OVCs) 5,000.00 District wide D.A 65. Support for Child NADMO

Disaster relieved and Panel Programmes prevented District wide 66. Train market women 5,000.00 D.A Soc. Wel. Support for Child and artisans Panel Programmes 5,000.00 District wide D.A BAC/NBS Market women and SI artisans trained Transparent and

Accountable

Government 1. Renovate Assembly

Building 25,000.00 D.A Mamponteng

2. Procure office D.A buildings

146 equipment and renovated 20,000.00 D.A machines Mamponteng Office equipment 3. Acquire plots of land procured for Assembly Projects

4. Support to Sub- District wide 30,000.00 D.A

District structures Plots acquired D.A 10,000.00 District wide 5. National Days Sub-district structures

supported Celebrations (Farmers D.A MOFA, etc 20,000.00 Day, Ind. Snr. Mamponteng National days Citizens, etc) celebrated

6. Renovate police

DA Station 10,000.00 GPS District wide

Police station

renovated

7. Procure Building

Material to support 50,000.00 DA Community Initiated District wide Community initiated Projects projects supported

8. Prepare DMTDP and

M & E Plans (2010- DA 10,000.00 DPCU

2013) Mamponteng DMTDP and M&E

Plans prepared 9. Resource DPCU

10. Monitor Programmes District wide 5,000.00 DA RCC and Projects. DPCU resourced

District wide Programmes and 20,000 DA

Projects monitored Oil and Gas

Development

11. Support to students to

study oil and gas related District wide 3,000.00 DA MOE courses. Financial support to

147 12. Organise forum to students extended. 1,500.00 educate the public on oil District wide Forum to educate the DA MOE, etc and gas issues.

public o oil and gas

organised. 13. Support the

establishment of more 1,500.00 District wide More outlets for oil sales outlets of oil and and gas. DA MOE

gas.

148

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN-2011

OBJEC. THEMATIC AREA LOCATION OUTPUT TIME SCHEDULE ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVITY INDICATOR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERN LEAD COLLAB. AL Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability

1. Organise training Mamponteng 50 revenue collectors 2,000.00 D.A workshop for 20 trained revenue collectors

2. Provide incentive District wide Incentive packages 2,000.00 D.A provided packages for revenue

collectors

3. Compile revenue data District wide Revenue data and and valuation list valuation list 5,000.00 D.A compiled

4. Revaluate properties District wide Properties revaluated 20,000.00 D.A LVB

Infrastructure, Energy and Human Settlements

5. Rehabilitate 20km District wide Feeder roads 40,000.00 D.A DFR feeder roads rehabilitated

6. Construct and extend 2 No. 900mm Kenyase 2 No. 900mm 15,000.00 D.A DFR

concrete pipe culverts concrete pipe culvert constructed

7. Construct and Asonomaso 1 No. 900mm complete of 1 No. 10,000.00 D.A DFR concrete pipe culvert 900mm concrete pipe culvert constructed 149 8. Construct of 2 No. Ahwiaa 2 No. single mass 20,000.00 D.A DFR single mass concrete Meduma concrete pipe culverts pipe culverts. constructed

D.A DFR 9. Complete 80 No. District wide 80 No. boreholes 50,000.00

boreholes completed

10. Complete 1No. 16- Ahodwo 1 No. 16 Seater Aqua D.A Seater Aqua Privy privy toilet 10,000.00

Toilet constructed

D.A 11. Const. of 6-Seater Mamponteng 6-Seater W/C toilet 30,000.00 W/C Toilet for constructed Assem.bly Hall Storm drain D.A 12. Construct of Storm Mamponteng constructed 10,000.00

Drain at Mamponteng

Market

Storm drain and 13. Construct of Storm D.A DFR Ntonso double mass concrete 20,000.00 Drain and double pipe culvert mass concrete pipe constructed culvert a

D.A 14. Waste Ntonso, Aboaso, 5 No Refuse 10,000.00

Meduma, Kenyase evacuated Management(Evacuat

e Refuse)

Baamang- 15. Acquire final Disposal site acquired D.A Mamponteng Disposal Site 10,000.00

16. Construct 1No. 12- Mamponteng, D.A 1 No. 12-Seater W/C 30,000.00 Seater W/C Toilet at Mamponteng Market constructed

17. Construct 1No. 12- Kenyase 1 No. 12seater W/C 37,000.0 D.A Seater W/C Toilet constructed CWSA

18. Construct 20 No. 4&6 District wide 20 No. 4&6 seater 150,000.00 seater KVIPs for KVIPs constructed D.A CWSA

institutions

150 19. Complete Adanwomase, boreholes mechanized 100,000.00 Fawoade, D.A Mechanization of in 5 communities boreholes in 5 Dumanafo, Kofi Agyei SHS, communities Kenyase SDA SHS, Ahwiaa,

20,000.00 20. Complete Street Communities D.A Lighting Project District wide Provided with Street

Light,

Accelerated Agriculture

Modernization and

Sustainable Natural

Resource Management

DA 21. Promote poultry and District wide 5,000.00 MOFA Poultry and livestock

livestock farming farming promoted

District wide 22. Promote the use of Improved seeds DA 5,000.00 MOFA improved seeds to promoted

farmers

District wide 23. Resource agric Extension officers 5,000.00 D.A MOFA

extension officers to resourced and farmers

train farmers on trained

scientific farming

D.A 24. Organize tree planting District Wide Tree planting 4,000.00

Exercise organised exercise

1,000.00 D.A 25. Enact by-laws to District Wide By-Laws enacted

protect water bodies

26. Sensitize communities District Wide

Communities on the use of LPG 1,000.00 D.A

Sensitized

instead of 151 charcoal/firewood

27. Enact by laws on District Wide By-laws enacted 1,000.00 D.A indiscriminate bush-

burning

28. Organize training District Wide Training organised 2,000.00 D.A

programmes on

climate change, oil

and gas for Assembly

members, area council

member and staff of

the assembly

Enhancing Competiveness in Ghana’s private sector

1 No. weaving 30,000.00 D.A CBRDP 29. Construct 1 No. Bamang centres constructed Weaving Centres 10,000.00 20 No. open market D.A 30. Complete 20 No. Wadie Adumakase stalls completed

open market stalls

Sports Activities GES, 31. Support for Sporting District wide 30,000.00 D.A Communiti supported Activities es

