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ASUOGYAMAN DISTRICT

ASSEMBLY

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

2017

PREPARED BY:

DISTRICT PLANNING COORDINATING UNIT

LIST OF ACRONYMS

AAP -Annual Action Plan

ACPID -Agricultural Commodity Processing Infrastructure Development

ADA -Asuogyaman District Assembly

AIDS -Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

APR -Annual Progress Report

BAC -Business Advisory Centre

BDS -Business Development Services

BECE -Basic Education Certificate Examination

CBO -Community Based Organization

DACF -District Assembly Common Fund

DAs -District Assembly

DDF -District Development Fund

DMTDP -District Medium – Term Development Plan

DPCU -District planning coordinating Unit

GSGDA I -Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda 1

GSGDA II -Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda 2

HIPC -Highly Indebted Poor Country

HIV -Human Immune –Deficiency Virus

LEAP -Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty

M&E -Monitoring and Evaluation

MDAs -Ministries, Department and Agencies

MDGs -Millennium Development Goals

NADMO -National Disaster Management Organization

NBSSI -National Board for Small Scale Industries

NDPC -National Development Planning Commission

NGO -Non-Governmental Organization

PoA -Programme of Action

RCCs -Regional Coordinating Council

STME -Science Technology Mathematics and Education Clinic

VRA -Volta River Authority

1

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

In the bid to fulfil its constitutional mandate of the development of the Asuogyaman District, the

Asuogyaman District Assembly formulated a Medium Term Development Plan (2014-2017), as

enjoined by section 2 (1) of the National Development Planning (systems) Act, 1994, Act 480, to

guide its development agenda. As stipulated by the NDPC guidelines, Annual Action Plans were

teased out to guide each year’s implementation.

The end of December, 2017 marked the fourth and final year of implementation of the DMTDP

(2014-2017). This report generally takes a look at the level of implementation of the 2017 Annual

Action Plan, based on the Monitoring and Evaluation component of the plan. Since 2017 is the

terminating year, the report also accesses the performance and outcome of the entire 4-year Plan

on some specific indicators.

1.2 Purpose of the monitoring and evaluation for the reporting period

Monitoring involves tracking changes in the implementation of planned activities of a

programme/project overtime, while evaluation seeks to determine systematically and objectively

as possible, the relevance, effectiveness and impact of activities in light of their objectives. The

key M&E objectives for the period under review were as follows:

To determine whether a programme/project is on schedule with planned activities

To assess whether a programme/project has produced a desired result

To periodically make judgement about programmes and incorporate lessons learnt into

future decision making and development processes

Assess the level of participation of key stakeholders in the development process including

identifiable groups, institution and communities

Ensure transparency, accountability and efficient use of resources for development

2

STATUS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DMTDP

Proportion of the DMTDP Implemented

About 78.5 % of projects and activities in the 2017 Annual Action Plan was implemented.

Proportion of the overall Medium Term Development Plan that was implemented the entire 4-year

period was 75.2 %.

Table 1.1 : Proportion of the DMTDP Implemented

Table 1.2 : Year-on-year implementation of DMTDP

No. Year Total no. of activities/

programmes

Number

implemented

Number not

implemented

% of

implementation

1 2014 112 79 33 70.5

2 2015 114 81 33 71.1

3 2016 109 88 21 80.7

4 2017 112 88 24 78.5

TOTAL 447 336 111 75.2

1.3 Processes involved in the preparation and difficulties Encountered

Preparation of the progress report started with field monitoring exercise by the District Planning

and Coordinating Unit (DPCU) of the Assembly. This afforded the multi-sector team the

opportunity to access the level of implementation of mainly physical projects and make

recommendations for improvement where necessary. Implementing partners, namely

departments, agencies, institutions and civil society groups were written to submit report on the

progress of their respective sectors and data on specific core indicators.

A review meeting of the DPCU was then held to validate the reports and do an overall

performance assessment of the plan implementation with emphasis on the realization of

objectives, the relevance and effectiveness of projects and programmes. The report was then

finalized and disseminated to the appropriate institutions both within and outside the district.

Indicators 2017 2016 2015 2014

Proportion of the annual action plans implemented

by the end of the year

78.5 80.7 71.1 70.5

Proportion of the overall medium term

development plan implemented by the end of the

year

75.2

3

1.4 Challenges encountered in the implementation of the DMTDP

Some of the challenges encountered in the course implementation of the DMTDP, most of

which are perennial include:

Inadequate or delays in the release of logistics to carry out M&E activities in the District.

A shallow appreciation of the key role of M&E in the overall fulfilment of the mandate of

the District Assembly has resulted in M&E not being prioritized

Inadequate capacity of personnel for M &E activities

Absence of clear objectives and targets within certain sectors of the DMTDP making it

difficult to assess performance

Low quality of report and sometimes failure to report on some indicators by some

departments

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CHAPTER TWO

2.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION ACTIVITIES REPORT

Programme or Project Status for the quarter of year

Monitoring activities were conducted either by individual departments and agencies or collectively through the DPCU. These were undertaken with data collection

instruments provided by the Assembly. Departments, Agencies and institutions were required to report on those activities with emphasis on pre-set core indicators.

Evaluation of the planned programmes was limited to DPCU review meetings which assessed the effectiveness, relevance and outcomes of programmes in the

plan. The proceeding reports are the results of the monitoring and evaluation activities of the Assembly.

Table : Status of Physical Projects ITE

M

PROJECT

DESTCRIPTION

THEMATIC

AREA OF

FRAMEWOR

K

LOCATIO

N

CONTRA

CT SUM

SOURC

E OF

FUNDIN

G

DATE

OF

AWAR

D

EXPECTED

DATE OF

COMPLETI

ON

EXPENDITURE

TO DATE

OUTSTANDI

NG

BALANCE

IMPLEMENTA

TIOIN ON

STATUS

REMARKS

1 Construction of

multi- Shopping center

Economic

Development

Atimpoku

759,584.86

DACF 25th July,2008

274,312.92 485,271.94 On going Ground floor rooms completed

with metal gates fixed and

painted. No progress of work

since Dec.2011

2. Construction of 36-unit

yam market stalls Economic

Development

Senchi 179,293.96 DACF 25April,2007 95,500.00 83,793.96 98% All 36-units roofed & cladded

with welded mesh fixed on

dwarf walls.

No progress of work since

March 2010

Yet to be painted 3 Construction of 2no

detached 3bedroom staff

bungalow s

Social

Development

Afabeng 146,537.45 DACF 28thDec.2008

146,537.45

Completed Completed

4 Drilling and Construction

of 5No. Borehole

Social

Development

Mpamproase

, Osiabura,

Abomayaw,

Mpakadan

and District

Admin.

Atimpoku

69,000.00

DACF

5th Mar.2012 50,350.00

18,650.00

70%

3 of the hand pumps are fixed,

the remaining 2 are yet to be

fixed. No progress of work

since April 2012

5 Construction of 1no.

Bedroom 6-unit semi-

detached teacher quarters

Social

Development

Kudikope 145,543.87

(orig.sum)

+29,108.77

(fluctuatio

n)

174,625.64

(new sum)

DACF

19thNov.2011

87,969.60

+15,300.00

103,269.60

+20,700.00

123,969.60

+18,000.00

141,969.60

95% Completed

5

6 Construction of Metal

Workshop Economic

Development

Boso

Sectech

72,571.4 9

DACF

25thmar,2007

47,000.00

25,571.49

100%

3 of the hand pumps are fixed,

the remaining 2 are yet to be

fixed. No progress of work

since April 2012

7

Construction of

community clinic

Social

Development

Atimpoku

164,316.92

98,746.20

90,000.00

DACF

15th March,2011

83,454.65

50,000.00

43, 072.00

80,862.27

48,746.20

46,928.00

100%

Completed

8 Construction of District

Magistrate Court Governance,

Corruption and

Public

Accountability

Senchi

169,246.00

DACF 15th

March,2010 53,000.00

116,246.00

48%

At Lintel level. No progress of work since June 2012. Contract has been terminated and is being repackaged for re-award.

9 Construction of 1no. 3-

unit classroom block

with office ,store & staff

c’mon room

Social

Development Sought

Senchi

75,793.62

DACF

15th

March,2010

50,593.39

25,200.23 100%

Completed and handed over by the contractor in august 2011. Retention is yet to be paid.




c’mon room

Social

Development Adjena SHS

186,774.58

+37,534.92

224,129.50

DACF

19thNov.,2011

131,472.00

+2,790.00

134,262.00

+20,700.00

154,962.00

+27,000.00

181,962.00

97 %

Completed. The project is in use by the school




c’mon room

Social

Development Abume

186,774.58

DACF

19thNov.,2011

90,010.00

96,764.58

60%

At gable level with 3 of the classrooms roofed. No progress of wk since June 2012

12 Construction of CHPS

Compound Social

Development Fintey

150,556.71

DACF 8-09-16 101,129.79

49,426.92 80%

At Plastering Level. Needs funds to complete the project

13 Drilling And

Construction Of 3no.

