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This study served as a first step towards integrating HIV/AIDS into the GTZ/MLGRD Local Governance Poverty Reduction Support Programme (LG-PRSP). Conducted across six districts in the Ashanti and Brong Ahafo Regions, the study aimed to map existing HIV/AIDS interventions by identifying who was involved, what activities were being conducted, where, and how. Interviews were carried out with diverse stakeholders from public, private, and civil society organizations—including people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs)—to inform further mainstreaming efforts.

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Anglophone West Africa Sub-Regional Conference on Community Radio Recognition

August 28, 2003

PDA facilitated a sub-regional conference aimed at identifying strategies to win governmental recognition for community radio. The conference focused on articulating the importance of community radio and advocating for the establishment of enabling legislative and regulatory frameworks to support its role as the third media sector.

Inventory of Indigenous Institutions

August 8, 2003

As an associate of CIKOD, PDA participated in an inventory exercise to document indigenous institutions—political, social, economic, religious, etc.—around which communities are organized. This exercise aimed to highlight institutions that external development agents often overlook, providing a basis for developing strategies to support their organizational development.

Baseline Survey for the Takoradi Technical Institute HIV/AIDS Peer Education Programme

June 5, 2003

PDA coordinated a baseline survey for the Takoradi Technical Institute HIV/AIDS Peer Education Programme. The project involved training a research team in Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) methods, managing a quantitative survey, and compiling a report on the baseline findings. The insights were used to support a proposal submission to the Ghana HIV/AIDS Accelerated Response Fund (GARFUND) and to refine peer educators’ training and reference materials.

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Design and Partnership Workshop for Western and Ashanti Region STI/HIV/AIDS Project

May 2, 2003

PDA moderated a workshop designed to refine the project design and partnership framework for the Western and Ashanti Region STI/HIV/AIDS Project. The workshop brought together regional stakeholders to review project approaches and to forge effective partnerships for improved service delivery

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Strategic Planning Workshop for CARE Agricultural and Natural Resources Programme

March 28, 2003

PDA facilitated a strategic planning workshop for CARE International’s Agricultural and Natural Resources Programme. The workshop brought together key programme stakeholders to review the current operational framework and to develop a forward-looking strategic roadmap for enhancing programme impact.

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HIV/AIDS District Response Initiative Stakeholder Retreat

March 8, 2003

PDA moderated a retreat for national-level stakeholders involved in the HIV/AIDS District Response Initiative. The retreat aimed to foster dialogue among policymakers, programme managers, and civil society representatives to enhance the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS interventions at the district level.

Civil Society Platform on the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy

February 9, 2003

PDA conducted a study on the formation of a civil society platform to support the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy. The research led to the development of a concept paper for GAPVOD and its partners, outlining strategies for enhanced civil society engagement in national poverty reduction efforts.

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Formative Monitoring and Evaluation for Organizational Capacity Building

December 7, 2002

PDA supported Ibis Ghana’s Organization Capacity Building programme by embedding a dedicated staff member in a four-person monitoring and evaluation team. This team convened annually to review the programme’s performance, ensuring that continuous, evidence-based improvements were implemented to enhance organizational effectiveness.