District wide 32. Support for Cultural Cultural Activities 5,000.00 D.A Activities supported CNC, GES

152

Human Development, Productivity and Employment

Education

33. Rehabilitate 1 No. 3 Safo 1 No. 3 Unit MP, GES, DA 20,000.00 MOE, Unit Classroom Block Classroom Block GETFUND rehabilitated

Aboaso, Ntonso, 34. Construct and 10 No. 6 Unit Ahwiaa, Asennua, 1,000,000.0 GES, complete 10 No. 6 Classroom Blocks D.A Kasaam, Meduma 0 MOE, Unit Classroom Block ,Ahodwo & others constructed GETFUND

35. Construct and D.A GES, Safo, Bosore, 3No. 3 Unit 150,000.00 GETFUND complete 3No. 3 Unit Nwamase classroom Blocks

Classroom Blocks completed

D.A GES, 36. Complete 1 No. 12 Meduma 1 No. 12 Unit 100,000.00 GETFUND Unit Classroom Block Classroom Block

completed 37. Complete Ground Antoa Floor of 2-Storey 3 Ground Floor of 2- GES, 80,000.00 D.A Unit Bedroom Storey 3 Unit GETFUND

Quarters for Antoa Bedroom Quarters

SHS completed

GES, 38. Support to 100 100 brilliant but D.A District wide 50,000.00 GETFUND brilliant but needy needy students students D.A GES, District wide School feeding GETFUND 39. Expand School expanded 5,000.00

feeding programme

District wide D.A GES, 40. Provide 2,000 mono 2,000 mono desk and GSFP 70,000.00 desks for SHS and 2,000 dual desks 153 500 dual desks for provided basic schools

D.A GES, 41. Organise best District wide Teacher awards GETFUND teachers award organized 5,000.00 D.A GES, 42. Complete Fencing of Adanwomase Fencing of ICT GETFUND ICT Centre 30,000.00 Centre completed D.A 43. Complete Conversion GES, Krobo of 1 No. 6 Unit 1 No. 6 Unit 140,000.00 GETFUND Classroom Block Classroom Block into 7 Unit Teachers converted into 7 Unit

Quarters Teachers Quarters

D.A 44. Support For STME District wide STME Clinic GES, Clinic supported 2,000.00 GETFUND

45. District Education District wide Poor but brilliant D.A Fund (Financial GES, Students supported Support to students) 20,000.00 GETFUND

46. Support for School D.A GES, District wide School Feeding Feeding Programme GETFUND Programme supported 5,000.00 Vulnerable and Excluded

47. Compile a database on District wide the vulnerable and Database on the D.A Soc. Wel. excluded groups vulnerable and 5,000.00

excluded compiled

48. Skill training for the District wide D.A vulnerable and Vulnerable and 5,000.00 Soc. Wel. excluded excluded trained

D.A

District wide 49. Support for Orphans Orphans & 5,000.00 & Vulnerable GAC Vulnerable Children Children (OVCs) (OVCs)

D.A 50. Disaster relief and District wide 5,000.00 NADMO Disaster relieved and 154 prevention prevented

District wide DA 51. Support for Child Support for Child 10,000.00 Soc. Wel. Panel Programmes Panel Programmes District-wide DA 52. Train market women Market women and 5,000.00 BAC/NBS and artisans artisans trained SI District wide 53. Promote gender Gender 5,000.00 D.A mainstreaming mainstreaming programmes promoted.

HEALTH Asonomaso 54. Fence District District Hospital 40,000.00 DA MOH, Hospital fenced GHS, DHMT

Asonomaso & 20,000.00 D.A 55. Equip Asonomaso and Mamponteng Hospitals equipped MOH,

Mamponteng GHS,

Hospitals DHMT

Kenyase OPD expanded and 56. Complete Expansion D.A Mothers Care Centre 40,000.00 MOH, of OPD and Mothers GHS, Care Centre at constructed DHMT Kenyase Health

Centre

57. Expand District Asonomaso Hospital District Hospital MOH, DA GHS, expanded 30,000.00 DHMT 58. Complete Expansion Aboaso of Aboaso Health Aboaso Health Centre D.A MOH, Centre expanded 47,000.00 GHS, DHMT

59. Organise DA MOH, immunization District wide Immunization 5,000.00 155 progarmmes organized GHS, DHMT

60. District Response Initiative (HIV/AIDS) HIV/AIDS 5,000.00 D.A MOH, District wide programmes GHS, DHMT supported 61. Provide support for District wide PLWHA PLWHA supported 5,000.00 DA

62. Promote VCT District wide VCT promoted 5,000.00 D.A

Transparent and

Accountable Government

63. Renovate DA Office Mamponteng DA Office Building Building 50,000.00 D.A Renovated 64. Renovate other Mamponteng Assembly Buildings D.A buildings 30,000.00 D.A GPS/BNI renovated Mamponteng 65. Construct 2 No. 3 Unit D.A

Staff accommodation 2 No, 3 Unit Staff 100,000.00

Accommodation for the Police & BNI constructed

66. Procure office Mamponteng 20,000.00 equipment and Office equipment D.A

machines procured

67. Acquire plots of land Mamponteng for Assembly Projects 30,000.00 D.A Plots acquired GPS

68. Support to Sub- District wide Sub-district structures 5,000.00 District structures DA supported

69. National Days

Celebrations (Farmers District wide National days 20,000.00 Day, Ind. Snr. DA celebrated