Boreholes

Social

Development Apeguso

Quarters,

Adjena And

Gyakiti 27,450.00

DACF 12-12-15 10,000.00

17,450.00 100% Drilling has completed

6

14 Rehabilitation of Toilet

at Social

Development Frankadua

and

Dzidzorkope

DACF 12-12-15

100% Completed

15 Drilling And


Boreholes

Social

Development Adjena and

Kokono 27,450.00

DACF 12-7-15 22,000.00

5,450.00 100% Completed

16 Construction of 3 Unit

Classroom

Block,Office,Store and

Library

Social

Development Sapor Yiti

150,350.20

DACF 16/12/16 58,070.73

92,279.47 40% Work is at roofing Level

17 Construction of NO. Unit

Classroom Block, Office

Store and Library

Social

Development Torsen

Nanyo 271,603.56

DACF 16/12/16 132,905.37

257,698.19

40% Work is at Roofing level

18 Construction of 1No. 12

Seater Vault Chamber

Toilet

Social

Development Abumayaw 95,430.00

DACF 16/12/16 25,314.50

70,115.50 20% Work is at footings level

19 Construction of 1No. 16

Seater Vault Chamber

Toilet

Social

Development Mamakope 111,003.86

DACF 16/12/16 42,650.58

68,353.28 30% Work is at Lintel level

20 Constrcution of 100m U-

drain Social

Development Asukwao 35,402.75

DACF 16/08/2016 15,931.00

19,471.75 100% Drain construction is completed

21 Construction of KG Social

Development Sapor Yiti 140,604.00

DACF 140,604.00

140,604.00 100% completed

22 Construction of Culvert Social

Development Anum 13,130.00

DACF 12/12/2016

13,130.00 30% Still under construction

23 Drilling And


Boreholes

Social

Development Asukwao,Pu

puni and

Tototiti 25,000.00

DACF 17/01/2016 23,750.00

1,250.00 100% Completed

24 Constrcution of 1 no. 3-

Unit classroom Block

with all the Ancillary

Facilites

Social

Development Totibu 190,920.00

DACF 28/02/2017 10,000.00

108,920.00 10% The project is still on Going.

25 Reshaping of Selected

feder roads Roads and

Highways

LAbolabo,Fr

ankadua,Asi

kuma and

Dodi

Asantekrom

69,200.00

DACF

30/11/2016 50,000.00

64,200.00 100% The roads have been well reshaped and completed

26 Construction of KG

Block with all ancillary Social

Development Kudi kope 170,604.00

DACF 170,604.00

100% Completed



Development Mpomproase 170,604.00

DACF 170,604.00

100% Completed



Development

Survey line

40,000.00

DACF

7/07/2017

50,000.00

-10,000.00

0%

Yet to start

7



Development South Senchi 40,000.00

DACF 7/07/2017 50,000.00

-10,000.00 60%

At the roofing level 30 Construction of KG


Development

Abumayaw

40,000.00

DACF

7/07/2017

50,000.00

-10,000.00

100%

The project is completed

31 Construction of 3 Unit

Classroom

Block,Office,Store and

Library

Social

Development Adome 150,350.20

DACF --

30%

On going Internally Generated Fund project(IGF)

32 Renovation of district

Chief Executive

Residence and the Outer

house at

Social

Development Afabeng 139,982.00

DACF

02/10/2017

125,983.80

13,998.20 100%

Completed. The DCE is at post now.

33 Construction of Ten (10)

Seater KVIP W/C Toilet

at

Social

Development Frankadua 100,000.00

DACF 25/12/2017

42,613.00

957,387.00 40%

At roofing level,ceiled and plastered awaiting doors and cisterns to be fixed

34

Construction of 10-

seater vault chamber

toilet

Social

Development

Pupuni

45,014.75

DDF 20-07-2012

22,138.70

22,876.05

100%

Completed and handed over in may, 2014. Retention has been releasesd.

35 Const./completion of male & female ward

Social

Development Boso

42,076.42

DDF 20-03-2011 39,972.60

100% Completed

36

Construction of 1no.6-



c’mon room

Social

Development Sedom 139,871.55

DDF

15-08-2012 104,886.88

34,984.67

70%

Roofing & plastering yet to be completed. No progress of since September 2012. Contractor was asked to go site and resume work. Work is progressing but at slower pace.

37 Construction of 8No

lockable Stores

Asikuma 50,300.00

DDF 05-07-202 50,300.78

100% Completed & handed over in November 2012. Electricity is yet be connected to the structure.

38 Construction of Teachers

quarters Social

Development Sedom 100,094.94

DDF 05-07-2012 78,193.09 211,901.85

60% Project terminated and re-awarded

40 Construction of 1no.6-


with ancillary facilities

Social

Development Senchi 210,099.40

DDF 13-06-2013 31,514.91

178,584.49

15% Project terminated and re-awarded

41 Construction of 10-


toilet

Social

Development Apeguso 45,006.00

DDF 13- 03- 2013 24,702.80

100% Completed and handed over.

42

Construction of 10-


toilet

Social

Development

Nkwakubew

45,052.00

DDF

13-03-2013

22,469.70 +22,582.30 45,052.00

100%

Completed and handed over in May Last Payment made in December, 2014

43 Construction of 10-


toilet

Social

Development Dodi-

Asantekrom

48,328.58

DDF 13-03-2013 24,733.57

100% Completed and handed over. .

8

44 Rehabilitation of 16- seater aqua privy toilet

Social

Development Kwanyarko 30,600.92

DDF 13-02-2013

100% Completed in Dec.2012.

45 Drilling and Construction

of 2No. Borehole

Social

Development Dansokrom-

Asikuma &

Labolabo

30,000.00

DDF 13-03-2013 4,500.00

25,500

5% Hydro geological investigation & site selection done .drilling is yet start.

46

Construction of 2-Unit

classroom KG

Social

Development Pupuni 46,000.00

DDF 20-02-15 41, 400.00

100%

Fully completed and handed over . Project has been commissioned in April, 2015. And is in use.

47 Construction of CHPS

Compound

Social

Development Surveyline 130,286.00 DDF 20-02-15 123,771.7

100%

Work is completed and the structure is in use by the nurses

48

Completion of District

Magistrate Court

Governance

&

Accountabilit

y

Senchi 260,718.30

DDF 8-03-16 234,646.47

100% Completed

49

Construction of 1 No.

Police Station at

Governance

&

Accountabilit

y

Asikuma 200,994.48

DDF 16/12/16

30,149.17

170,845.31

60% On going

50 Construction of 4 NO.

Consulting Rooms and

OPD Hall at Apeguso

Hospital

Social

Development Apeguso 364,235.86

DDF 16/12/16

254,645.31

100% Completed

Table 1.2 : Status of Implementation of AAP

Enhancing Competitiveness in Ghana’s Private Sector Goal:

Policy Objective: Expand opportunities for job creation Projects Location Time frame(quarter)

2017

Indicative

Budget

indicator Indicative

Budget

Status of Implementation

1st 2nd 3rd 4th GOG/ IGF

/DONOR

Train 300 youth in demand

driven vocational and agro

processing skills

District wide 20,000 No. of youth

trained

20,000.00 453 youth trained for the year

Facilitating access to credit

facilities to support 50 people in

medium and small scale

enterprise

District wide 2,000 No. of

beneficiaries

reached

2,000 Total amount of GHS 51,000.00

disbursed to 51 persons

Establish 1 market Combine 42,000.00 No. of markets

operational

42,000.00 Not implemented

9

Provide support for Rural

Enterprise Projects

District wide 20,000.00 No. and type of

support given

20,000.00 GHS 13,000.00 released for Trade

Show and servicing of project vehicle

Revamp abandoned farms and

other installations in the district

Selected communities 20,000.00 No. of farms

revamped

20000 Not implemented

Establishment of Tourism

Reception

Akrade 100,000 Information center

established

100,000 Not implemented

Promote research and innovation

to enhance job creation

District wide 8,000.00 Research

conducted

8000.00 Research activity is on-going

Accelerated Agricultural Modernization and Sustainable Natural Resource Management

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

Location Time frame (quarter)

2017

Indicativ

e Budget

Indicator Indicative

Budget



Organization of bi-annual training

workshops for farmers on

mechanized and productive

methods of farming(eg application

of fertilizers)

District Wide 12,000 No. of farmers

reached

12,000 7,584 farmers (4,958 males and 2,626

females) were trained on 12 technologies

Provision of subsidized viable

seeds, seedlings and other inputs to

farmers.

