{"id":760,"date":"2017-09-15T06:00:20","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T06:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kada.gov.gh\/?p=760"},"modified":"2017-09-15T06:00:20","modified_gmt":"2017-09-15T06:00:20","slug":"needs-and-aspirations-of-kadjebi-district-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kada.gov.gh\/index.php\/needs-and-aspirations-of-kadjebi-district-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"Needs and Aspirations of Kadjebi District Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chapter 2:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

CHAPTER TWO<\/b><\/strong><\/h1>\n

COMMUNITY NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Assembly in its quest to ensure that development planning is done in a participatory manner with the people of the District undertook a series of public hearings at the six Area Town\/Area council levels of Kadjebi, Asato, Dodi, Dodo, Ahamansu and Amanta. The essence of the public hearings was to solicit for the views, needs and aspirations of the people and use them as the basis for the plan preparation and also to ensure community ownership of the plan.<\/p>\n

Table 34 below presents the summary of the aspirations and needs of the people from the public hearing<\/p>\n

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Table 34: Summary of Community Needs and Aspirations<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SECTOR<\/td>\nDEVELOPMENT ISSUES\/CONCERNS<\/td>\nNEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS FROM TOWN\/AREA COUNCILS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

EDUCATION <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Falling standard of education at basic school level.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Poor quality and condition of educational infrastructure and logistics<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Indiscipline in schools<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate ICT facilities and libraries<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Non-functioning school management committees<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Lack of accommodation for teachers<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate sanitation facilities in schools<\/td>\n

\u00b7 Creation of an enabling environment for teaching and learning (rehabilitation\/construction of classrooms with electricity, recreational facilities, furniture etc.).<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of toilets, water, urinal and waste disposal site for all  basic schools<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of teachers\u2019 accommodation<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Intensification of  school supervisions  <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Improvement in the parent-teacher relationship<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Strengthening of School management committees<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of ICT and library facilities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Preventing school children from watching kumkumbagier<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

WATER<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00b7 Inadequate water supply systems<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Non-functioning state of community water systems like boreholes<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Unsafe water for drinking<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Weak and ineffective WATSAN committees<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\u00b7 Expansion of urban \/rural water supply with maximum reliability<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Institutionalize periodic water quality test<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Undertake rehabilitation of water facilities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Institutionalize periodic monitoring and evaluation of water systems <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Water quality measures would be put in place<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Regular Capacity building and training for WATSAN<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Regular M&E of WATSAN operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

ENVIRONMENTAL  HYGIENE AND SANITATION<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00b7 Inadequate waste management facilities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate solid and liquid waste management systems<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Non enforcement of sanitation and environmental by-laws<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate latrines in communities and institutions<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate environmental health staff<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\u00b7 Provision of institutional public toilets<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Supply of refuse containers in communities and other sanitation equipment and tools<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Undertake public education on environment hygiene and sanitation<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Enforcement of By-Laws on the environment and sanitation<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Promote the construction of household latrines(CLTS)<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Promote the construction of hand washing with soap facilities and safe water storage facilities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of adequate environmental health staff<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

HEALTH<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00b7 Inadequate health care service delivery in rural areas<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Poor condition of health infrastructure and facilities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate health personnel<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate accommodation for health staff<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Spread of diseases like malaria, HIV & AIDS etc<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate office accommodation for NHIA<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Undue payment on drugs demanded by facilities<\/td>\n

\u00b7 Rehabilitation of health infrastructure<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Construction,  expansion and furnishing of health facilities  (CHPS compounds)<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Improvement of health care service delivery<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of accommodation for health staff<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Fight the High prevalence diseases like malaria, HIV & AIDS etc<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Upgrading of Kadjebi Health centre to a District Hospital<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provide office accommodation for NHIA<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Institute measures to remove all extortion in the operation of NHIS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

ROADS AND TRANSPORT<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

Poor road network and conditions especially in the rainy seasons<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate drainage systems<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Lack of bridges on Rivers<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Choked drains<\/td>\n

Rehabilitation and spot improvement of roads.<\/p>\n

Reshaping of feeder roads<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of speed ramps<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of Bridges<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Construction of drains and culverts<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Desilting of drains<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

INDUSTRY, TRADE, TOURISM AND EMPLOYMENT<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00b7 Limited job opportunities for the youth<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Limited access to credit facilities for investment purpose<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate exploitation of tourism potentials<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Lack of investment in tourism<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Low levels of Technical\/vocational skills<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Unavailability of industries<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Limited entrepreneurial skills development<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate and poor market facilities<\/td>\n

\u00b7 Establishment of (small scale) manufacturing industries to create employment<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Rehabilitation of market facilities.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Supply equipment and tools to entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Development of the tourism sites<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Promote accessibility to credit facilities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Undertake skills developing and training programmes for the youth<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of new markets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

ENERGY <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate extension of electricity to newly developing areas due to high cost of extension<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate promotion and development of other energy sources such as solar<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Mal-functional street light<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\u00b7 Extension of electricity to newly developed residential areas.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Extension of electricity to schools<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Maintenance of street light<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

AGRICULTURE<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

\u00b7 High cost of agricultural inputs and technology<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Declining interest in farming due to low returns<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Low income of farmers<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Small land holding impeding investment<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Lack of reliable market<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Lack of irrigation facilities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Lack of farming implements and machinery<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inadequate access to extension services<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Lack of storage facilities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Lack of processing facilities<\/td>\n

\u00b7 Mechanization of agricultural activities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Reduction on the cost of borrowing from financial institutions<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Construction and expansion of farm truck to link major roads<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of irrigation facilities and tube wells<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Creation of land banks for large scale farming and other investment<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of extension officers<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of planting materials and other agricultural materials to farmers<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Encouragement of value chain systems<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of storage facilities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of agro based processing factories<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

GOVERNANCE<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

\u00b7 Limited support for women, PWDs and other vulnerable groups<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Low access to information on Assembly\u2019s activities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Non-functioning state of sub district structures<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Low level of M&E by the people at the grassroots<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Non- functioning state of Unit Committees<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Low IGF capacity of the Assembly<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Lack of modern office for the Assembly and Area councils<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\u00b7 Increased transparency in resource utilization<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Strengthen capacity of Assembly members and Area councils to provide local leadership.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Assembly should institute public engagement processes like town hall meetings, radio programmes etc<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Increased interaction of District Assembly and sub-structures<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Increased participation of communities decision making activities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Institute measures to increase the IGF capacity of the Assembly<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Provision of adequate office structures for Area councils<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Rehabilitate residential accommodations <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

PHYSICAL PLANNING<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00b7 Lack of adherence to building and development regulations<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Lack of enforcement of laws in relation to physical developments<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Non completion of the street naming system<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\u00b7 Enforcement of building and development regulations<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Continue the street naming and property addressing system<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Expand permit acquisition system to cover the whole District<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

ENVIRONMENT\/ NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00b7 Incidence of natural disasters<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Over exploitation of natural resources<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Incidence of Bush fires<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Pollution of water bodies<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Environmental and water pollution<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Degradation of ecosystem<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Poor state of Kadjebi cemetery<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\u00b7 Enforcement of By-Laws on the environment and natural resources<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Undertake tree planting activities<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Develop and Institute formal management of Kadjebi cemetery<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

HARMONISATION OF COMMUNITY NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS WITH IDENTIFIED KEY DEVELOPMENT GAPS\/PROBLEMS\/ISSUES <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n

The community needs and aspirations identified above have been harmonized with the summarized key development issues from the performance review and profile of the District. Each community needs and aspirations were matched against the summarized key development issues and scored to determine the level of harmony between them. The scoring was done based on the following:<\/p>\n

Figure 14: Scoring scale<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Definition<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nScore<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Strong relationship<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weak relationship<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No relationship<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Harmonization of the community needs and aspirations as against the summarized key development issue from the performance review and profile of the Municipality is presented in the table below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
S\/<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

NO<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

Community needs and aspirations<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nIdentified key development gaps\/<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

problems\/issues (from Performance and Profile)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

SCORE<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

1<\/td>\nFalling standard of education at basic school level<\/td>\nFalling standards of education in the District<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nPoor quality and condition of educational infrastructure  <\/td>\nInadequate and inequitable access to educational facilities<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nInadequate ICT facilities and libraries<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate ICT infrastructure base<\/p>\n

Poor quality of ICT services<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nLack of adherence to building and development regulations<\/td>\nWeak enforcement of planning and building regulations<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nIncident of Bush fires and other disasters<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

Vulnerability to natural disasters<\/td>\n2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nInadequate water supply<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

Inadequate access to water services<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nNon-functioning state of community water systems like boreholes<\/td>\nPoor and inadequate rural infrastructure and services<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

1<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nInadequate waste management facilities<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

Inadequate access to environmental sanitation facilities<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nInadequate solid and liquid waste management systems<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

