The WASH sector in Ghana is making steady progress in sector engagements and documentation geared towards attaining improved service delivery even after 2015 (MDG deadline).
The eighth National Level Learning Alliance Platform (NLLAP) took place on Wednesday 30 June, 2010. The theme of this meeting was “ Management models for small towns and urban water supply in Ghana”. The TPP project presented findings from mapping and case studies that have been undertaken within the framework of the project, describing and assessing urban and small town water management models.The link below gives access to presentations and the communique from this meeting.
Mfansiman District Level Learning Alliance Platform was launched in Mankessim, Central Region in May 2010. On this page you can find presentations, brochures and discussion of the platform. The platform is supposed to meet monthly.
Ashaiman District Level Learning Alliance Platform was launched in May 2010. On this page you can find presentations, brochures and discussion of the platform. The platform is supposed to meet monthly.
The 8th National Level Learning Alliance Platform (NLLAP) took place the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra on June 30, 2010 on the theme Management Models for Peri Urban and Small Towns Water Supply in Ghana. The Tripartite Partnership (TPP) Project shared their findings with the wider sector stakeholders. Attached are the presentations that were made.
The 8th National Level Learning Alliance Platform (NLLAP) took place the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra on June 30, 2010 on the theme Management Models for Peri Urban and Small Towns Water Supply in Ghana. The Tripartite Partnership (TPP) Project shared their findings with the wider sector stakeholders. Attached are the presentations that were made.
The 7th National Level Learning Alliance Platform (NLLAP) took place the Coconut Grove Regency Hotel in Accra on June 4, 2010 on the theme Sanitation Bazaar: National Sanitation Policy vs MDGs.
Leading screen actress Jackie Appiah, and dancehall artiste IWAN, have joined international football superstars Didier Drogba, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Stephen Appiah and many others across the globe to endorse WASH United.
Mr. Eugene Larbi, the TPP project team leader has revealed that the local level learning alliance platforms will be established soon in the three pilot areas.
The Euro 1.979million African Water Facility (AWF) /Tripartite Partnership (TPP) pilot initiative is the first AWF approval for Ghana since the beginning of its operations in 2006. The facility has since its establishment approved 61 projects for other African countries involving a total Grant amount of Euro70 million. The start of the TPP pilot projects will mark the start of another important project in the urban WASH sector after the ongoing Accra Sewerage Improvement Project funded by the African Development Bank (ADB). The Resident Representative of the African Development Bank (ADB) Group, Mr Alieu Jeng made this revelation when he addressed the launch of the AWF/TPP pilot project in Accra.
Mr. Minta Aboagye, the Director of Water at the Ministry of Water Resources Works and Housing (MWRWH) officially launched the 1.97m Euro African Water Facility pilot initiative for Ashaiman, Huni Valley, and Mankessim at the WASH House in Dzorwulu, Accra on February 23, 2010. This was under the theme, Improved Sanitation and Water supply to the urban poor in Ghana through Tripartite Partnerships.
The fifth National Level Learning Alliance platform (NLLAP) took place on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th April 2010 on the theme, “ The Context Analysis of the WASH Sector in Ghana ”.
The fourth National Level Learning Alliance platform (NLLAP) took place on Thursday 4th March 2010 on the theme, “ Sustainable Rural Water Services at Scale”.
The sixth National Level Learning Alliance platform (NLLAP) took place on Thursday 29th April 2010 on the theme, “ The Data Puzzle in Ghana’s WASH Sector: Causes and way forward”.
A knowledge resource centre to support learning and coordination of activities in the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Ghana recently inaugurated its new office in Accra. WASH House is host to eight sector non-governmental organizations (NGOs), projects and initiatives working in the WASH sector.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services are important for families, individuals, children and the nation as a whole. “There is ample evidence to suggest that if the three components are put in place it maximize the potential health impact and benefits...” Mrs. Theodora Adomako-Adjei, the Extension Coordinator for Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) made this observation at a workshop on The Way Forward for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Schools, organised by the Church of Christ Rural Water Development Programme (COCRWDP) in Ashaiman.
The 1.979million Euro African Water Facility (AWF) /Tripartite Partnership (TPP) pilot initiative is the first AWF approval for Ghana since the beginning of its operations in 2006.
Mr. Minta Aboagye, the Director of Water at the Ministry of Water Resources Works and Housing (MWRWH) officially launched the 1.97m Euro African Water Facility pilot initiative for Ashaiman, Huni Valley, and Mankessim at the WASH House in Dzorwulu, Accra on February 23, 2010. This was under the theme, Improved Sanitation and Water supply to the urban poor in Ghana through Tripartite Partnerships.
It seems that the Ugandan experience of the Sector Wide Approach to Planning (SWAp) in the Water and Sanitation sub-sector proved to be both an eye opener and a scare for WASH sector stakeholders from countries that are now making the effort to follow in Uganda’s footsteps.
The third National Level Learning Alliance platform (NLLAP) took place on Thursday January 28, 2010 on the theme, “ Technological Options for Water Supply in Ghana”.
The second National Level Learning Alliance platform (NLLAP) took place on Wednesday November 25, 2009 on the theme, “Strategic Planning in Urban Water Supply”
Stakeholders in the Water and Sanitation sectors on Friday expressed support for the proposed 20 percent tax on packaged water
At a workshop to discuss government’s budgetary allocation for the sector, participants agreed that there was the need for more funding in the sector to enable them provide efficient water and sanitation services to all people. Mr Kwaku Sakyi-Addo, General Manager, Communications at Aqua Vitens Rand Limited, Operators of Ghana Water Company Limited, suggested that the tax should not only be on bottled water but also on sachet water since the latter was produced more and caused more environmental problems.
Stakeholders within the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Sector on Friday agreed that government needs to increase annual budget for the sector since it is the pivot of all development programmes.
Mr Rudolf Amenga-Etego, Executive Director of GrassRoots Africa, a non governmental organization that advocates for improved water and sanitation services especially in rural areas, suggested that 1.5 percent of government’s annual budget should be dedicated to improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services Speaking at a day’s workshop to discuss Government’s budgetary allocation for Water and Sanitation issues, he said about 1.4 billion people will require improved sanitation services in Africa to facilitate the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal on water and sanitation.