Citizens, etc)

Police station 70. Renovate police Mamponteng renovated 10,000.00 Station DA

156 71. Procure Building District wide Community initiated 50,000.00 Material to support projects supported DA DPCU

Community Initiated

Projects

Mamponteng 72. M & E Plans(2010- M&E Plan prepared 10,000.00 DA RCC 2013)

Mamponteng DPCU resourced 73. Resource DPCU 5,000.00 DA

District wide Programmes and 20,000.00 74. Monitor Programmes Projects DA

and Projects

Data bank established Mamponteng 20,000.00 DA 75. Establish a data bank

for DPCU

Training programmes Local & External 10,000.00 DA organised 76. Organise training programmes for DA staff and Assembly

members.

77. Organise 15 No. District-wide 20,000.00 Meetings organised. DA MOE community and town hall meetings.

1 No. 4x4 Vehicle 40,000.00 MOE 78. Procure 1 No. 4x4 DA Mamponteng procured Vehicle

Oil and Gas Development

Financial support to 3,000.00 79. Support to students to DA District-wide students extended. MOE study oil and gas

related courses. Forum to educate the District-wide 1,500.00 MOE 80. Organise forum to DA public o oil and gas

157 educate the public on organised. oil and gas issues.

158 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN-2012

OBJEC. THEMATIC AREA LOCATION OUTPUT TIME SCHEDULE ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVITY INDICATOR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERN LEAD COLLAB. AL Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability

1. Organise training Mamponteng 50 revenue collectors 2,000.00 D.A workshop for 20 trained revenue collectors

2. Provide incentive District wide Incentive packages 2,000.00 D.A provided packages for revenue

collectors

3. Compile revenue data District wide Rev. data and val. list 5,000.00 D.A and valuation list compiled

4. Revaluate properties District wide Properties revaluated 20,000.00 D.A LVB

Infrastructure, Energy and Human settlements

5. Rehabilitate 20km District wide Feeder roads 40,000.00 D.A DFR feeder roads rehabilitated

6. Complete 50 No. District wide 50 No. boreholes 50,000.00 D.A CWSA boreholes completed

7. Construct speed Meduma, Fawoade, Speed rumps 10,000.00 D.A GHA rumps Asennua, Ahwiaa, constructed etc

8. Complete 4No. 16 Asonomaso, 4 No. 16 Seater Aqua 30,000.00 D.A CWSA Seater Aqua Privy Kasaam, Nwamase, Privy toilet Toilet KVIP Ntonso constructed

9. Const. of 6-Seater 6-Seater W/C toilet 30,000.00 D.A W/C Toilet for Mamponteng constructed Assem.bly Hall

159 10. Waste Ahwiaa, Antoa, 100,000.00 D.A 5 No Refuse Kenyase, Management(Evacuat evacuated Mamponteng, e Refuse) Meduma, Fawoade,

etc.

11. Complete 1No. 12- Kenyase 30,000.00 D.A CWSA Seater W/C Toilet 1 No. 12seater W/C completed

12. Provide 5 refuse Selected containers/litter bins refuse containers D.A communities 50,000.00 provided 13. Construct 6 No. Storm Meduma, Ahwiaa, D.A Drains Storm Drains 25,000.00 Kenyase, Ntonso, Mamponteng, Constructed Bosore,

14. Construct and Fawoade complete Culverts 7 No. Culverts 120,000.00 DA Constructed

Accelerated Agriculture

Modernization and

Sustainable Natural

Resource Management

15. Promote poultry, fish District wide Poultry and livestock 100,000.00 DA MOFA and livestock farming farming promoted

16. Promote the use of Improved seeds improved seeds to District wide 5,000.00 promoted D.A MOFA farmers

17. Resource agric District wide 10,000.00 Extension officers D.A MOFA

extension officers to resourced and farmers

train farmers on trained

scientific farming

160 18. Increase the no. of District wide No. of extension D.A MOFA extension officers officers increased 5,000.00

19. Control cocoa pest Bamang, Abira, Pest and diseases 5,000.00 D.A MOFA and diseases W/Adwumakase controlled

20. Organize tree planting District Wide Tree planting exercise 4,000.00 D.A exercise Organised

21. Enact by-laws to District Wide By-Laws enacted 1,000.00 D.A protect water bodies

22. Sensitize communities District Wide Communities 1,000.00 D.A on the use of LPG Sensitize instead of

charcoal/firewood

23. Enact by laws on District Wide By-laws enacted 1,000.00 D.A indiscriminate bush- burning

24. Organize training programmes on District Wide Training Organized 2,000.00 D.A

climate change, oil and gas for Assembly

members, area council member and staff of

the assembly

161

Enhancing Competiveness in Ghana’s private sector

25. Complete 1 No. Bamang 1 No. weaving centres 5,000.00 D.A Weaving Centre completed

26. Support for Sporting District wide Sports Activities 30,000.00 DA GES,Com Activities supported munities

27. Support for Cultural District Wide Cultural Activities 50,000.00 D.A CNC, GES supported Activities

Human Development , Productivity and Employment

Education

Adwumam, Abira, D.A MP, GES, 28. Rehabilitate 3 No. 3 3 No. Classroom 200,000.00 Kenyase Block rehabilitated MOE, Unit Classroom GETFUND

Block

GES, Ntonso, Ahodwo, D.A 29. Construct and 7 No. 6 Unit 1,000,000.0 MOE, Aboaso, Gyamfi 0 complete 7 No. 6 Classroom Blocks GETFUND Wonoo, Others constructed Unit Classroom Block

