DOCSLIB.ORG

The Study on Upper West Integrated Agricultural Development in the Republic of Ghana

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

Ministry of Food and Agriculture No. The Republic of Ghana The Study on Upper West Integrated Agricultural Development in the Republic of Ghana Final Report Part I Main Report March 2010 JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY KAIHATSU MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, INC. CTI ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. GNO JR 10-004 Ministry of Food and Agriculture The Republic of Ghana The Study on Upper West Integrated Agricultural Development in the Republic of Ghana Final Report Part I Main Report March 2010 JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY KAIHATSU MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, INC. CTI ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. Preface In response to the request form the Government of Ghana, the Government of Japan decided to conduct the Study on Upper West Integrated Agricultural Development and entrusted the study on Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). JICA Selected and dispatched a study team headed by Mr. Hiroshi OKABE of Kaihatsu Management Consulting, Inc. between May 2008 to March 2010. The team held a series of discussions with the officials concerned of the Government of Ghana and conducted field surveys at the study area. Upon returning to Japan, the team conducted further studies and prepared this final report. I hope that this report will contribute to the promotion of the plan and to the enhancement of friendly relationship between our two countries. Finally, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the officials concerned of the Government of Ghana for their close cooperation extended to the study. March 2010 Eiji HASHIMOTO, Vice President Japan International Cooperation Agency March 2010 Mr. Eiji HASHIMOTO Vice President Japan International Cooperation Agency Tokyo, JAPAN Letter of Transmittal Dear Sir, We are pleased to submit herewith the Final Report of the Study on Upper West Integrated Agricultural Development in the Republic of Ghana. The Final Report was prepared based on the results of the Study conducted from May 2008 to March 2010. The objectives of the Study are to (1) formulate a Master Plan which consists of guidelines for the development and dissemination of agricultural technologies as well as proposals for agricultural development projects, and (2) enhance the capacity of Ghanian counterpart personnel, partner organizations, and community-based organizations, for contributing to assure food security and increase income for the farmers in the area. In the Study, a project for staple food production has been proposed in the Master Plan since it is considered to bring substantial effects on food security in the area by using appropriate technologies. Moreover, the considerable amounts of food will be produced as the surplus, which will turn into the incomes of the producers. In addition, the projects related to cash crop production, livestock development and processing have also been proposed in the Master Plan for increasing the income of the people in the area. The Study was conducted based on continual partnership of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture Headquarters, Upper West Regional Office including the officers and the extension agents in the district offices, farmers and other stakeholders. Their opinions and intensions were incorporated in the Final Report. We wish to express our deep appreciation and sincere gratitude to the officials concerned of your Agency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Japan for the courtesies and cooperation kindly extended to us. We would also like to express our gratitude to the officials concerned of the JICA Ghana Office, the Embassy of Japan in Ghana, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Upper West regional and district governments, and other stakeholders for close cooperation and various forms of assistance extended to us during the field investigations and studies in Ghana. Finally, we hope that the Ministry of Food and Agriculture will execute the Master Plan and the proposals for agricultural development projects envisaged in the Final Report for improving livelihood of the people in the Upper West Region. Very truly yours, Hiroshi Okabe Team Leader of the Study Team for the Study on Upper West Integrated Agricultural Development in the Republic of Ghana Location Map Upper West Region Lambussie District Lawra District Jirapa District Nadowli District 0 25 50 75 100 km Study Area The Republic of Ghana MOFAUWR Operational Areas in Lawra District Burkina Faso Communities where PDAs are implemented (Puffien, Tome-kokoduor, and Zakpee) Kokoligu ● ● Burkina Faso Tantuo Nandom Zone Puffien Betaglu ● Nandom ● ●Brutu Lambussie District ● Monyulle Gengenlepe ● Lawra District ●Ko ● Tome-kokoduor ● Lissah Tabier ● Eremon Tome Zone ● Zambo ● Doweni ● ◎ N Lawra Tampie ● Kalsagre ● Jirapa District Babile Zone LEGEND Talibri ● ◎ District Capital Zakpee ● Operational Area Capital Zonal Border Burkina Faso Babile Operational Area Border ● Trunk Road Feeder Road ● Birifo 0 10 20 30km MOFAUWR Operational Areas in Jirapa District and Lambussie District Burkina Faso Hamile N ● Billaw Koro ● ● Communities where PDAs are implemented (Naawuie, Kogri, and Nyani) Sissala District ● Lambussie ● ● Lawra District Piina Samoa Naawuie Kpare Lambussie District ● Kogri Han ● ● Ullo Karni ● Jirapa District ● Sigri Duori ● Tizza Jirapa ● ZONE A Jirapa ZONE C ● Sabuli Tuggo Tampoe ◎ Jirapa ● Gbare ● Nyani ● ● LEGEND Tampaala ◎ District Capital Jirapa ● ● Operational Area(OA) Capital Yagha ZONE B OA Zonal Border Nadowli District OA Border Trunk Road Burikina Faso Feeder Road 0 10 20 30km N MOFAUWR Operational Areas in Nadowli District Communities where PDAs are implemented Jirapa District (Da ffiama, Tabiesi, and Nanvilli) Fian Zone ● Sissala District Bussie Tuori ● Nadowli District Dapuori Daffiama ● ● Issa ● ● Tangasia Fian ● NADOWLI ◎ Kojokpere ● Charikpong Nadowli West Nadowli East ● Tabiesi ● ● Naro ●Serekpere Nadowli Zone Sombo ● Nator ● ● Jimpensi Wa East Burkina Faso ● Sankana ● LEGEND Nanvilli ● ● Jang Takpo ◎ District Capital ● Operational Area Capital ●Kaleo Zonal Border Kaleo Zone Wa Municipal Operational Area Border Wa West Trunk Road Feeder Road 0102030km Executive Summary 1 Background of the Study The Study on the Upper West Integrated Agricultural Development (the Study) has been conducted to formulate a Master Plan (M/P) which consists of guidelines for the development and dissemination of agricultural technologies as well as proposals for agricultural development projects. The M/P will be the basis for the agricultural development model that is most appropriate for the area, and the dissemination of that model will help farmers increase their incomes. The Study concentrated on the four districts of the Upper West Region (UWR); namely Lawra, Jirapa, Lambussie, and Nadowli (the Study Area). 2 The Major Problems in the Study Area 2.1 Summary of the Problems The major problems identified in the Study Area can be summarized as follows: (1) Unstable Rainfall The amount of rainfall in the Study Area is less than that in the other areas of the country, and also the current trend of rainfall is more unreliable, irregular and unpredictable. The duration of rain has become shorter, and the amount of the precipitation at one time is frequently either too much (flooding) or too little (drought). (2) Low Soil Fertility The soil quality is generally poor in the Study Area. In particular, upland soils are shallow and gravelly, light textured at the surface, and dry up quickly after rainfall. Due to population pressure, the fallow period has become shorter, which further deteriorates soil fertility. The Study Area mostly consists of marginal and fragile land, and therefore low soil fertility is a major constraint for crop cultivation. (3) Soil Erosion As a result of the expansion of crop production areas, the vegetation in the area has been degrading. In particular, the northern part of the UWR, where slopes are steeper and population pressure is higher than in other parts, soil erosion is a more serious problem. (4) Traditional Technologies The farming practices are traditional methods such as mound ridge, and they are further constrained by the lack of inputs. A small quantity of certified seeds is produced in the area, but they are seldom used. Little chemical fertilizer is used because the prices are beyond the farmer’s reach. Organic materials such as animal dung are available but not sufficient in quantity, and also due to lack of awareness, organic fertilizer is not used. As a result, crop productivity remains low. EX-1 (5) Huge Post-harvest Loss The harvested crops are dried on various materials or even directly on the ground, and then the crops are stored before they are adequately dried or without properly sealing the storage facilities. As to storage, the problem of weevils is also often seen, particularly for cowpea. Those facts result in huge post-harvest losses of the crops. According to a MOFA document, “post-harvest losses of agricultural produce in Ghana have been estimated conservatively to be between 10 and 20%.” Thus the issue of post-harvest loss should be taken into account if the food shortage problem is to be solved. (6) Low Production of Main Food Crops The main food crops cultivated are drought-resistant, such as sorghum, millet, etc., which are generally less productive than the other food crops prevailing in the country. The cultivation areas, the production volumes, and productivity of sorghum and millet have been decreasing. In addition, rainfall and its patterns fluctuate every year, which significantly affects crop production volumes in an unpredictable way. (7) Low Selling Prices of the Products The farmers receive a low price for their products at harvest time, and later have to pay much higher prices when they buy food. The farmers are usually in need of cash, and therefore cannot afford to wait until a favorable moment to sell their products comes. (8) Low Profits from Livestock Livestock is important as an income source, and also for various socio-economic aspects. Most of the people however regard livestock rather as a safety net than as an income source. Sufficient attention is therefore not given for rearing livestock, which leads to low profits from the sales of livestock.
Recommended publications
  • Basic Design Study Report on the Project for Improvement of Medical Equipment in Upper West Region in the Republic of Ghana

