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ATWIMA KWANWOMA DISTRICT

ASSEMBLY

IMPLEMENTATION OF DISTRICT

MEDIUM-TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN

(2014-2017)

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR

2016

PREPARED BY:

DISTRICT PLANNING COORDINATING UNIT

2016 Annual Progress Report, Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly

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CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly is one of the thirty (30) and Two Hundred and Sixteen (216)

Metropolitan/Municipal/District Assemblies in Ashanti Region and Ghana respectively. It was created in

pursuance of deepening decentralization and good governance. It was established by Legislative

Instrument (L.I) 1853 of November 2007. The district was carved out of the former Bosomtwe Atwima

Kwanwoma District with Atwima Foase as its District Capital. The District is located in the central

portion of Ashanti Region, bounded to the North by Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, South by Bekwai

Municipality, East by Bosomtwe District, West by Atwima Nwabiagya District and South West by

Amansie West District.

The District has a total land size of 251.9 sq. km constituting 1.03% of the total land area of Ashanti

region. The District Capital, Atwima Foase is approximately 20 kilometers from Kumasi. Other major

settlements in the district include Ahenema Kokoben, Trede, Twedie, Trabuom, Aburaso, Atwima Boko,

Foase, Brofoyeduro, Ampayoo, Krofrom, Kotwi and Kromoase. There are sixty four (64) settlements in

the district which have been delineated into two (2) Area Councils and subdivided into 33 Electoral Areas

for the purpose of District Assembly Elections. From the 2010 Population and Housing Census Report by

Ghana Statistical Service, the District has a population of 90,634 with a growth rate of 2.7%. The

population is estimated to be 106,344 in 2016.

The Ghana Shared, Growth and Development Agenda II (GSGDA II) is the policy direction of the

government towards development of the country from 2014-2017. The 2016 Annual Progress Report

provides an assessment of implementation of policies and strategies outlined in the District’s Medium

Term Development Plan (DMTDP, 2014-2017) and the 2016 District Composite Annual Action Plan

under the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda II (GSGDA II, 2014-2017). The year 2016

marks the third (3rd) face of implementation of the District’s Medium Term Development Plan (DMTDP,

2014-2017) under the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda II.

The GSGDA II seeks to achieve and sustain macroeconomic stability while placing the economy on a

path to higher and shared growth, reducing socio-economic inequalities, ensuring rapid reduction in

poverty and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) and the AU Agenda 2063. With this,


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the districts’ aim is to implement and sustain poverty reduction programmes and projects in a manner that

ensures growth, equity and equality in access to development resources, infrastructural facilities and

opportunities.

The 2016 Annual Progress Report is prepared within the context of programmes and projects, which is in

line with the seven (7) thematic areas of the National Medium Term Development Policy Framework

(NMTDPF) as follows:

Ensuring and Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability

Enhancing Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector

Accelerated Agricultural Modernization and Sustainable Natural Resource Management

Oil and Gas Development

Infrastructure and Human Settlement

Human Development, Employment and Productivity

Transparent and Accountable Governance

1.2 Achievements in the Implementation of Programmes and Projects in the 2016 District Composite Annual Action Plan (Status of Implementation of DMTDP {2014-2017}

During the year 2016 under review, the District Assembly planned to implement ten (10) new priority

projects and complete all on-going projects from the 2016 District Composite Annual Action. Due to

inadequate and untimely released of funds, the District Assembly implemented seven (7) out of the ten

(10) planned projects outlined in the 2016 District Composite Annual Action Plan and Composite Budget.

The seven (7) implemented projects include:

Supply of 200No. Dual Desk for Public Schools

Rehabilitation of DA JHS (BLOCK B-PHASE 1) at Darko

Construction of 1No. 3 unit classroom block with ancillary facilities at Ahenema Kokobeng

Construction of 1No. 3 unit classroom block with ancillary facilities at Ampapatia

Construction of 1No. 12 seater acqua privy toilet at New Aduapong

Rehabilitation of 1No. 3 unit Classroom Block, Office and Store (BLOCK B-PHASE II) at Darko

Construction of 1No. CHPS Compound with staff quarters and a mechanized borehole at Krofrom

Out of the seven (7) implemented projects, three (3) projects were completed and commissioned for use

during the year. These projects include the Supply of 200No. Dual Desk for some selected public schools,


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Rehabilitation of DA JHS (BLOCK B-PHASE 1) at Darko and Construction of 1No. 12 seater acqua privy

toilet at New Aduapong

Progress on the status of projects, percentage of work done and payment to date is outlined in the District

Project Register shown in Appendix I below.

Non-Implemented Projects in the Year 2016

Drilling of 10No. Boreholes

Rehabilitation of a CHPS Compound at Yabi

Construction of 1No. 3 unit classroom block at Aboabokese

1.3 Reasons for Non-Implementation of some planned programmes and projects The reasons for non-implementation of some planned programmes and projects are many and varied but

we have limited ourselves to the salient ones for brevity and comprehension. Among the salient reasons

are: inadequate funding and untimely released of funds.

a) Inadequate Funding The District Assembly has the responsibility to meet the numerous developmental needs and aspirations

of its citizens. The Assembly planned to implement all proposed projects and programmes in the 2016

District Composite Annual Action Plan. However, the District Assembly could not implement all these

projects because of Inadequate Funding.

b) Untimely Released of Funds The time funds or resources were released to the District Assembly partly accounted for the non-

implementation and completion of some programmes and projects within the time schedule. Funds were

not released according to the Assembly’s plan. As a result of this, programmes and projects took much

longer time than their scheduled periods for implementation and completion.

1.4 Purpose of the 2016 Annual Progress Report The 2016 Annual Progress Report is to evaluate and assess the overall performance and achievements of

the District Assembly base on the objectives set out in the District Medium Term Development Plan

(2014-2017), Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (2014-2017) in relation to the policies, programmes and

projects targeted for the year 2016.


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This report seeks to reflect the performance indicators achieved by the various sectors in the district,

challenges encountered during the year, lessons learnt and the way forward.

1.5 Processes and Difficulties Encountered in the Preparation of the 2016 Annual Progress Report

(a) Processes Involved The District Planning Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU) during the year deliberated on efforts towards the

achievements of the core indicators in the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, 2014-2017. At the meeting,

each member of the DPCU presented annual progress reports on the sector or units they head towards

achieving the 2016 District Composite Annual Action Plan. In addition, stakeholders meetings was

organised during the year to ascertain the level of progress on the implementation of physical and non-

physical projects in the District.

The following were the processes involved in the preparation of the 2016 Annual Progress Report.

The data and relevant information required for the preparation of the report were obtained from

the Departments of the District Assembly and agencies as well as other stakeholders in the district.

Departments were requested to submit their Annual Progress Reports on specific targets and

indicators set during the year. A District Planning Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU) meeting was

organized and that offered the Departmental Heads the opportunity to shed light on the

performance of their respective Departments.

(b) Challenges

The following challenges were encountered during the preparation of the report;

Different reporting format and cycles by the Departments of the District Assembly

Incomplete data and non-uniformity in the units of measurements for some indicators


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CHAPTER TWO MONITORING AND EVALUATION ACTIVITIES REPORT

2.1 Introduction The objectives of the Monitoring and Evaluation for the year include review and implementation of

various interventions; assess the performance of set indicators and targets which were adopted for

monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects implemented in the year and recommendations for

addressing shortcomings.

The Monitoring and Evaluation objectives of Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly were formulated in

line with the broad thematic areas.

2.2 Departmental Programme and Project Status for the Year 2016 A total of 108 programmes, projects and activities was proposed for implementation in the 2016 District

Composite Annual Action Plan. Programmes such as education on HIV/AIDS, support to person with

disability, youth training in employable skills, construction of schools, CHPS Compound and toilet

facilities etc and all on-going projects were rolled over in the year 2016 for completion. 3 rolled over

projects from 2015 were fully completed during the year. Namely:

Construction of 1No. CHPS Compound at Ampapatia

Construction of 1No. 3 unit classroom block with ancillary facilities at Traboum

Construction of 1No. 3 unit classroom block with ancillary facilities at Afaisebon

The updated District Project Table/Register on Projects Implemented in the Year is shown in Appendix

I below.

Enhancing Competitiveness of Ghana’s Private Sector The private sector has been identified as the pivotal to accelerated growth, job creation and transformation

of the economy.

Objectives

Expand opportunities for job creation

Improve efficiency and competitiveness of SMEs

Develop a competitive creative arts industry

During the year under review, the following sensitization and training programmes were organized by the

Departments of the District Assembly.


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Table 2.1: Sensitization and Training Programmes Organised in the District No Sensitization Programme

Oraganised Community Number of

Participants Age Group

Responsible Department

Male Female Total 1. Campaign on

women empowerment

Education on HIV/AIDS and Cholera

Nweneso No. I, II, II, Hwediem, Trede, Brofroyeduru, New Aduapong, Konkori

79 119 198 18years and above

Community Development Officers, Health Directorate and the District Desk Officer for HIV/AIDS

2. Education on Child Maintenance and Child Labour

Kromoase, Aburaso, Kotwi, Gyekye, Nweneso I,II,II


Community Development and Social Welfare Officers

3. Education on Domestic Violence against Women

Adumasa, Ampeyoo, Krofrom


Community Development Officers

4. Sensitization on Community Initiated Project

Twinedurase, Bebu, Chichibon, Ampabame No.I


Community Development Officers

5. Training in Soap Making Foase 12 34 46 18years and above

Business Advisory Center (BAC)

6 Training in Batik, Tie & dye and screen printing

Atwima Boko, 6 12 18 18years and above


7 Training in Pomade and cosmetics

Nweneso 1 5 15 20 18years and above


8 Training in Bee Keeping Nweneso 1 12 0 13 18years and above


9 Training in Palm Oil Processing

Foase 2 12 14 18years and above


Source: AKDA, DPCU-February 2017


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Accelerated Agriculture Modernisation and Sustained Natural Resource Management The focus of Agriculture Development Strategy under the GSGDA II is to accelerate the modernization

of agriculture to contribute significantly to the structural transformation of the economy through an

effective linkage of agriculture to industry, associated by job creation, increased export earnings, food

security and supply of raw materials for value addition. The modernization of agriculture entails

significant improvements in productivity enhancing measures along the value chain, including the

adoption of high yielding crop varieties, mechanization services, improved extension services, upgrading

skills of operators and access to inputs, markets and finance.

