Partner:
UNICEF
Period:
January 2013 – February 2014
Country of Operation:
Ghana
Category:
Child Protection
Project Snapshot:
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.
Project Objectives:
- Establish a comprehensive baseline on child protection across Ghana.
- Identify key gaps and challenges in the current child protection environment.
- Provide evidence to support the design and implementation of the national child protection policy and programme.
PDA’s Task:
PDA oversaw the entire research process, including developing data collection tools, training field teams, organizing regional validation workshops, and ensuring regular reporting to a national advisory committee.
How We Went About It:
- Tool Development & Training: Created data collection tools and field manuals, and trained 40 field researchers.
- Field Data Collection: Managed a quantitative survey of 3000 people and qualitative data collection through consultations in all 10 regions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Organized regional consultation and validation workshops at both the start and end of data collection.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyzed data and produced a comprehensive final report to inform policy development.