District Wide 40,000 Types and quantity

of inputs provided

40,000 The ff. inputs were distributed to 818

farmers under the Planting for Food &

Jobs programme:

NPK fertiliser = 5,599 bags;

Urea fertiliser = 2,898 bags;

Seed maize = 213 bags

Pepper seeds = 43 sachets

Tomato seeds = 25 sachets

Onion seeds = 60 sachets

Conduct 162 field days for farmer

beneficiaries in improved maize,

cassava, plantain

District wide 250,000 No. of Field days

conducted

250,000 Total no. of field days conducted = 10

Train 2500 farmers on post-harvest

technology

District wide 8,000 No. of Farmers

trained

8000.00 1,141 farmers (709 males and 433

females were trained.

10

Train groups in the use and

maintenance of irrigation

equipment

District wide 9,000 No. of Groups

trained

9,000 One (1) group made up of 12 males and

8 females were trained at Gyakiti.

Train 2000 farmers on grasscutter

/snail production

District wide 40000 No. of Farmers

trained

40000 One (1) group of pensioners made up of

13 males and 4 females were trained

Train 100 livestock farmers on

improved housing and proper

feeding

District wide 35000 No. of Livestock

farmers trained

35000 598 farmers (415 males and 183

females) were trained.

Vaccinate 6000 small ruminants

against scheduled diseases

District wide 12000 No. of Ruminants

vaccinated

12000 7,110 small ruminants and were

vaccinated.

Vaccinate 5000 local poultry

against Newcastle disease etc

District wide 12000 No. of Poultry

vaccinated

12000 103,900 poultry were vaccinated.

Anti-rabies vaccination for dogs

and cats

District wide 10,000 No. of Dogs and

Cats vaccinated

10,000 300 dogs and 40 cats were vaccinated.

Policy Objective: Develop an effective domestic market


2017

Indicativ

e Budget


Budget


1st 2nd 3rd 4th GOG /IGF

Formation of FBOs to access credit

facilities

District Wide 6000 No. of FBOs

formed

6000 No new FBOs were formed in 2017.

But currently the district has 41 FBOs

Facilitate groups to acquire irrigation

equipment and accessories

District wide 8,000.00 No. of Irrigational

equipment acquired

and groups

benefiting

8,000.00 No group has been supplied with

irrigation equipment.

Organize 6 bi-monthly technical review

meetings

ADA 16,000 No. of Review

meetings organized

16,000 Six (6) technical review meetings were

held

Organize one (1) district farmer’s day celebration

Selected

community

40,000 Farmer’s day organised

40,000 A Farmers’ day was celebrated at Pesse.

Construction of 36-unit market stalls Senchi 35000 Market stalls

constructed

35,000.00 At a standstill. Ground floor in use

Policy Objective: Promote aquaculture development

Support aquaculture development District Wide 80,000 No. of farms

supported

62,000 10 youth trained in aqua-culture.

Farmers supported in the area of

capacity building and extension

services.

11

Policy Objective: Reverse forest and Land Degradation

Activity Location Time frame (quarter)

2017

Indicative

Budget


Budget



Organization of annual

educational campaign on

bushfire and environmental

conservation and bye-laws

District wide 8000 No. of

Educational

campaigns

organised

8000 Education on bushfires and environmental

conservation took place in the under listed

Communities; Ajena Donor, Sapor, Okoto, Metekpe,

Tortibo; Kokono, Tesanya, Ajena Donor JHS/ Primary,

Sapor Basic school and Aboben Primary school

Formation of local community

fire volunteers in every

community.

District wide 10000 No. of

Community fire

volunteers

formed

10000 9 existing volunteer groups strengthened with refresher

training

Organize tree planting exercises

in the Volta gorge and other

areas

20 selected

communities

22,000 No. of Trees

planting

exercise

organized

22,000.00 50,350 assorted seedlings raised and 22 hectare

plantation development and forest maintenance

activities carried within the, the Akosombo, Adjena,

Mpakadan and Anum ranges by the VRA.

Policy Objective: Enhance capacity to adapt to climate change impacts

Activity Location Time frame (quarter)

2017

Indicative

Budget


Budget


Organize sensitization

programme on disaster

awareness during world disaster

day

Selected

community

18,000.00 No. of

awareness

programmes

organised

18,000 World Disaster Day observed at Abume under the

theme: Reducing the number of affected people by

disaster by 2030

Provide support for disaster

management in the district

District wide 30,000.00 130,000.0

0

No financial support received.

12

Infrastructure energy and human settlement

Goal:

Policy Objective: Streamline spatial and land use planning system


2017

Indicative

Budget


Budget


1st 2nd 3rd 4th GOG

/IGF

Rehabilitate selected existing

town drains

District wide 50,000 Length of Drains

rehabilitated


Organize annual educational

campaigns on building

regulation

District Wide 5,000 No. Campaigns

organised

5,000 One educational campaign organized

Develop settlement layout for

settlements

Selected

communities

40,000 No. of Layouts

developed

40,000 1 layout was completed. 2 others initiated

Implement the street naming

and property numbering

programme

District-wide 50,000 No. of Streets and

properties named

and numbered

50,000 Procurement of poles and signage plates

underway

Install street lights in selected

communities

District wide 30,000 No. of street lights

and accessories

supplied

30,000 100 pieces procured and installed

Construct and reshape of 80km

of feeder roads

District wide 150,000 Length of Roads

constructed


Undertake valuation of property District wide 50,000.00 No. of properties

valued


13

Policy Objective: Accelerate the provision of adequate, safe and affordable water

Water and Sanitation

Activities


2017

Indicativ

e Budget


Budget


1st 2nd 3rd 4th GOG /IGF/

DONOR

Construct small town water

system

Selected

communities

30,000 Small town water

system constructed

30,000 Mpakadan and Apeguso served under

Safe Water Project

Construct 5 boreholes in

selected communities

Selected

communities

70,000 No. of Boreholes

constructed


Renovate existing pipe born and

borehole facilities in the district

District wide 30,000 No. of Pipe borne

and boreholes

renovated

30,000 1 borehole mechanized and fitted with

Solar Panel at Sedorm

Monitor and Evaluate water and

sanitation facilities

ADA 10,000 No. of DWST

meetings organized

10,000 Monitoring and evaluation conducted by

Environmental Health Agents/Officers

Train WATSAN committee on

maintenance and resource

management.

District Wide 15,000 No. of

WATSANCs

trained

15,000 Water management committee

established and trained under Safe Water

Project in 2 communities

Extend pipe borne water to

selected urban communities in

the district.

District wide 50,000 No. of

communities

connected


Policy Objective: Accelerate the provision of improved environmental sanitation facilities


2017

Indicativ

e Budget


Budget



Construct 2 No. 8 seater WC

toilet facilities in selected

communities

Selected

communities

250,000 No. of WC toilet

facilities provided

250,000 2 ongoing at Abomayaw and Mamakope at a

standstill

Organize of quarterly clean-up

campaigns in communities in

the district

District Wide 40,000 No. of successful

Clean-up

campaigns

organized

40,000 15 clean-up campaigns organized without

funding

14

Rehabilitate 6 No. public toilet

facilities in the district

Selected

communities

60,000 No. of Public

toilets

rehabilitated

Aboasa STL and Atimpoku WC rehabilitated at

the cost of GHS900.00

Purchase of sanitary tools

ADA 15,000 No. of Sanitary

tools purchased

15,000 3000 spent to purchase a mower and other tools

Human Development, Productivity and Employment Policy Objective: Increase inclusive and equitable access to, and participation in education at all levels

Activities Location Time frame (quarter)

2017

Indicativ

e Budget


Budget


1st 2nd 3rd 4th GOG

/DONOR

Construct 3 new KG blocks and

ancillary facilities

Selected

communities

600,000 No. of schools

constructed and in

use

600,000 Construction of KG Blocks completed in Abomayaw

and completion at various stages at South Senchi and

Surveyline

Construct 2 no. 6 unit

classroom block with office and

store

Selected

communities

900,000.

00

No. of schools

constructed

900000 Not implemented

Construct 2 no. 3 unit JHS

classroom block with office and

store

Selected

communities

600,000 No. of classroom

blocks constructed

600,000 Construction of JHS classroom Block with Office and

Store Ongoing at Adome and Sapor

Construct 1 no. 4 semi-detached

teachers bungalows for selected

schools

Selected

communities

300,000 No. of teachers

bungalows

constructed


Construct Dormitory for

Apegusoand AdjenaSenior

High School

Apeguso, Adjena 400,000 Dormitory at

Apeguso

constructed

400000 Construction of Dormitory completed at Apeguso

Construct a Dining Hall Apeguso, Adjena 250,000 Dining hall for

Apeguso

constructed

250,000 Completed

Construct an Administration

block

Apeguso, Adjena 180,000 Administration

block constructed

180,000 Construction of Administration Block at Apeguso and

Adjena completed. Akwamuman is Ongoing

Procurement of 1000 desk for

schools.