Objectives

Promote Agriculture Mechanizations

Improve Science, Technology and innovation application

Promote seed and planting material development

The Department of Agriculture in Atwima Kwanwoma district carried out its usual duties of supervision,

monitoring and evaluation with the dissemination of improved technologies to farmers. The activities

carried out by the Department covered all major aspects of agriculture in the district with the aim of

meeting the national goal of food security, employment opportunities and reduced poverty.

Main Features of 2016 Agricultural Year

Generally, the weather was dry and hot for most part of the year. Erratic rainfall pattern characterize the

year and led to relatively low yields of maize.

Impact of Climatic Conditions and External Forces on Agriculture during the Year The weather was generally dry and hot for the month of January and sunny with few wet days recorded

during the last month of the first quarter. The later part of the quarter experienced downpours. The dry

and hot weather favoured harvesting, drying and storage of grains. It also aided land preparation for major

season cropping. The weather was generally fair in the second quarter for farming activities. Planting of

crop fields was the major activity within the year. The third quarter was characterized by an appreciable

amount of rainfall which was erratic. The erratic nature of rainfall delayed minor season cropping. The

last quarter recorded an appreciable amount of rainfall, but ceased when most maize fields were at tassling

stage.


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Occurrence of Natural Disasters, External Shocks and Forces Table 2.2: External forces, factors, and shocks that may impact on agriculture M&E results and/or

interpretations External forces Area of

Occurrence Frequency (1) Significance

(2) Trends (3)

2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 Frequent Events Bush Fire

All Zones 3 3 3 3 0 0

Price variation of agric inputs All Zones

3 3 2 2 1 1

Seasonal price variation of local production All Zones

3 3 2 2 1 1

Malaria All Zones

4 4 1 1 1 1

Seasonal rural - urban migration All Zones

3 3 2 2 1 1

Urbanization and non- agricultural employment opportunities All Zones

2 2 8 8 0 0

Fuel Price Increase All Zones

4 4 1 1 1 1

Occurrence of droughts All Zones

3 3 2 2 1 1

National and regional trade of food production - - - - - - -

Alien herdsmen Source: AKDA District Directorate of Agriculture, Feb. 2017

Activity Implementation Table 2.3: Activities Implementation Efficiency

Annual – 2016 Level of disaggregation:

No. of activities

planned in district

planning (1)

No. of activities budgeted

from district

planning (2)

No. of activities

implemented and

completed as scheduled

(3)

No. of activities

started but not

completed

Global programme

cycle implementation

efficiency (Ratio 3/1)

District development

implementation efficiency (Ratio 3/2)

Crop 6 6 0 5 0.00 0.00

Livestock 7 7 0 5 0.00 0.00

Fish


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M&E/Planning 10 - 5 7 0.50

WIAD 3 - - 3

Crosscutting - - - -

TOTAL 26 13 5 20 0.19 0.38

Source: AKDA District Directorate of Agriculture, Feb. 2017

Main strengths in the agricultural performance, 2016 The main strength in agricultural are the land and weather conditions which favour growth of a wide range

of crops. The dissemination of improved technology also become effective with very experienced and

dedicated field officers.

Monitoring and Supervision Fifteen (15) AEA`s were monitored and supervised by 5 District officers during the execution of projects

and all extension activities in 15 operational areas in the district. AEAs and District Officers use these

opportunities to disseminate improved technologies to the farmers. In their interactions with the farmers

they also create awareness on HIV/AIDS.

Technologies disseminated include

1. Correct use of agrochemicals

2. Row planting in maize

3. Pest of citrus and their control

4. Prevention of bush fires

5. Livestock production

6. No-till under conservation agriculture

Korean African Food and Agricultural Cooperative Initiative KAFACI (Korean African Food and Agricultural Cooperative Initiative) was introduced to the district in

2014 to assist farmers partly with inputs and training to increase yield in maize production leading to

increase income. There has been a steadily increase in the number of participating farmers every year. The

evidence of improved yields and income of farmers due to KAFACI is encouraging more farmers to

participate. One hundred and eighty-two (182), farmers registered to participate in the programme in 2016.

The programme officially ended in December 2016.


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Field Day at Trabuom The field day was organized on 27 September 2016 at Trabuom. During the programme, the harvested

maize from the farmer group’s demonstration field was inspected.

Figure 1: A picture of harvested maize from demonstration field.

The personnel from Plantwise took the farmers through discussions on disease identification, diagnosis,

and control or treatment. Farmers were made aware of adopting minimum use of pesticides on their fields

to reduce risks.

Figure 2: Discussions with farmers on disease identification and solution in maize

The farmers were then taken through discussions on agronomic practices and post-harvest management.

They included early harvest, Harvesting and leaving the chaff on the field, Sorting, Grading, Processing,

Storage and How to select good seeds


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Figure 3: Discussions on post-harvest losses in maize

Crib Inspection

Figure 4: Visit to a crib by group of farmers

Capacity Building Workshop for Agric Extension Agents

KAFACI (Korean African Food and Agricultural Cooperative Initiative) in collaboration with the

Department of Agriculture, Atwima Kwanwoma District organized capacity building workshop for agric

extension agents and front line staff on 13th December 2016.

Areas covered during the workshop included;

1. Good agricultural practices (GAP)

2. Safe use of agrochemicals

3. Post-harvest management

4. Agribusiness

5. Basic economic analysis

6. Report writhing


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2016 Farmers Day The National Farmers Day was held on 4th November 2016, under the theme “Agriculture: A Business

Response to Economic Growth’’. This theme was chosen with the understanding that investment in the

agriculture sector by both the government and private sector would make the agriculture sector the tool

for the accelerated transformation of the national economy.

The choosing of the venue for this year’s event was the first activity which marked the beginning of

preparations for the occasion. Upon extensive deliberations by key stakeholders, Kentinkyiren was the

community chosen to host the district celebration of the 32nd National Farmers Day celebrations in the

Atwima Kwanwoma District. This was followed by the identification and selection of distinguished

farmers by the Agric Extension Agents.

An inspection team was set up by the District Planning Committee of the District Farmers’ Day

Celebration for 2016. A four-man committee was formed. They comprised three MOFA staff, and a

member from Agric. Sub-committee.

Criteria for Selection

Farmer/AEA Interaction

Knowledge of husbandry practices

Adoption of new technologies

Environmental awareness/Relevant practices

Identification of farming problems/Innovation

Farmer’s role in the community

Record keeping

General impression

The inspection was carried out from the 26th of September to the 30th of September 2016. Fifteen (15)

farmers were finally selected for awards.

Madam Patricia Boadi came out as the overall district best farmer. She took home a motorized

spraying machine, a fridge, full piece wax print, knapsack sprayer, wellington boots, cutlasses, bicycle,

agrochemicals and a certificate. The other categories of awards were;

Best Maize Farmer Best Citrus farmer Best Okro Farmer


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Best Cabbage Farmer Best Plantain Farmer Best Cassava Farmer Best Ginger Farmer Best Piggery Farmer Best Rice Farmer Best Tomato Farmer Best Pepper Farmer Best Poultry Farmer Best Institution Best Agric Worker

Group Formation and their Access to Services

Farmer Based Organization’s (FBO’S)

AEAs and District Officers took advantage of the lean season to educate farmers in their operational

areas on improved agricultural technologies as part of their regular extension duties.

The Farmer Based Organisation was trained in the following

Effective farm management practices

Post-harvest handling of vegetable

Citrus pest and disease control

No tillage technology to conserve soil moisture and fertility.

Proper land preparation to maintain soil fertility.

Correct planting spacing for all crops cultivated in the district.

Narrow crib construction

2.4 FBO Development in the District

Number Comments Total number of FBOs 35 Number of new FBOs formed 15 At storming stage Number of functional farmer based organization accessing credit

16 Assisted by Opportunity Bank

Number of FBOs accessing marketing information 14 Contacts and sales of produce

Number of FBOs interacted with 35 Number of trainings organized for FBOs 9 Topic; post-harvest handing

And others. Source: AKDA District Directorate of Agriculture, Feb. 2017


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Constraints and Challenges

Lack of sufficient funds for carrying out various activities like field inspections, adequate number

of trainings for staff and farmers.

Limited number of AEAs (AEA/Farmer ratio stands at 1:1500 instead of the normal 1:500)

High cost of farm inputs

Limited access to credit facility

Inadequate means of transportation for AEAs and DOs

Rapid urbanization impeding large scale farming.

Poor loan recovery from farmers.

Way Forward

Efforts are being made to bridge the AEA/Farmer ratio gap.

Farmers are encouraged to form groups to enable them access credit facilities from financial

institutions.

Credit in kind to unemployed youth through the Block Farm system.

