Partner:
Department For International Development (DFID) UK, in collaboration with FRR (Forest Research and Resources)
Period:
November 2003 – September 2006
Country of Operation:
Ghana
Category:
Policy Analysis & Advocacy / Capacity Building
Project Snapshot:
PDA provided the Team Leader for this pilot project aimed at increasing civil society involvement in forestry policy decisions. Working with FRR in the UK, PDA assumed in-country management responsibility for CSF, supporting a Fund Administrator who hosted the CSF Coordinator. The facility targeted grassroots organisations within three Forest Districts in Ghana—Kade, Sunyani, and Asankragua—to mobilise marginalised groups through capacity building in advocacy, negotiation, communication, and lobbying skills. Additionally, the project focused on enhancing accountability and transparency within the forest sector across government, industry, and civil society.
Project Objectives:
- Encourage greater involvement of civil society in forestry policy decisions.
- Build the capacity of grassroots organisations to represent their interests effectively.
- Improve accountability and transparency in the forest sector.
PDA’s Task:
PDA provided leadership and in-country management for the CSF project, offering support to the Fund Administrator and coordinating efforts with the CSF Coordinator. This included overseeing capacity-building initiatives targeted at empowering marginalised groups.
How We Went About It:
- Management & Coordination: Assumed full in-country management responsibility for the project, ensuring smooth operations and coordination with FRR and local stakeholders.
- Capacity Building: Organized and delivered training sessions in advocacy, negotiation, communication, and lobbying to empower grassroots organisations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitated dialogue and collaboration among civil society, government, and industry to improve transparency and accountability in the forest sector.