D.A GES, Meduma 1 No. 12 Unit 200,000.00 30. Complete 1 No.12 GETFUND classroom blocks Unit classroom Completed blocks

Ahwiaa, Amape GES, 2 No. 3 Unit 160,000.00 D.A GETFUND 31. Construct 2 No. 3 classroom Blocks Unit Classroom completed 162 Blocks

32. Support to 100 District wide 100 brilliant but 50,000.00 GES, brilliant but needy needy students D.A GETFUND students

33. Provide 500 mono 500 mono desk and 40,000.00 District wide 500 dual desks GES, desks for SHS and provided D.A GETFUND 500 dual desks for basic schools 5,000.00 GES, District wide Awards organized D.A GETFUND 34. Organise best teachers award Kenyase, 2 No. ICT Centre 400,000.00 GES,GSFP 35. Construct 2 No. ICT Mamponteng Constructed D.A Centres STME Clinic 2,000.00 36. Support For STME District wide supported DA Clinic GES, Mamponteng, School Feeding 5,000.00 GETFUND 37. Support for School Amape, Others Programme supported DA

Feeding Programme.

District wide 5 No, dining hall and 75,000.00 38. Construct 5 No. kitchen constructed dining halls and kitchen for school

feeding programme

VULNERABLE AND

EXCLUDED Database on the 5,000.00 Socl. Wel District wide vulnerable and D.A 39. Compile a database on excluded compiled the vulnerable and

excluded groups

Vulnerable and Soc. Wel District wide 40. Skill training for the excluded trained 5,000.00

vulnerable and D.A

163 excluded

41. Support for Orphans District wide Orphans & 5,000.00 GAC & Vulnerable Vulnerable Children DA Children (OVCs) (OVCs)

42. Disaster relief and District wide Disaster relieved and 5,000.00 NADMO prevented DA prevention

Support for Child 43. Support for Child 10,000.00 District wide Panel Programmes Soc.Wel Panel Programmes DA

Market women and 44. Train market women District-wide BAC, BSSI artisans trained 5,000.00 and artisans. DA

5,000.00 45. Promote gender District wide Gender DA mainstreaming mainstreaming programmes programmes.

promoted.

HEALTH

Asonomaso 46. Fence District District Hospital 40,000.00 MOH, fenced DA GHS, Hospital DHMT

Asonomaso & Hospitals equipped 47. Equip Asonomaso and 20,000.00 Mamponteng DA MOH, Mamponteng GHS, Hospitals DHMT

District Hospital Asonomaso 30,000.00 DA MOH, 48. Expand District expanded GHS, Hospital(50 bed DHMT

surgical and medical

ward) MOH, DA GHS, 49. Organise District wide Immunization 5,000.00 DHMT organized immunization MOH, programmes DA GHS, District wide HIV/AIDS 5,000.00 DHMT 50. District Response programmes 164 Initiative (HIV/AIDS) supported MOH,

Health centre 20,000.00 DA GHS, 51. Construct CHPS Bosore renovated DHMT Compound

Transparent and

Accountable Governance

52. Procure 1 No. 4x4 Mamponteng 1 No. 4x4 Vehicle 40,000.00 DA MOE Vehicle Procured

53. Renovate Assembly Mamponteng D.A buildings 50,000.0 DA

Buildings renovated

54. Construct 2No. 3 Unit Mamponteng 2 No. 3 Unit Staff

Staff accommodation Accommodation 30,000.00 DA constructed 55. Procure office Mamponteng equipment and Office equipment 100,000.00 DA

machines procured

56. Acquire plots of land District wide Plots acquired 20,000.00 DA for Assembly Projects

57. Support for Sub- District wide Sub-district structures DA 5,000.00 GPS District structures supported

58. Construct office Mamponteng

accommodation for Office 120,000.00 DA

decentralized accommodation

constructed departments

59. National Days

Celebrations (Farmers Mamponteng National days Day, Ind. Snr. celebrated 20,000.00 DA

Citizens, etc)

60. Support for DPCU Mamponteng DPCU Supported 10,000.00 DA DPCU

165 61. Procure Building District wide Community initiated 10,000.00 DA Material to support projects supported

Community Initiated

Projects

Programmes and 5,000.00 62. Monitor Programmes District-wide DA Projects monitored and Projects

63. Organise Training for Assembly Staff, District wide 10,000.00 DA Assembly Staff, Members & Sub Members & Sub Structures trained

Structures

Mamponteng 50,000.00 DA 64. Procure 1 No. 4×4 1 No. Vehicle

Vehicle procured

Oil and Gas Development

65. Support to students to Financial support to 3,000.00 DA District-wide MOE study oil and gas students extended.

related courses.

Forum to educate the 1,500.00 66. Organise forum to District-wide public o oil and gas DA MOE educate the public on organised.

oil and gas issues. .

166

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN-2013

OBJEC. THEMATIC AREA LOCATION OUTPUT TIME SCHEDULE ANNUAL BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION AGENCY ACTIVITY INDICATOR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH LOCAL EXTERN LEAD COLLAB. AL Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability

1. Organise training Mamponteng 50 revenue collectors 2,000.00 D.A workshop for 20 trained revenue collectors

2. Provide incentive District wide Incentive packages 2,000.00 D.A provided packages for revenue

collectors

3. Compile revenue data District wide Rev. data and val. list 5,000.00 D.A and valuation list compiled

4. Revaluate properties District wide Properties revaluated 20,000.00 D.A LVB

Infrastructure, Energy and Human settlements

5. Rehabilitate 20km District wide Feeder roads 40,000.00 D.A DFR feeder roads rehabilitated

6. Complete 50 No. District wide 50 No. boreholes 50,000.00 D.A CWSA boreholes completed

7. Construct speed Meduma, Fawoade, Speed rumps 10,000.00 D.A GHA rumps Asennua, Ahwiaa, constructed etc

8. Complete 4No. 16 Asonomaso, 4 No. 16 Seater Aqua 30,000.00 D.A CWSA Seater Aqua Privy Kasaam, Nwamase, Privy toilet Toilet KVIP Ntonso constructed