Poor disposal of waste<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nNon enforcement of sanitation by-laws<\/td>\nWeak enforcement of existing sanitation laws<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nDegradation of ecosystem<\/td>\nWeak enforcement of regulations and laws governing the environment and for the management of natural resources<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

1<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nEnvironmental and water pollution<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Use of outdated farming methods  <\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nPoor condition of health infrastructure and facilities<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Inadequate health care service delivery<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Poor health infrastructure<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nSpread of diseases like malaria, HIV & AIDS etc<\/td>\nHigh prevalence rate of diseases like malaria, HIV & AIDS etc<\/td>\n2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nPoor road network and conditions especially in the rainy seasons<\/td>\nPoor quality and inadequate road transport networks<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nLimited jobs opportunities for the youth<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

High levels of unemployment and under-employment especially among the youth<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/td>\nLow levels of Technical\/vocational training for the youth<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Low levels of Technical\/vocational skills<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nLack of investment in tourism<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate investment in the tourism sector<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nInadequate exploitation of tourism potentials<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Limited exploitation of potentials in the tourism sector<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/td>\nLimited access to credit facilities for investment purpose<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Limited access to finance<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nLack of electricity in new development areas due to high cost of extension<\/td>\nUnreliable power supply<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nDeclining crop yield due to high cost of agricultural inputs and technology<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Low application of technology especially among farmers  <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nDeclining interest in farming due to low returns<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Low level of agricultural mechanization and production  <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

1<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nInadequate extension services<\/td>\nLimited access to extension services<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/td>\nSmall land holding impeding investment<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate spatial and land use plans<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\nLack of reliable market<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Lack of adequate market information<\/td>\n2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/td>\nLow levels of M&E by the people at the grass roots<\/td>\nGaps in communication and accountability between MMDAs and citizens<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/td>\nNon- functioning state of ZCs and Unit Committees<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Weak sub-district structures<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/td>\nIncreasing spate of crime among the youth such as illicit drug use, armed robbery etc.<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

High incidence of violation of children\u2019s rights<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

1<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nWeak revenue base of ZCs<\/td>\nLeakages in revenue collection<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

1<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/td>\nLimited access to information on Assembly\u2019s activities  <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate access to public information by media, civil society and general public<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/td>\nChild trafficking, child abuse and child labor<\/td>\nHigh incidence of child trafficking and child labor<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/td>\nLimited support for women, PWDs and other vulnerable groups  <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate support for Persons With Disability (PWDs)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Inadequate social protection and intervention and weak coordination of programmes for the vulnerable and excluded<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Score =65\/3<\/b><\/strong>3<\/b><\/strong>                                                                                                                                 1.9<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Table 35: Harmonization of community needs and aspirations as against the summarized key development issue<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

The average score of 1.9 is very high, and therefore an indication that there is strong harmony of community needs and aspirations and key development issue and which has implication for 2018 \u2013 2021 MTDP.  <\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

KEY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES UNDER GSGDA II WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR 2018-2021 <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n

The harmonised key development issues with implications for 2018-2021 are presented in a matrix under GSGDA II as indicated in table 35 below<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Table 35:<\/b><\/strong> Key Development Issues under GSGDA II with implications for 2018-2021 <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Thematic areas of GSGDA II<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nKey development issues under GSGDA II with implications for 2018-2021<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ensuring and Sustaining Macro-Economic Stability<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Leakages in revenue collection<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Enhancing Competitiveness of Ghana\u2019s Private Sector<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Limited access to finance<\/p>\n

<\/a>Unreliable and inadequate power supply<\/p>\n

<\/a>Low investment in the tourism sector<\/p>\n

<\/a>Limited exploitation of potentials in the tourism sector<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate infrastructure such as roads, energy etc.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate job creation<\/p>\n

<\/a>Lack of adequate market information<\/p>\n

<\/a>Limited access to finance<\/p>\n

<\/a>Low productivity<\/p>\n

<\/a>Lack of entrepreneurial culture among the citizens<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate skills training programmes<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate export promotion services<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Accelerated Agricultural Modernisation and Sustainable Natural Resource Management<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Low application of technology especially among farmers  <\/p>\n

<\/a>Low level of agricultural mechanization and production  <\/p>\n

<\/a>Limited access to extension services<\/p>\n

<\/a>Weak enforcement of regulations and laws governing the environment and for the management of natural resources<\/p>\n

<\/a>Lack of adequate market information<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate access to veterinary services<\/p>\n

<\/a>Undeveloped capacity of FBOs to access or deliver services<\/p>\n

Inadequate irrigation facilities<\/p>\n

Limited access to agriculture information<\/p>\n

Limited capacity of exporters to meet export volumes<\/p>\n

Poor development of livestock\/poultry industry<\/p>\n

Use of outdated farming methods  <\/p>\n

Inadequate awareness of climate change and its impact  <\/p>\n

Vulnerability to natural disasters<\/p>\n

Dwindling water resources<\/p>\n

Limited human resource capacity in Climate Change issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Infrastructure and Human Settlements<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Inadequate access to water<\/p>\n

<\/a>Poor and inadequate rural infrastructure and services<\/p>\n

<\/a>Weak enforcement of existing sanitation laws<\/p>\n

<\/a>Poor quality and inadequate road transport networks<\/p>\n

<\/a>Weak enforcement of planning and building regulations<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate spatial and land use plans<\/p>\n

Poor water transportation systems<\/p>\n

Lack of maintenance of water systems<\/p>\n

Low level of Science, Technology and Innovation culture in all spheres of life<\/p>\n

Inadequate ICT infrastructure base<\/p>\n

Poor quality of ICT services<\/p>\n

Unreliable power supply<\/p>\n

Ineffective and inefficient spatial\/land use planning and implementation particularly in the urban areas<\/p>\n

Limited urban infrastructure<\/p>\n

Poor and inadequate rural infrastructure and services<\/p>\n

Inadequate access to environmental sanitation facilities<\/p>\n

Poor disposal of waste<\/p>\n

Poor hygiene practices and inadequate hygiene education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Human Development, Productivity and Employment<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Poor health infrastructure<\/p>\n

<\/a>High prevalence rate of diseases like malaria, HIV & AIDS etc<\/p>\n

<\/a>High levels of unemployment and under-employment especially among the youth<\/p>\n

<\/a>Huge unmet need for mental health services<\/p>\n

<\/a>Low levels of Technical\/vocational skills<\/p>\n

<\/a>Falling standards of education in the District<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate and inequitable access to educational facilities<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate ICT infrastructure base<\/p>\n

<\/a>Poor quality of ICT services<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate STI culture among the people<\/p>\n

Inadequate and inequitable access to educational facilities<\/p>\n

Poor quality of teaching and learning materials<\/p>\n

Lack of a comprehensive National Human Resource Development policy<\/p>\n

Lack of entrepreneurial skills<\/p>\n

High number of untrained teachers at the private basic school level<\/p>\n

Low recognition of gender equity in all spheres<\/p>\n

High levels of  malnutrition especially among children<\/p>\n

Inadequate and poor sports infrastructure<\/p>\n

High level of youth unemployment<\/p>\n

High levels of crime and violence among the youth<\/p>\n

Limited coverage of social protection interventions<\/p>\n

High incidence of violation of children\u2019s rights<\/p>\n

High incidence of child trafficking and child labour<\/p>\n

Inadequate support for Persons With Disability (PWDs)<\/p>\n

Increasing rates of migration<\/p>\n

Discrimination and violence against older persons especially women<\/p>\n

<\/a>High incidence of poverty, especially among disadvantaged groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Transparent, Responsive and Accountable Governance<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>High incidence of violation of children\u2019s rights<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate responsiveness to civil society and private sector initiatives in governance processes<\/p>\n

<\/a>Limited awareness, advocacy and enforcement of rights and responsibilities<\/p>\n

<\/a>Weak sub-district structures<\/p>\n

<\/a>Gaps in communication and accountability between MMDAs and citizens<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate social intervention and weak coordination of programmes for the vulnerable and excluded<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate access to public information by media, civil society and general public<\/p>\n

<\/a>Weak structures for effective participation of citizens especially vulnerable groups in decision-making and policy implementation<\/p>\n

<\/a>Slow progress in the elimination of gender-based inequalities<\/p>\n

<\/a>Inadequate institutional capacity and infrastructure for statistics production at all levels<\/p>\n

<\/a>Underutilization of M&E in the planning process<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

HARMONISATION OF KEY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES UNDER GSGDA II WITH IMPLICATION FOR 2018-2021 WITH THOSE OF THE NATIONAL MEDIUM-TERM DEVELOPMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK (NMTDPF, 2018\u20132021) <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n

In order to ensure continuity of relevant on-going programmes and in accordance with Chapter 6, Article 35 (7) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, the issues associated with programmes and projects commenced under GSGDA II, 2014-2017 with those issues of the NMTDPF 2018-2021 have been harmonized as indicated in table 36 below:<\/p>\n

