Road Map and Way forward for Road Map and Way forward for CLTS in GhanaCLTS in Ghana
Demedeme Naa LenasonDemedeme Naa Lenason
Ag. Director, EHSDAg. Director, EHSD
Venue: Accra WASH House, Dzorwulu-Accra Date: Friday 25Venue: Accra WASH House, Dzorwulu-Accra Date: Friday 25thth March 2011 March 2011
National Technical Working Group on Sanitation National Technical Working Group on Sanitation
(NTWGS)(NTWGS)
IntroductionIntroductionGhana’s sanitation coverage of 13% is our national
shame. The 2% increase recorded from 2006 (11%) to 2008
(13%), our highest in recent years; implies that it will take the country forty years to reach the MDG sanitation target of 54% if we continue at this rate.
As a pace setter on many fronts in Africa, this is not an acceptable situation for Ghana and we need to put in drastic and radical measures to reverse this trend.
Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) has been identified as the approach that has demonstrated the potential to propel Ghana back on track to reach its MDG target on sanitation.
Visit by Kamal KarVisit by Kamal KarVisited from 7th February to 14th March, 2011 Financial Support from Unicef Ghana
Extensive Consultations with all relevant stakeholders at national, regional, district and community levels.
Field Visits to selected Communities.Advocacy and sensitization of political and
traditional leaders.Community mobilization & sensitizationParticipatory analysis of CLTS practice.Briefing and de-briefing sessions on findings and
way forward.Trainings and Coaching
Field Visits Field Visits From 9th to 18th February, 2011Objectives: Objectives: To familiarise and interact with CLTS
communities/natural leaders to deepen understanding of CLTS implementation in Ghana
To draw lessons and recommendations from achievements and challenges of existing CLTS projects
To inform the design of a more appropriate training sessions for CLTS facilitators
Visit by Kamal KarVisit by Kamal KarVisited 3 Regions -Eastern, Northern and Central
The team visited 9 communities in 5 districts,had 2 meetings with CLTS Natural Leaders in
Donkorkrom and Tamale,Facilitated 9 Community Durbars/Meetingsparticipated in 2 meetings with Regional Level
stakeholders in ER and NR.met with the Unicef WASH Team in Tamale officeMet with DCDs of Kwahu South and Kwahu NorthMet with DCEs of Karaga and Zabzugu TataleMet with Chief Directors of RCC-ER and NRMet with the Deputy Minister for LGRD, Deputy
Regional Minister ER, Regional Minister NR and Regional Minister, CR
Visit by Kamal KarVisit by Kamal KarAdvocacy MeetingsAdvocacy Meetings
Met with the Following personalities; The Country Representative and Deputy Country Representative of
Unicef Ghana Unicef Chief of WASH and his Team NTWGS Members (selected) Ag. Director of EHSD and his Staff and MMCEs/MMCDs in Greater-
Accra Metro Area(GAMA) Board Members of CWSA Country Director of Plan 40 National Level stakeholders Consultants from European Investment Bank , EU Project Staff of AFD Water and sanitation Project in BAR(Mette)
Technical Meetings High Level Meeting Public Lecture Technology Forum
Visit by Kamal KarVisit by Kamal KarNational Training of Trainers WorkshopNational Training of Trainers Workshop
Dodowa Dodowa (6-Days, Unicef Funded) 63 Participants from EHSD (National, Regions, Districts
and DWSTs), CWSA (Head Office and ESSs from all the 10 Regs), DCD, Unicef, LNGOs, Consultants, Natural Leaders, etc
Elmina Elmina (5-Days, Plan and WAG funded) 60 Participants from RCC (Central), EHSD (Districts and
DWSTs in CR), Plan and Partners, WAG and Partners, DCD, SHEP, Tutors(SOHs)
NR CLTS Scaling Up WorkshopNR CLTS Scaling Up WorkshopOne day sensitization Workshop for NR under the
instance of the NR Minister120 Participants from all the 20 MMDAs -5 Reps
from each MMDA(DCE, DCD, DPO, DEHO and DCDO)
Achievements Achievements 40 Master Trainers ‘certified’10 - member National back up support team
identified24 Communities in 3 Districts from 2 Regions
entered and triggeredAdvocacy for Political Commitment and support
for CLTS in Ghana. ( Eg the Hon. Regional Minister of Northern Region made a declaration of delivering NR as an ODF Region by December, 2012)
A road map for ODF Northern region was drawn after one day stakeholders’ workshop in Tamale.
Video Coverage and still pictures of the entire visit for knowledge management and sharing purposes
AchievementsAchievements
Inputs into National CLTS Scaling up Plans and Road Map
Regional and Agency/Institution CLTS Scale-up plans
Increased Institutional Collaboration and commitment to scale up CLTS
Key stakeholders sensitized to support the CLTS approach
Highlights Of CLTS Scaling Up Plan For GhanaHighlights Of CLTS Scaling Up Plan For GhanaWidely publicise CLTS through knowledge
management interventions to ensure widespread and complete understanding of the approach as well as stakeholder buy-in.