Infrastructure and Human Settlement Development

Objectives

Accelerate the provision of adequate, safe and affordable water

Accelerate the provision of improved environmental sanitation facilities

Create and sustain an efficient and effective transport system that meets user needs

Roads Surfacing of Kwadaso-Foase road and Brofroduru-Foase road is under construction. The project is funded

by the Ministry of Roads.

The District Assembly also reshaped most of the feeder roads in the District with the help of the grader

purchased by the Assembly.

Water and Sanitation The Department of Social Development liaised with other Departments such as the Environmental and

Works Department to form the District Water and Sanitation Team (DWST) and the following activities

took place during the year under review;


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Periodic maintenance checks took place in various communities and WATSAN committee

accounts were audited.

Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit

Health/Hygiene Education

Health Education was organized to the people in the following areas of Human activities:

Households during routine inspections

Market areas

Proper storage, collection and disposal of generated refuse in homes.

Control of weeds during the rainy season.

De-silting and cleaning of drains and scrubbing of bath houses.

Personal hygiene and proper storage of water.

Health/Hygiene Education was carried out in the following communities during the year under review:

Table 2.5: List of Beneficiary Communities in the Health/Hygiene Education S/N Name of Community Activity

Undertaken Number of

Participants Total

Male Female 1 Adumasa, Nkoranza, Apemamin Kokoben,

Bebu Health/Hygiene Education

63 103 166

2 Twedie, Boko, Behenase, Akyeremade, Kromoase, Yabi

Health/Hygiene Education

26 206 232

3 Trede, Konkori, Kentenyire, Kyekyerewe Health/Hygiene Education

71 93 164

4 Ampapatia, Darko, Afasibon Health/Hygiene Education

40 61 101

Source: AKDA Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit, Feb. 2017

Food Hygiene: Medical Screening for Food/Drinking Vendors During the year under review 1,245 Food/Drinking Vendors were screened.

Premises Inspection A total number of 997 residential, 20 chop bars and 95 drinking bar was inspected in the year. Nuisance

detected include insanitary drains, over grow of weeds, broken or cracked drinking glasses, refuse on

premises, improper refuse storage etc.


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Actions taken on the above include:

1. Health/Hygiene Education

2. Notices were issued and court actions

Spraying/Fumigation Zoom lion Ghana Limited fumigated selected communities in the district during the year under review.

The table below indicates the activities carried out:

2.6 Fumigation Description Number Community Remarks Public Toilets 17 Twedie, Boko, Kromoase, Aburaso, Trede,

Brofoyedru, Foase Successful

Urinals 3 Boko, Aburaso Successful

Refuse Dump Sites 21 Twedie, Boko, Kromoase, Nkoranza, Brofoyeduru, Ahenema Kokoben, Foase

Successful

Communal Containers Sites

3 Kromoase, Aburaso, Ahenema Kokoben Successful

Major drains 11 Foase, Nkoranza,Boko, Twedie Successful

Offices 3 Police Station, District Court Twedie, DCD Official Residence

Successful

Source: AKDA Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit, Feb. 2017

Disaster Management Organisation Disaster Volunteer Groups (D.V.G.) initiated activities to reduce the risk of disaster in various

communities through tree planting, clean up exercise and public education on disaster prevention and

mitigation.

During the year 2016, a number of people had been rendered homeless as a result of fire and lightening

(natural) Hydro meteorological disasters.

Darko DA JHS block was destroyed through rain and wind storm ripping off the roofing sheets.

The National Disaster Management Organisation in the year carried out educational programme on

disaster prevention and mitigation in various communities in the district.

This was made up of 89 males and 111 females.


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To inject greater efficiency and also boost the capacity of NADMO to deliver and receive information

from the grass root, Disaster Volunteer Groups (D.V.G.) has been established within the communities in

the district. Such groups initiate activities to reduce the risk of disaster in the communities.

The table below shows the total number of Disaster Victims in Fire, Rain/Wind Storm and Collapse buildings in

the year 2016.

Table 2.7 Disaster in the District Year No. of Fire

Occurrences Rain/Wind Storm

Collapse Building

No. who received Items

Total Population Affected

2016 13 42 4 216 821

Source: AKDA District NADMO Co-ordinator, Feb. 2017

Department of Physical Planning

The Physical Planning Department of the District Assembly is charged with the responsibility of

settlement planning and land use management to guide physical development and growth of settlements

in the district. The Department is responsible for:

Processing development and building permits application documents for consideration and

approval by the Statutory Planning Committee.

Provide a spatial framework and strategies for the integration of socio-economic and physical

development of urban and rural areas.

Providing advisory services to public, private organisations/individuals on matters relating to

planning and management of physical developments.

Activities during the year

During the year, the Department received two hundred and seventy five (275) development

applications vetted and approved by the Technical Sub-Committee Meeting and Statutory Planning

Committee level.

Digitizing of Twedie Local Plan

Embarked on development Control and routine inspection of physical developments and check

unauthorised developments in the district.

Digitizing stage of the Street Naming and Property Addressing System at Twedie


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Challenges during the Quarter.

Land litigation (Different chiefs/families claiming ownership of a particular land)

Inadequate Planning Schemes (Inadequate accurate and up-to-date maps to facilitate the

preparation of local plans for various growing settlements.

Human Development, Productivity and Employment The policies and programs outlined in the GSGDA II under the Human Development Productivity and

Employment are aimed at producing well educated and skilled population capable of transforming the key

sectors of the economy for wealth creation and poverty reduction.

Objectives

Increase equitable access to and participation in education at all levels

Improve quality of teaching and learning

Bridge the equity gaps in geographical access to health services

Ensure the reduction of new HIV and AIDS/STIs infections, especially among the vulnerable

groups

Protect children against violence, abuse and exploitation

Education The development of the district is largely based on how strong the Human capacity for development is.

For this reason great effort is being made by the District Assembly and other Departments concerned to

help equip the Human Resource Base of the district for enhanced productivity.

A lot of activities were undertaken at the District Directorate of Education which plays the pivotal role in

the development of the human resource. This include:

School Performance Appraisal Meetings (SPAM) The District Directorate of Education during the year monitored teaching and learning in both public and

private schools. The monitoring team from the District Directorate enlighten the teachers, both public and

private on the Ghana Education Service policies and how to prepare school performance implementation

plan. Private school proprietors were also educated on the basic educational records and management tools

which have to be displayed in the head teachers’ offices.


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The School Performance Appraisal Meeting (SPAM) for all schools was organized in circuit bases. All

stakeholders in Education such as Officers, Teachers, Traditional rulers, Community leaders, Opinion

leaders and Pupils/Students attended the programmes. The 2016 BECE results was used as benchmark for

the performance of the meeting. Various challenges militating against quality education was identify and

possible solutions to solve them were put in place.

Girl Child Education

The Girl Child Education Co-ordinator organized a durbar at Trabuom to commemorate the International

Day for the Girl Child with the theme: “Stop Child Marriage and let the Girls Grow”. The durbar was

organized for all the communities and schools in the Trabuom circuit to create awareness to stop child

marriage and let the girl grow to contribute her quota to the national growth and development.

Sports and Culture

The Physical Education Unit of the directorate in collaboration with seven (7) Circuit Sports Organizers

Organized Inter-Schools under 13 boys and girls soccer games throughout the seven (7) circuits. The

games started on 2nd November, 2016 at Brofoyedru D/A Basic School Park for schools in the Ahenema

Kokoben Circuit.

Distribution of Educational Inputs Below is the list of Educational Inputs received during the year Table 2.8 Items received during the Year under review by the District Directorate of Education

S/NO.

DATE

ITEMS/DESCRIPTION

QTY.

SUPPLIERS

1 20/01/2016 Getting Ready For English 1A 510 MOE/GES 2 20/01/2016 Getting Ready For English 1B 510 MOE/GES 3 20/01/2016 Getting Ready For English 1C 510 MOE/GES 4 20/01/2016 English Primer 510 MOE/GES 5 20/01/2016 The Cat And The Dog 510 MOE/GES 6 20/01/2016 Getting Ready For English 2A 510 MOE/GES 7 20/01/2016 Getting Ready For English 2B 510 MOE/GES 8 20/01/2016 Getting Ready For English 2C 510 MOE/GES 9 20/01/2016 English Primer 2A 510 MOE/GES 10 20/01/2016 English Primer 2 B 510 MOE/GES 11 20/01/2016 All About Me 530 MOE/GES 12 20/01/2016 The Crow And The Pot 530 MOE/GES 13 20/01/2016 The Cat And The Bird 530 MOE/GES 14 20/01/2016 Tutu The Friendly Cat 530 MOE/GES 15 20/01/2016 The King Of The African Jungle 530 MOE/GES 16 20/01/2016 Misurotte White Dog And The Bali 530 MOE/GES