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Table 36: Identified Development Issues under GSGDA II and NMTDPF, 2018-2021<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
GSGDA II, 2014-2017<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nNMTDPF     2018-2021<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
THEMATIC AREAS <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nISSUES<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nGOAL<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nISSUES<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1: ENSURING AND SUSTAINING MACRO-ECONOMIC STABILITY<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Leakages in revenue collection<\/td>\nGOAL 1: BUILD AN INDUSTRIALISED, INCLUSIVE AND RESILIENT ECONOMY<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nRevenue underperformance due to leakages and loopholes, among others<\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2: ENHANCING COMPETITIVENESS OF GHANA\u2019S PRIVATE SECTOR<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Limited access to finance<\/td>\nGOAL 1: BUILD AN INDUSTRIALISED, INCLUSIVE AND RESILIENT ECONOMY<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nLimited access to finance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Unreliable power supply<\/td>\nUnreliable power supply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate investment in the tourism sector<\/td>\nInadequate investment in the tourism sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Limited exploitation of potentials in the tourism sector<\/td>\nLimited exploitation of potentials in the tourism sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate infrastructure such as roads, etc.<\/td>\nInadequate Infrastructure such as roads, etc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Inadequate job creation<\/td>\nHigh  unemployment rate  amongst the youth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Lack of adequate market information<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate market information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Low productivity<\/td>\nLow productivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Inadequate export promotion services<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate export promotion services<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Limited technical and entrepreneurial skills<\/td>\nLimited technical and entrepreneurial skills<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3: ACCELERATED AGRICULTURAL MODERNISATION AND SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Low application of technology especially among farmers  <\/td>\nGOAL 1: BUILD AN INDUSTRIALISED, INCLUSIVE AND RESILIENT ECONOMY<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nLow adoption of technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Limited multiplication and production of planting materials and certification of seeds<\/td>\nLimited multiplication and production of planting materials and certification of seeds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Low level of agricultural mechanization and production  <\/td>\nLow levels of mechanisation in agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Limited access to extension services<\/td>\nLimited access to extension services, especially by women agriculture operators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Lack of adequate market information<\/td>\nLimited access to market information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate irrigation facilities<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

High dependence on seasonal and erratic rainfall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limited capacity of exporters to meet export volumes<\/td>\nLimited capacity of exporters to meet export volumes and standards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Use of outdated fishing methods  <\/td>\nWeak enforcement of laws and regulations on fisheries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Undeveloped capacity of FBOs to access or deliver services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/td>\n

Undeveloped capacity of FBOs to access or deliver services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Poor development of livestock\/poultry industry<\/td>\n  Low productivity and poor handling of livestock\/ poultry products<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate awareness of climate change and its impact  <\/td>\nIncreasing negative impact of climate change on agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate access to veterinary services<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate access to veterinary services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limited access to agriculture information<\/td>\n Inadequate dissemination of information on business opportunities along the agriculture value chain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. ACCELERATED AGRICULTURAL MODERNISATION AND SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Weak enforcement of regulations and laws governing the environment and for the management of natural resources<\/td>\n                                                                                                                                                                  GOAL 3: BUILD SAFE AND WELL-PLANNED COMMUNITIES WHILE PROTECTING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nNon-enforcement of relevant laws and regulations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dwindling water resources<\/td>\nLoss of water resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vulnerability to natural disasters<\/td>\nPrevalence of fires, floods and other disasters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Limited human resource capacity in Climate Change issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/td>\n

Low institutional capacity to adapt to climate change and undertake mitigation actions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5. INFRASTRUCTURE AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DEVELOPMENT<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Poor and inadequate rural infrastructure and services<\/td>\nGOAL 3: BUILD SAFE AND WELL-PLANNED COMMUNITIES WHILE PROTECTING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n Lack of balanced urban and rural development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Poor quality and inadequate road transport networks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/td>\n

Poor quality and inadequate road transport networks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Poor water transportation systems<\/td>\nLimited safety facilities and poor services on inland waterways<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Weak enforcement of planning and building regulations<\/td>\nWeak enforcement of planning and building regulations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Inadequate spatial and land use plans<\/td>\nPoor land use and spatial planning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Inadequate ICT infrastructure base<\/td>\n Inadequate ICT centers within communities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limited use of ICT as a tool to enhance the management and efficiency of businesses<\/td>\nLow usage of ICT for national growth and development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limited urban infrastructure<\/td>\nUrban service deficiencies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5. INFRASTRUCTURE AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DEVELOPMENT<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nInadequate access to environmental sanitation facilities<\/td>\nGOAL 2: CREATE AN EQUITABLE, HEALTHY AND DISCIPLINE SOCIETY<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nInadequate waste management facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Poor disposal of waste<\/td>\nPoor sanitation and waste management <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Lack of maintenance of water systems<\/td>\nInadequate maintenance of facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Inadequate access to water<\/td>\nPoor and low-income earners have little access to potable water services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Weak enforcement of existing sanitation laws<\/td>\nPoor planning and implementation of sanitation plans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Unreliable power supply<\/td>\nLow supply of power to residential and industrial properties Continued consumption of non-renewable energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTIVITY AND EMPLOYMENT<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Huge gaps in geographical to quality health care<\/td>\nGOAL 2: CREATE AN EQUITABLE, HEALTHY AND DISCIPLINE SOCIETY<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nHuge gaps in geographical access to quality health care<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>High prevalence rate of diseases like malaria, HIV & AIDS etc.<\/td>\nLack of comprehensive knowledge of HIV and AIDS\/STIs, especially among the vulnerable groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High levels of  malnutrition especially among children<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate nutrition training and advocacy on Food and Nutrition Security at all levels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Huge unmet need for mental health services<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Unmet need for mental health services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/a>Inadequate and inequitable access to educational facilities<\/td>\nUneven attention to the development needs at different levels of education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Low levels of Technical\/vocational skills<\/td>\nLow levels of Technical\/vocational skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Lack of entrepreneurial skills<\/td>\nLack of entrepreneurial skills for self-employment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>High number of untrained teachers at the private basic school level<\/td>\nHigh number of untrained teachers at the private basic school level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>High levels of unemployment and under-employment especially among the youth<\/td>\nHigh levels of unemployment and under-employment especially among the youth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Poor quality of teaching and learning materials<\/td>\nPoor quality of teaching and learning and assessment skills at the basic level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>High incidence of poverty, especially among disadvantaged groups<\/td>\nDisparity in decline in poverty across the country and amongst different population groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Increasing rates of migration<\/td>\nIncreasing trend of irregular and precarious migration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>High incidence of child trafficking<\/td>\nIncidence of child trafficking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Prevalence of abuse, violence and exploitation of children and others worst forms of child labour<\/td>\nPoor implementation of policies and regulations on Child labour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Limited coverage of social protection interventions<\/td>\nInadequacy of social protection programmes to cover all the vulnerable groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Inadequate support for Persons With Disability (PWDs)<\/td>\nInadequate opportunities for persons with disabilities to contribute to society<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Inadequate and poor sports infrastructure<\/td>\nInappropriate and poor maintenance of sporting and recreational facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>High level of youth unemployment<\/td>\nYouth unemployment and underemployment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>High incidence of violation of children\u2019s rights<\/td>\nHigh incidence of violation of Children\u2019s rights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Inadequate job creation<\/td>\nInadequate job creation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crime and violence<\/td>\nCrime and violence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Lack of a comprehensive National Human Resource Development policy<\/td>\n Lack of national human capital development plan\/ strategy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Discrimination and violence against older persons especially women<\/td>\n Limited opportunity for the aged to contribute to national development  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7. TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Low recognition of gender equity in public sector (public sphere)<\/td>\nGOAL 2: CREATE AN EQUITABLE, HEALTHY AND DISCIPLINE SOCIETY<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nLow recognition of gender equity in all spheres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Chieftaincy disputes<\/td>\nCommunal strife and disunity as a result of leadership succession and land disputes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Low patronage of local creative industry<\/td>\nLow patronage of cultural goods and services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7. TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/a>Inadequate responsiveness to civil society and private sector initiatives in governance processes<\/td>\nGOAL 4: BUILD EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT AND DYNAMIC INSTITUTIONS<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nInadequate appreciation of CSOs role in public policy processes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Weak sub-district structures<\/td>\nNon-functioning sub-district structures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Gaps in communication and accountability between MMDAs and citizens<\/td>\nLow transparency and accountability of public officials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Weak structures for effective participation of citizens especially vulnerable groups in decision-making and policy implementation<\/td>\nWeak coordination of the development planning system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/a>Inadequate access to public information by media, civil society and general public<\/td>\nLow level stakeholder consultation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
DMTDP GOALS 2018-2021<\/td>\nDMTDP SUB-GOALS 2018-2021<\/td>\nADOPTED ISSUES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Build an inclusive industrialised and resilient economy<\/td>\nAttain and sustain macro-economic stability at all times<\/td>\nRevenue under-performance due to leakages and loopholes, among others<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Narrow tax base<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Increase access to affordable credit and capital by businesses of all sizes<\/td>\nLimited access to finance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Informal nature of businesses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limited technical and entrepreneurial skills<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Low awareness of incentive regime for local investors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Tourism<\/td>\nLimited exploitation of potentials in the tourism sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate investment in the tourism sector<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Limited attention to the development of tourism at the local level<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequate promotion of domestic tourism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy Supply to Support Industries and Households<\/td>\nLow utilisation of waste as an energy resource<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Promote sustainable industrialization<\/td>\nLow levels of mechanisation in agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High cost of agriculture machinery and equipment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High incidence of drudgery in agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seasonal variability in food supply and prices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High dependence on seasonal and erratic rainfall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Encroachment on irrigation sites.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High cost of energy for irrigation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High unemployment rate  amongst the youth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Encourage growth and development of high-value services (such as ICT, finance, health, education, and technical services)<\/td>\nLow adoption of technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Low transfer and uptake of research findings by stakeholders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limited application of biotechnology and its benefits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limited research on industrial uses of locally produced crops and livestock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Promote sustainable agriculture<\/u><\/td>\nLimited multiplication and production of planting materials and certification of seeds<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Poor storage and untimely release of planting materials and certified seeds<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Limited participation of beneficiaries in extension programme planning and implementation at the local level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limited access to extension services, especially by women agriculture operators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Poor rural road infrastructure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weak systems for disaster prevention, preparedness and response (gaps in legal and policy frameworks)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate agribusiness enterprises along the value chain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Increase access to affordable credit and capital by businesses of all sizes<\/td>\nInadequate access to appropriate financial products<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Low level of economies of scale in agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate incentives and subsidies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Create an equitable, healthy and disciplined society<\/td>\nEnsure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all<\/td>\nPoor quality of teaching and learning and assessment skills at the basic level  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High number of
\nuntrained teachers at the basic level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Low levels of teacher commitment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate use of teacher-learner contact time in schools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Change negative perception of TVET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages (3)<\/td>\nHuge gaps in geographical access to quality health care<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate and inequitable distribution of critical staff mix Inadequate capacity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Increasing  morbidity, mortality and disability due to communicable , non-communicable  and emerging diseases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unmet need for mental health service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate capacity to use health information for decision making at all levels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lack of comprehensive knowledge of HIV and AIDS\/STIs, especially among the vulnerable groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate coverage of reproductive health and family planning services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Create ample opportunities for employment and decent work<\/td>\nHigh levels of unemployment and under-employment amongst the youth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Low levels of
\nTechnical\/vocational skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lack of entrepreneurial skills for
\nself-employment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reduce income and spatial inequality<\/td>\nInadequate resources for child protection and welfare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Poor quality of services for children and families<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limited data on children in all situations: Street Children, Child Labour, Child Trafficking, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Achieve Gender equality and empower all women and girls (5)<\/td>\nLow recognition of gender equity in all spheres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vulnerability and exclusion of some population groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lack of a comprehensive M& E system for social protection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Challenges of livelihood empowerment programmes against poverty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all<\/td>\nPoor sanitation and waste management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Poor and low-income earners have little access to potable water services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Poor planning and implementation of sanitation plans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
High prevalence of open defecation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Increasing demand for household water supply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate maintenance of facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Absence of a well structured post construction support by MMDAs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Poor and low-income earners have little access to potable water services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
River bank encroachment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Poor waste collection system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate waste management facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Build safe and well planned communities while protecting the natural environment<\/td>\nTransport Infrastructure: Road, Rail,  Water and Air<\/td>\nPoor quality and inadequate road transport networks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geographical disparities  in access to transport services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Early deterioration of road networks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water resources Management<\/td>\nIncreasing water demand for domestic, agriculture, commercial and industrial use<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Weak water resources management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