    Basic Design Study Report on the Project for Improvement of Medical Equipment in Upper West Region in the Republic of Ghana

    Ministry of Health No. The Republic of Ghana BASIC DESIGN STUDY REPORT ON THE PROJECT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN UPPER WEST REGION IN THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA October 2006 JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY INTERNATIONAL TECHNO CENTER CO., LTD. GM JR 06-184 Ministry of Health The Republic of Ghana BASIC DESIGN STUDY REPORT ON THE PROJECT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN UPPER WEST REGION IN THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA October 2006 JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY INTERNATIONAL TECHNO CENTER CO., LTD. Preface In response to a request from the Government of the Republic of Ghana, the Government of Japan decided to conduct a basic design study on the Project for Improvement of Medical Equipment in Upper West Region and entrusted the study to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). JICA sent to Ghana a study team from May 14 to June 8, 2006. The team held discussions with the officials concerned of the Government of Ghana, and conducted a field study at the study area. After the team returned to Japan, further studies were made. Then, a mission was sent to Ghana in order to discuss a draft basic design, and as this result, the present report was finalized. I hope that this report will contribute to the promotion of the project and to the enhancement of friendly relations between our two countries. I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the officials concerned of the Government of Ghana for their close cooperation extended to the teams. October 2006 Masafumi Kuroki Vice-President Japan International Cooperation Agency October 2006 Letter of Transmittal We are pleased to submit to you the basic design study report on the Project for Improvement of Medical Equipment in Upper West Region in the Republic of Ghana.
  • Composite Budget Wa Municipal Assembly 2020 Composite Budget Wa Municipal Assembly 2 3

    Composite Budget Wa Municipal Assembly 2020 Composite Budget Wa Municipal Assembly 2 3

    0 1 Contents PART A: .............................................................................................................. 3 1.0 STRATEGIC OVERVIEW OF THE WA MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY ... 3 1.1 Establishment of the Municipality .................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Location and Size ............................................................................................................................ 3 1.3 Population Structure ........................................................................................................................ 3 1.4 MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................................................................. 3 1.5 VISION .............................................................................................................................................. 4 REPUBLIC OF GHANA 1.6 CORE FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 4 1.7 THE DISTRICT ECONOMY ........................................................................................................... 5 1.8 Revenue and Expenditure Performance in 2019 .............................................................................. 10 1.9 Some Key Achievements in 2019 ............................................................................................... 12 1.10 NMTDPF Policy Objectives in line with SDGs and Targets and Cost................................
  • Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)

    Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)

    CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) Village Baseline Study: Site Analysis Report for Lawra – Jirapa, Ghana (GH0108) October 2012 L. Onyango, Y. Iddrisu, J. Mango, Z. Kurui, B. Wamubeyi, A. Bawayelaaza Nyuor, B. Naab Edited by: C. Perez, W. Förch, L. Cramer Correct citation: Onyango L, Iddrisu Y, Mango J, Kurui Z, Wamubeyi B, Bawayelaaza Nyuor A, Naab B. 2012. Village Baseline Study – Site Analysis Report for Lawra – Jirapa, Ghana (GH0108). CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), Copenhagen, Denmark. Available online at: www.ccafs.cgiar.org Titles in this series aim to disseminate interim climate change, agriculture and food security research and practices and stimulate feedback from the scientific community. Published by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). CCAFS Coordinating Unit - Department of Agriculture and Ecology, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Rolighedsvej 21, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark. Tel: +45 35331046; Email: [email protected] Creative Commons License This document is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution – NonCommercial– NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Articles appearing in this publication may be freely quoted and reproduced provided the source is acknowledged. No use of this publication may be made for resale or other commercial purposes. The detailed tools and guidelines used for the implementation of the village baseline study across all CCAFS sites, as well as the mapping outputs of topic 1 at a higher resolution can be accessed on our website (http://ccafs.cgiar.org/resources/baseline-surveys). © 2012 CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) DISCLAIMER: This Paper has been prepared as an output for the baseline activities under the CCAFS program and has not been peer reviewed.
  • Community-Based Ecotourism Potential: a Case Study of Sankana Slave Caves in Nadowli-Kaleo

    Community-Based Ecotourism Potential: a Case Study of Sankana Slave Caves in Nadowli-Kaleo

    International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) |Volume VI, Issue V, May 2021|ISSN 2454-6194 Community-based Ecotourism Potential: A Case Study of Sankana Slave Caves in Nadowli-Kaleo District of Upper West Region, Ghana Cornelius K.A. Pienaah1*, Bruno Berewono2, Danganaa Mahama3, Jane Akanzum4 1Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Environment and Sustainability Sciences, University for Development Studies, Ghana 2Faculty of Integrated Development Studies, Department of Social and Development Administration, Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Ghana 3Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Environment and Sustainability Sciences, University for Development Studies, Ghana 4College of Art and Built Environment, Department of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah University for Science and Technology, Ghana *Corresponding Author Abstract: A major feature of the Upper West Region is its ancient „purposeful travel to natural areas to understand the culture caves. The caves found in Sankana, Bulenga and Dahili, were and natural history of the environment, taking care not to alter places of refuge for the inhabitants who were fleeing the slave the integrity of the ecosystem, while producing economic raiders. Slave Camps can be found at Pizaga and Dolbizon and opportunities that make the conservation of natural resources Slave market at Kassana and Salaga in the Upper East and beneficial to local people (OMT, 2014, p. 15‟ cited in Yasu C. Savannah Regions respectively. The study explored on the potential, strategies as well as effects of developing the Sankana Martinez and Mara Rosas Baños). Slave Caves as an ecotourism destination in light of the main In general, ecotourism provides many jobs to Ghanaians and pillars of sustainable development (economic, social/cultural, and has enormous potential as a catalyst for future economic and environmental).
  • Ghana Poverty Mapping Report