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17 20/01/2016 The Crow And The Pot 530 MOE/GES 18 20/01/2016 The King Of The African Jungle 530 MOE/GES 19 20/01/2016 Tutu The Friendly Cat 530 MOE/GES 20 20/01/2016 The Wise Duck 530 MOE/GES 21 20/01/2016 The Boy Who Didn’t Want To Grow 530 MOE/GES 22 20/01/2016 At The Cocoa Farm 530 MOE/GES 23 20/01/2016 Kofi Nnwom 583 MOE/GES 24 20/01/2016 Awo Ne Ne Nnananom Baasa BI 583 MOE/GES 25 20/01/2016 Grakwaa Bubufo 583 MOE/GES 26 20/01/2016 Cockcrow 2,500 MOE/GES 27 24/02/2016 Andy’s Maize Farm 530 MOE/GES 28 15/03/2016 Sleeping Beauty 265 MOE/GES 29 15/03/2016 Little Red Riding Hood 265 MOE/GES 30 15/03/2016 Akosoa’s Wellington Boots 265 MOE/GES 31 15/03/2016 Kasasua Mfitiase Gyinapen 530 MOE/GES 32 15/03/2016 Teachers Note Books 217 MOE/GES 33 15/03/2016 Registers 351 MOE/GES 34 08/04/2016 P2/P3 Maths Exercise Book 4,659 MOE/GES 35 08/04/2016 P1 Language Exercise Book 3,494 MOE/GES 36 12/04/2016 P1 Maths Exercise Book 3494 MOE/GES 37 14/04/2016 Bond note 1 Exercise Book 35,542 MOE/GES 38 14/04/2016 Long Lasting Insecticides Nets 8,900 MOE/GES 39 04/05/2016 5-6 years Boys School Uniform 73 MOE/GES 40 04/05/2016 5-6 years Girls School Uniform 160 MOE/GES 41 04/05/2016 7-9 years Boys School Uniform 136 MOE/GES 42 04/05/2016 7-9 years Girls School Uniform 151 MOE/GES 43 04/05/2016 10-12 years Boys School Uniform 151 MOE/GES 44 04/05/2016 10-12 years Girls School Uniform 170 MOE/GES 45 04/05/2016 13-15 years Boys School Uniform 72 MOE/GES 46 04/05/2016 13-15 years Boys School Uniform 92 MOE/GES 47 04/05/2016 Training and Teaching Manual for the

Cockcrow 100 MOE/GES

48 17/05/2016 P2/P3 Writing Exercise Books 4,659 MOE/GES 49 09/06/2016 P1 Writing Exercise Books 3,494 MOE/GES 50 16/06/2016 Graph Exercise Books 6,914 MOE/GES 51 23/06/2016 White Chalk 1,295 MOE/GES 52 30/06/2016 Dual Desk 60 MOE/GES 53 23/06/2016 White Chalk 1,295

Boxes R.E.O

54 30/06/2016 Dual Desk 60 R.E.O 55 31/08/2016 Primary 1-3 English Syllabus 70 R.E.O 56 31/08/2016 Primary 4-6 English Syllabus 70 R.E.O 57 31/08/2016 Primary 4-6 Science Syllabus 70 R.E.O 58 31/08/2016 Primary 1-3 Natural Science Syllabus 70 R.E.O


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59 31/08/2016 Primary 1-6 Maths Syllabus 70 R.E.O 60 31/08/2016 JHS 1-3 English Syllabus 50 R.E.O 61 31/08/2016 JHS 1-3 Science Syllabus 50 R.E.O 62 31/08/2016 JHS 1-3 Maths Syllabus 50 R.E.O 63 31/08/2016 Disbursement, Utilization and

Accounting for school Grants in Public Basic School

201 R.E.O

64 06/09/2016 Teachers note Book 900 R.E.O 65 06/09/2016 Attendance Register 1,795 R.E.O 66 06/09/2016 White Chalk 9760 MOE

Source: District Directorate of Education, AKDA Feb. 2017

Table 2.9: Key Activities identified for performance in the District Directorate of Education

Strategic Key objective

Activity/ Project Funding Source

Unit/Department/ Agency responsible

Access Enrolment Drive Head teachers S.M.C/P.T.A Gender Role Model Outreach for girls in

school District Assembly

Girl Child Education

Special Education

One-day workshop on Disability Act in 2016. The Co-ordinator identified 19 pupils/students with various disabilities such as visually impaired , hearing impaired and epilepsy

Proprietors of Private Schools By the Special Education Co-ordinator

Special Education/DEO Special Education/DEO

Quality A two day workshop was organized for 76 English teachers in the District on the literature book the (COCKCROW) Three-day workshop on National Education Assessment (NEA)

USAID EU

DEO GES

Management

Director’s meeting with Head teachers of Public Schools/Private Schools Director’s monitoring of schools in the district. The District organized School Performance Appraisal Meeting (SPAM) for all school.

DEO DEO

DEO DEO


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A two day workshop for HRM and Director on Public Service Performance Management

GES GES

SHEP One-day orientation workshop on the 2016 Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) distribution campaign.

Vector works GES/GHS

Early Childhood Edu.

One-day workshop on managing KG pupils

DEO DEO/ECCD

Girl Child Education Five-day Capacity Building Workshop

UNICEF NGEU

Source: District Directorate of Education, AKDA Feb. 2017

2016 BECE Results Analysis The table below shows the performance of the candidates in the district in the 2016 BECE.

Table 2.10 2016 BECE Results Aggregate 6 7-15 16-24 25-30 31-40 % Pass at

30 % Pass at

40 Boys 17 461 761 478 247 85.52% 99.38% Girls 20 397 659 506 285

Source: AKDA District Directorate of Education, Feb. 2017 District Directorate of Health

Antenatal Coverage

Antenatal care coverage is an indicator of access and utilization of care during pregnancy. It measures the

proportion of women who receive care at least once during pregnancy within a given year.

The year under review recorded 84% ANC coverage. This was due to intensified health education in the

district for client to report to the facility early when pregnant. Pregnant women making 4th visit recorded

77%. However TT2 + coverage recorded 68%.


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Health Education Session at Compassion Ghana Akyeremade

Vitamin ‘A’ Training The training was organized to equip CHN’S, Clinicians knowledge on importance of Vitamin A

supplementation and to also increase the number of children receiving Vitamin A to prevent deficiency.

Participant at the training session


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Integrated Community Case Management of Malaria, Pneumonia and Diarrhea Training for Community-Based Agents With the implementation of various strategies geared towards the reduction of under-five mortality

globally from 90 deaths per 1000 in 1990 to 48 per 1000 in 2012, sub-Saharan Africa and for that matter

Ghana remains the region with the least progress on under-five mortality to date, with one in every 10

children born still dying before their fifth birthday.

Factors accounting for the major causes of under-five deaths are largely preventable, these are primarily

neonatal disorders, diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria for which low cost, high impact interventions and

effective delivery strategies exist. Many large scale interventions and initiatives focusing on reducing

child mortality have been implemented, however reduction of disease burden seems not to commensurate

the interventions implemented over the past decade.

Therefore, focusing attention and rolling on more interventions such as training and equipping our CBAs

is critical to provide some care at the community level where these conditions emanate.

The topics discussed during the training of CBAs on Integrated Community Care management of malaria

include:

Assessing danger signs in children(0-5yrs)

Causes of fever, its assessment and management

Causes of pneumonia, its assessment and management

Identifying and managing diarrhoea

Nutrition

CBA referral sheet

Job aid for CBA


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Training objectives were achieved considering the contributions, questions and answers during the

training. Appropriate knowledge and skills were acquired.

Family Planning Promotion and Advocacy Free Family Planning promotion was carried out at Ahenema Kokobeng and Twedie to educate drivers

and traders on Family Planning. The main focus of the programme was to promote condoms in the district.

Demonstration on how to use the condom was done. The drivers and traders were offered free male and

female condoms. Ensuring the availability of family planning commodities include;

Forecasting of contraceptives

Training of RCH in charge on family worksheet.

Capacity Building for Staff for the Health Directorate

The District in partnership with the Regional Health Directorate conducted training on long term method

(implant insertions and removal) for selected Community Health Nurses who have not previously been

trained in implant in the district. Participants were from the four (4) sub district centers in the district. The

A facilitator leading a discussion


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overall goal of the training was to provide participants with knowledge and skills about implants and to

improve access to long term family planning methods.

Adolescent/School Health Education

Teen pregnancy was seen as a major challenge to the district as the district recorded

high figures in the previous year. The following strategies were put in place to reduce teen

pregnancy in the district

• Adolescent outreach services were carried out at selected schools in the district. Health education

on teenage pregnancy and mental health in the various schools.

• Afia Kobi adolescent health club

The adolescent health team visited Afia Kobi SHS to carry out health promotion activities. Some of the

topics given were breast examinations, teen pregnancy, HIV and among others. HIV screening was also

done for sixty six (66) student and all were negative. Nutrition assessment was also done for the club

members.

Health Workers Sensitization

The Health Directorate enjoins all health staff in the district to support in reaching out to the general public

through radio announcement, community durbars on epidemic prone diseases and any un-usual event. All

public health facilities in the district were visited. The effectiveness of the surveillance system is

dependent on both public and clinical aspects of health and therefore the clinicians were not left out. They

were taken through the general over view of diseases especially the epidemic prone ones. In the

sensitization, the key issues that were tackled include the clinical case definition of disease, their

management, the appropriate samples to be taken, how and where to be transported for investigation,

reviewing registers.

The Public Health Staff were also sensitized taken into cognizance the valuable role they play in

mobilizing the communities for action. The major issues discussed include social mobilization,

community case definition for the various diseases, the appropriate samples to be taken, how and where

to be transported for investigation, reviewing registers and mode of reporting and conducting health

education.


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In all 79 health workers were sensitized in the district public health facilities to adopt measures that will

make the surveillance system robust to avert possible outbreaks.

Community Sensitization

The effectiveness of this activity in achieving the most desired results does not only lie on the competence

of technical staff but by the collective efforts of all stakeholders. The involvement of the community in

creating awareness on communicable diseases is not new in the district.

With the urgent desire to create awareness on communicable diseases, the district engaged a couple of

communities in separate meetings on the need to observe themselves and the environment closely on any

changes which might occur. In all, seven (7) communities were engaged with total membership of about

1,500.