Inadequate ICT centers within communities.<\/p>\n

Low level of citizens\u2019 access to online information on health, economic and social issues<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Infrastructure Maintenance<\/td>\nPoor and inadequate maintenance of infrastructure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deforestation, Desertification and Soil Erosion<\/td>\nNon-enforcement of relevant laws and regulations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate financial resources for biodiversity conservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deforestation, Desertification and Soil Erosion<\/td>\nNon-enforcement of relevant laws and regulations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Climate Variability and Change<\/td>\nLow institutional capacity to adapt to climate change and undertake mitigation actions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disaster Management<\/td>\nPrevalence of fires, floods and other disasters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Urban Development<\/td>\nUrban service deficiencies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Human Settlements and Development<\/td>\nPoor land use and spatial planning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Lack of balanced urban and rural development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weak enforcement of planning and building regulations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goal 4: Build effective efficient and dynamic institutions<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPromote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive<\/td>\nInadequate appreciation of CSOs role in public policy processes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inadequate structures for the security service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non-functioning sub-district structures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Low transparency and accountability of public officials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weak coordination of the development planning system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Low level stakeholder consultation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ineffective coordination of  gender equality results<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Local Governance and Decentralization<\/td>\nWeak financial base and management capacity of the District Assemblies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

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PRIORITISATION <\/b><\/strong>OF DEVELOPMENT ISSUES <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The development issues adopted from above may be considered as a shopping list. It is important therefore to prioritise the issues. The following method was used in the prioritisation process;<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

5.2.1 Application of potentials (strength), Opportunities, Constraints (weakness) and challenges (threats) (POCC or SWOT) analysis<\/h2>\n

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The adopted issues were subjected to the analysis of the Potentials<\/b><\/strong>, Opportunities<\/b><\/strong>, Constraints<\/b><\/strong> and Challenges (POCC)<\/b><\/strong> of the Municipality. This has facilitated the identification of issues with potentials and opportunities to be addressed as priorities while considering other measures to address those with constraints and challenges.<\/p>\n

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Potentials<\/b><\/strong> of a District refer to factors; advantages and resources (within the District) which when utilised can enable the District to enhance its sustained socio-economic development or to overcome its challenges.<\/p>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong> are external factors (beyond the District) that positively influence development of the District.<\/p>\n

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Constraints<\/b><\/strong> are disadvantages emanating from internal factors such as institutional, human and physical resources that act against development.  <\/p>\n

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Challenges <\/b><\/strong>may be external factors or obstacles (beyond the District) that may hamper smooth development effort.<\/p>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Revenue under-performance due to leakages and loopholes, among<\/td>\nExistence of Town\/Area councils<\/p>\n

Availability of strong youth<\/p>\n

Existence of revenue unit<\/p>\n

Comprehensive revenue data<\/td>\n

Patronage of local market by neighbouring Togo nationals<\/p>\n

Availability of DACF and DDF and other Donor funds<\/p>\n

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Inadequate logistics for revenue operations<\/p>\n

Lack of interest among the youth for tax collection<\/p>\n

Area councils not having staffs for revenue exercise<\/p>\n

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Delays in the release of DACF and DDF<\/p>\n

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The Assembly should expand the revenue generation coverage via public education on the need to pay taxes, supervision of collections and provision of logistics e.g vehicles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Narrow tax base<\/p>\n

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Existence of potential tax sources<\/p>\n

Availability of strong youth<\/p>\n

Existence of Town\/Area councils<\/p>\n

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Patronage of local market by neighbouring Togo nationals<\/p>\n

Fourable tax regimes<\/td>\n

Inadequate public knowledge on tax obligation<\/td>\nWeak local economy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Assembly need to give much attention to the development of local economy to expand it tax base<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

High number of untrained teachers at the basic level<\/td>\n1. Teachers enrol on distance courses<\/p>\n

2. In-service trainings<\/td>\n

1.Self-sponsorship training<\/p>\n

2..NGO\u2019s Initiative<\/p>\n

3. Existence of training institution<\/td>\n

1. Lack of funds<\/p>\n

2. Using contact hours for courses and studies<\/td>\n

1. Lack of mastery under content delivery<\/p>\n

2. Inadequate NGO\u2019s Initiative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Conclusion: the issue of untrained teachers at the basic level is under control because the potentials and opportunities can mitigate the constrains and challenges with commitment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Poor Quality of teaching and learning and assessment skills at the basic level.<\/td>\n1.In Service training<\/p>\n

2. Award scheme<\/td>\n

1. Resources from Development partners<\/p>\n

2. Capitation Grants<\/td>\n

1.Inadequate funds<\/td>\n1. Poor academic records<\/p>\n

2. Funds for proper supervision<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Conclusion: the District has great potentials and opportunities to over come Poor Quality of teaching and learning and assessment skills at the basic level. Funds and attitudes are the only two obstacles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequate use of teacher-learner contact time in schools<\/td>\n1. Disciplinary committees<\/p>\n

