Partner:
The Rights and Voice Initiative (RAVI)
Period:
Jul 2005
Country of Operation:
Ghana
Category:
Capacity Building / Policy Analysis & Advocacy
Project Snapshot:
PDA facilitated a 5-day introductory workshop designed for newly selected RAVI grant partners. The workshop focused on rights-based approaches, power dynamics, and strategies for effective citizen government engagement, aiming to equip partners with the tools needed for impactful advocacy.
Project Objectives:
- Build foundational capacity in rights-based approaches among new grant partners.
- Enhance understanding of power dynamics and effective citizen engagement in governance.
- Develop practical skills for advocacy and participatory processes.
PDA’s Task:
PDA led the facilitation of the workshop, developing training content, guiding interactive sessions, and ensuring that participants could translate theoretical concepts into practical actions.
How We Went About It:
- Curriculum Development: Designed a comprehensive 5-day training programme incorporating lectures, case studies, and interactive group work.
- Engagement Techniques: Employed participatory exercises to explore rights, power, and citizen-government interaction.
- Practical Application: Facilitated sessions that allowed participants to practice and refine their advocacy and engagement skills.