Also, awareness creation on communicable diseases was also done in all communities which have

Information Centers using the Information Centers as the medium and gong-gong beaten in smaller

communities without Information Centers. The information communicated to these communities were

observing personal hygiene, environmental hygiene/cleanliness, ensuring proper ventilation at dwelling

places, seeking medical care early when one has any condition and also reporting any un-usual event

happening in the community to the nearest health facility or health worker.

Integrated Disease Surveillance System

Integrated Disease Surveillance and response is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the health system

to conduct effective surveillance activities. It improves the capability of districts to detect and respond in

a timely and appropriate way to disease and conditions that cause high levels of death, illness and disability

in the district. As part of the effort to improve disease surveillance in the district, clinician sensitization

sessions were held on disease for staff from both the private and public sector. Emphasis was made on the

importance of regular records review and collection of appropriate and adequate specimen of suspected

cases.

Non-Communicable Diseases

The creation of awareness on risk factors and the signs and symptoms of lifestyle diseases such as

hypertension and diabetes is very important in promoting early detection and reporting of non-


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communicable diseases. Health education sessions were therefore organised for women and men groups in

communities and churches during the period.

Every first Tuesday of the month is a special clinic organised for diabetes and hypertensive clients at

Kwanwoma during clinic sessions, clients are given education talks on diet, management of the conditions,

side effects of the drugs and importance of reporting promptly at the health facility whenever the need

arises.

Department of Social Development Abused Children The incidence of child abuse, child trafficking, child poverty and rape are common phenomenon in most

third world countries of which Atwima Kwanwoma District is not an exception. This section explains the

occurrences and statistics of child vulnerability in the district in terms of child abuse, child trafficking,

child poverty and rape or defilement. It also highlights the meanings and effects of these occurrences with

respect to children.

Children are identified in the district as belonging to the vulnerable groups. Some children in the district

are neglected by their biological parents who fail to send them to school. With the increased number in

video and game centres in the district, children are found at these centres moving from one centre to the

other. Others also roam about in the community without any care from anybody, not even close relatives.

Child Abuse is the physical, sexual, emotional maltreatment or neglect of children by parents, guardians

and others. There are several forms of child abuse according to the Department of Social Development and

these involve; Child Maintenance Cases, Paternity Cases, Welfare Cases and Domestic Violence.

During the year 2016 under review the following forms of Child Abuse cases in the district were reported.

Table 2.11: Forms of Child Abuse Cases Reported in the District Year

Type of Abuse

2016 Number of Reported Cases Male Female Total

Child Maintenance Cases 5 15 20 Paternity Cases - 3 3 Welfare Cases 2 5 7 Domestic Violence 3 6 9 Custody 1 2 3 Truancy 5 6 11 Total 16 37 53

Source: AKDA-Dept. of Social Dev’t, Feb. 2017


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Child Maintenance Cases top all the Child Abuse cases recorded by the Department of Social

Development during the year 2016. This calls for intensive public education on the need for child care

and protection and the implications of parental neglect on the future of the children and the society at

large. Intensive education should be embarked upon by the district on the need for parents to take good

care of their children.

The Department of Social Development should be strengthened to enable them adequately address the

increasing child related issues in the district.

Physically Challenged/Persons with Disability

According to the 2010 Population and Housing Census Report, Persons with Disability is defined as those

who are unable to or restricted in the performance of specific tasks/activities due to loss of function of

some part of the body as a result of impairment or malformation.

The Disabled in society according to the Department of Social Development of Atwima Kwanwoma

District ‘‘are part of the people who are excluded in society”. The disabled can be referred to as people

who are physically challenged and devoid of reaching their full human potential and hence cannot

contribute effectively to economic growth and sustainable social development of the country. The various

forms of disabilities are; difficulty in seeing (blindness), difficulty in walking (crippled), difficulty in

hearing and speaking, intellectually disabled and mental disorder. People who find themselves in this

category are described as vulnerable and the government takes keen interest in their welfare.

Table 2.12: Kinds of Disability Registered in 2016 in Atwima Kwanwoma District Year Kinds of Disability

2016 Male Female Total

Difficulty in Seeing 30 25 55 Difficulty in Walking 25 30 55 Difficulty in Hearing & Speaking 15 10 25 Intellectually Disabled 6 7 13 Mental Disorder 4 2 6 Total 80 74 154

Source: AKDA-Dept. of Social Dev’t, Feb. 2017

The table above shows that persons with difficulty in seeing and walking is the highest recording 55, this

was followed by hearing and speaking recording 25 and intellectually Disabled recording 13 in the year

2016.


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A total of one hundred and fifty four (154) people with various degrees of disabilities was registered by

the Social Development Department by the end of 2016.

This implies that relatively more resources should be channeled to these areas particularly in providing

wheel chairs, either free of charge or at a subsidized rates to aid their movements. Hence in order to make

them financially independent, the physically challenged in the district must earn some income. This

requires training in some form of income generating skills. The District Assembly should therefore

facilitate the establishment of skills development centers for the physically challenged by sponsoring them

in training to acquire employable skills to enable them earn incomes.

Number of Beneficiaries of the Disability Fund/Support to Persons with Disability (PWDs) During the year under review, the District’s share of the DACF on disability for 2016 was released

amounting to Ninety Four Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty Ghana Cedis, Nineteen Pessewas

(GHȻ94,580.19). Out of the total amount received, GHȻ83,869.95 has been disbursed to One Hundred

and Ninety Four (194) Persons as at the end of 31st December 2016 to support the disables. Out of the

194 persons, 110 were males representing 56.7% and 84 females representing 43.3%.

Below is the number of beneficiaries of the Disability Fund for 2016 in Atwima Kwanwoma District.

Table 2.13: Number of Beneficiaries for the Disbursement of the Disability Funds for the Physically

Challenged in the year 2016 Beneficiaries

Nature of Physical Disability

Number of Beneficiaries of Disability Fund 2016 Male Female Total

Difficulty in Seeing 30 25 55 Difficulty in Walking 42 30 72 Difficulty in Hearing & Speaking 25 20 45 Intellectually Disabled 10 7 17 Mental Disorder 3 2 5 TOTAL 110 84 194 Source: AKDA-Dept. of Social Dev’t, Feb. 2017

From the table above, greater percentage of the Disability Fund was disbursed to persons with difficulty

in walking and seeing in the district for the year 2016.


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Support to Needy but Brilliant Students

During the year under review, three (3) needy but brilliant students were supported by the District

Assembly from the Assemblies’ share of the DACF for further studies. This was made up of two (2) males

and one (1) female.

Sensitization Programme on Social Issues Social Education programmes were conducted and it includes Registration of National Health Insurance

Scheme (NHIS), child immunization programmes, good parenting, avoidance of child labour and

education on Disability Act and other issues of disability for community leaders and religious

organizations. One Hundred and Seventy One people participated (99 males and 72 females).

Health Education on Stigmatization and Prevention of HIV/AIDS

During the year under review a health education on the stigmatization and prevention of HIV/AIDS was

organized at Konkori in the Atwima Kwanwoma District. The objective was to sensitize the people

particularly the youth on attitudinal and behavioral change that will lead to responsible sexual behavior

and life styles practices.

Officials from the Health Directorate, Department of Social Development and the District Desk Officer

for HIV/AIDs briefed participants on HIV/AIDS prevention. Topics treated include behavioral change,

communication and awareness campaigns, HIV testing and counseling, prevention of mother to child

transmission, condom promotion etc.

The programme was attended by 71 males and 93 females.

2.3 Update on Funding Sources and Disbursement Financial Performance of Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly for the Year Ended 31st

December 2016 Sources of Funds The main sources of funds to the District Assembly during the year were the following:

Central Government Grant [Salaries]

Internally Generated Fund [IGF]

District Assemblies’ Common Fund [ DACF]

Member of Parliaments’ Common Fund [MPCF]

Ghana School Feeding Programme [GSFP]

District Development Facility [DDF]


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Revenue (Internal and External Sources) The total revenue generated (both IGF and External Funds) for the District Assembly as at the end of the

year 2016 amounted to GH₵ 3,337,228.52

Table 2.14: Internal Revenue Mobilization for Atwima Kwanwoma District Assembly-2016 Revenue Items Budget GH₵ Actual GH₵ Rates 95,000.00 40,317.40 Lands 422,000.00 371,194.00 Fees & Fines 54,150.00 23,536.60 Licenses 132,308.00 109,101.50 Rent - Miscellaneous 51,000.00 29,107.0 Total 754,458.00 573,256.50

Source: AKDA- District Finance Officer Feb, 2017 Table 2.15: External Funds Received as at the end of 2016

Items Budget GH₵ Actual GH₵ DACF 3,029,521.00 1,871,043.87 MPCF 500,000.00 289,160.15 DDF 747,612.77 603,768.00 School Feeding Total 4,277,133.77 2,763,972.02

Source: AKDA- District Finance Officer Feb, 2017 2.4 Update on Disbursement

Table 2.16: Expenditure Items Incurred in the Year 2016 Expenditure Items Approved Budget GH₵ Actual Expenditure GH₵ IGF 659,458.00 DACF 3,029,521.00 DDF 747,612.77.00 MPCF 500,000.00

Source: AKDA- District Finance Officer Feb, 2017 From the above Table, a total amount of GH¢ 3,337,228.52 was received both internal and external

sources during the year. The revenue received was spent on capital expenditure such as construction of

school blocks, CHPS compound, toilet facilities and other departmental programmes/activities and

administrative expenses. The untimely released of external funds limited the Assembly’s ability to

implement fully certain programmes, projects and activities scheduled for the year.