    Ghana Poverty Mapping Report

    ii Copyright © 2015 Ghana Statistical Service iii PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Ghana Statistical Service wishes to acknowledge the contribution of the Government of Ghana, the UK Department for International Development (UK-DFID) and the World Bank through the provision of both technical and financial support towards the successful implementation of the Poverty Mapping Project using the Small Area Estimation Method. The Service also acknowledges the invaluable contributions of Dhiraj Sharma, Vasco Molini and Nobuo Yoshida (all consultants from the World Bank), Baah Wadieh, Anthony Amuzu, Sylvester Gyamfi, Abena Osei-Akoto, Jacqueline Anum, Samilia Mintah, Yaw Misefa, Appiah Kusi-Boateng, Anthony Krakah, Rosalind Quartey, Francis Bright Mensah, Omar Seidu, Ernest Enyan, Augusta Okantey and Hanna Frempong Konadu, all of the Statistical Service who worked tirelessly with the consultants to produce this report under the overall guidance and supervision of Dr. Philomena Nyarko, the Government Statistician. Dr. Philomena Nyarko Government Statistician iv TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................. iv LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................................... vi LIST OF FIGURES .................................................................................................................... vii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................
  • Next-Generation IRS Project

    Next-Generation IRS Project

    Next-generation IRS project Stakeholders Meeting Liverpool Next-generation IRS project Stakeholder Forum September 19, 2019, Liverpool 2 Building Partnerships Creating Solutions Saving Lives NgenIRS in Mali 3 Building Partnerships Creating Solutions Saving Lives IRS implementation - Mali District 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Koulikoro Fana Barouéli Ségou Bla Mopti Bandiagara Bankass Djenné control (no spray) pyrethroid bendiocarb pirimiphos-methyl Source: World Malaria Report 2018. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2018. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. The dominant vector populations, Anopheles gambiae, are highly resistant to pyrethroids 4 Building Partnerships Creating Solutions Saving Lives NgenIRS copay-supported volumes - Mali Estimated increase in the number of Mali first participated in 2016. Since then, NgenIRS investments have people protected because of NgenIRS increased the number of people protected by third-generation IRS (3GIRS) investments (Since 2016 – Across products substantially Africa) 90.0 823,000 people 80.0 77.5m protected in 70.0 48.6% 2017 increase 665,000 60.0 people 52.1m 50.0 protected in 2018 40.0 789,000 People covered people 30.0 protected in 2016 570–1,150 20.0 deaths 10.0 prevented 0.0 Likely leading to… 190,000– - 385,000 clinical cases With payco & prevented At full price discountedprice 5 Building Partnerships Creating Solutions Saving Lives IRS impact - Mali Observational analysis of impact of IRS (including 3GIRS) from 2011-2014 in Ségou: 31% reduction in malaria cases reporting to
  • Exploring Financial Inclusion with Village Savings and Loan Associations in Ghana’S Wa-West District

    Exploring Financial Inclusion with Village Savings and Loan Associations in Ghana’S Wa-West District

    Walden University ScholarWorks Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection 2021 Exploring Financial Inclusion With Village Savings and Loan Associations in Ghana’s Wa-West District Jonathan Lanidune Walden University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations Part of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection at ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion in Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Walden University College of Social and Behavioral Sciences This is to certify that the doctoral dissertation by Jonathan Lanidune has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. Victoria Landu-Adams, Committee Chairperson, Public Policy and Administration Faculty Dr. Susan Baer, Committee Member, Public Policy and Administration Faculty Dr. Victor Ferreros, University Reviewer, Public Policy and Administration Faculty Chief Academic Officer and Provost Sue Subocz, Ph.D. Walden University 2021 Abstract Exploring Financial Inclusion With Village Savings and Loan Associations in Ghana’s Wa-West District by Jonathan Lanidune CEMPA, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2014 BA (IDS), University for Development Studies, 2004 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Public Policy and Administration Walden University May 2021 Abstract Financial inclusion (FI) has played a significant role in Ghana's economic transformation but is not widespread in rural areas.
  • Small-Scale Dams Water Quality and the Possible Health Risk to Users of the Water in the Upper West Region of Ghana

    Small-Scale Dams Water Quality and the Possible Health Risk to Users of the Water in the Upper West Region of Ghana

