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2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 1
REPUBLIC OF GHANA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
& INNOVATION (MESTI)
SUBMITS
2018 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
TO
THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMISSSION (NDPC)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF ACRONYMS .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 11
1.1 Background ................................................................................................................................. 11
1.2 Mission ........................................................................................................................................ 11
1.3 Vision .......................................................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Sector Goal.................................................................................................................................. 12
1.5 Policy Objectives ........................................................................................................................ 12
1.6 Core Functions ............................................................................................................................ 12
1.7 LIST OF SECTOR AGENCIES/AUTHORITIES.......................................................................... 13
1.7.1 Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) ............................................................ 14
Establishment .............................................................................................................................. 14
Mission ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Goal .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Organisation ................................................................................................................................ 15
1.7.2 Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) .......................................................................... 17
Establishment .............................................................................................................................. 17
Mission ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Organisation ................................................................................................................................ 18
1.7.3 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ................................................................................ 20
Establishment .............................................................................................................................. 20
Mission ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Organisation ................................................................................................................................ 20
1.7.4 Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA) ............................................................... 21
Establishment .............................................................................................................................. 21
Mission ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Organisation ................................................................................................................................ 22
1.7.5 National Biosafety Authority (NBA) ....................................................................................... 23
Establishment .............................................................................................................................. 23
Mission ......................................................................................................................................... 23
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Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Organisation ................................................................................................................................ 23
1.7.6 Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) ...................................................................................... 24
Establishment .............................................................................................................................. 24
Mission ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Functions ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Organisation ................................................................................................................................ 26
1.8 Purpose of the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for 2018 ............................................................. 26
1.9 Process Involved and Difficulties Encountered .............................................................................. 27
2.0 Evaluation and Participatory M&E ................................................................................................. 27
2.1 How Evaluation and Participatory Monitoring Was Conducted .......................................... 27
3.0 M&E ACTIVITIES REPORT (KEY ACHIEVEMENTS) ............................................................ 28
3.1 Programme/Project Status 2018 .................................................................................................. 28
3.1.1 Programme 1 - Management and Administration (Head Quarters) ............................. 28
3.1.2 Programme 2 – Research and Development ...................................................................... 32
3.1.3 Programme 3 - Environmental Protection & Management .............................................. 38
3.1.4 Programme 4 - Spatial Planning & Human Settlement .......................................... 40
3.1.5 Programme 5 - Biotechnology Development ............................................................ 41
3.2 Update on Key Performance Indicators. ..................................................................................... 42
3.2.1 Update on National Performance Indicators ................................................................... 42
POLICY OUTCOME INDICATORS AND TARGETS ......................................................... 42
3.2.2 Update on Key Sector Indicators and Targets ................................................................ 43
3.3 PROGRAMMES FOR THE SECTOR ........................................................................................... 44
3.3.1 Management & Administration Programme ............................................................................ 44
3.3.2 Research & Development Programme ............................................................................. 48
3.3.3. Environmental Protection and Management Programme ....................................................... 58
3.3.4 Spatial Planning and Human Settlements Programme ............................................................. 63
3.3.5 Biotechnology Development Programme ................................................................................ 66
3.4 Update on Disbursements from Funding Sources ........................................................................... 66
3.5 Challenges ....................................................................................................................................... 66
Observations/Challenges Identified .................................................................................................. 67
Actions Taken ................................................................................................................................... 68