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In order to generate enough IGF, the Assembly has adopted various strategies in the collection of

revenues in the District. During the year, several actions were taken by the District Assembly to

improve upon revenue collection and management. These included Revenue Mobilisation Task

Force by means of “PAY-Your-Tax Campaigns”, organisation of social accountability forum by

linking development projects to the amount of Revenue Generated from an area, setting targets for

Revenue Staff and compilation of revenue register for major towns in the District.


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2.5 Update on Indicators and Targets (Including SDGs & Agenda 2063) The Table below shows the Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators and Targets in the district during the quarter.

Table 2.17: Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators and Targets

THEMATIC AREA: ENSURING AND SUSTAINING MACRO-ECONOMIC STABILITY

GSGDA II CORRESPONDING GLOBAL LINKAGES CORRESPONDING INDICATOR LINKAGES

SDGs AGENDA 2063 Core Indicators

District Specific Indicators

Indictors Related To SDGs & Agenda 2063 Targets

GSGDA II, 2014-2017 Thematic

Area

Key Focus Area

Issues Policy Objective

Strategies Broad Activity/

Programme

Goal

Target Goal Target

Ensuring and

Sustaining Macro-

economic Stability

Fiscal Policy Management

Leakages in revenue collection

Improve fiscal revenue mobilization and management

-Eliminate revenue collection leakages -Strengthen revenue institutions and administration

-Collect and collate credible data on all revenue items in the district

-Organise training in revenue moblisation techniques for revenue collectors

Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementa-

tion and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Strengthen domestic resource mobilization through international support to developing countries, to

improve domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collection

Goal 20:

Africa takes full responsibility for financing her development

Goals

Additional financial resources mobilised from multiple sources

Total amount of internally generated revenue

17.18% increase in IGF by the end of December 2017

The proportion of revenue generated from exploitation of natural resources retained in the local communities


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THEMATIC AREA: ENHANCING COMPETITIVENESS OF GHANA’S PRIVATE SECTOR GSGDA II CORRESPONDING GLOBAL LINKAGES CORRESPONDING INDICATOR

LINKAGES SDGs AGENDA 2063 Core

Indicators District Specific Indicators



Area

Key Focus Area


Strategies Broad Activity/ Programme

Goal Target Goal Target

Enhancing Competitive-

ness of Ghana’s

Private Sector

Growth and Development of MSMEs

Limited technical and entrepren-eurial skills

Improve efficiency and competitiveness of MSMEs

-Facilitate the provision of training and business development services -Provide opportunities for MSMEs to participate in all Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and local content arrangements

Provide technical skills training in oil palm processing, soap making, baking, bee keeping and cassava processing for the unemployed youth

Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

-Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent jobs creation, entrepreneur-ship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium –small- sized enterprises, including through access to financial services

Goal 20: Africa takes full responsibility for financing her development Goal 4: Transformed Economies and Job Creation

-Effective public- private and civil society partnerships encouraged and promoted -At least 30% of total non- extractive sector industrial output is from locally owned firms. -20% of informal sector ventures graduate into Small Formal Enterprise category a

Proportion of unemployed youth benefiting from skills/ apprenticeship and entrepreneurial training

Increase in the Number of skills/ apprenticeship training centers for the youth

Proportion of youth who have not been to university and are provided with TVET


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year. -At least 20% of total output of the extractive industry is through value addition by locally owned firms.


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THEMATIC AREA: ACCELERATED AGRICULTURE MODERNIZATION AND SUSTAINABLE NATURAL

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT






Area

Key Focus Area




Accelerated Agriculture

Modernization and Sustaina-

ble Natural Resource

Management

Agriculture Productivity

Low level agriculture mechanization

Promote Agriculture Mechanisation

Strengthen collaboration with the private sector to build capacity to manufacture appropriate agriculture machinery, tools, and other equipment locally

-Train Department of Agriculture staff and Agric Extension Agents on Sustainable agricultural technologies -Embark on monitoring visit on crop demonstration

Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that

Goal 5: Modernize Agriculture for increased productivity and production

-Allocate a minimum of 10% annual public expenditure to agriculture and grow the sector by at least 6% per annum -Double agricultural total factor productivity

Percentage (%) increase in yield of selected crops, livestock and fish

% increase in yield of cash crops (MT/H) and livestock

Agricultural total production and productivity doubled.


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progressively improve land and soil quality

Accelerated Agriculture

Modernization and Sustaina-

ble Natural Resource

Management


Limited access to extension services, especially by women agriculture operators

Increase access to extension services and re-orientation of agriculture education

Build capacity of FBOs and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to facilitate delivery of extension services to their members

-Provide extension services and conduct home and farm visits, monitoring, supervision and evaluation by AEAs and DDA. -Organize four (4) farmers fora each in 4 zones in the district to disseminate


By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change,


-Allocate a minimum of 10% annual public expenditure to agriculture and grow the sector by at least 6% per annum -Double agricultural total factor productivity


% increase in yield of selected crops such as cassava, maize (MT/H)



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improved farming technologies -Organise planning sessions for all farmers on modern farming technologies -Conduct capacity building for all FBOs in the district -Train and Educate farmers on group formation

extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality

Accelerated Agriculture Modernization and Sustaina-ble Natural Resource Management


Limited multiplicati- on and production

of planting materials

and certification of seeds

Promote seed and planting material development

Support production of certified seeds and improved planting materials for both staple and industrial crops

- Introduce 1000 crop farmers to improved seeds and planting materials. -Conduct two (2) training for all AEA’s on improved varieties on maize and cassava


By 2020, maintain the genetic diversity of seeds, cultivated plants and farmed and domesticated animals and their related wild species, including soundly managed and diversified seed and plant banks at the national, regional and


Double agricultural total factor productivity


% increase in yield of cash crops (MT/H)



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- international levels, and ensure access to and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge, as internationally agreed

Climate Variability and Change

Limited awareness of climate change and its impacts

Enhance capacity to adapt to climate change impacts

Limited awareness of climate change and its impacts

-Organise programmes on information centers on climate change and its impact on crops and livestock improvement technologies -Sensitize 1000 farmers on the need to adopt climate smart agricultural technologies

Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact

Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning

Goal 7: Environmental sustainable and climate resilient economies and communities

At least 30% of farmers, pastoralist and fisher folks practice climate resilient production systems



Agricultural total production and productivity doubled

Accelerated Agriculture Modernization and Sustaina-ble Natural Resource Management

Agriculture Competitiveness and Integration into Domestic and

Low quality and inadequate agriculture infrastructure

Improve post-production management

Strengthen collaboration between public and private sector institutions to promote agro-

-Introduce 100 farmers to Crib construction techniques

Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition

Adopt measures to ensure the proper functioning of food commodity


Reduce post-harvest losses by 50%

% reduction of post-harvest losses

% reduction of post-harvest losses)



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International Markets

processing, storage and marketing

- Train 100 farmers on post-harvest handling of farm produce to meet domestic and international market standards - Create awareness on the effects of post-harvest loss in production and processing for 200 farmers

and promote sustainable agriculture

markets and their derivatives and facilitate timely access to market information, including food reserves, in order to help limit extreme food price volatility

THEMATIC AREA: INFRASTRUCTURE AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT DEVELOPMENT






Area

Key Focus Area





Development

Water, Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene

Inadequate access to quality and affordable water

Accelerate the provision of adequate, safe and

Adopt cost effective borehole drilling technologies

Organise training for WATSAN Committees

Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to

Goal 7: Environmental sustainable and climate resilient

Increase 2013 levels of water demand satisfaction by 25%

Percent of population with sustainable access to safe water sources

% increase in households with access to quality water

% of population with access to safe drinking water


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affordable water

of water and sanitation for all

safe and affordable drinking water for all

economies and communities

% of budget allocated to water and sanitation programme


Transport Infrastructure: Road, Rail, Water and Air Transport

Early deterioration of road networks

Create and sustain an efficient and effective transport system that meets user needs

Sustain labour-based methods of road construction and maintenance to improve rural roads and maximise employment opportunities

Reshaping of roads

Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive and sustainable industralisa-tion and foster innovation

By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons

Proportion/ length of roads maintained /Rehabilitated - Trunk Roads (in km) - Urban Roads (in km) - Feeder Roads (in km)


Development


Inadequate access to environmental

Accelerate the provision of improved environment

-Promote the construction and use of modern

-Construction of toilet facilities

Goal 6: Ensure availability and

By 2030, achieve access to adequate

Goal 7 : Environmental sustainable

% of population with access to improved

% of persons with access to improved

% of population with access to improved


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sanitation facilities

al sanitation facilities

household and institutional toilet facilities -Provide modern toilet and sanitary facilities in all basic schools -Expand disability-friendly sanitation facilities -Facilitate the acquisition of land for the development of engineered land-fill sites for the treatment and disposal of solid and liquid waste in all major cities and towns

-Premises inspection on refuse Disposal and Acquisition of final refuse disposal site

sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

and climate resilient economies and communities

sanitation (flush toilets, KVIP, household latrine) % of budget allocated to water and sanitation programme

sanitary facilities

sanitation facilities



Poor hygiene practices and inadequate hygiene education

Ensure the development and implementat-ion of health and hygiene education as a component of all water

-Incorporate hygiene education in all water and sanitation delivery programmes

-Support to Hygiene Education -Food vendor screening

Goal 6 : Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and

% of population with access to improved sanitation (flush toilets, KVIP, household latrine)

% of persons with access to improved sanitation

% of population with access to improved sanitation facilities


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and sanitation programmes

-Promote behavioural change (hand washing with soap, household water treatment and safe storage, safe excreta disposal) to curtail open defecation in communities

sanitation management

% of budget allocated to water and sanitation programme


Spatial/Land Use Planning and Management

Ineffective and inefficient spatial/land use planning and implement-ation particularly in the urban areas