Selected needy

schools

100,000 No. of Dual desk

procured

100,000 Desks supplied

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Policy Objective: Improve quality of teaching and learning


2017

Indicativ

e Budget


Budget


1st 2nd 3rd 4th GOG / IGF /

DONOR

Organize 1 district Mock examinations

annually in all JHS and SHS

District wide 8,500 District mock

organize annually in

the district


Intensify monitoring of teaching and

learning by circuit supervisors in the

district

District wide 10,000 No. of monitoring

visits conducted

10,000 Activity fully implemented

Provide scholarship to well deserving

students

District wide 20,000 No. of students

provided with

scholarship

20,000 Financial assistance was given to 30 students

Support district participation in STME

clinic

District wide 5,000.00 No. of pupils

supported

5,000.00 Activity was carried out

Provide counterpart funding for

NGO/Corporate sector interventions in

education

District wide 100,000.

00

100,000.00 Approximately GHS 30,000.00 used as

counterpart funding and to facilitate the

construction of 3-unit classroom blocks and

provision of water facilities

Goal:

Policy Objective: Ensure the reduction of diseases including HIV&AIDS/STIs infections, especially among the vulnerable


2017

Indicative

Budget


Budget


1st 2nd 3rd 4th GOG /IGF /

DONOR

Coordinate HIV and AIDS activities in the

District District wide 40,000 HIV/ AIDS

awareness campaign

organised annually

40,000 World AIDS Day commemorated

with Farmers Day

Construct and complete 5 new health facilities

in selected communities

Selected

communities

700,000 No. of health

facilities

constructed

700,000 Construction of Fintey CHPS

ongoing

Construct phase 2 of District Hospital 200,000 200,000 Not implemented

16

Rehabilitate existing health facilities District wide 30,000.00 No. of facilities

rehabilitated


Support the District vaccination exercise District wide 5,000.00 5,000.00 Activity was fully implemented.

2485 children vaccinated against

measles.

Policy Objective: Make social protection more effective in targeting the poor and the vulnerable


2017

Indicative

Budget


Budget


1st 2nd 3rd 4th GOG /IGF

Organize seminar on good parenting District wide 5,200 Seminar

organised

5,200 Two (2) Seminars were organized

MALE :76

FEMALE: 279

TOTAL:355

Provide support orphans and

vulnerable children and

District wide 10,000 Data collected 10,000.00 Eight(8) orphans and vulnerable children

were supported

MALE: 4

FEMALE:4

TOTAL:8

Support Persons with Disability District wide 100,000.00 No. of PWDs

Supported

100,000.0

0

Three(3) PWD’S were supported

MALE:1

FEMALE:2

TOTAL:3

Organize 2 for a annually on child

abuse

Selected

communities

6,000 No. of Forums

organised

6000.00 Four(4) forums were organized on child

abuse

MALE:122

FEMALE:341

TOTAL:463

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Transparent and Accountable Governance

Policy Objective: Ensure effective and efficient resource mobilization, internal revenue generation and resource management Location Time frame (quarter)

2017

Indicative

Budget


Budget


1st 2nd 3rd 4th GOG/ IGF/ DONOR

Update revenue database

ADA 10,000 Revenue database

updated


Equip revenue collectors with

logistics

ADA 5,000 Revenue collectors

equipped

5,000 Rain coats, wellington boots, side bags and

touch lights procured at a cost of 4,800.00

Conduct routine maintenance of

office equipment and other

properties

ADA 100,000 Equipment

maintained

100,000 Computers, printers, air conditioners and

clock-in machine maintained.

Organize annual capacity building

workshop for assembly members and

area councillors on their roles

ADA 30,000 No. of staff trained 30,000 Workshop on the preparation of DMTDP

(2018-2021) organized for six Area

Councils

Provide support for staffs capacity 50,000 No. of Staff

sponsored

50,000 7 staff supported to undergo various

competency-based trainings

Procure office equipment and other

logistics for

ADA 50,000 Logistics procured 50,000 1 Desktop, 2 swivel chairs, furniture for

Senchi Circuit Court and DCE’s residence and Assorted Stationery procured.

Carry out routine monitoring and

evaluation of Development project

District wide 40,000 M&E exercises

conducted

40,000

3 monitoring exercises and 4 DPCU review

meetings held

Prepare Medium term plan, annual

action plans, Composite Budget and

reports

ADA 60,000 2010 annual action

plan prepared

60,000 DMTDP prepared and adopted by General

Assembly in December 2017. Other

documents also prepared.

Organize General Assembly,

management and other committee

meetings

ADA 100,000 No. meetings

organised

100,000

3 Sub Committees, 4 General Assembly and

6 Management meetings held.

Carry out routine maintenance on

Assembly bungalows

District wide 80,000 No. Bungalows

maintained

80,000 DCE’s residence was rehabilitated

Construct staff bungalow

Afebeng 40,000.00 No. of bungalows

constructed


Maintain official vehicles ADA 50,000.00 No. of vehicles

maintained

50,000.00 8 Official vehicles were maintained

Organize public forum on the budget

and tax obligations

ADA 15,000.00 No. of fora

organized

15,000.00 One organized at Anum

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Policy Objective: Improve internal security for protection of life and property


2017

Indicative

Budget


Budget



Support communities to resolve

land disputes especially resettlement

lands

Selected

communities

5,000.00 Number of

disputes resolved

5,000.00 The Assembly through DISEC resolved the

boundary disputes of 3 resettlement

communities

Provide accommodation and

logistical support for the security

services

District wide 45000. Logistics

procured

45000. Construction of Asikuma Police Station

ongoing

Policy Objective: Expand and sustain opportunities for effective citizen’s engagement

Form 6 women groups in Area

Councils to advocate gender equity

District wide 4,000 No. of Women’s groups formed

4,000 Ten (10) women groups were formed

MALE: 32

FEMALE:244

TOTAL: 276

Organize workshops for women’s groups on governance issues

District wide 12,000 No. of women

reached

12,000 Ninety-seven (97) meeting were organized

for 276 people

Support community initiated

projects

District wide 1,611,145.00 Number of

communities

supported

Seven(7) communities were supported

MALE: 184

FEMALE:216

TOTAL:400

Organize community

animations/Campaigns on

government’s policies

District wide 8000.00 Number of

communities

Animated

Number of communities animated: 18

MALE:1045

FEMALE:2073

TOTAL:3118

UPDATE ON REVENUE SOURCES

Table : Update on Funding Sources

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REVENU

E ITEM

BASELINE

2013

TARGET

2017

ACTUAL

2017

TARGET

2016

ACTUAL

2016

TARGET

2015

ACTUAL

2015

TARGET

2014

ACTUAL

2014

IGF 549,909.25 779,696.63 671,334.06 762,812.77 537,765.64 675,000.00 575,533.63 654,800.00 652,194.10

DACF 463,658.39 2,907,159.00 1,315,187.10 2,990,738.00 1,521,935.14 2,552,943.74 1,370,327.62 2,343,625.00 547,075.11

MPs CF 72,977.35 100,000.00 317,440.27 100,000.00 313,351.15 80,000.00 252,487.72 60,000.00 103,256.67

PWDs CF 56,270.19 64,696.00 5,000.00 64,696.00 88,263.15 64,696.00 40,687.42 64,696.00

MSHAP 2,400.00 6,000.00 5,000.00 11,003.10 5,000.00 8,938.73 5,000.00

GSFP 284,664.20 448,988.00 448,988.00 167,977.50 448,988.00 360,059.00

SRWSP

DDF 388,785.00 651,248.00 651,248.00 558,403.00 518,353.00 330,202.00 518,353.00 597,416.32

GSOP

GoG

Transfers

776,824.94 2,490,612.63 1,247,057.47 1,300,626.13 1,581,025.94 1,623,786.06 1,112,597.34 1,701,934.00 776,824.94

UNFPA 3,877,054.01 427,011.39 60,716.00 252,881.81

UDG

LEAP

TOTAL 2,635,489.32 10,876,466.27 3,556,018.90 6,751,120.29 4,611,747.12 5,968,766.80 3,858,751.96 5,858,112.00 3,289,707.95