9. Const. of 6-Seater 6-Seater W/C toilet 30,000.00 D.A W/C Toilet for Mamponteng constructed Assem.bly Hall 167 10. Waste 100,000.00 D.A Management(Evacuat Ahwiaa, Antoa, 5 No Refuse

e Refuse) Kenyase, evacuated

Mamponteng, Meduma, Fawoade, etc. 11. Complete 1No. 12-

Seater W/C Toilet Kenyase 1 No. 12seater W/C 30,000.00 D.A CWSA

12. Provide 5 refuse completed

containers/litter bins Selected refuse containers D.A communities 50,000.00 13. Construct 6 No. Storm provided

Drains Meduma, Ahwiaa, Storm Drains 25,000.00 D.A Kenyase, Ntonso, Constructed Mamponteng,

Bosore,

14. Construct and

complete Culverts Fawoade 7 No. Culverts 120,000.00 DA Constructed

Accelerated Agriculture

Modernization and

Sustainable Natural

Resource Management

15. Promote poultry, fish

and livestock farming Poultry and livestock District wide 100,000.00 DA MOFA farming promoted 16. Promote the use of

improved seeds to Improved seeds farmers 5,000.00 District wide promoted D.A MOFA

17. Resource agric

10,000.00 extension officers to District wide Extension officers D.A MOFA

train farmers on resourced and farmers

scientific farming trained

168 18. Increase the no. of extension officers District wide No. of extension D.A MOFA officers increased 5,000.00 19. Control cocoa pest Bamang, Abira, and diseases W/Adwumakase Pest and diseases 5,000.00 D.A MOFA controlled 20. Organize tree planting District Wide D.A exercise Tree planting exercise 4,000.00 Organised 21. Enact by-laws to District Wide D.A protect water bodies By-Laws enacted 1,000.00

22. Sensitize communities District Wide on the use of LPG Communities 1,000.00 D.A instead of Sensitize

charcoal/firewood

23. Enact by laws on District Wide indiscriminate bush- By-laws enacted 1,000.00 D.A burning

24. Organize training programmes on District Wide Training Organized 1,000.00 D.A climate change, oil and gas for Assembly

members, area council member and staff of

the assembly

169 Enhancing Competiveness in Ghana’s private sector

25. Complete 1 No. Bamang 1 No. weaving centres 5,000.00 D.A Weaving Centre completed

26. Support for Sporting District wide Sports Activities 30,000.00 Activities supported DA GES,Com munities 27. Support for Cultural District Wide Cultural Activities 50,000.00 supported D.A CNC, GES Activities

Human Development ,

Productivity and

Employment

Education

Adwumam, Abira, 28. Rehabilitate 3 No. 3 3 No. Classroom Kenyase Block rehabilitated 200,000.00 D.A MP, GES, Unit Classroom MOE, Block GETFUND

Ntonso, Ahodwo, 29. Construct and 7 No. 6 Unit 1,000,000.0 GES, Aboaso, Gyamfi D.A complete 7 No. 6 Classroom Blocks 0 MOE, Wonoo, Others constructed GETFUND Unit Classroom Block

Meduma 1 No. 12 Unit 30. Complete 1 No.12 200,000.00 D.A GES, classroom blocks Unit classroom GETFUND Completed blocks

GES, 2 No. 3 Unit 160,000.00 D.A 31. Construct 2 No. 3 Ahwiaa, Amape GETFUND classroom Blocks

Unit Classroom completed

Blocks

GES, 32. Support to 100 100 brilliant but 50,000.00 D.A District wide GETFUND brilliant but needy needy students

170 students

33. Provide 500 mono 500 mono desk and 40,000.00 D.A GES, desks for SHS and District wide 500 dual desks GETFUND 500 dual desks for provided GES, basic schools 5,000.00 D.A GETFUND District wide Awards organized 34. Organise best

teachers award

Kenyase, 2 No. ICT Centre 400,000.00 D.A GES,GSFP 35. Construct 2 No. ICT Mamponteng Constructed Centres STME Clinic 2,000.00 D.A 36. Support For STME District wide supported Clinic GES, 37. Support for School Mamponteng, School Feeding 5,000.00 D.A GETFUND Feeding Programme. Amape, Others Programme supported

38. Construct 5 No. District wide 5 No, dining hall and D.A dining halls and 75,000.00 kitchen constructed kitchen for school

feeding programme

VULNERABLE AND

EXCLUDED

39. Compile a database on Database on the 5,000.00 Socl. Wel District wide D.A vulnerable and the vulnerable and excluded compiled excluded groups

40. Skill training for the Vulnerable and Soc. Wel vulnerable and 5,000.00 District wide excluded trained D.A

excluded

41. Support for Orphans

& Vulnerable Orphans & DA GAC District wide 5,000.00 171 Children (OVCs) Vulnerable Children (OVCs)

42. Disaster relief and prevention District wide Disaster relieved and 5,000.00 D.A NADMO prevented 43. Support for Child Support for Child Panel Programmes District wide 10,000.00 D.A Panel Programmes Soc.Wel

44. Train market women

and artisans. District-wide Market women and artisans trained 5,000.00 D.A BAC, BSSI 45. Promote gender 5,000.00 mainstreaming District wide Gender D.A

programmes. mainstreaming

programmes HEALTH promoted.

