Partner:
DFID Ghana
Period:
October 2004 – September 2009
Country of Operation:
Ghana
Category:
Policy Analysis & Advocacy / Capacity Building
Project Snapshot:
PDA is part of a consortium of four organizations, led by Action Aid International Ghana, managing a five-year programme that aims to enhance citizens’ engagement with the state on social, political, economic, cultural, and civil rights issues. The initiative, known as the Civil Society Rights and Voice Initiative (RAVI), focuses on empowering civil society to engage effectively with governmental processes. PDA’s specific responsibility was the capacity building of grant partner organizations.
Project Objectives:
- Enhance citizen engagement with state institutions regarding social, political, and economic rights.
- Build the capacity of grant partner organizations to advocate for civil rights.
- Foster a more responsive and accountable government through empowered civil society.
PDA’s Task:
PDA contributed by providing capacity-building support, including training and mentoring for grant partner organizations, to improve their ability to engage with policy makers and advocate for citizens’ rights.
How We Went About It:
- Training Programs: Developed and facilitated training sessions on advocacy, policy engagement, and rights-based approaches.
- Mentorship and Support: Provided ongoing mentorship and technical support to strengthen the operational capacities of partner organizations.
- Networking and Collaboration: Fostered networks among civil society organizations to enhance collective advocacy efforts.