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Assessment of Protection Risks and Livelihood Options

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PDA was contracted by the UNHCR Ghana Office to undertake a comprehensive assessment in Krisan Camp. The study aimed to profile the socio-economic conditions of refugees, assess the protection risks they face, and evaluate livelihood options that minimize these risks. Using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, the research provided nuanced insights into how refugees acquire livelihood assets and the risks associated with pursuing normal livelihood options.

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PIALA Impact Assessment of the Roots and Tuber Improvement and Marketing Project (RTIMP)

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PDA led a team of 13 staff to conduct an impact evaluation of the RTIMP, executed by Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture from 2007 to 2014. Commissioned jointly by IFAD and the Ministry, the evaluation employed the Participatory Impact Assessment & Learning Approach (PIALA) using mixed methods across 300 communities in 30 districts. The project aimed to improve rural livelihoods by developing commodity chains for roots and tubers, focusing on products such as gari, high quality cassava flour, bonding cassava plywood, and fresh yam export.

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Qualitative Baseline Study on the Trafficking of Children into Forced Labour

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PDA conducted a qualitative baseline study to investigate the trafficking of children into forced labour within Ghana’s fishing industry. The study sought to understand the mechanisms, key players, and community perceptions surrounding child trafficking and forced labour. Over 30 focus group discussions and 60 key informant interviews were carried out in 6 communities across four regions, with findings aimed at informing interventions to prevent trafficking and enhance child protection.

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Roundtable on Child Labor in Ghana’s Mining Sector

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PDA facilitated a high-level roundtable discussion on 11th June 2015, centered on an 82-page HRW report that highlighted the use of hazardous child labor in Ghana’s unlicensed mining sector. The discussion brought together government representatives, private sector actors, NGOs, and other stakeholders to deliberate on the report’s findings and explore actionable solutions to eliminate child labor from the gold supply chain.

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National Sense Making Workshop – Root and Tuber Improvement and Marketing Programme (RTIMP)

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As part of the impact evaluation for the Root and Tuber Improvement and Marketing Programme (RTIMP), PDA co-facilitated a national sense making workshop. The workshop was designed to interpret and contextualize evidence gathered from two months of field research conducted across 25 districts in 8 regions, thereby engaging both local and national stakeholders in shaping the programme’s future direction.

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Jobs for the Future – Ghana Country Study

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PDA conducted the Ghana country study as part of ODI’s research into emerging global trends in job markets and their effects on skills development. The study examined the challenges faced by companies and the workforce in an increasingly competitive world, using a combined approach that included a literature review, interviews with multinational companies and key experts, and an in-depth analysis of trends in both Vietnam and Ghana.

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Country Study on Modern Day Slavery in Ghana

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PDA conducted a country study on modern day slavery (MDS) in Ghana, focusing on mapping the coverage, cost, impact, and effectiveness of existing responses and interventions. The study involved extensive literature review and a series of interviews with stakeholders from government, civil society, and Ghanaian industries, culminating in a consultative workshop with over 30 representatives.

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Situation Analysis of Adolescents and Young People

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This research aimed to gather and analyze data on the inequities affecting adolescents and young people in Ghana. Focusing on laws, policies, bottlenecks in social service provision, and prevailing socio-cultural norms, the study provided evidence to guide national policy development and programming for youth. The process included extensive desk-based literature reviews, qualitative research in six regions, and the production of a final report along with six regional reports.

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National Child Protection Baseline Research

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PDA managed an extensive national baseline study on child protection in Ghana, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods across all 10 regions. The research informed the development of the national child protection policy and the final baseline for the Government of Ghana/UNICEF Child Protection Programme. Key components included a literature review, training of 40 field researchers, regional consultation workshops, and a quantitative survey covering 3000 individuals across 100 enumeration areas.

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Quality Research and Analysis of the Economic Impacts of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty Programme

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Oxford Policy Management (OPM) was contracted by FAO to assess the economic impacts of cash transfer programmes across six countries. In Ghana, the focus was on the LEAP cash transfer programme. PDA supported the study by providing two team leaders and six field researchers to conduct a qualitative assessment, exploring the economic impacts of LEAP and its synergies with other social protection programmes.