    European Scientific Journal May 2014 edition vol.10, No.14 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431 SMALL-SCALE DAMS WATER QUALITY AND THE POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK TO USERS OF THE WATER IN THE UPPER WEST REGION OF GHANA Rev. Dr. Kpieta B. Alfred Laari B. Prosper Department of Environment and Resource Studies, University for Development Studies, Wa Campus, Ghana Abstract Small-Scale Dams water quality plays a significant role in water- related disease control among human populations in third world nations. The inadequacy of quality drinking water and the poor management practices of dams in developing countries make these reservoirs’ water unsuitable for domestic household uses. The study therefore sought to find out the small- scale dams water quality; and also to find out the extent of health-risk users of these reservoirs water are exposed to in dam communities of the Upper West Region of Ghana Water samples were drawn at different intervals and chemically analysed in the Water Laboratory of Ghana Water Company Limited, Bolgatanga, to find out their suitability for human consumption. The research finding reveals a high level of pollution of the reservoirs. There is a high level of faecal pollution ranging between 10 and 65MPN Index of World Health Organization (WHO) and Ghana Standard Board (GSB). The turbidity levels of almost all the reservoirs are also far above the WHO and GSB Ghana Standard Board (GSB) stipulated drinking water levels. Also, the nitrate and nitrite levels in some of the reservoirs are higher than the WHO and GSB given levels of dam water.
  • Evidence from Jirapa District, Upper West Region, Ghana

    Evidence from Jirapa District, Upper West Region, Ghana

    Research on Humanities and Social Sciences www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-5766 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0484 (Online) Vol.8, No.15, 2018 Prospects and Challenges of Women Participation in Local Governance - Evidence from Jirapa District, Upper West Region, Ghana Alhassan Baba 1* Wang Yihuan 1,2 Ahmed Mahmud 1,2,3 Alhassan Fahad 1,2,3,4 1.College of Humanities and Development, China Agricultural University, Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Bejing 100083, P.R. China 2.College of Humanities and Development Studies, China Agricultural University, Qinghua Donglu, Haidian District, Bejing 100083, P.R. China 3.National Headquarters, Ghana National Ambulance Service, Greater Accra, P. O. Box MB 423, Accra, Ghana 4.WA Municipal Health Administration, Ghana Health Service, Upper West Region, P.O. Box 321, WA, Ghana Abstract Women’s role in community development has become crucial and critical in contemporary times. It is in the light of this that women’s involvement in governance and decision-making is paramount to the realization of this social objective. Despite the benefits that communities stand to gain if women were incorporated into local governance and decision-making, women still face barrage of discrimination at various levels of social and political discourse. Traditional social structures have tendered to place women in the subservient position in relation to men and hence making such societies patriarchal in nature. Even though women generally outnumbered men in Ghana (PHC, 2010), their numerical strength does not transform their power positions as they themselves have come to accept their traditional placements without question. This has led to the deep institutionalization of women’s role at the margin of society.
  • World Bank Document

    World Bank Document

    Procurement Plan for Ghana Transport Sector Improvement Project (P151026) Public Disclosure Authorized I. General 1. Bank’s approval Date of the procurement Plan: April 19, 2017 2. Date of General Procurement Notice: October 2016 3. Period covered by this procurement plan: The procurement period of project covered from March 2017 to September 2018 II. Goods and Works and non-consulting services. 1. Prior Review Threshold: Procurement Decisions subject to Prior Review by the Bank as stated in Appendix 1 to the Guidelines for Procurement: Public Disclosure Authorized Procurement Method Prior Review Comments Threshold US$ 1. ICB / NCB (Goods) Above US$ 2,000,000 All 2. ICB / NCB (Works) Above US$ 10 million All 3. Non-Consultant Services Above US$ 2,000,000 First contract 2. Pre-qualification. Not applicable. 3. Proposed Procedures for CDD Components (as per paragraph. 3.17 of the Guidelines: Not Applicable Public Disclosure Authorized Reference to (if any) Project Operational/Procurement Manual: Project Implementation Manual for World Bank Loan Project: Proposed Transport Sector Improvement Project (April 2017), Issued by Ministry of Roads and Highways, Ministry of Transport 4. Summary of the Procurement Packages planned during the first 18 months after project effectiveness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ref. Descripti Estimated Pack Domesti Review Comments No. on Cost ages c by Bank US$ Preferen (Prior / million ce Post) (yes/no) Public Disclosure Authorized Summary 101.3 2 No Prior Output and of the ICB Performance Based (Works) Road Contracts & Works contracts for April 2017 Rehabilitation of selected Feeder Roads Summary 0.225 m 1 No Prior of the ICB (Goods) Summary 0.05 m 1 NA Post of the NCB (Works) Summary 2.3 m 6 NA Post of the NCB (Goods) Summary 0 0 NA NA of the ICB (Non- Consultan t Services) III.
  • HAYTAFORD Harnessing Youthful Talents for Rural Development