Streamline spatial and land use planning system

-Implement relevant planning models, simplified operational procedures and planning standards for land use -Integrate land use planning into the Medium-Term Development Plans at all levels -Expand the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) in spatial/land

Embark on quarterly Statutory Planning Committee Meetings Preparation of Planning Schemes

Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive and sustainable industralisation and foster innovation

Support positive economic, social and environment-tal links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning

Goal 7: Environmentally sustainable climate resilient economies and communities

-At least 30% of agricultural land is placed under sustainable land management practice -Reduce deaths and property loss from natural and man-made disasters and climate extreme events by at least 30% - All Cities meet the WHO’s Ambient Air Quality Standards


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use planning at all levels

(AAQS) by 2025

THEMATIC AREA: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTIVITY AND EMPLOYMENT GSGDA II CORRESPONDING GLOBAL LINKAGES CORRESPONDING INDICATOR

LINKAGES SDGs AGENDA 2063 Core

Indicators District Specific Indicators



Area

Key Focus Area




Human Development, Productivity

and Employment

Education Inadequate and inequitable access particularly after the basic level and for persons with special needs

Increase inclusive and equitable access to, and participation in education at all levels

-Bridge the gender gap and access to education at all levels -Remove the physical, financial and social barriers and constraints to access to education at all levels

-Construction of classroom blocks with ancillary facilities

Goal 4 Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunit-ies for all

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effect learning outcomes. -By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-

Goal 2: Well Educated Citizens and Skills revolution underpinned by Science, Technology and Innovation

- Enrolment rate for early childhood education is at least 300% of the 2013 rate - Enrolment rate for basic education is 100% - Increase number of qualified teachers by at least 30% with focus on STEM -Universal secondary school (including technical high schools) with

-Gross Enrolment Rate (Indicates the number of pupils/students at a given level of schooling-regardless of age as proportion of the number children in the relevant age group)

- Primary - JHS - SHS

-Net Admission Rate in Primary Schools (Indicates Primary One enrolment of

% increase in Gross Enrollment Rate and Net Enrollment Rate

-Gross and Net Enrolment rate by gender and age in basic education level. -Secondary school Gross and Net Enrolment Rate by gender Gross enrolment rate at primary, secondary, tertiary and technical and vocational institutions


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primary education so that they are ready for primary education. -Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non- violent, inclusive and effective learning environment for all

enrolment rate of 100% -At least 70% of the public perceive quality improvements in education at all level

pupils aged 6 years)

Human Development, Productivity and Employment

Education Poor quality of teaching and learning especially at the basic level

Improve quality of teaching and learning

Ensure adequate supply of teaching and learning materials

-Supply of educational inputs such as textbooks and chalks

Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunit-ies for all

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effect learning outcomes. -By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access

Goal 2: Well Educated Citizens and Skills revolution underpinned by Science, Technology and Innovation

-Enrolment rate for early childhood education is at least 300% of the 2013 rate -Enrolment rate for basic education is 100% - Increase number of qualified teachers by at least 30% with focus on STEM -Universal secondary

-Gross Enrolment Rate (Indicates the number of pupils/students at a given level of schooling-regardless of age- as proportion of the number children in the relevant age group)

- Primary - JHS - SHS

-Net Admission Rate in Primary

% increase in Gross Enrollment Rate and Net Enrollment Rate

-Gross and net enrolment rate by gender and age in basic education level Secondary school gross and net enrolment rate by gender -Gross enrolment rate at primary, secondary, tertiary and


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to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education. -Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non- violent, inclusive and effective learning environment for all

school (including technical high schools) with enrolment rate of 100% -At least 70% of the public perceive quality improvements in education at all level

Schools (Indicates Primary One enrolment of pupils aged 6 years)

technical and vocational institutions


Health High prevalence of communicable diseases including epidemic-prone diseases and climate-related diseases

Intensify prevention and control of non- communicable and other communicable diseases

Implement the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) control strategy

Education no disease control and immunization programmes

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communica-ble diseases

Goal 3: Healthy and well-nourished citizens

Increase 2013 levels of access to quality basic health care and services by at least 40%

Under-five mortality rate (Number of deaths occurring between birth and exact age five per 1000 live births)

- % of population with access to quality primary health care - % of population covered by comprehens-ive insurance

Under five mortality rate


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HIV & AIDS and STIs

Lack of comprehensive knowledge of HIV and AIDS/STIs, especially among the vulnerable groups

Ensure the reduction of new HIV and AIDS/STIs infections, especially among the vulnerable groups

-Expand and intensify HIV Counselling and Testing (HTC) programmes -Intensify education to reduce stigmatization -Intensify behavioural change strategies especially for high risk groups for HIV & AIDS and TB

-Strengthen collaboration among HIV & AIDs, TB, and sexual and reproductive health programmes

Health education on stigmatization of HIV/AIDS

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programmes

Goal 3: Healthy and well-nourished citizens

Reduce the 2013 incidence of HIV/AIDs, Malaria and TB by at least 80%

HIV/AIDS prevalence rate (% of adult population, 15-49 yrs. HIV positive)

Reduce in HIV/AIDS prevalence rate (% of adult population 15-49 positive)

Number of new HIV infections per 1000 population


Child Develop-ment and Protection

Prevalence of abuse, violence and exploitationof children including child trafficking and other worst forms of child labour(WFCL)

Protect children against violence, abuse and exploitation

Promote alternative forms of education, including transitional programmes to mainstream out-of-school children, particularly in the most deprived

Embark on Social Protection programmes

Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and

End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children

Goal 18: Engaged and empowered youth and children

End all forms of violence, child labor exploitation, child marriage and human trafficking

Number of reported cases of abuse (children, women and men)

Number of children who are victims of human trafficking per 100 000 people

-Proportion of children engaged in child labour -Proportion of women and girls subjected to sexual and physical violence


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areas for children withdrawn from the WFCL

build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

disaggregate-ed by intimate partner or non-intimate partner -Number of reported cases of violence by intimate or non-intimate partner -Number of reported cases, amendment of laws


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Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators and Targets No. Indicator National

Target District Baseline 2015

District Target 2016

Ensuring and Sustaining Macro-Economic Stability

1 % increase in Internally Generated Fund(IGF)

100% 75.71% 100%

2 To compile data on all existing and potential revenue items in the District by creating Data Base Management System (DBMS)

Existence of revenue potential

100% Credible database on all revenue items

3 Number of revenue collectors 22 30 Enhancing Competiveness in

Ghana’s Private Sector

4 Increase in the Number of skills/ apprenticeship training centers for the youth

1 2

5 To promote culture and creative arts industry (Number of craft villages)

- -

Accelerated Agricultural Modernization and Sustained Natural Resource Management

6 % increase in hectors of cash crops under cultivation

15.3% 30%

7 % increase in yield of selected crops (MT/H)

Maize = 10% Rice =

Cassava=20% Yam = Plantain = Cocoyam =

40%

30%

8 Construct weekly market facilities Nil 2 9 Increase in the Number of Agric

Extension Agents (AEAs) 16 20


10 Accelerate the provision of adequate, safe and affordable water

177 217

11 Accelerate the provision of improved environmental sanitation facilities (eg. Refuse containers)

11 23

12 Create and develop I.C.T centres Nil 2 13 Provide community library Nil 1 14 % of households with access to electricity 80% 90%


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15 Gross Enrolment Rate (GER) KG 100% 181.1% 160% Primary 100% 161.1% 150% JHS 100% 148.7% 140%

16 Net Admission Rate (NAR) KG 100% 80.2% 100% Primary 100% 111.8% 100% JHS 100% 91.0 % 100% 17 % pass at BECE 100% % pass at

aggregate 30 (85.52%) % pass at aggregate 40 (99.38%)

100%

18 Increase in the Number of CHPS compounds 2 4

19 Construct a new District Hospital or upgrading of a Health center to a Hospital

- 1

20 Reduce in HIV/AIDS prevalence rate (% of adult population 15-49 positive)

- -

21 Malaria case fatality in children under five years per 10,000 population

34.7%

22 Under-five mortality rate (number of deaths occurring between birth and exact age five per 1,000 live births)

0 0 0

Transparent and Accountable Governance

23 Construct a new District Police Command or upgrading of a Police Post to a Divisional Command

- 1 -

24 Increase the number of residential accommodation for DA staff.

- - -

25 Increase the number of women participation in decision making of DA

3 10

26 Provision of District Fire Station/Post - 1 27 Number of reported cases of abuse (children,

women and men) 43 0

28 Police Civilian ratio 1:2,353


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2.6 Update on Critical Development and Poverty Issues In 2016 the existing poverty reduction interventions in education, health and the general well-being of the

people in the district was continued by the District Assembly. The status of progress in the Ghana School

Feeding Programme, Youth Employment Agency (YEA), School Health Programme (SHEP) and the

Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP) are specifically assessed below:

2.6.1 Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) The introduction of the Ghana School Feeding Programme with its objective of providing one hot meal

for school pupils during school periods has contributed to improved enrollment and retention in basic

schools in the district. The School Feeding Programme, since its inception in 2009 in Atwima Kwanwoma

District has chalked some tremendous success and has obviously made positive impacts on education in

the district. All beneficiary schools in the district have had absolute support from the Ghana School

Feeding Secretariat.

Currently there are fifty- one (51) beneficiary schools in the district. Pupils from KG to Primary six (6)

are served under the school feeding programme in the district. Funds relating to school feeding programme

do no not come to the District Assembly direct and payments of caterers are done at the national secretariat.

