Swiss Decentralization Support Ghana Phase III

Limited economic opportunities, a lack of economic and social infrastructure and limited access to basic public services outside of a few urban areas are undermining sustainable economic development in Ghana. The current economic crisis risks aggravating this spatial inequality as the increased food prices are slowing poverty reduction and rural farmers struggle with increased prices of fertilizer and other inputs. Improved service delivery through local governance and citizens participation will make an important contribution to address spatial inequality.

To support the implementation of Ghana’s decentralization reform to improve service delivery in districts through decentralized governance systems and active citizens participation.

Ownership and commitment at central level are focused to drive reform progress (Focus Area 1)

Improved infrastructure and financial management of district assemblies as conditions for access to efficient public service (Focus Area 2)

Increased awareness of accountability related opportunities at district level empowers citizens of pilot municipalities towards district assemblies and central government (Focus Area 3)

Resultados previstos:  

Enhanced central Government capacity to implement the decentralization reform

Enhanced analysis in support of the decentralization reform exists

Policy relevant high-level policy dialogue takes place with regular updates on reform progress

Incentives for compliance to internal process improved and service delivery at district level are improved

More staff at district level receive relevant training on local government management

Improved understanding of accountability related public finance management and service delivery failures

Resultados de las fases anteriores:  

2019: 623 Infrastructure projects financed in districts

1'600 local government staff trained

2020: 944 Infrastructure projects financed in districts

1'036 local government staff trained

2021: 550 Infrastructure projects financed in districts

11'741 local government staff trained

2022: 811 Infrastructure projects financed in districts

49'764 local government staff trained (m 67% / f 33%)