    HAYTAFORD Harnessing Youthful Talents for Rural Development

    HAYTAFORD Harnessing Youthful Talents for Rural Development PROPOSAL IN SUPPORT OF A PROJECT VEHICLE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORK IN UPPER WEST REGION OF GHANA Introduction This proposal seeks assistance for a project vehicle in order to increase HAYTAFORD’s outreach support to improve the community and education lives of poor people in Wa East district and other inaccessible communities in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Focus of HAYTAFORD HAYTAFORD is a youth led local NGO which has been working closely with local based structures at the community level. HAYTAFORD complements the efforts of government in the provision of quality basic education for all children especially those at the basic level. HAYTAFORD's work is based on the conviction that providing school infrastructure, recruiting teachers and sending children to school alone will not ensure quality basic education for all. There is the need to empower and involve all stakeholders particularly Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), School Management Committees (SMCs), Chiefs and Assembly persons at the grassroots in school planning, decision making local education policy formulation, implementation and monitoring of the benefits. The intervention of HAYTAFORD as a civil society organization is progressively increasing particularly in the Upper West Region. From a humble beginning of one district (Nadowli) we now reach out to four districts namely Nadowli/Kaleo, Daffiamah /Bussie /Issah, Wa municipal and Wa East). HAYTAFORD has a broad based constituents who are mostly very committed and people interested in their development though they are poor. We represent some of the most vulnerable groups notably over 1,000 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Nadowli District alone, children and poor girls.
  • The Menace of Open Defecation and Diseases in the Nadowli-Kaleo District, Ghana

    The Menace of Open Defecation and Diseases in the Nadowli-Kaleo District, Ghana

    International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 7, Issue 12, December 2017 743 ISSN 2250-3153 The Menace of Open Defecation and Diseases in The Nadowli-Kaleo District, Ghana. Stephen Ameyaw [email protected] Department of Social, Political and Historical Studies, University for Development Studies, Wa campus, Ghana Felicia Safoa Odame [email protected] Department of Social, Political and Historical Studies, University for Development Studies, Wa campus, Ghana Abstract: A good sanitation practice is very imperative in human lives. Hence, defecating openly is a bane to human health killing children under five years in every 15 seconds. Efforts made by philanthropists to ameliorate this canker proved futile while there are still one billion people defecating openly globally despite the pragmatic strides. In Ghana, for instance, US$290 million is spent on open defecation yearly when the government needs US$79 million to combat the menace. Discouragingly, Ghana improves its sanitation by 1% yearly and the Upper West Region is ranked second in open defecation with 78.7%. In the Nadowli-Kaleo district, people are seen defecating into gutters, toilet premises and yet much has not been done. The study investigates factors influencing open defecation in the Nadowli-Kaleo district. The study employed case study design where purposive sampling technique was used to select the communities and respondents. Primary and secondary data were used where Interview guides were utilised and analysed qualitatively. The study revealed among others that inadequate toilet facilities, filth, and attitude are the main causes of open defecation. Socio-cultural, economic, health factors influenced people to resort to defecate openly.