Table : Update on Expenditure

EXPENDITURE

ITEM

BASELINE

2013

TARGET

2017

ACTUAL

2017

TARGET

2016

ACTUAL

2016

TARGET

2015

ACTUAL

2015

TARGET

2014

ACTUAL

2014

COMPENSATION 759,010.53 2,552,093.08 1,315,086.58 1,336,365.24 1,815,771.50 1,633,277.82 1,642,563.65 1,760,454.00 1,032,884.17

GOODS AND

SERVICES

921,644.45 3,114,687.18 1,620,330.22 2,983,339.05 1,483,017.70 1,808,971.63 1,495,367.42 1,881,219.80 1,537,964.97

INVESTMENT

ASSETS 1,012,098.89 5,209,506.01 515,224.05 2,431,416.00 1,927,042.45 2,526,517.35 824,648.19 2,216,438.20 958,932.57

TOTAL 2,692,753.87 10,876,466.27 3,450,640.85 6,751,120.29 5,225,831.65 5,968,766.80 3,962,579.26 5,858,112.00 3,529,781.71

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Update on Indicators and Targets

Table : Update on Indicators and Targets

No. Indicator (Categorized

by GGSGDA II

Thematic Areas)

Baseline

(2013)

Target

(2017)

Actual

(2017)

Target

(2016)

Actual

(2016)

Target

(2015)

Actual

(2015)

Target

(2014)

Actual

(2014)

PRIVATE SECTOR

COMPETITIVESNESS

1. Change in yield of

selected crops, livestock

and fish (%)

Maize

1.7 Mt/ha

17.6%

2.0 Mt/ha

5.9%

1.8 Mt/ha

17.6%

2.0 Mt/ha

-11.8%

1.5 Mt/ha

17.6%

2.0 Mt/ha

0.0%

1.7 Mt/ha

17.6%

2.0 Mt/ha

5.9%

1.8 Mt/ha

Cassava

12.4 Mt/ha

21.0%

15.0 Mt/ha

12.1%

13.9 Mt/ha

21.0%

15.0 Mt/ha

9.7%

13.6 Mt/ha

21.0%

15.0 Mt/ha

11.3%

13.8 Mt/ha

21.0%

15.0 Mt/ha

16.9%

14.5 Mt/ha

Yam

15.2 Mt/ha

18.4%

18.0 Mt/ha

9.2%

16.6 Mt/ha

18.4%

18.0 Mt/ha

9.9%

16.7 Mt/ha

18.4%

18.0 Mt/ha

11.2%

16.9 Mt/ha

18.4%

18.0 Mt/ha

10.5%

16.8 Mt/ha

Plantain

8.1 Mt/ha

23.5%

10.0 Mt/ha

16.0%

9.4 Mt/ha

23.5%

10.0 Mt/ha

18.5%

9.6 Mt/ha

23.5%

10.0 Mt/ha

16.0%

9.4 Mt/ha

11.1%

9.0 Mt/ha

2.5%

8.3 Mt/ha

Tilapia

Mudfish

Sierrathrissa


by GGSGDA II

Thematic Areas)

Baseline

(2013)

Target

(2017)

Actual

(2017)

Target

(2016)

Actual

(2016)

Target

(2015)

Actual

(2015)

Target

(2014)

Actual

(2014)

2. Proportion/length of

roads

maintained/Rehabilitated

-Trunk Roads (in km) 50km 43.9km 50km nil nil 50km nil

21

-Urban Roads (in km)

-Feeder Roads (in km) 30km nil 30km 15km 30km 15.5km 60km


by GGSGDA II

Thematic Areas)

Baseline

(2013)

Target

(2017)

Actual

(2017)

Target

(2016)

Actual

(2016)

Target

(2015)

Actual

(2015)

Target

(2014)

Actual

(2014)

3. % change in the number

of household with access

to electricity


by GGSGDA II

Thematic Areas)

Baseline

(2013)

Target

(2017)

Actual

(2017)

Target

(2016)

Actual

(2016)

Target

(2015)

Actual

(2015)

Target

(2014)

Actual

(2014)

4. Hectares of degraded

forest, mining, dry and

wet lands

rehabilitated/restored:

a. Forest

22 Hectares

b. Mining

c. Dry and water land

5. Change in tourist arrival

6. Teledensity/ Penetration

rate

HUMAN RESOURCE

DEVELOPMENT


by GGSGDA II

Thematic Areas)

Baseline

(2013)

Target

(2017)

Actual

(2017)

Target

(2016)

Actual

(2016)

Target

(2015)

Actual

(2015)

Target

(2014)

Actual

(2014)

7. HIV/AIDS prevalence

rate (% of adult

0.3% 0.29% 0.3% 0.2%

22

population, 15-49 yrs.

HIV positive)

8. Maternal Mortality Ratio

(Number of deaths due to

pregnancy and childbirth

per 100,000 live births)

279/

100,000

101/ 100,000 90/ 100,000 141

/100,000

127

/100,000

9. Under-five mortality rate

(Number of deaths

occurring between birth

and exact age five per

1000 live births)

10. Malaria case fatality in

children under five years

per 10,000 population

n/a 3019/ 10,000 4516

/10,000

5584

/10,000

5701

/10,000


by GGSGDA II

Thematic Areas)

Baseline

(2013)

Target

(2017)

Actual

(2017)

Target

(2016)

Actual

(2016)

Target

(2015)

Actual

(2015)

Target

(2014)

Actual

(2014)

11. Percent of population

with sustainable access to

safe water sources

12. Portion of population

with access to improved

sanitation:

flush toilets

2%

2%

3%

2%

KVIP 27% 29% 27% 28%

Household latrine 24% 22% 24% 20%


by GGSGDA II

Thematic Areas)

Baseline

(2013)

Target

(2017)

Actual

(2017)

Target

(2016)

Actual

(2016)

Target

(2015)

Actual

(2015)

Target

(2014)

Actual

(2014)

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13. a. Gross Enrollment Rate (indicates the number of pupils/students at a giving level or

schooling-regardless of age-as proportion of the number children in the relevant age group)

-Primary 97.0% 100% 101.9%

97.7% 97.7%

100.0%

103.7% 103.4% 103.4%

-JSS 72.9% 75.3% 75.3% 76.3% 76.3% 85.1% 86.3%

80.5%

79.0%

-SSS 97.3%

100.0%

99.7% 102.3% 105.0% 97.8%

97.6%

94.6%

94.6%

b. Net admission rate in

Primary Schools

(indicates Primary One

enrolment of pupils aged

6 years)

72.3% 82.5% 81.9% 76.5% 75.6% 78.0% 80.0% 82.1% 82.1%

14. Gender Parity Index

(Ratio between girls’ and boys’ enrolment rates, the balance of parity is

1.00)

- KG 1.06 1 1.08 1.06

1.05

0.95

0.95

1 1

- Primary 1.01 0.97 0.97 0.98 0.98 0.92 0.92 0.97 0.97

- JHS 0.96 1.04 1.04 1.06 1.06 1.07 1.06 1.0 1.10

No. Indicator (Categorized by

GGSGDA II Thematic

Areas)

Baseline

(2013)

Target

(2017)

Actual

(2017)

Target

(2016)

Actual

(2016)

Target

(2015)

Actual

(2015)

Target

(2014)

Actual

(2014)

15. Proportion of

unemployed youth

benefiting from

skills/apprenticeship and

entrepreneurial training

63 83 105 75 89 60 72 50 56

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GOOD GOVERNACE

AND CIVIC

RESPONSIBILITY

16. Total amount of

internally generated

revenue

549,909.25 779,696.63 671,334.06 762,812.77 537,765.64 675,000.00 575,533.63 654,800.00 652,194.10

17. AMOUNT OF

Development Partner and

NGO funds contribution

to DMTDP

implementation budget

- 550,000.00 429,277.60 500,000.00

537,268.00 - - - -

18. % of DA expenditure

within the DMTDP

budget (how much of

DA’s expenditure was not in the annual

budget?)