2. Inference training<\/p>\n

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1. Resources from development partners<\/p>\n

2. Legal regimes in place.<\/td>\n

1. Weak disciplinary measures<\/p>\n

2. High level of untrained teachers<\/td>\n

1. Poor attitudes to work<\/p>\n

2. Pupil absenteeism during market days<\/p>\n

3. Weak application of Legal regimes in place<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Conclusion: Controls measure must be strengthen to mitigate the problem of Inadequate use of teacher-learner contact time in schools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Low levels of teacher commitment<\/td>\n1. Award scheme<\/p>\n

2. Inference training<\/p>\n

3. In Service training<\/td>\n

1. Resources from development partners<\/p>\n

3. Resources from GOG<\/p>\n

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1. Irregular Award scheme<\/p>\n

2. Irregular Inference training<\/td>\n

1. Poor attitudes to work<\/p>\n

2. Weak application of Legal regimes in place<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Conclusion: Beside other measures, Low levels of teacher commitment can be resolve by improve working conditions with respect to salaries, logistics and good pension package<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Huge gaps in geographical access to quality health care<\/p>\n

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Ongoing Construction of CHPS compounds in the District<\/p>\n

Improved Road Network in the District.<\/td>\n

Support from Donor Funds for Health facility Construction.<\/p>\n

Private Sector Participation in the Health Care Delivery.<\/td>\n

Irregular Flow of Funds.<\/p>\n

Competing Health Needs in the District.<\/p>\n

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Lack of harmonized plans between Donor and DA.<\/p>\n

Diminishing Donor Support<\/p>\n

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Conclusion: With the opportunities and potentials in place, little effort from Central Government and Donor Support can help improve access to quality Health Care.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequate and inequitable distribution of critical staff mix Inadequate capacity<\/p>\n

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The District Assembly support for Health Training of Critical Staff.<\/p>\n

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Donor Support for Critical Staff Training for health Care Delivery.<\/td>\nIrregular flow of Funds.<\/p>\n

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Difficulties in getting admission in to Critical Health Training intuitions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion:. With Adherence to Assemblies plan to support Critical Health Staff Training , little support from Donor support can help mitigate the problem<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Increasing  morbidity, mortality and disability due to communicable , non-communicable  and emerging diseases<\/p>\n

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Increase in Health Promotional activities on sanitation.<\/p>\n

Legal Regime on In-sanitary practices in Place.<\/p>\n

Existence of ZOOMLION<\/p>\n

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World Vision and UNCIEF supporting WASH programmes in the District.<\/p>\n

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Poor attitudinal Change.<\/p>\n

Irregular flow of funds<\/td>\n

Inflows of Disease from Neighbouring Countries.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion: With our inability to control Inflows of Disease neighbouring countries, our existing facilities over burden.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Unmet need for mental health service<\/p>\n

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Existence of Mental Health Officers\/Nurses<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\nLack of adequate Facilities for Mental Health Care Delivery.<\/p>\n

Increasing Mental Health Cases in the District.<\/td>\n

Lack of Donor  interest in Mental Health Care Delivery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: Mental Health Care Delivery remains an issue in the District.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Lack of comprehensive knowledge of HIV and AIDS\/STIs, especially among the vulnerable groups<\/p>\n

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Existence of Health facilities in the District<\/p>\n

Existence of comprehensive plan on AIDS\/STIs sensitisation<\/td>\n

Central Government support for AIDS\/STIs programmes<\/td>\nIrregular flow of funds<\/p>\n

Limited Health professionals to embark on training<\/td>\n

Poor public participation in sensitisation forums<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: Despite the latter constrains and challenges, enough opportunities and potentials exist to increase AIDS\/STIs knowledge coverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequate coverage of reproductive health and family planning services<\/p>\n

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Existence of Health Facilities in the District.<\/p>\n

Health Promotional Activities in the District on Family Planning.<\/td>\n

Central Government Support on Family planning activities.<\/p>\n

Donor support on family planning activities.<\/td>\n

Inadequate logistics in existing facilities.<\/p>\n

Huge gaps in geographical access to quality health care<\/p>\n

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Poor patronage by citizens.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: Family planning activities is steadily progressing .<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequate Infrastructure such as roads, etc.<\/td>\nAvailability of earth moving equipment<\/p>\n

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Existence of Works Dep\u2019t<\/td>\n

Existence of Urban Roads Dep\u2019t at the Regional and national level<\/p>\n

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Existence of Road Fund<\/td>\n

Low level of IGF<\/p>\n

Most  of the earth moving equipment have broken down<\/td>\n

Delay in the release of Central Government Funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The constraints can be addressed by the Assembly\u2019s ability to repair its earth moving equipment and expansion of cocoa road coverage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequate market information<\/p>\n

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Availability of BAC\/ NBSSI office and Department of Agriculture<\/td>\nExistence of GIPC at the national level<\/td>\nLack of organization of local trade fairs<\/p>\n

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Lack of dialogue sections between persons in the value chain<\/td>\n

Inadequate participation in trade fairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The Assembly should facilitate creation of Local economic development plat forms in the District<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Limited access to finance<\/td>\nAvailability of banks<\/td>\nExistence of MASLOC<\/p>\n

Planting for food and jobs programme of Government<\/td>\n

Lack of business plans<\/p>\n

Lack of structures in business formation<\/td>\n

High interest rates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The Assembly should train SMEs to prepare business plans and put in place structures in establishing businesses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Limited technical and entrepreneurial skills<\/td>\nAvailability of trainers<\/td>\nAdditional resources from NBSSI, Trade Ministry and donor partners<\/p>\n

Availability of training institutions<\/td>\n

Inadequate funds and logistics<\/td>\nUntimely release of support from Government and donors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The Assembly should embark on campaign to raise interest in technical and entrepreneurial skills acquisition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequate access to veterinary services<\/td>\nExistence of veterinary unit<\/td>\nAvailability of donor support<\/td>\nInadequate funds and logistics<\/p>\n

Inadequate veterinary staff<\/td>\n

Untimely release of central government funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The constraints can be addressed by central government posting enough staff to man the unit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Low productivity<\/td>\nAvailability of large arable lands<\/p>\n

Availability of farm labour<\/p>\n

Existence of rivers for irrigation<\/p>\n

Availability of extension services<\/td>\n

Favourable government agriculture policies such as planting for food and jobs<\/p>\n

Additional donor support for agriculture. E.g Actionaid and world vision etc.<\/td>\n

1. Reliance on traditional technology in production<\/p>\n

2.Low investment in livestock sector<\/p>\n

3. Persistent annual bush fires<\/p>\n

4. Low interest of youth in agriculture<\/p>\n

5. Unfavorable land tenure system<\/td>\n

1. Impacts of climate change<\/p>\n

2. High cost of inputs and access to credit<\/p>\n

3. Lack of investment in the provision of irrigation facilities<\/p>\n

4. Declining  soil fertility<\/p>\n

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Conclusion: The constraints can be addressed by the Assembly taking the initiative to dialogue with stakeholders while the challenges can be addressed by the Assembly enforcing by-laws in the management of the environment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequate investment in the tourism sector<\/td>\n1.Potential tourism sites available<\/p>\n

2. Private sector  interest in tourism is high<\/td>\n

1. The ministry of Tourism exists to provide technical support<\/p>\n

2. Training institutions exist<\/td>\n

Lack of tourism development plan<\/p>\n

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Inadequate data on tourism potentials<\/p>\n

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Lack of administrative will<\/td>\n

Lack of funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The Assembly should develop a tourism development plan and partner the private sector in the development of the sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Unreliable power supply<\/td>\nAvailability of potentials in alternative power sources. E.g.mini dam, solar, wind<\/td>\nEnergy Ministry exist at the national level to provide technical support<\/p>\n

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High Interest of the private sector  <\/td>\n

Lack of funds and lack of administrative will<\/td>\nLack of funds from government<\/p>\n

Inadequate policy directive from government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Conclusion: The Assembly should partner ECG for electricity extension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Low levels of mechanisation in agriculture<\/td>\nLarge scale agricultural potentials<\/p>\n

Existence of the Agriculture Department<\/td>\n

Favourable government policies like one district one factory and planting for food and jobs<\/p>\n

Availability of donors<\/td>\n

Inadequate funds<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Capital intensive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The constraints can be addressed by the Assembly partnering the private sector\/donors and taking advantage of government policies in the sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

High dependence on seasonal and erratic rainfall<\/td>\nAvailability of Four Rivers<\/p>\n

Department of Agriculture exists<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Favourable government policies like planting for food and jobs<\/p>\n