The following are list of beneficiary schools of the Ghana School Feeding Programme in the Atwima

Kwanwoma District.

Table 2.18: Beneficiary Schools of the Ghana School Feeding Programme in Atwima Kwanwoma District as at the end of December 2016.

S/N Beneficiary School Location 1 Foase D/A Primary Foase 2 Foase Methodist Primary Foase 3 Twedie D/A Primary Twedie 4 Twedie Methodist Primary Twedie 5 Boko R/C Primary Boko 6 Behenase D/A Primary Behenase 7 Atwima Kwanwoma D/A Primary Amponsah Kwaa 8 Yabi D/A Primary Yabi 9 Yabi Methodist Primary Yabi 10 Akosomo D/A Basic Akosomo 11 Takyiman Mmerewadwa Takyiman Mmerewadwa 12 Dida D/A Primary Dida 13 Kokoben Methodist Primary Kokoben 14 Atwima Afrancho D/A Primary Atwima Afrancho 15 Chichibon D/A Primary Chichibon


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16 Gyekye D/A Primary Gyekye 17 Aduwamase Kokoben Aduwamase 18 Trabuom D/A Primary Trabuom 19 Nweneso No.I Primary Nweneso No.I 20 Nweneso II Methodist Primary Nweneso II 21 Nweneso III D/A Primary Nweneso III 22 Hwidiem D/A Primary Hwidiem 23 Kwanwoma Presby Primary Kwanwoma 24 Akyeremade D/A Primary Akyeremade 25 Kromoase D/A Primary Kromoase 26 Aburaso Methodist Primary Aburaso 27 Apemanim D/A Primary Apemanim 28 Bebu D/A Primary Bebu 29 Adumasa All Saints Presby Adumasa 30 Heman D/A Primary Heman 31 Darko R/C Primary Darko 32 Mpatasie D/A Primary Mpatasie 33 Brofoyedru D/A Primary Brofoyedru 34 Ahenema Kokoben Primary 'A' Ahenema Kokoben 35 Ahenema Kokoben Primary 'B' Ahenema Kokoben 36 Bekwame D/A Primary Bekwame 37 Ampabame No. 1 R/C Primary/Kg Ampabame No. 1 38 Ampabame No.2 R/C Primary Ampabame No. 2 39 Krofofrom D/A Primary Krofofrom 40 Asaago D/A Primary Asaago 41 Kotwi D/A Primary Kotwi 42 Mountain Of Light Islamic School Foase 43 Twenedurase Methodist Primary Twenedurase 44 Bedaase D/A Primary Bedaase 45 Nkoranza D/A Primary Nkoranza 46 Trede D/A Primary Trede 47 Trede R/C Primary Trede 48 Trede African Faith Trede 49 Odumase Afrancho Primary Odumase Afrancho 50 Konkori Methodist Primary Konkori 51 Deikrom D/A Primary Deikrom

2.6.2 Youth Employment Agency (YEA) The Table below shows the beneficiary levels in the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) against the

various modules as at the end of December, 2014.


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Table 2.19 List of Beneficiaries in the YEA Programme S/N Module Number of Beneficiaries as at

December 2014 1 Health Extension Workers 68 2 Community Teaching Assistants 55 3 Youth in Vocation and Trades 70 4 Youth in Prison Service 01 5 Waste and Sanitation 216 6 Youth in Fire Service 02 7 Community Police Assistants 03 Total 415

2.6.3 School Health Programme (SHEP) The SHEP Co-ordinator visited sixty three (63) schools in the district.

The Objectives of the visits was:

To build acquaintance with the School-Based Health teachers.

To help educate school-based health teachers on their activities and give advice where necessary.

To make follow-up on workshop organised for the primary schools in the District on Malaria

Prevention.

To inspect sanitation, general school environment and personal hygiene.

To monitor use of veronica bucket in school

To monitor School Feeding Programme activities

To monitor the activities of food vendors

To educate pupils and teachers on the outbreak of cholera

Educate parents and pupils on the importance of deworming

Topics treated in the schools visited include hand washing and personal hygiene, washing hands with soap

before and after eating etc.

2.6.4 Capitation Grant The Capitation Grant Policy is a pro-poor policy aiming at reducing the financial burden on guardians and

parents and increasing pupils’ enrolment in schools throughout the country. This policy has increased

pupils’ enrolment from 49,928 to 52,737 in the Atwima Kwanwoma District. All public basic schools in

the district are direct beneficiaries of the grant. The capitation grant has led to increase in total enrolment

in the 2015/2016 academic year


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2.6.5 Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) The LEAP is the Flagship and cash grant component of the Government of Ghana’s National Social

Protection Strategy for the orphans and vulnerable children, people with disabilities and the aged. The

LEAP programme provides conditional cash transfers to the extremely poor households who have no

viable alternative to meet their basic needs and also have limited capacity to earn a living. It covers the

elderly poor, persons with severe disabilities and children in difficult circumstances. The cash transfer is

to empower these households to provide for their basic needs and to help them participate in the socio

economic development of the district.

The Atwima Kwanwoma District was selected in 2015 by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social

Protection (MOGCSP) to benefit from the on-going LEAP programme. Officials from the Ministry came

to form and inaugurated the District LEAP Implementation Committee (DLIC) on Wednesday 9th

December 2015 at Atwima Foase the district capital to oversee the activities of the LEAP programme.

After the official inauguration of the committee, twenty nine (29) deprived communities were selected

to benefit from the programme.

The final list of selected beneficiaries from the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection

(MoGCSP) is detailed in the Table below.

Table 2.20: Beneficiary Communities under the LEAP in the Atwima Kwanwoma District S/N Communities Beneficiaries Total

Members Amount GH¢

Male Female 1 Adum Afrancho 1 8 9 690 2 Bekwame 15 36 51 4,218 3 Kyekyewire 2 30 32 2,684 4 Durampon 6 32 38 3,038 5 Asaago - 14 14 1,100 6 Apampatia 2 12 14 1,142 7 Amponsa Akwaa - 9 9 834 8 Daako 9 32 41 3,470 9 Heman 1 33 34 2,860 10 Ampeyoo 2 12 14 1,166 11 Satiase - 4 4 398 12 Paa 5 22 27 2,298 13 Yabi 3 16 19 1,420 14 Kyekyebon 2 12 14 1,244 15 Gyekye 6 7 13 976 16 Aduwamaase 3 5 8 674 17 Atwima-Afrancho 6 25 31 2,590 18 Trabuom 4 15 19 1,582


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19 Hwediem 2 7 9 708 20 Nweneso No 1 7 35 42 3,402 21 Nweneso No 2 15 22 37 3,112 22 Nweneso No 3 3 12 15 1,254 23 Sefwi 3 3 6 510 24 Bragokrom 2 3 5 398 25 Akosomo 5 26 31 2,500 26 Takyiman Merewadwa 7 12 19 1,690 27 Dida 2 8 10 802 28 Sabin Akrofrom 1 7 8 692 29 Ampabame No 2 2 21 23 1,820 TOTAL 116 480 596 49,272

Source: Department of Social Development AKDA, Feb. 2017

From the table above, the programme/intervention has benefited 596 persons in the district during the

quarter, made up of 116 Males representing 19.5% and 480 females representing 80.5%.

A total amount of Forty Nine Thousand Two Hundred and Seventy Two Ghana Cedis (GH¢49,272) was successfully disbursed to 596 beneficiaries in the district.

2.7 Evaluations and Participatory M&E Conducted

The 2016 APR for Atwima Kwanwoma District has been participatory through the involvement of all the

relevant stakeholders such as the various departments of the District Assembly.

At the National and Regional levels Copies of the 2016 APR was sent to the National Development

Planning Commission (NDPC) and the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) and other relevant

stakeholders.

At the district level the following were conducted:

Heads of Department: Copies of the report was presented to Heads of Department to assess the

progress made with respect to the various core indicators and targets.

Findings Certain targets could not be achieved as a result of Limited Funds.


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CHAPTER THREE THE WAY FOREWARD

3.1 Key Issues Addressed and yet to be Addressed

Measures or strategies have been put in place by the District Assembly to improve upon the IGF

base of the district to ensure a 100% collection.

The District Assembly continue to construct classroom blocks, CHPS compound, reshaping of

feeder roads etc. to reduce the infrastructural deficit in the district in order to ensure the

development of human capital through increased in access to quality education and health care,

increased productivity and sustained employment generation.

Other social protection programmes such education on child labour, support to persons with

disability, school feeding, support to needy but brilliant students, LEAP etc. is embarked upon by

the District Assembly to promote the welfare of the vulnerable and excluded in the district.

Measures are put in place by the District Assembly to ensure food sufficiency through the

provision of adequate extension services, improved technology and sustained natural resource

management.

3.2 Recommendations The Central Government as a matter of urgency should release funds on time to help the District Assembly

and other Departments of the Assembly carry out its developmental projects and programmes in order to

meet set targets within the stipulated time.

3.3 Conclusion The 2016 Annual Progress Report evaluate and assessed the overall performance and achievements of the

District based on the set targets and indicators set out in the DMTDP (2014-2017) in relation to the

policies, programmes and projects targeted for the year 2016.

Atwima Kwanwoma District continue to provide its social responsibility to the people of the district

through the provision of basic social amenities to ensure growth and development of the district.


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APPENDIX I:

DISTRICT PROJECT TABLE

(PROGRESS REPORT) ON PHYSICAL PROJECTS IN ATWIMA KWANWOMA

DISTRICT

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