46. Fence District Asonomaso District Hospital MOH, Hospital 40,000.00 DA fenced GHS,

DHMT 47. Equip Asonomaso and

Mamponteng Asonomaso & Hospitals equipped 20,000.00 Mamponteng DA MOH, Hospitals GHS, DHMT

48. Expand District District Hospital Asonomaso 30,000.00 Hospital(50 bed expanded DA MOH,

surgical and medical GHS,

ward) DHMT

49. Organise MOH, immunization District wide Immunization D.A GHS, 5,000.00 programmes organized DHMT

50. District Response MOH, District wide HIV/AIDS 5,000.00 D.A GHS, Initiative (HIV/AIDS) programmes DHMT supported MOH,

GHS, 51. Construct CHPS Bosore Health centre 20,000.00 D.A 172 Compound renovated DHMT

Transparent and Accountable Governance

Mamponteng 52. Procure 1 No. 4x4 1 No. 4x4 Vehicle 40,000.00 D.A MOE

Vehicle Procured

Mamponteng 50,000.0 D.A 53. Renovate Assembly D.A buildings

Buildings renovated

Mamponteng

54. Construct 2No. 3 Unit 2 No. 3 Unit Staff 30,000.00 D.A Staff accommodation Accommodation

constructed

55. Procure office Mamponteng 100,000.00 D.A Office equipment equipment and procured machines

56. Acquire plots of land District wide Plots acquired 20,000.00 D.A for Assembly Projects

57. Support for Sub- Sub-district structures District wide 5,000.00 D.A GPS District structures supported

58. Construct office

Office 120,000.00 accommodation for Mamponteng D.A accommodation decentralized constructed departments

59. National Days

Mamponteng Celebrations (Farmers National days

Day, Ind. Snr. celebrated 20,000.00 D.A Citizens, etc)

60. Support for DPCU Mamponteng DPCU Supported 10,000.00 D.A DPCU

61. Procure Building Community initiated District wide 10,000.00 D.A projects supported Material to support Community Initiated

Projects 173 62. Monitor Programmes D.A Programmes and 5,000.00 and Projects District-wide Projects

63. Organise Training for

Assembly Staff, Assembly Staff, D.A Members & Sub District wide 10,000.00

Members & Sub Structures Structures

174 5.3 DISTRICT PLAN LINKED TO THE DISTRICT MTEF BUDGET

The Annual Action Plans are linked to the Annual Budget by using the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) Process. It provides an integration of the recurrent and the development budget and it distinguishes the running cost of the District Assembly from the development of activities to which the Assembly is obliged to do.

It is categorized as follows:  Personnel Emolument  Administration  Service  Investment The Central Government in the form of grant caters for Personnel Emolument, which relates to salaries and wages paid to established post of the District Assembly. The budget catered for in the Plan does not cover such payments. However, Administrative, Service and investments activities that are carried out directly by the District Assembly with its Departments and Agencies have been comprehensively considered in the Plan.

Table:45 Annual Action Plans linked to the Annual Budgets using the MTEF process.

NO ITEM 2010 2011 2012 2013 TOTAL % GHȼ GHȼ GHȼ GHȼ GHȼ 1 Personnel 323,252.42 408,488.50 490,186.20 588,223.44 1,810,150.56 11.1 Emolument 2 Administration 449,560.00 452,000.00 497,200.00 546,920.00 1,945,680.00 12.0 3 Service 483,000.00 536,000.00 537,000.00 499,000.00 2,055,500.00 12.7 4 Investment 2,787,000.00 1,882,000.00 2,787,000.00 2,974,500.00 10,430,500.00 64.2 Total 4,042,812.42 3,278,488.50 4,311,386.20 4,608,643.44 16,241,230.56 100

The total budget for the successful implementation of programs and projects in the DMTDP (2010-2013) is GHȼ 16,241,230.56 which covers Personnel Emoluments, Administration, Service and Investment. Personnel Emoluments and Administration which covers the running cost of the Assembly will constitute 11.1% and 12.0% respectively of the total budget. Service and investment which cover development activities and have been comprehensively dealt with in the plan will constitute 12.7% and 64.2% respectively.

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CHAPTER SIX

MONITORING AND EVALUATION ARRANGEMENT

6.0 Introduction

Sections 46, 47 and 48 of the Local Government Act (Act 462) mandates District Assemblies to formulate, develop and implement their development plans, programmes and projects for the general well-being of its people.

In the implementation of these programmes and projects, the District Assembly is tasked to demonstrate through evidence-based information that these programmes and projects have the desired impact on the lives of all beneficiaries.

The District Medium Term Development Plan is to be systematically monitored, evaluated and reported in other to make sure that all development programmes and projects are done on schedule and also make sure that services can be continually improved through informed decision making and social learning, leading to social and economic progress. 6.1 Monitoring

The Assembly and all stakeholders will have to undertake a continuous monitoring and periodic review at all stages of implementation. In all activities, it is important to ensure that input deliveries, work schedules, targeted outputs and other required actions proceed as planned. This will ensure efficient and effective performance and provide feedback to management. It will also enable operators to improve operational plans and take timely corrective action where it is required. It is therefore important that the DPCU put in place a strong monitoring scheme. This scheme should be able to specify the data required for monitoring including Action Plans/work schedule (Targets/indicators), technical details, materials supplies and financial flow. The appropriate monitoring tools that will establish benchmarks, indicators/milestone, data sources and reporting procedures and format must be adopted.

6.2 Evaluation

The programs and projects will have to be periodically evaluated to assess the established strengths of projects and programs, ascertain the shortcomings, their causes and propose suitable improvements. This will require the Assembly to focus on the conditions, operations, performance as well as impacts of the projects. This should encourage learning experiences for those involved in the implementation process and serve as the basis for recommendation and decision-making.

176 The process should consider the set goal and objectives under the various themes. The process of evaluation will answer questions on the relevance, adequacy, effectiveness and impact of the activities, goal and objective. The monitoring and evaluation will have to be participatory.