Availability of donor funds<\/td>\n

Inadequate internal funds<\/p>\n

Lack of administrative will<\/td>\n

Inadequate and untimely release of government funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The constraints can be addressed by the Assembly partnering the private sector\/donors  to construct irrigations facilities and taking advantage of government policies in the sector <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Low adoption of Technology<\/td>\nSkilled staff available at the Department of Agriculture<\/p>\n

Availability of extension officers<\/td>\n

Favourable government policies like planting for food and jobs<\/p>\n

Availability of donor funds<\/td>\n

Inadequate internal funds and logistics<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate and untimely release of government funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The constraints can be addressed by the Assembly partnering the private sector\/donors and taking advantage of government policies in the sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Limited multiplication and production of planting materials and certification of seeds<\/td>\nSkilled staff available at the Department of Agriculture<\/p>\n

Availability of extension officers<\/td>\n

Favourable government policies like planting for food and jobs<\/p>\n

Availability of donor funds<\/td>\n

Inadequate internal funds and logistics<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate and untimely release of government funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The constraints can be addressed by the Assembly partnering the private sector\/donors and taking advantage of government policies in the sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Limited access to extension services, especially by women agriculture operators<\/td>\nAvailability of extension officers<\/td>\nFavourable government policies like planting for food and jobs<\/p>\n

Availability of donor funds<\/td>\n

Inadequate internal funds and logistics and extension officers<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate and untimely release of government funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The constraints can be addressed by the Assembly partnering the private sector\/donors and taking advantage of government policies in the sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Undeveloped capacity of FBOs to access or deliver services<\/td>\nSkilled staff available at the Department of Agriculture<\/p>\n

Availability of extension officers<\/td>\n

Favourable government policies like planting for food and jobs<\/p>\n

Availability of donor funds<\/p>\n

Availability of MASLOC and funds<\/td>\n

Inadequate internal funds and logistics<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate and untimely release of government funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The constraints can be addressed by the Assembly partnering the private sector\/donors and taking advantage of government policies in the sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Limited capacity of exporters to meet export volumes and standards<\/td>\nAvailability of BAC\/ NBSSI office and Department of Agriculture<\/td>\nExistence of GIPC at the national level<\/td>\nLack of dialogue sections between persons in the value chain<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Production of substandard goods<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate participation in trade fairs<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Inadequate Infrastructure<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Problem with certification of produce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Conclusion: Regular dialogue sections among actors in the value chain should be organized<\/p>\n

Infrastructure should be built such as roads.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Increasing negative impact of climate change on agriculture<\/td>\nAvailability of Departments of Agriculture\/ NADMO\/ Fire Service<\/td>\nClimate change policy documents developed<\/td>\nLack of adequate information on climate change<\/td>\nLack of political will to enforce climate change policy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The assembly should undertake adequate sensitization of the public on climate change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Low productivity and poor handling of livestock\/ poultry products<\/td>\nDepartment of Agriculture<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Availability of inputs<\/td>\n

Existence of favorable government policies such as one district one factory<\/td>\nLack of dialogue sections between persons in the value chain<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Production of substandard goods<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate participation in trade fairs<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Inadequate Infrastructure<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Problem with certification of produce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Conclusion: Regular dialogue sections among actors in the value chain should be organized<\/p>\n

Infrastructure should be built such as roads.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

High  unemployment rate  amongst the youth<\/td>\nAvailability of BAC\/ NBSSI office and Department of Agriculture<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Youth Employment Agency exist<\/td>\n

Availability of favourable government policies such as planting for food and jobs<\/p>\n

Availability of skills training institutions<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

MASLOC<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Lack of entrepreneurial culture among the youth<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Preference for white colour jobs<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Inadequate infrastructure such as power, water<\/td>\n

High cost of capital, power, water etc.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Untimely releases of government funds<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Conclusion: The Assembly would have to embark on sensitization programmes to encourage the youth to undertake skills training programmes and also build the needed infrastructure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Poor implementation of policies and regulations on Child labour\/ trafficking<\/td>\nDepartment of social welfare exist<\/p>\n

By-laws protecting the rights of children exist<\/td>\n

National policies in support of rights of children exist<\/p>\n

Gender Ministry exist at the national level<\/p>\n

Civil society organizations exist<\/td>\n

By-laws protecting the rights of children is not being enforced<\/td>\nLack of enforcement of national policies protecting rights of children<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: By-laws protecting the rights of children must be enforced and funds must be made available by the Assembly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequacy of social protection programmes to cover all the vulnerable groups<\/td>\nDepartment of social welfare exist<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

National policies in social protection exist<\/p>\n

Gender Ministry exist at the national level<\/p>\n

Civil society organizations exist<\/td>\n

Implementation of such policies are mostly done from central government<\/td>\nInadequate and untimely release of funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: Implementation of such policies should be channelled through MMDAs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequate opportunities for persons with disabilities(PWDs) to contribute to society<\/td>\nDepartment of social welfare exist<\/p>\n

Committee of PWDs exist<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

National policies on PWDs exist<\/p>\n

Gender Ministry exist at the national level<\/p>\n

Civil society organizations exist<\/td>\n

Lack of comprehensive data on PWDs<\/td>\nInadequate and untimely release of central government funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The Assembly should compile  comprehensive data on PWDs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Low recognition of gender equity in all spheres<\/td>\nDepartment of social welfare and Gender Desk exist<\/td>\nNational policies on gender issues exist<\/p>\n

Gender Ministry exist at the national level<\/p>\n

Civil society organizations exist<\/td>\n

Inadequate gender mainstreaming at the District level<\/td>\nInadequate funding from central government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: By-laws protecting the rights of children is must be enforced and funds must be made available by the Assembly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inappropriate and poor maintenance of sporting and recreational facilities<\/td>\nSports development unit exist<\/p>\n

School sports takes place every year<\/td>\n

Ministry of sports exist at the national level<\/td>\nInadequate facilities and funds<\/td>\nInadequate funding from central government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The Assembly must partner with the private sector in the development of sports and recreational facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Low patronage of cultural goods and services<\/td>\nAvailability of rich cultural practices<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Ministry for culture and creative arts exist<\/td>\nInadequate funding for the sector and lack of data on cultural practices<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Inadequate funding from central government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The Assembly should make funding available for the sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequate waste management facilities<\/td>\nExistence of District Environmental Health Office<\/p>\n

Existence of CLTS  programme<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Government policy on improvement of sanitation<\/p>\n

Presence of NGOs in WASH like UNICEF<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Indiscriminate dumping of refuse<\/p>\n

Inadequate Funding<\/p>\n

Weak capacity to implement sanitation By-Laws<\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

Inadequate Funding from central funding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Conclusion: The Assembly should make funding available for WASH activities  and also  implement sanitation By-Laws<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Poor sanitation and waste management <\/td>\nExistence of District Environmental Health Office<\/p>\n

Existence of WATSAN committees in rural areas of operations.<\/p>\n

Availability of Sanitation By-Laws<\/p>\n

Availability of Unit Committees to manage sanitation at community level<\/td>\n

Government policy on improvement of sanitation<\/p>\n

Presence of NGOs in WASH like UNICEF<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

 Indiscriminate dumping of refuse<\/p>\n

 Inadequate Funding<\/p>\n

Weak capacity to implement sanitation By-Laws<\/td>\n

Inadequate Funding from central funding<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Conclusion: The Assembly should make funding available for WASH activities  and also  implement sanitation By-Laws<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Poor and low-income earners have little access to potable water services<\/td>\nExistence of District Environmental Health Office and WASH section at the Works Department<\/p>\n

Extension of GWCL connection to most parts of the District<\/p>\n

Existence of WATSAN committees in rural areas of operations.<\/td>\n

CWSA exist at the regional level<\/p>\n

Presence of NGOs in WASH like UNICEF<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Poor maintenance of facilities<\/p>\n

Inadequate Funding<\/td>\n

Inadequate Funding from central funding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The Assembly should partner donors to fund WASH activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Weak water resources management<\/td>\nExistence of  WASH section at the Works Department<\/p>\n

Existence of by- laws of the Assembly<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Water Resources Commission exist<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Lack of adequate plans for the management of water resources<\/p>\n

Weak enforcement of by- laws of the Assembly<\/td>\n

Inadequate Funding from central funding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The Assembly should partner donors to fund WASH activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequate ICT centres within communities.<\/td>\nNational fibre optic system in place<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Telecommunication companies available<\/td>\n

Favourable government policies<\/td>\nInadequate ICT infrastructure<\/td>\nInadequate Funding from central funding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The Assembly should partner private sector to provide ICT infrastructure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Poor and inadequate maintenance of infrastructure<\/td>\nAvailability of Works Department<\/td>\nSeries of training programmes of O&M plan preparation<\/td>\nUnavailability of O&M plan<\/p>\n