19. Number of reported

cases of abuse

children 48 (Police)

+3 (DSW)

Total: 53

20 (Police)

30 (DSW)

Total: 50

7 (Police)

21(DSW)

Total: 28

20 (Police)

10 (DSW)

Total:30

8(Police)

2 (DSW)

Total;10

30 (Police)

10 (DSW)

Total: 40

15(Police)

4 (DSW)

Total:19

100(Police)

10 (DSW)

Total:110

60 (Police)

3 (DSW)

Total;63

women - - - - - - - - -

men - - - - - - - - -

20. Police citizen ratio - Total : 82

Ratio:

1:1378

Total :71

Ratio:

1:1592

Total : 80

Ratio:

1:1,400

75

Ratio:

1:1,493

- - - -

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Update on Critical Development and Poverty Issues

Table : Update on Critical Development and Poverty Issues

CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT AND

POVERTY ISSUES

ALLOCATION

GH₵

ACTUAL RECEIPT

GH₵

NO. OF BENEFICIARIES

Targets Actuals

Ghana School Feeding Programme n/a

n/a (all paid in full) 5000 4,468

Capitation Grants 195,009:95 195,009:95 19,686 19,686

National Health Insurance Scheme

Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty(LEAP)

programme

118,928.00 92,670.00 327 302

National Youth Employment Program n/a n/a 30 16

One District-One Factory Programme nil nil ? nil

One village-One Dam Programme nil nil nil nil

One Constituency-One Million Dollars Progrmme nil nil nil nil

Planting For Food And Jobs Programme n/a 496,087.90 900 818

Free SHS Programme n/a n/a 3,901 3,901

National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan

(NEIP)

nil nil nil nil

Implementation of Infrastructural for Poverty

Eradication Programme (IPEP)

nil nil nil nil

Others

**Analysis can be done for four years if possible

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SUMMARY OF DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMMES

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Fall Army Worm Infestation

877 farms constituting 1,159.2 hectors, were affected by the worm infestation. Out of this 503

hectors were affected. No maize field was destroyed completely by fall armyworms. However,

the incidence of these pests affected the expected yields of the affected fields.

Table :Chemical distribution for fall army worm control (7)

Name

of

MMD

A

Crop Name of chemical Quantity

received

(litres)

Quantity

supplied

(litres)

Beneficiaries

Male Female Total

Asuogy

aman

Maize KD 215 EC 38 38 42 8 50

Eforia 234 234 220 80 300

EMD COAT T.

GH

120 120 210 90 300

AGOO 40 40 47 13 60

IMIDA CLOPRID 50 50 28 12 40

Ema Star 40 40 40 27 67

Pyrinex Quick 40 40 47 13 60

Total 634 243 877

Source: DoA Asuogyaman, 2017

Table :Vaccinations and Prophylactic Treatments of Farm Animals and Pets(9)

Animal

Species Disease

No. of Animals Vaccinated Achievement (+/-)

for Annual

(2017 vs. 2016) Annual - 2016 Annual - 2017

Poultry Newcastle

Orthodox

41,000 45,000

4,000

I-2 19,000 19,900 900

Gumboro 20,200 20,000 -200

Fowl pox 18,300 19,000 700

Marek’s disease 0

Cattle Anthrax 0 Blackleg 0

CBPP 0

Sheep PPR 2,700 3,000 300

Anthrax 0

Goats PPR 3,900 4,110 210

Anthrax 0

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Dogs Rabies 290 300 10

Cats Rabies 50 40 -10

Cattle Trypanosomiasis 0

Table 3.1.1 Major Crop Performance (PFJ and Non PFJ) (10)

Crop Area Cropped (ha) Average Yield

(MT/Ha)

Estimated Production

(MT) 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017

Maize 8,472 8,936 1.5 1.6 12,708 14,298

Rice

(milled)

Cassava 11,732 12,119 13.6 13.9 159,555 168,454

Yam 920 972 16.7 16.6 15,363 16,135

Cocoyam

Plantain 1,258 1,439 9.6 9.4 12,077 13,527


Table 3.I.2: Major Crop Performance (Non PFJ Field) (11)

Crop Area Cropped (ha) Average Yield

(MT/Ha)

Estimated

Production (MT)

2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017

Maize 8,472 8,936 1.5 1.6 12,708 14,298

Cassava 11,732 12,119 13.6 13.9 159,555 168,454

Yam 920 972 16.7 16.6 15,363 16,135

Plantain 1,258 1,439 9.6 9.4 12,077 13,527


Table 3.1.3:Performance of Planting for Food & Jobs (PFJ) farms (12)

District Crops Variety Area

cropped

(Ha)

Average

yield

(MT/Ha)

Estimated

production

(MT)

No of Farmers

Male Female

Asuogyaman Maize

Obatanpa&

Wandata 1,159.2 1.7 1,970.64 136 32

Tomatoes Marglobe 1.2 7.6 9.12 6 1

Pepper

Cayenne

Long red 2.0 6.8 13.6 10 3

Onion Red creole 1.0 n/a n/a 7 1


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Table: Average Productivity (MT/Ha) of major crops by sex/age/PLWDs, (MT/Ha) (13)

Crops Sex Age

PLWDs

Average

yield

District

Average

Yield Average

yield

(Male)

Average

yield

(Female)

Average yield

(Youth)

Average yield

(Aged)

Maize 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6

Cassava 13.9 13.9 13.9 13.9 13.9

Yam 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.6

Plantain 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.4

Tomatoes 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6

Pepper 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8


Table ....... Farmers Registered under Planting for Food & Jobs (PFJ)

N

o.

District Male Female Total

Registered

Farmers

% of farmers

registered who

are females

1 Asuogyam

an

674 143 818 21.2


Fertilizer and Seed distribution

Table : Agro Input Distribution underPFJ (15)

Distric

t

Kind of

inputs

Type/Va

riety of

Input

Unit Quantity No of beneficiaries

Received Distributed Male Female Total

Fertilizer NPK 50 kg 6,000 5,599 446 130 576

Urea 50 kg 2,920 2,898 446 130 576

Seed

(Maize)

45kg 231.6 213 299 58 357

Rice seed 40kg 0

Vegetable 0

Pepper 100g(sachets) 50 43 12 3 15

Tomato 100g(sachets) 25 25 7 1 8

Onion 100g(sachets) 200 60 9 1 10


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Total Recovery under Planting Food and Jobs PFJ

Table : Total Recovery under Planting Food and Jobs PFJ (16)

Type of Input Cost of input given

out to farmers

(GHc)

Amount

Recovered(GHc)

Balance (GHc)

NPK 321,942.50 282,067.70 211609.80

UREA 137,655.00

Seed (Maize) 34,080.00

Rice(Seed) 0 0 0

Pepper 680.40 341.20 339.20

Tomato 530.00 278.25 251.75

Onion 1,200.00 612.50 587.50

Annual Total 496,087.90 283,299.65 212,788.25


Fertilizer subsidy programme

The district received 15.250 metric tonnes (3,105 bags) of fertilizer. Total beneficiaries for both

NKP and Urea subsidy were 616 comprising males 424 and females 192.

Extension Service Delivery in the District

The district has 10 Agricultural Extension Agents with the estimated number 23 operational

areas 48,928 farms. This brings the AEA:Farmer ratio to 1:4,893. The average number of

communities per AEA is 9. The total number of homes and farms visited in 2017 was 2,640. An

additional 13 AEAs are required in the district.

Table 3.11.7: Adoption of New Technologies (34)

Type of new technology Number of Adopters

Male Female Total

Correct use of agro-chemicals 438 199 638

Row Planting for optimum production 304 162 466

Seed/planting material production and multiplication

techniques 237 77 314

Pest/Disease recognition, prevention and control 545 321 866

Post-harvest preservation of food grains/ legumes and

storage 425 260 685

Introduction of improved crop varieties 284 120 404

Plantain sucker multiplication 51 80 131

Horticultural crop production (nursery practices and

disease control) 81 37 118

Animal nutrition (feeding) 226 103 329

Improved housing for animals 249 110 358

Pig production and management 118 41 159

Soy utilisation 16 66 81

Total 2,975 1,575 4,550


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Table 4.2: Summary of Activities Implemented (MAG performance report) (37)

Program

Objective

Activity Target

group

(Market

ers,

processo

rs etc)

Number of

Participant

/ Beneficiaries

Expected

Outcome

Source of

Funds

(MAG,

GOG,

IGF, etc) Ma

le

Femal

e

Tota

l

Increased

access to

extension

services

and re-

orientation

of

agricultural

education

Organize one RELC

District Planning

Session for

stakeholders

48 9 57

Farmer problems

identified and

solutions proposed

MAG

Establish 2 cassava

demonstration fields

on nutrient

management and

Good Agricultural

Practice (GAPs)

particularly farm

sanitation and the

recommended use of

agro chemicals

Cassava

producer

s

15 9 24

Increased yields

expected if farmers

practise GAP

MAG

Establish 4 acres

improved cassava

demonstration plots

Cassava

producer

s 22 13 35

Adoption of higher

yielding cassava

varieties will lead to

increased yields and

incomes

MAG

Build

adequate

human

capacity

for

effective

extension

delivery

Train 25 District Staff

in Crop Nutrient

Management

19 5 24

Staff will be better

informed to teach

farmers to manage

soil nutrients

MAG

Train 20 farmers on

mango production,

pest and disease

control

20 2 22

Farmers will be able

to control pests and

diseases on their

plantations

MAG

Conduct animal health

extension & disease

surveillance in 10

communities

118 98 216

Better prevention and

control of animal

pests and diseases

MAG

Develop an

effective

domestic

market

through

increased

adoption of

market

Train 34 farmers &

processors in Cassava

Post Harvest

Conversion and food

fortification

8 32 40

Value addition to

cassava products for

better nutrition and

incomes

MAG

Train 25 district

officers in maize and

cassava chip

17 4 21

Knowledge of Staff

will be updated on

international

MAG

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oriented

approaches

to farm

manageme

nt

standards, warehouse

receipt financing and

creation of sustainable

community based

value chain

committees

standards for maize

and cassava.