6.3 Key Monitoring and Evaluation Actors

The key agency to be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the plan as well as the programmes and projects is the District Planning and Coordinating Unit (DPCU). It is however expected that all relevant implementing bodies and stakeholders such as local communities, Assembly Members, Civil Society Organisations, Area Council, Unit Committees, Regional C0-ordinating Council and the like should be actively involved in all the stages of the Monitoring and Evaluation.

6.4 Monitoring and Evaluation Data Collection A comprehensive data on all on-going programmes and projects in the District are to be compiled from both primary and secondary sources at the beginning of the preparation of the Monitoring and Evaluation plan. The data will be compiled in a tabular form to include issues such as GSGDA 1 thematic areas, sector, project description, location, contractor, sources of funding, date started, expected completion date, contract sum, expenditure to date, project implementation status and remarks. This will go a long way in helping the stakeholders evaluate whether the project/programme is on course. Data gathered from monitoring and evaluation is meant to assess the socio-economic impact of the programmes and projects.

6.5 Data Analysis and Use of Results The M&E data collected will be analyzed and interpreted to highlight key areas of concern and to identify intervention for development and poverty reduction in the district. The data analyses will further show the performance of the district with regards to all indicators and also address fall outs of programmes and projects. Additionally the data analysis will help the DPCU to report progress of programmes and projects to the RPCU, NDPC, MDAs, and Development Partners and other stakeholders.

6.6 Monitoring and Evaluation Reporting In the pursuance of the District agenda to let the people become part of the development process, programmes /projects actors, communities and sector departments will be made aware of the key observation and findings of the monitoring exercise. The DPCU will brief the DCE, PM and other sub- committees of the Assembly on the progress of work, observation and gaps identified. This will prompt all stakeholders to take the necessary actions that are required to address the gaps.

177 6.7 Development E–valuation Evaluation is a critical part of development and therefore conducting rigorous impact evaluation of all development programmes is very essential. A number of evaluation exercises will be carried out during the development period and it will be done periodically to assess the performance of all programmes and projects to determine their level of achievement of the set objectives and their impact. It will also help ascertain the overall changes made by the interventions.

6.8 Conclusion A comprehensive District Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (2010-2013) has been prepared as an adjunct to the District Medium Term Development Plan (2010-2013).

178 CHAPTER SEVEN 7.0 COMMUNICATION STRATEGY 7.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter takes a look at the communication strategy to disseminate the DMTDP and the Annual Progress Reports of the implementation of the DMTDP. It also deals with the awareness creation strategies on the expected roles of stakeholders in the implementation of the District programmes, projects and activities. Strategies for the promotion of dialogue and generation of feedback on the performance of the District have also been outlined. Finally, efforts at the promotion of access and management of expectations of the public concerning the services of the District have also been highlighted.

7.2 DISSEMINATION OF THE DMTDP AND ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DMTDP Even though the preparation of the DMTDP has been participatory involving all the major stakeholders such as the Assembly Members, Area Councils, communities, traditional authorities, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and others, it is imperative to adopt some strategies to effectively disseminate the DMTDPs to all stakeholders.

In order to engender the full participation and commitment of all stakeholders in the implementation of the DMTDP, the following communication strategies will be adopted:

Copies of the DMTDP will be circulated to the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) and the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) and other relevant stakeholders.

At the local levels the following strategies would be adopted:

1. Panel discussions on radio stations.

2. Public education/announcements on information centres in the communities.

3. Assembly Sub-Committee and Executive meetings.

4. General Assembly Meetings.

5. Civil Society Organisation meetings.

6. Area and Town Council meetings.

7. Meetings with Traditional Authorities.

179 8. The District Information Department will be well resourced to disseminate information

7.3 DISSEMINATION OF ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS

Monitoring and Evaluation is a very critical component of the implementation DMTDP as it provides a mechanism to assess whether the DMTDP development targets are being met, identify achievements, constraints and failures so that improvements can be made, among others. At the end of each monitoring exercise, project actors, communities and sector departments would be made aware of the key observations and findings. The DPCU would brief the District Chief Executive, Presiding Member and other stakeholders on the progress of work, observations and gaps identified. This would enable stakeholders to take the necessary remedial actions before subsequent monitoring exercise. All findings and reactions would be captured in the quarterly and annual progress reports for dissemination to all stakeholders.

To ensure increased accountability and transparency, copies of the annual progress reports and quarterly reports would be forwarded to the RPCU, NDPC, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and other stakeholders at the sub-district and community levels.

The following dissemination techniques would therefore be employed: a. Announcements, discussions and broadcast on radio stations and information centres in the communities. b. Meetings with traditional authorities, representatives of Area/Town Councils and other opinion leaders and tasking them to take the message back to their communities. c. Holding workshops and community meetings at central locations throughout the district d. Public forum.

7.4 PROMOTION OF DIALOGUE AND THE GENERATION OF FEEDBACK ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DISTRICT

As part of the dissemination strategies would be mechanisms for feedback to the District Assembly to ensure the application of the lessons learned to planning and decision making by the District Chief Executive, the District Assembly and other district authorities.

180 The regular interactions with stakeholders would create a platform for dialogue and generation of feedback. The Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM & E) techniques would be adopted for this objective. Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation is a good outlet to interact with stakeholders especially beneficiaries of service provision through methods such as: a. Participatory Rural Appraisal. b. Citizen Report Card. c. Community Score Card.

These approaches create a positive learning environment, deepen public consultation and provoke thinking and action. This would generate feedback on the performance of the district. They would also help release creativity in people and enable people to take a more active role in community projects.

These strategies create the platform for interface between service providers and beneficiaries where concerns of both parties would be brought forward for discussion and appropriate solutions found.

7.5 PROMOTION OF ACCESS AND MANAGEMENT OF EXPECTATIONS OF THE PUBLIC CONCERNING THE SERVICES OF THE DISTRICT

Promotion of Access

The enabling environment would be created to promote access to information to the public through strategies such as:

 Promotion of the establishment of more information centres for information dissemination.