Lack of maintenance culture<\/td>\n

Untimely releases of funds from government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The Assembly should prepare O&M plan and make funds available for its implementation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Inadequate financial resources for biodiversity conservation<\/td>\nExistence of  forestry division, fisheries division and naval command<\/p>\n

Existence of by- laws of the Assembly<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Favorable government policies on natural resource management<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Lack of adequate plans for the management of resources<\/p>\n

Weak enforcement of by- laws of the Assembly<\/td>\n

Inadequate Funding from central funding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The Assembly should plan and fund resource management activities and also enforcement of by- laws of the Assembly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Low institutional capacity to adapt to climate change and undertake mitigation actions<\/td>\nAvailability of Departments of Agriculture\/ NADMO\/ Fire Service<\/td>\nClimate change policy documents developed<\/td>\nLack of adequate information on climate change<\/td>\nLack of political will to enforce climate change policy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The assembly should undertake adequate sensitization of the public on climate change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Prevalence of fires, floods and other disasters<\/td>\nAvailability of Departments of NADMO\/ Fire Service\/ NCCE<\/td>\nDisaster management  policies exist<\/td>\nLack of adequate information on disaster management<\/p>\n

Lack of funding and commitment for disaster management issues<\/td>\n

Inadequate and untimely release of funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The assembly should make funds available and undertake adequate sensitization on disaster management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Poor land use and spatial planning<\/td>\nPhysical Planning Department available<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Availability of by-laws of the Assembly<\/td>\n

Land Use and Spatial Planning Act of 2016 exist<\/td>\nInadequate logistics<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Lack of funding<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Unwillingness of land owners to make land available for preparation of planning schemes<\/td>\n

Inadequate and untimely release of funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: The assembly should make funds available and undertake adequate sensitization and activities on land use and spatial planning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Non-functioning sub-district structures<\/td>\nAvailability of office space and office  equipment<\/p>\n

Some Revenue collection ceded to the Area councils<\/p>\n

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Local Governance Act 936 of 2016 stipulates the functions of sub-structures<\/p>\n

Availability of DACF<\/p>\n

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Irregular payment of salaries to staff of Area Councils<\/p>\n

No remuneration for Unit Committees.<\/p>\n

Weak revenue base of Area councils<\/p>\n

Presence of conflict of roles between Sub-structure and Traditional Authorities<\/p>\n

 Inadequate Understanding of the functions of the Area council and Unit committees<\/td>\n

Untimely release of funds<\/p>\n

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Conclusion: More revenue collections should be ceded to Area councils<\/p>\n

Capacity building programmes should be organized for Area councils<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

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Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Low transparency and accountability of public officials<\/td>\nExistence of CBOs,  NGOs and Trade Associations<\/p>\n

Existence of local government sub- structures<\/p>\n

Existence of Government institution (NCCE, NFED etc.)<\/p>\n

Existence of public forum<\/td>\n

Availability of Local Governance Act 936 of 2016.<\/p>\n

LGS protocols<\/p>\n

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Weak capacity of local govt\u2019 sub-structures<\/p>\n

Apathy community members especially the youth.<\/p>\n

 Low level of commitment of DA to involve communities in implementation and monitoring<\/p>\n

Chieftaincy disputes<\/td>\n

Inadequate resources from central government<\/p>\n

 Unreliable support from Development  Partners<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Conclusion: The Assembly must undertake more community engagement and involvement in policy making processes with stakeholders and undertake sensitization programmes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Weak coordination of the development planning system<\/td>\nExistence of DPCU<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Availability of Local Governance Act 936 of 2016.<\/p>\n

LGS protocols<\/td>\n

Inadequate funding for planning, budgeting and M&E activities<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Unavailability of logistics<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Untimely flow of central government funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conclusion: Adequate funding must be made  for planning, budgeting and M&E activities<\/p>\n

And also logistics must be made available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Adopted Issue to be addressed<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPotentials<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

(from Baseline situation etc)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Constraints <\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n

 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Challenges<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Low level stakeholder consultation<\/td>\nExistence of CBOs, TAs NGOs and Trade Associations<\/p>\n

Existence of local government sub- structures<\/p>\n

Existence of Government institution (NCCE, NFED etc.)<\/p>\n

Existence of public forum<\/td>\n

Availability of Local Governance Act 936 of 2016.<\/p>\n

LGS protocols<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Weak capacity of local govt\u2019 sub-structures<\/p>\n

Apathy community members especially the youth.<\/p>\n

Low level of commitment of DA to involve communities in implementation and monitoring<\/p>\n

Chieftaincy disputes<\/td>\n

Inadequate resources from central government<\/p>\n

Unreliable support from Development  Partners<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Conclusion: The Assembly must undertake more community engagement and involvement in policy making processes with stakeholders and undertake sensitization programmes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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5.2.2. I<\/b><\/strong>mpact Analysis<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

IMPACT ANALYSIS OF PRIORITIZED ISSUES<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The impacts of the issues considered as priorities from the POCC analysis were assessed with the following criteria:<\/p>\n

Significant linkage effect on meeting basic human needs\/rights \u2013 e.g. immunisation of children and quality basic schooling linked to productive citizens in future, reduction of gender discrimination linked to sustainable development;<\/p>\n

Significant multiplier effect on economic efficiency, e.g. attraction of investors, job creation, increases in incomes and growth.<\/p>\n

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Impact on:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • The different population groups (e.g. girls, aged, disabled);<\/li>\n
  • Balanced development;<\/li>\n
  • Natural resource utilisation;<\/li>\n
  • Cultural acceptability;<\/li>\n
  • Resilience and disaster risk reduction;<\/li>\n
  • Climate change mitigation and adaptation;<\/li>\n
  • Institutional reforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Opportunities for the promotion of cross-cutting issues such as<\/p>\n

    HIV and AIDS in terms of the target groups in the sector for targeted interventions e.g. elimination of stigmatisation;  <\/p>\n

    Gender equality with respect to practical and strategic needs and interests;<\/p>\n

    Nutrition.<\/p>\n

    Details of the impact analysis are presented in the table 39 below:<\/p>\n

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    Table 39: Impact Analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    ADOPTED ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nIMPACT ANALYSIS<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Revenue underperformance due to leakages and loopholes, among others<\/p>\n

     <\/td>\n

    		Addressing this issue would lead to significant increases in the revenue of the Assembly which will lead to socio-economic development of the District as a result of provision of public goods and services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate Infrastructure such as roads, etc.<\/td>\nAddressing this issue would impact the economy in the creation of jobs, attraction of investments which ultimately leads to socio-economic development of the District<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate market information<\/p>\n

     <\/td>\n

    		Addressing these issues would mitigate post harvest loses, job creation, increase incomes and economic growth.<\/p>\n

     <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Limited access to finance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Limited technical and entrepreneurial skills<\/td>\nAddressing this issue would ensure job creation, increase incomes and economic growth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate access to veterinary services<\/td>\nAddressing these issues would ensure attraction of investors, job creation,increase incomes and economic growth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low productivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate investment in the tourism sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Unreliable power supply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low levels of mechanisation in agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate dissemination of information on business opportunities along the agriculture value chain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    High dependence on seasonal and erratic rainfall<\/td>\nAddressing these issues would ensure attraction of investors, job creation, incomes and economic growth<\/p>\n

    These issues when addressed would also lead to increases in agriculture productivity, food security and nutrition safety as well adapting to the impacts of climate change.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Low adoption of Technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Limited multiplication and production of planting materials and certification of seeds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Limited access to extension services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Increasing negative impact of climate change on agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Undeveloped capacity of FBOs to access or deliver services<\/td>\nThese issues when addressed would also lead to increases in agriculture productivity, food security nutrition safety, job creation, incomes and economic growth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Limited capacity of exporters to meet export volumes and standards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low productivity and poor handling of livestock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate job creation<\/td>\nAddressing this issue would ensure discipline among the youth , job creation, incomes and economic growth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    High unemployment rate amongst the youth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Uneven attention to the development needs at different levels of education<\/td>\nAddressing these issues would lead to a highly literacy and productive society, reduction of gender discrimination and sustainable development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low levels of Technical\/vocational skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Poor quality of teaching and learning and assessment skills at the basic level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Huge gaps in geographical access to quality health care<\/td>\nAddressing these issues would lead to a highly healthy and productive society with significant reduction in maternal and infant mortality, effective family planning issues, ensuring reduction of stigma for persons living with HIV etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Unmet need for mental health services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Lack of comprehensive knowledge of HIV and AIDS\/STIs, especially among the vulnerable groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate nutrition training and advocacy on Food and Nutrition Security at all levels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequacy of social protection programmes to cover all the vulnerable groups<\/td>\nAddressing these issues would lead to protection of the rights of venerable persons and also offer them opportunities to contribute their quota to national development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate opportunities for persons with disabilities(PWDs) to contribute to society<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    High incidence of violation of Children\u2019s rights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low recognition of gender equity in all spheres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low patronage of cultural goods and services<\/td>\nThis would ensure appreciation and acceptability of our cultural values<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Poor sanitation and waste management <\/td>\nAddressing these issues would lead to a cleaner societies and sustainability of water supply and ultimately a healthy and cleaner societies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Poor and low-income earners have little access to potable water services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Weak water resources management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate ICT centres within communities.<\/td>\nAddressing issues of ICT ensures significant increases in socio-economic development, job creation and incomes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Poor and inadequate maintenance of infrastructure<\/td>\nAddressing this issue will ensure improvement sustainability of development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate financial resources for biodiversity conservation<\/td>\nThis would ensure sustainable utilization and management of our natural resources and also ensure adaptation to climate change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low institutional capacity to adapt to climate change and undertake mitigation actions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Prevalence of fires, floods and other disasters<\/td>\nThis would ensure resilience and disaster risk reduction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Poor land use and spatial planning<\/td>\nThis would ensure orderly and well planned communities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Non-functioning sub-district structures<\/td>\nAddressing this issue would ensure effective popular participation and local governance at the grass root level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low transparency and accountability of public officials<\/td>\nAddressing this issue would ensure accountability and transparency of public officials to the people and good governance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Weak coordination of the development planning system<\/td>\nThis would ensure codification of development efforts which will lead harmonization and avoidance of waste<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Weak financial base and management capacity of the District Assemblies<\/td>\nAddressing this issue would lead to significant increases in the revenue of the Assembly which will lead to socio-economic development of the Municipality as a result of provision of public goods and services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