The use of Natural Leaders in communities to scale up CLTS and MMDAs and communities to appreciate their efforts and recognise them. The need to establish a network of Natural Leaders also important.
Establish a national ODF league showing the status of districts and the setting up of awards for high performing districts and regions every year.
Identify and develop the role of children as pressure groups in getting their parents to stop open defecation and their communities to become ODF.
Highlights Of CLTS Scaling Up Plan For GhanaHighlights Of CLTS Scaling Up Plan For GhanaThe need for access to markets, creative financing
and skills for climbing up the sanitation ladder. Creating this access should be done in a manner that does not compromise the core principles of CLTS.
Incorporate CLTS indicators into the assessment criteria of the Functional Organisational Assessment Tool (FOAT).
Highlights Of CLTS Scaling Up Plan For GhanaHighlights Of CLTS Scaling Up Plan For GhanaThe EHSD of the MLGRD shall issue a directive
demanding compliance with the national policy and strategy on sanitation with respect to CLTS. The EHSD to collaborate with key stakeholders to institute measures to ensure compliance.
Establishment of interagency coordinating committees on sanitation to enhance collaboration among stakeholders at the district and regional levels.
Highlights Of CLTS Scaling Up Plan For GhanaHighlights Of CLTS Scaling Up Plan For GhanaDevelopment of national, regional and district
plans for scaling up CLTS in Ghana in line with the NESP and NESSAP and as integral components of District Environmental Sanitation Strategy and Action Plans (DESSAPs).
Build Capacity with a special focus on environmental health staff, DCD and community natural leaders and volunteers.
Identify full time staff to be in charge of CLTS at the national, regional and district levels.
EHSD to adopt measures to incorporate ODF performance indicators into the performance assessment criteria of Environmental Health Staff
Road Map to take CLTS to Scale Road Map to take CLTS to Scale Develop clear Road Map for CLTS in terms of
Capacity Development, Institutional Coordination and Harmonization, Resource mobilization and Monitoring and Evaluation 1. Establishment and roll out of M&E system
for CLTS as part of MINTESAA and MLGRD M&E system Identify an M&E Officer (in charge of
communications and knowledge management) Will require a Communications Specialist to Will require a Communications Specialist to
support Officersupport Officer
Identify a Database Officer(to assist M&E Officer)
Require a GIS Specialist to help set up , Require a GIS Specialist to help set up , undertake training and establish roll-out processundertake training and establish roll-out process
Road Map to take CLTS to Scale Road Map to take CLTS to Scale 2. Strengthening CLTS Coordination at the
National, Regional and District Levels -Appoint National CLTS Coordinators(NCC)-2, Regional
CLTS Coordinators(RCC)-10 and District Focal Persons for CLTS(DCFP)-170
-Strengthen NTWGSNTWGS, Establish Regional Interagency Coordinating Committee on Sanitation (RICCS) (RICCS) and District Interagency Coordinating Committee on Sanitation (DICCS) (DICCS)
Will require Will require CLTS Scaling Up ConsultantCLTS Scaling Up Consultant
3. Develop and Roll out Sanitation Marketing and Technology Strategy
Appoint a Sanitary Engineer to coordinate Will require Sanitary Engineer/Marketing SpecialistWill require Sanitary Engineer/Marketing Specialist
Road Map to take CLTS to Scale Road Map to take CLTS to Scale
4. Develop MDG Acceleration Framework (MAF) for Sanitation to facilitate the roll-out of Ghana Rural San Model
Will require 2 Consultants for the following;Will require 2 Consultants for the following;
Facilitate the adaptation of the rural sanitation model into a Facilitate the adaptation of the rural sanitation model into a
GOG documentGOG document
Facilitate and Document NTWG meetings on rural san Facilitate and Document NTWG meetings on rural san
modelmodel
draft formal TOR for NTWG, RICCs and DICCs,draft formal TOR for NTWG, RICCs and DICCs,
draft the Job Descriptions/TORs for EHSD staff identified.draft the Job Descriptions/TORs for EHSD staff identified.
draft TORs for EHSD support consultants and facilitate draft TORs for EHSD support consultants and facilitate
procurement processprocurement process
The Way ForwardThe Way ForwardPartner with the CLTS Foundation to continue
providing back up support to Ghana CLTSKnowledge Management and sharing among
West African Countries notable Between Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Mali, etc
Need to implement the CLTS Road Map religiously
Urgent need to bridge the current capacity gap which requires the support of all.
Thank you for your Thank you for your attentionattention