Table 4.4:District Irrigated Crops (39)

2017

Area

under

cultivation

(ha)

Harvested area per

crop cycle (ha)

Land

intensification

ratio on

irrigated

cropped area

Production

(MT)

1st

crop

2nd

crop

3rd

crop

Vegetables

Tomato 26 10 10 10 1.15

Pepper

Onion/Shallot

Garden Eggs

Cabbage 12 4 4 4 1.00

Green/French

Beans

Okro 35 15 10 10 1.00

Other

Subtotal 73 29 24 24 1.05 0

Cereals

Rice

Maize

Others

Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL 73 29 24 24 1.05 0


Challenges facing farmers

Challenges identified included high cost of inputs, poor road networks, disease and

pest attack on crops and livestock and low prices for farm produce.

Challenges facing the department

Motorbikes and other logistics are needed by field staff in order to be able to effectively

cover more farming communities to facilitate collection of data and dissemination of

agricultural information to stakeholders.

The department also needs timely release of funds to be able to reach out to execute

planned activities on schedule.

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Casework with Families

Forty-six cases were recorded during the year under review of which Forty (40) were Maintenance,

Paternity (0), Custody one (1), Family Welfare nine (5). Out of the 46 cases, 45 were successfully

handled and one referred to the court.

Maintenance

A total of Eight thousand nine hundred and five Ghana Cedis (GH₵ 8,095) was received and has been disbursed to beneficiaries.

Supervision Of Day Care Centres

The Department visited eighteen (18) Day care centres to supervise and monitor their activities in

the District during the year.

Child Survival and Development [CSD]

Date VICTIM STATUS

13th

March,2017

Missing but found Child:

Brenda Odiase,Age 14

years

Brenda Odiase (14 years) was found loitering around

Atimpoku and its environs has been reunited with the family

at Nsawam on 13thMarch ,2017.

14th

March,2017

Baby Nyamekye Baby Nyamekye,delivered at the VRA Hospital by a

mentally ill patient, was sent to the regional office for onward

placement to the children Home

29th

June,2017

Regina Drafour (15 years)

EkuaAdobea (12 years)

Teenagers were found loitering at Atimpoku and upon

interrogation it was establish that they were missing.

The Assembly handed them to Nsawam Dovvsu and Social

welfare.

19th

September

,2017

Deborah Etornam (4yrs) Deborah Etornam who was placed in the care of a fit person

by name Agnes Melomey, deceased) has been reunited with

her family and placed in the care of Mary Agbodo , her

maternal grandmother

29th

September,2

017

DorindaDarkoa A stick was inserted in her vagina by 3 school mates of hers

by name Richmond Nyame ,PrinceOsafoBoateng ,Daniel

KwasiAmpofo. The incident was reported to Dovvsu whiles

the Victim, her parents ,the offender and their parents were

counselled

10th

October,201

7

Joyce AkotoSakyibea (15

years)

KwasiAkotoof Gyakiti, believed to be in his late 40s is

alleged to be indulging in sexual escapades with his

biological daughter ,

The incident was referred to Akosombo Dovvsu for

immediate prosecution .

Both victim and offender are believed to be on the run.

15th

November,

2017

Norvisi Bella Wisdom Saphe (20 years) is alleged to have defiled

NorvisiBella(15 years) . Both are pupil of RC JHS at

Atimpoku.

The case was referred to Akosombo Dovvsu for prosecution.

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20th

November,

2017

Vanessa Okailey (5 years) A care order was secured in respect of VanassaOkailey and

She was subsequently placed in Beacon House Children’s Home at Dodowa.

15thNovemb

er,2017

Bright Kofi Obiri (15yrs)

Ntow Isaac (7 yrs)

Deborah Asabea (9yrs)

Prince Tetteh (14 years)

PriscillaFosua (4yrs)

Subjects who were previously resident in a Non registered

children’s home by name Super Star at Krokobite were reunited with their Family at Anum .

The reunification was done in collaboration with Ga West

District Social Welfare Office .

Re-habitation of Persons with Disability

With the assistance of the Police, Juliana Awuah who was suffering from mental illness was

sent to the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital for treatment.

A mentally-ill man, believed to be in his late thirties who was knocked down by an

absconded driver at Atimpoku-roundabout (14th Oct,2017) was sent to the Pantang

Psychiatric Hospital and he is receiving treatment .

.

A Mentally-ill woman who was found loitering in Akosombo with her son believed to be six

years old has been reunited with her maternal family on (21st Oct,2017) at Kasoa.

Verification Exercise

A team from Common Fund Secretariat and National Council on Persons with Disability visited

the Office to validate all Persons with Disability in the District on 18th September, 2017. An

album containing the profile of 505 Disables have been presented to Common Fund Secretariat

Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty

There were five (5) payment during the year under review a total amount of GH₵ 118,928.00 were received and GH₵92,670.00 were disbursed to 299 beneficiary households .An amount of GH₵ 20,649.00 were not paid and returned to chest.

NHIS Registration

The Department was able to renew the National Health insurance of Two hundred and three

(203) LEAP beneficiaries and four (4) new beneficiary registered for the first time.

Adult Education

18 communities had Mass meetings organised on various occasions. 1045 males and 2073

females making 3,118 people were reached with useful information on various topics.

Home Visits

Nineteen Home Visits were to eight communities. 349 people comprising 146 males and 203

females were sensitized on issues such as Domestic Accidents, Safe Use of Gas, Balance Diet,

Proper Disposal of Waste, Right of Children, breast feeding etc

Water and Sanitation The District water and sanitation team, made up of a staff of the Department and other members

of the District Assembly in collaboration with Save Water Network, an NGO, organized a

sensitization and selection process for Water Board Committee members during the year under

review Training and workshops took place on the 29th March, 2017and14th Sept 2017 at the

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Asuogyaman District Assembly Hall for Board members and the Team. In all hundred (100)

members participated in the program.

Challenges: Inadequate funds for fieldwork

Inadequate logistics (printers, computer, stationary, vehicle etc.)

Inadequate office space

Most facilities at the day care centre fall below the required standard for operation

Inadequate awareness for community members to report incidents of child abuse

Lack of funds for income generating ventures

Lack of commitment by community members towards communal labour

GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE

School Health Education Programme (SHEP)

1. Two (2)-day non-residential workshop on Primary School-Based malaria prevention Social

Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) was organized for all Headteachers, School-Based

Health Coordinator and representatives from both Public and Private Schools. Sponsored by

(PMI/Vector Works Ghana Project).

2. Brief meetings were held with School-Based SHEP Coordinators on:

3. HIV prevention.

4. Adolescent Reproductive Health.

5. Environmental Health and Sensitization.

6. Distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets for Basic 2 and 6 pupils.

7. There was a Deworming Exercise carried out in both Private and Public schools in the District.

Senior High Schools Quiz Competition

All five (5) Public and two (2) Private Senior High Schools participated in a Quiz Competition

sponsored by the Acting Director General of the Ghana Ports and Habours, Mr. Paul Ansah in

conjunction with the District Education Office. Boso Senior High Technical School came first

with a prize of GHs2, 500.00 followed by Akwamuman Senior High School who had

GHS1,000.00 and Apeguso Senior High School.

Other Significant Programmes/Issues

1. Donation of exercise books, pens and various reading materials for pupils/students in the

Asuogyaman District by the Social Service Department of the Volta River Authority.

2. Handing over of Dodi Island School to the District Assembly, that is Government. The

completion of a six (6) unit classroom block which was to be done by the Assembly was

discussed.

3. Eastern Regional Best Teacher Awards held at Kibi on the 10th of November, 2017. The

District won five (5) prices, with the Overall Best Teacher Award Winner also coming from

the Asuogyaman District.

4. Donation of reading books to the following schools VRA Kyease, VRA R.C, VRA Church

Ridge by the 3AS NGO. The purpose is to improve children reading abilities.

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Major Challenges

Unavailability of allocated funds for monitoring and supervision, payment of rent and utility

bills, servicing of vehicles and general running of the District Office, puts much pressure on

the Director and on individual officers’ finances. Schools do not have the appropriate/prescribed Science Apparatus. The improvised Apparatus

being used yield inaccurate results. This does not augur well for peak performance in the

subject; and consequently affects BECE and WASSCE results.