     <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

    SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES (INTERNAL CONSISTENCY\/COMPATIBILITY)<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The prioritised issues with positive significant impacts should be subjected to strategic environmental analysis. This involves assessing the internal consistency\/compatibility of the prioritised issues to determine how they relate to or support each other to achieve the objectives of the DMTDP. Where the relationship is positive, it draws attention to the fact that the issues should be addressed holistically. On the other hand, where the relationship is negative, there is a need to reconsider the issues adopted. (For detailed application of the internal consistency\/compatibility analysis, see Annex 6).<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    The conduct of the sustainability analysis should lead to sustainable prioritised issues, which should be presented as shown in table 40 below:<\/p>\n

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     <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

     <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

     <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

     <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

     <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

     <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

     <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Table 40: Sustainable prioritised issues as categorised under thematic areas and goals<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

     <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    STRATEGIC GOAL<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nSUB-GOAL<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nFOCUS AREAS OF MTDP 2018-2021<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nADOPTED SUSTAINABLE PRIORITISED ISSUES<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Goal One. Build an inclusive industrialised and resilient economy<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nIncrease access to affordable consumer credit<\/td>\nFiscal Policy<\/td>\nRevenue underperformance due to leakages and loopholes, among others<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Promote and sustain microeconomic efficiency<\/td>\nPrivate Sector<\/p>\n

    Development<\/td>\n

    		Inadequate Infrastructure such as roads, etc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Diversify products and markets for merchandise exports<\/td>\nInadequate market information<\/p>\n

     <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Limited capacity of exporters to meet export volumes and standards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate export promotion services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Increase access to affordable credit and capital by businesses of all sizes<\/td>\nDevelopment of<\/p>\n

    SMEs<\/td>\n

    		Limited access to finance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Limited technical and entrepreneurial skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Increase share of high-value services in overall exports<\/td>\nIndustrial<\/p>\n

    Development<\/td>\n

    		Low productivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low productivity and poor handling of livestock\/ poultry products<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate investment in the tourism sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Unreliable power supply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate access to veterinary services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Tourism<\/td>\nLimited exploitation of potentials in the tourism sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\nPromote sustainable industrialization<\/td>\nAgriculture Productivity<\/td>\nLow levels of mechanisation in agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate dissemination of information on business opportunities along the agriculture value chain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Increasing negative impact of climate change on agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    High dependence on seasonal and erratic rainfall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Encourage growth and development of high-value services (such as ICT, finance, health, education, and technical services)<\/td>\nAgriculture productivity<\/td>\nLow adoption of Technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Promote sustainable agriculture<\/td>\nLimited multiplication and production of planting materials and certification of seeds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Limited access to extension services, especially by women agriculture operators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Undeveloped capacity of FBOs to access or deliver services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Goal Two: Create an equitable, healthy and disciplined society<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nEnsure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all<\/td>\nPre-tertiary Education<\/td>\nUneven attention to the development needs at different levels of education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low levels of Technical\/vocational skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    High number of untrained teachers at the private basic school level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Change negative perception of TVET<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Poor quality of teaching and learning and assessment skills at the basic level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages<\/td>\nHealth<\/td>\nHuge gaps in geographical access to quality health care<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Unmet need for mental health services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Lack of comprehensive knowledge of HIV and AIDS\/STIs, especially among the vulnerable groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    End hunger through improved food and nutrition security<\/td>\nFood and Nutrition Security<\/td>\nInadequate nutrition training and advocacy on Food and Nutrition Security at all levels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Create ample opportunities for employment and decent work<\/td>\nEmployment<\/td>\nHigh levels of unemployment and under-employment especially among the youth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Lack of entrepreneurial skills for self-employment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low levels of<\/p>\n

    Technical\/vocational skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Inadequate job creation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Reduce income and spatial inequality<\/td>\nPoverty and Inequality<\/td>\nDisparity in decline in poverty across the country and amongst different population groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Disability<\/td>\nInadequate opportunities for persons with disabilities(PWDs) to contribute to society<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Child Protection and Family Welfare<\/td>\nHigh incidence of violation of Children\u2019s rights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Incidence of child trafficking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Poor implementation of policies and regulations on Child labour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\n <\/td>\nSocial Protection<\/td>\nInadequacy of social protection programmes to cover all the vulnerable groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\nThe aged<\/td>\nLimited opportunity for the aged to contribute to national development  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Achieve Gender equality and empower all women<\/td>\nGender equality<\/td>\nLow recognition of gender equity in all spheres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sports and Recreation<\/td>\nSports and Recreation<\/td>\nInappropriate and poor maintenance of sporting and recreational facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Youth and Social Development<\/td>\nYouth and Social Development<\/td>\nLack of national human capital development plan\/ strategy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Violence and Crime among the youth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Youth unemployment and underemployment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Culture and Development<\/td>\nCulture and Development<\/td>\nLow patronage of cultural goods and services<\/p>\n

     <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Communal strife and disunity as a result of leadership succession and land disputes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\nEnsure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all<\/td>\nHousing, Water and Sanitation<\/td>\nInadequate waste management facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Poor sanitation and waste management <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate supply support for household sanitation demand<\/p>\n

     <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Inadequate maintenance of sanitation and water facilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    High prevalence of open defecation<\/p>\n

     <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    Poor and low-income earners have little access to potable water services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\nEnsure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all<\/td>\nEnergy and Social Development<\/td>\nLow supply of power to residential and industrial properties Continued consumption of non-renewable energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Goal Three: Build safe and well planned communities while protecting the natural environment<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nTransport Infrastructure: Road, Rail,  Water and Air<\/td>\nTransport Infrastructure: Road, Rail,  Water and Air<\/td>\nPoor quality and inadequate road transport networks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Water resources Management<\/td>\nWater resources Management<\/td>\nWeak water resources management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development<\/td>\nInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)<\/td>\nInadequate ICT centres within communities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low usage of ICT for national growth and development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Infrastructure Maintenance<\/td>\nInfrastructure Maintenance<\/td>\nPoor and inadequate maintenance of infrastructure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Drainage and flood control<\/td>\nDrainage<\/td>\nInadequate and poor drainage systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Deforestation, Desertification and Soil Erosion<\/td>\nDeforestation, Desertification and Soil Erosion<\/td>\nNon-enforcement of relevant laws and regulations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Inadequate financial resources for biodiversity conservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Climate Variability and Change<\/td>\nClimate Variability and Change<\/td>\nLow institutional capacity to adapt to climate change and undertake mitigation actions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Disaster Management<\/td>\nDisaster Management<\/td>\nPrevalence of fires, floods and other disasters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Human Settlements and Development<\/td>\nHuman Settlements and Development<\/td>\nPoor land use and spatial planning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Lack of balanced urban and rural development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Weak enforcement of planning and building regulations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Urban Development<\/td>\nUrban Development<\/td>\nUrban service deficiencies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Goal Four: Build effective efficient and dynamic institutions<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\nPromote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive<\/td>\n1.Deepening Democratic Governance In Ghana<\/td>\nInadequate appreciation of CSOs role in public policy processes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\nInadequate structures for the security service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
     <\/td>\nNon-functioning sub-district structures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low transparency and accountability of public officials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Weak coordination of the development planning system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Low level stakeholder consultation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ineffective coordination of  gender equality results<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

     <\/p>\n

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