 Creation of Assembly website.

 Exemption from payment of operational fees for investors in the ICT sector.

 Flexible acquisition of operating license for the establishment of information related activities.

 Partnership with the private sector in information dissemination.

Management of Expectations

Expectations of the public about the services of the Assembly would be managed by adopting the strategies outlined below:

 Publish widely the Assembly’s Service Delivery Charter to make the public aware of what the Assembly is doing.

181  Create the awareness about of the priority projects.

 Making communities appreciate the procurement process and the cash flow challenges.

 Making the communities aware of the Assembly’s revenue sources and the challenges in revenue generation.

 Making the communities’ part of the planning and implementation process of programmes and projects.

Development Communication Committee

Development Communication Committee would be formed with the Presiding Member as Chairman and the District Information Officer as Secretary.

182 FIRST PUBLIC HEARING REPORT

NAME: KWABRE EAST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY REGION: ASHANTI NAME OF AREA COUNCIL: KWABRE No. 1 SOUTH AREA COUNCIL VENUE: KROBO DATE: 16TH JULY 2010

MEDIUM OF INVITATIONS: LETTERS OF INVITATION a. Names of Special Interest Groups and Individuals Invited 1. Kwabre East Civic Union 2. Kente Weavers Association, Adanwomase 3. Adinkra Weavers Association, Ntonso 4. Civil Society Organization 5. All Heads of Decentralized Departments 6. The Planning Task Force 7. Chiefs and Elders 8. Market Women Association 9. Tailors and Dressmakers Association 10. Ghana Private Road Transport Union b. Total Number of Persons at Hearing : 230 c. Gender Ratio / Percentage Represented :60:40(male: female) d. Language used at the Hearing :Twi e. Major Issues at the Public Hearing 1. Performance Review of the Previous District Medium Term Development Plan (2006-2009) 2. Situational Analysis of the District f. Main controversies and major areas of complaint: The participants were of the view that the Assembly should stick to the implementation schedule in the Development Plan so as help complete substantial number of its approved projects. g. Proposals for the Resolution of the Above Controversies: The District Assembly promised to stick to approved programmes and projects in the plan so as to achieve a high success rate of plan implementation. h. The issue of equipping the Asonomaso and Mamponteng Health Centres came up strongly

183 i. There was also the need to step up the security situation in the District by the provision of the necessary logistics for the security officers

A brief comment on General Level of Participation

The participants were very happy for the opportunity to partake in the plan preparation process and called for constant interaction between the Assembly and the Public to enable the public to know what is actually going on in the Assembly. The participants participated fully and effectively in the forum and their suggestions and observation were noted for further action.

Accent to Acceptance of Public Hearing Report

Designation Name Signature

District Chief Executive: Hon. Iddisah Adams: …………………………………

District Co-ord. Director: Kwasi Atakorah: ……………………. …………..

Presiding Member: Nana Oduro Agyarko II: ………..……………...…………

Chairman Development Planning Sub-Committee : Hon. Adu Donkor ………………………..………..

District Planning Officer: Mr. Daniel Fofie: ……………….……….………..

184 SECOND PUBLIC HEARING REPORT

NAME: KWABRE EAST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY REGION: ASHANTI NAME OF AREA COUNCIL: MAMPONTENG AREA COUNCIL VENUE: MAMPONTENG DATE: 19TH NOVEMBER, 2010

MEDIUM OF INVITATIONS: LETTERS OF INVITATION a. Names of Special Interest Groups and Individuals Invited 1. Kwabre Civic Union 2. Sand and Stone Contractors 3. Civil Society Organization 4. All Head of Decentralized Departments 5. The Planning Task Force 6. Chief and Elders 7. Market Women Association 8. Tailors and Dressmakers Association 9. Ghana Private Road Transport Union 10. Kwabre Civic Union Women’s Wing 11. Non Governmental Organizations b. Total Number of Person at Hearing : 250 c. Gender Ratio Percentage Represented: 65:35(male: female) d. Language used at the Hearing : Twi e. Major issues at the Public Hearing 1. Potentials Opportunities, Constraints and Challenges Analysis 2. Priority setting 3. Development Prospects for the period 2010 – 2013 4. Formulation of Development Programmes and Programme of Action with cost 5. Annual Action Plan

f. Main Controversies and Major Areas of Complaint: Members were of the view that the craft and the weaving industry should be supported to create employment and also serve as tourist attraction.

185 g. Proposals for the resolutions of the Above Controversies: Members were taken through the draft plan and there is a provision to complete the craft centre at Ahwiaa and also to build weaving sheds for the weavers at Asonomaso and Ntonso. In effect the major grievance raised at the public meeting was resolved at that stage and the public was satisfied. It was unanimously accepted that the two health facilities needed to be upgraded to befit their status

A Brief Comment on the General Level of Participation

The level of participation was very encouraging since members present contributed effectively and served as a source of inputs for further action on the plan preparation process. The fact that the chief and elders as well as peoples from all walks of life were given the opportunity to interact with the District Assembly on the Draft Medium Term Plan was high appreciated by the people and the public saw themselves as an integral part of the plan preparation process. The participants called for more of such interactions to push the Developmental agenda of the District forward.

Accent to Acceptance of Public Hearing Report

Designation Name Signature

District Chief Executive : Hon. Adams Iddisah: …………………………………………

Dist. Co-ord. Director : Kwasi Atakorah: ………………… ………………………

Presiding Member : Nana Oduro Agyarko II: ………………………………………….

Chairman Development Planning Sub-Committee : Hon. Adu Donkor: …………………………………………...

District Planning Officer : Mr. Daniel Fofie: ……………………………………………

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