The Culture and Sports Grants are too meagre to support the necessary inputs for planned

activities. This greatly affects participation and performance at Zonal and Regional levels.

Textbooks and Teachers’ Guides are not adequately supplied to both Basic and Second Cycle Schools. In view of this, the ideal “one (1) textbook – per child” ratio target has not been achieved.

The District is still battling with poor classroom facilities, inadequate furniture and lack of

teacher accommodation in the underserved areas.

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY

Name of Activity Frequen

cy

Specific objective/impact

content

Beneficiaries Actual cost

of program GH¢

M F T

Follow up and

counselling services

3 Accurate business development

information and services about

BAC clients

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127 161 2800

MDS Intermediate

Financial

Management

training

3 To Equip the participants with

enhanced financial management

skills

12 73 85 7710

Internship training 1 To equip participants to acquire

best practices else where

4 4 2020

Technology

improvement in soap

making

4 To equip participants with

improved knowledge in soap

making.

5 75 80 11430

Technology

improvement and

packaging in baking

and confectionery


improved knowledge in baking

- 9 9 3380

MDS Intermediate

Marketing

Management a


enhanced financial management

skills

7 45 4630

Stakeholders Forum 1 Preparation of 2018AWPB 9 8 17 1800

MDS Group

Dynamics training

for ASSI members


enhanced skills in dealing with

group

10 26 36 4580

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Technical skills

training in Auto

mechanic

1 To equip participants with basic

skills in vehicle maintenance

19 -11 19 3100

Study Tour 2 To equip participants with proper

ways of doing something

elsewhere

2 54 56 4460

OSHEM 2 Ensuring organizational and

workplace safety

24 20 44 4600

Technical skills

training in Welding

1 Acquisition of requisite trade

skills

21 1 22 3350

Apprentice Training 2 Acquisition of basic skills in

measurements and technicalities

in the trade

43 15 58 8200

NVTI 1 Acquisition of requisite job

certificate

15 11 26 6800

Business Planning

and Mgt


enhanced skills in managing

business

2 13 15 2300

Cassava Processing 1 To equip participants with

employable skills

5 14 19 3400

Interior Decoration 1 To equip participants with

employable skills

1 21 22 3400

Fish Farming/

Processing


employable skills

22 22 44 6920

Challenges

prompt payment of the Assembly’s counterpart funding

prompt release of training funds, logistical

inadequate logistics

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH UNIT

Environmental & Health Promotion

9 SHS, 57 JHS and 84 Primary schools were visited in Akosombo, Atimpoku, Anum, Boso,

Apeguso, Frankadua, Adjena and Gyakiti

Sanitary Inspection and Law Enforcement

Inspections were carried out in 1,600 houses, 45 offices, 30 hotels, 260 eating premises, 560

drinking premises, and 96 cemeteries,.

Disinfestations:

1 school, 1 hospital, 10 dumping sites, 1 warehouse, 8 houses, and 2 markets were disinfected by

the Assembly, Zoomlion and VRA

Control of Stray Animals

Out of the 15 impounded stray animals, 13 were claimed by the owners, while 2 were auctioned.

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Prosecution

395 out of the 400 persons who were served notices complied. 5 were summoned were

successfully prosecuted.

Medical Screening Exercise

Mass medical screening exercise was carried out in the district 3,390 vendors were screened

General Challenges

Three (3) major drains needs to be rehabilitated (a) Slaughter House drain, (b) Malam

Ali’s Area drain Atimpoku needs to be completed to avoid flood in the vicinity, (c) Anum town major drain.

Rehabilitation of the slaughter house especially the septic tank which is likely to collapse

and drains into the river.

Most of the public toilets are lacking cleaners hence the need to promote house –hold

toilets with the support of any NGO or the Assembly

Zoomlion laborers needs to be paid regularly to enhance their performance since they are

one of the major tools needed in rendering our services

The following public toilets needs to be rehabilitated: Kwanyako Aqua-privy, Frankadua

JHS KVIP, Small London KVIP

NATIONAL YOUTH AUTHORITY

10 young in aqua-culture and construction of cages.

Refresher course organized for 88 comprising 47 males and 41 female in aqua-culture and

fish processing

7 young persons were supported with inputs to cultivate 1 acre maize farm at Tortibo

4 young persons were sponsored by the NYA with support from the District Assembly to

participate in a local governance training workshop in Accra.

NYA facilitated the recruitment of 5 young persons into Yutees Security Company Ltd. in

Accra.

As part of our community project work, NYA supported Kotokukokpe community with

books, school uniforms, pencils, pens and assorted food item. The exercise was a

community exchange programme, was supported by students of GIMPA

2 young persons were selected to participate in the Africa Youth Day at the Presidency in

August 2017

The NYA in collaboration with the UNFPA organized the Ghana Youth Fest in Accra in

December 2017. Asuogyaman was represented by 2 young persons.

Constraints

Inadequate office space

Lack of supporting staff

Inadequate funds

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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

Beneficiaries

Currently, the Asuogyaman District has nine (9) modules with two hundred and nine (209)

beneficiaries at post as shown in the table below:

No.

Module

Total

No.

Beneficiaries

No.

Active

No.

Vacated

1 Community Edu. Teaching Assistants (CETA) 85 81 4

2 Community Health workers (CHW) 56 45 11

3 Community Policing Assistants (CPA) 21 21 -

4 Environmental Protection Officers (EPO) 22 22 -

5 Youth in Prison Service (YIPS) 5 5 -

6 Youth in Fire Service (YIFS) 7 6 1

7 Electronic Health Assistants (EHTA) 1 1 -

8 Youth in Arabic (YIA) 1 1 -

9 Community Police Personnel (CPP) 25 25 -

Total 214 207 16

Source: YEA, 2017

Recruitment and Training We had our first recruitment of Community Police Personnel (CPP) of a total number of 16. These

recruitment were made up of thirteen (13) boys and three (3) girls. The first batch training was

took place on October 21, 2017 with a total number of nine (9) and the second November 18, 2017,

also with a total number of seven (7).

Challenges faced

insufficient equipment’s inadequate staff with the requisite capacity

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Evaluations Conducted, Findings and Recommendations

Table : Evaluations Conducted, Findings and Recommendations

NAME OF

THE

EVALUATION

POLICY/

PROGRAMME/

PROJECT

INVOLVED

CONSULTANT

OR

RESOURCE

PERSONS

INVOLVED

METHODO-

LOGY USED

FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Process

Evaluation

Provision/Expa

nsion of

Educational

Infrastructure

District

Planning

Officer

Observation,

Focus Group

Discussions

1. …% of projects ongoing or at a

standstill

2. Intended beneficiaries have been

denied those services for the waiting

period e.g. teaching and learning still

occurring in dilapidated structures or

under trees

3. Objectives underlining such

programmes have not been achieved

even though resources have been

expended

4. Resources expended on 3 of the

projects could have been used,

averagely, to complete and put 1 of

them projects to use

5. Unduly delaying the completion of

project tend to compromise on project

quality

1. Resources should be mobilized

to complete all ongoing

projects before the

commencement of new ones

unless the new ones have

dedicated sources of funding

other than those of the ongoing

projects.

2. In future, the Assembly should

concentrate on and complete

initiated projects before new

ones are brought on board.

3. The design of such projects

should take care of access to

water, a place of convenience,

teachers accommodation etc.

for rural and remote

communities.

2. Process

Evaluation

3.

4.

5.

6.

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Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Approaches Used and the Results

NAME OF

THE PM&E

TOOL

POLICY/PROGRAM

ME/ PROJECT

INVOLVED

CONSULTANT OR

RESOURCE PERSONS

INVOLVED

METHODOLOG

Y USED

FINDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

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CHAPTER THREE

THE WAY FORWARD

3.1 Key Issues Addressed

Sensitization of staff on Local Government Service Protocols

Commitment to staff appraisal system and progression

General attendance and punctuality

3.2 Key Issues Yet to be addressed

Some of the key issues which are yet to be addressed include the following;

Strengthening of sub-district structures

Ceding of collection of some revenue items to the Area Councils has still not seen

much progress

Building of a comprehensive up-to-date revenue database

Valuation of properties

Inadequate logistics for planning, monitoring and evaluation activities.

Poor collaboration between the Assembly and some departments.

Effective implementation of Local Economic Development (LED)

CONCLUSION:

On the whole, 2016 was a relatively successful year. This was in spite of the fact that great

attention was given to electioneering matters for a significant part of the year. It could perhaps

have also proven to be a positive development as there was pressure on leadership to achieve

their targets.

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