PROJECTS
CURRENT PROJECTS OUR PROJECTS
Quality Research and Analysis of the Economic Impacts of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty Programme
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.
Ibis Country Strategy Workshop
PDA facilitated a 2-day country strategy workshop with Ibis Ghana, involving all programme staff and partner organizations. The workshop focused on assessing the current and emerging social, economic, and political landscape and collectively identifying strategic priorities for the upcoming programme period.
Annual Programme Review Workshop
PDA facilitated a two-day annual programme review workshop with staff and partners from Ghana Trade and Livelihoods Coalition (GTLC) and Christian Aid. The workshop provided a structured forum to review programme performance, assess challenges, and collectively chart a path forward for the coming year.
Participatory Poverty & Vulnerability Assessments I, II & III
PDA participated in an independent 5-year external evaluation of the Millennium Village Project in Northern Ghana, led by an ITAD UK consortium. The evaluation used mixed methods and consisted of three rounds of qualitative assessments using Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) and Reality Check approaches.
CENSUDI Organizational Change and Succession Planning
This project supported CENSUDI, a civil society organization based in Bolgatanga, through a comprehensive change process aimed at ensuring its long-term sustainability. The focus was on developing a succession plan to transition the organization beyond its founders, enabling it to continue delivering on its mission with new leadership.
Residential Facilitation Training Programme on Public Participation in Local Governance
In collaboration with Ibis Organisation Capacity Building staff, PDA designed and facilitated a two-module, 3-day residential training programme targeting key staff of ILGS and Ibis’ Public Participation in Local Governance Programme. The training focused on enhancing facilitation skills and promoting effective public engagement in local governance initiatives.
Mars Inc. Orientation Workshop
PDA facilitated a one-week orientation workshop for partners of Mars Inc. This workshop was designed to familiarize participants with Mars Inc.’s core principles, values, and the integrated development approach intended for selected cocoa communities, ensuring alignment and effective programme implementation.
PDA Facilitator Development Series – Advanced Facilitator Formation Programme
PDA coordinated the entire process—from stakeholder consultations and curriculum design to fund-raising, facilitation, and documenting the programme’s outcomes.
Strategic Planning Facilitation for West and Central Africa Teams
PDA facilitated the strategic planning process for Right to Play’s West and Central Africa teams, spanning seven countries. The process aimed to build a shared vision and operational roadmap for regional activities, aligning diverse teams on strategic priorities and future actions.