Ghana, Kumasi Citãs-Unies France COVID-19 Recovery Programme

General Objective:

The wider objective of the project is to support the Ghanaian city of Kumasi in dealing with the effects of the COVD-19 pandemic.

Specific Objectives:

The specific objectives are:

• To provide support for and strengthen micro and small businesses towards faster economic recovery through the promotion of Local Economic Development
• To enhance the capacity of institutions both public and private to govern effectively in times of crisis
• To provide practical support for the poor and vulnerable and the communities in which they live.
• To sensitize vulnerable groups on covid-19 protocols
• To increase member’s knowledge and skills on how to join a virtual meeting by 90%.
• To increase member’s knowledge and skills on creating and hosting a virtual meeting using tools like zoom, Google meet and Skype by 70%.

Expected Results:

The expected results of the project are:

• Internet connectivity at Kejetia terminal has been upgraded
• The general public has been sensitised on covid-19
• Capacity of key officers of the assembly, assembly members, business community etc on Public
• Private partnership (PPP) has been enhanced
• SMEs database in Greater Kumasi area has been prepared and updated
• Capacity of SMEs in and around the Greater Kumasi area for doing business in the face of COVID-19 has been enhanced
• Registration of informal businesses in Greater Kumasi area has been enhanced
• Capacity of assembly staff on running effective virtual meetings has been strengthened
• Capacity of all unit committee and town council members has beenn strengthened
• Educational campaigns have been organised on Parent-Child communication and sexual reproductive rights in seven communities in the Greater Kumasi area
• Personal Protective Equipment has been distributed to primary health facilities, vulnerable groups, vulnerable communities and assembly members and staff of all the seven assemblies
• Food items have been procured and distributed to vulnerable communities in the Greater Kumasi area
• A mechanized borehole has been constructed at Moshie Zongo.

• Management of contract financial flows
• Coordination of implementation of activities
• Organising capacity building workshops
• Organising communication and sensitisation campaigns
• Procurement of goods to be distributed
• Material support such as enhanced devices for internet connectivity
• Part time local staff provided (2 experts)