Update · NLAP
NDPC, IRC and Partners host 4th national learning exchange on District-wide initiatives
30 October 2021
IRC Ghana in collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), WaterAid Ghana and Water4 hosted the fourth national learning exchange on strengthening local systems through district-wide initiative for safe…
IRC Ghana in collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), WaterAid Ghana and Water4 hosted the fourth national learning exchange on strengthening local systems through district-wide initiative for safe and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) service delivery for everyone.
IRC Ghana in collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), WaterAid Ghana and Water4 hosted the fourth national learning exchange on strengthening local systems through district-wide initiative for safe and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) service delivery for everyone.
The learning event took place in Accra on October 27, 2021, with over seventy (70) participants drawn from twelve (12) metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs), ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), as well as development partners, local and international civil society organisations, research institutions, private sector, and the media.
In his keynote address, Dr. Kodjo Mensah-Abrampa, Director General of the NDPC lauded the Asutifi North and Wassa East District Assemblies for the progress made towards achieving safe and sustainable WASH services for their people. He however admitted, “Ghana’s sanitation situation is not encouraging, and citizens need to change their attitudes and support Local Government Authorities to improve sanitation in their various jurisdictions.” Dr. Mensah-Abrampa commended IRC and partners for the great collaboration and called for more of such stakeholder engagements, adding, “such engagements make development plans more relevant and addresses the aspirations of the people.”
Vida Duti, IRC Ghana Country Director who set the scene for the day’s session stated, “We’re here today for the fourth national learning exchange, which is a platform for gathering together various stakeholders, including partners that are collaborating with local governments to achieve safe and sustainable WASH coverage. Thes…
IRC Ghana in collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), WaterAid Ghana and Water4 hosted the fourth national learning exchange on strengthening local systems through district-wide initiative for safe and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) service delivery for everyone.
The learning event took place in Accra on October 27, 2021, with over seventy (70) participants drawn from twelve (12) metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies (MMDAs), ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), as well as development partners, local and international civil society organisations, research institutions, private sector, and the media.
In his keynote address, Dr. Kodjo Mensah-Abrampa, Director General of the NDPC lauded the Asutifi North and Wassa East District Assemblies for the progress made towards achieving safe and sustainable WASH services for their people. He however admitted, “Ghana’s sanitation situation is not encouraging, and citizens need to change their attitudes and support Local Government Authorities to improve sanitation in their various jurisdictions.” Dr. Mensah-Abrampa commended IRC and partners for the great collaboration and called for more of such stakeholder engagements, adding, “such engagements make development plans more relevant and addresses the aspirations of the people.”
Vida Duti, IRC Ghana Country Director who set the scene for the day’s session stated, “We’re here today for the fourth national learning exchange, which is a platform for gathering together various stakeholders, including partners that are collaborating with local governments to achieve safe and sustainable WASH coverage. Thes…