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PDA Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management (I-DIEM)

In an effort to strengthen disaster resilience and foster inclusive community development, Participatory Development Associates (PDA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management (I-DIEM). This partnership is dedicated to advancing climate resilience, promoting sustainability, and addressing the diverse needs of marginalized communities, particularly women,…

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Australia-Africa Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture Research (2024 – Present)

The Australia-Africa Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture Research (AAPCRA) is a $76 million initiative funded by the Australian Government to enhance agriculture and food systems in Africa over six years. Targeting five countries—Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria—the project focuses on agricultural research and capacity-building programs to improve livelihoods and foster climate-responsive agriculture. Participatory Development…

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PDA Finance and Administration

The Finance and Admin Unit at PDA provides logistical and financial support to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services to development partners. The unit maintains transparent and accurate financial records to build trust with partners and stakeholders while ensuring accountability across all operations. The unit is committed to compliance with national and international…

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Congratulations Osei Yeboah Asuamah

  Mr. Osei Yeboah Asuamah is a distinguished Chartered Accountant celebrated for his unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and financial excellence. With over 11 years of expertise in finance and accounting, he has a proven track record of steering organizations toward financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Mr. Asuamah holds a Master of Science in Accounting…

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Good Bye 2024 and Hello 2025

As we approach the close of 2024, PDA extends heartfelt gratitude to our Board, Partners, Clients, Associates, and Colleagues for their remarkable contributions throughout the year. Your dedication and collaboration have been instrumental to our success. We wish you a joyful and restful holiday season filled with celebration and cheer. We look forward to reconnecting…

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From political outsider to Ghana’s ‘Mr Digital’

Mahamudu Bawumia soared from being a political outsider to become Ghana’s second-in-command – and in December he could make history as the country’s first Muslim president. Bawumia, currently Ghana’s vice-president, was chosen by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) as their candidate for the forthcoming general election. The 61-year-old Tottenham Hotspur supporter has quite the…

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Thrive Multi-Country Research Programme: Lively Minds

Project Snapshot Thrive is a multi-country research programme led by Oxford Policy Management (OPM) aimed at enhancing understanding of early childhood development (ECD) service delivery models. The initiative focuses on improving childhood health, nutrition, education, and overall wellbeing by exploring how ECD systems can innovate and better serve children and communities. In Ghana, Thrive is…

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Building Resilient and Active Communities in Extractive Landscapes in Ghana (BRACE)

Project Snapshot BRACE is a three-year project funded by the European Union, aimed at promoting sustainable environmental management in mining regions of Ghana. Implemented by A Rocha Ghana in collaboration with Nature Development Foundation and Wacam, the project focuses on enhancing community resilience in the Eastern, Ashanti, Western North, Western, and Ahafo Regions. Project…

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Edem Agbe Advocates for African-Led Evaluation at the German Institute for Development Evaluation (VENRO-DEval) Workshop 2024

On October 10th and 11th, 2024, the German Institute for Development Evaluation (DEval) in partnership with VENRO convened experts and practitioners in Bonn, Germany, for a workshop that explored “Partner Orientation and Decolonization in Evaluations.” The Managing Director of PDA, Edem Agbe, gave a keynote presentation that highlighted the critical role of African-led approaches in…

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CONCEPT NOTE: 8TH ANNUAL KNOWLEDGE-SHARING WORKSHOP (YouthFutures: 2024 Youth Manifesto Dialogues)

POSTPONED   Participatory Development Associates (PDA) in partnership with the Citizens’ Movement against Corruption (CMaC) cordially invites members of the General Public to “YouthFutures: 2024 Youth Manifesto Dialogues” on Friday, November 1st, 2024. PDA has been a trustworthy development partner creating impact and change in communities, districts, and national levels for over 20 years. In…

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Unpacking locally led research and evaluation through the lens of collaborative autoethnography

Abstract Background: Evaluation in Africa and the Global South has been driven by external, often foreign, actors and focused on meeting donor funding needs, conducted through the lens of ‘others’ other than the affected populations. There is growing interest to change or decolonise this trend in the international development community. Objectives: To address the fundamental question of…

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Congratulations Chris

  Chris Empson Yebaoh is an accomplished and versatile professional with a strong academic background and work experience in various facets of accounting, finance, and administration. With a certification as a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute Of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), a Master Of Business Administration (Finance-Final year), and a bachelor’s degree…

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Citizen’s Bureau: PDA Joins Stakeholder Group of CSOs to Strengthen Parliamentary Democracy

Over the past three decades, Ghana’s Parliament, in partnership with civil society organizations (CSOs) and development partners, has sought to bridge the gap between citizens and their elected representatives. These efforts have been aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in parliamentary processes, as well as the institutionalization of mechanisms to promote the Open…

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“WE CAN WORK”: PDA’s Drive For Inclusive Development For Youth With Disabilities

We Can Work (WCW) is an 8-year signature intervention spearheaded by Light for the World in collaboration with partner organizations including the Africa Disability Forum (ADF), Crosswise Works (CWW) and country-level disability federations. This transformative program specifically targets youth with disabilities across 7 countries in East and West Africa: Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia,…

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