THE WAY FORWARD ....................................................................................................................... 69
Recommendations ............................................................................................................................. 69
OUTLOOK FOR 2019 ......................................................................................................................... 69
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REPORTS ON SECTOR PERFORMANCE ....................................................................................... 72
APPENDICES: REPORTS ON SECTOR PERFORMANCE ......................................................... 72
Table 2.1: 2018 Programme/Project Status Management and Administration (MESTI HQ)
...................................................................................................................................................... 72
Table 2.2(b): 2018 Programme/Project Status Research & Development (GAEC) ............ 114
Table 2.3(a): 2018 Programme/Project Status Environmental Protection and Management
(EPA) .......................................................................................................................................... 131
Table 2.3(b): 2018 Programme/Project Status Environmental Protection and Management
(NRA) ......................................................................................................................................... 154
Table 2.4: 2018 Programme/Project Status Spatial Planning and Human Settlement
(LUSPA) ..................................................................................................................................... 165
Table 2.5: 2018 Programme/Project Status Biotechnology Development (NBA) ............... 176
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
ABNE African Biosafety Network of Expertise
ARSDF Auto Regressive Spectral Density Function
AVN African Very Long Baseline Interferometry Network
BNARI Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute
CNC Compute Numerical Control
COTVET Council for Technical, Vocational and Education Training
CREMAs Community Resource Management Areas
CRP Coordinated Research Project
CSIR Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
CSIR-BBRI Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Building and Road Research
Institute
CSIR-CRI Council for Scientific and Industrial Research- Crops Research Institute
CSIR-FORIG Council for Scientific and Industrial Research- Forestry Research Institute of
Ghana
CSIR-FRI Council for Scientific and Industrial Research- Food Research Institute
CSIR-IIR Council for Scientific and Industrial Research- Institute of Industrial Research
CSIR-PGRRI Council for Scientific and Industrial Research- Plant Genetic Resources
Research Institute
CSIR-OPRI Council for Scientific and Industrial Research- Oil Palm Research Institute
CSIR-SARI Council for Scientific and Industrial Research- Savanna Agricultural Research
Institute
CWSA Community Water and Sanitation Agency
EEE Electronic and Electrical Equipment
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EI Executive Instrument
EFPR Environmental Fiscal Reform Policy
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FC Forest Commission
FRISMO Food Research Institute Smoke Oven
GAEC Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
GCF Green Climate Fund
GCNet Ghana Community Network Services Limited
GETFund Ghana Education Trust Fund
GHARR-1 Ghana Research Reactor
GH-(NDC) Ghana Nationally Determined Contributions
GHS Ghana Health Service
GIDA Ghana Irrigation Development Authority
GIF Gamma Irradiation Facility
GII Greener Impact International
GIRC Ghana Innovation and Research Commercialisation (GIRC)
GIS Geographic Information System
GNPPO Ghana Nuclear Power Programme Organization
GoG Government of Ghana
GRIDCo Ghana Grid Co. Ltd
GSA Ghana Standards Authority
GSGDA Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda
GSSTI Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute
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GTUC Ghana Telecom University College
HOC Hand Over Centres
HPC High Performance Computing
IAEA International Atomic Energy Agency
ICGEB International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
IGF Internally Generated Funds
IMO International Maritime Organization
INIR Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review
IPIECA International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association
LUPMIS Land Use Planning and Management Information System
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
MDA Ministries, Departments and Agencies
MEST Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
MESTI Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
MFIs Micro Finance Institutions
MLNR Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
MMDAs Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies
MoEn Ministry of Energy
MoFA Ministry of Food & Agriculture
MoFAD Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development
MoH Ministry of Health
MOTCCA Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts
MoU Memorandum of Understanding
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MRV Monitoring Reporting & Verification
MSMES Micro Small and Medium Enterprises
NADMO National Disaster Management Organisation
NAMA Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions
NAP National Adaptation Plans
NBP National Biodiversity Policy
NCCP National Climate Change Policy
NDA National Designated Authority
NDC Nationally Determined Contributions
NDPC National Development Planning Commission
NDT Non-Destructive Testing
NEP National Environment Policy
NEPAD New Partnership for African Development
NGO Non-Governmental Organisation
NIA National Innovation Agency
NIST National Investment Strategy Team
NNRI National Nuclear Research Institute
NOSCP National Oil Spill Contingency Plan
NRA Nuclear Regulatory Authority
NREG Natural Resources and Environment Governance
PACSTI Presidential Advisory Council on Science, Technology and Innovation
PBS Public Broadcasting Service
PEF Private Enterprise Federations
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PGEC Post Graduate Education Course
PGRRI Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute
PM&E Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
PPME Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
PWD Public Works Department
REDD Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation
R&D Research and Development
RSDF Regional Spatial Development Framework
RWHS Rain Water Harvesting System
S3A Science Agenda for Agriculture in Africa
SARI Savannah Agricultural Research Institute
SARIMA South African Research and Innovation Management Association
SDF Spatial Development Framework
SDG Sustainable Development Goal
SGC Science Granting Council
SGCI Science Granting Council Initiative
SKA Square Kilometre Array
SLCP Short Lived Climate Pollutant
SLWMP Sustainable Land and Water Management Project
SMTDP Sector Medium Term Development Plan
SNAS School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences
STI Science, Technology & Innovation
SWSP Source Waste Segregation Programme
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TCU Technology Commercialization Unit
TCPD Town and Country Planning Department
TRC Technical Review Committee
TTMC Technology Transfer and Marketing Centre
UAV Unmanned Area Vehicle
UCC University of Cape Coast
UNDP United Nations Development Programme
UDS University for Development Studies
UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
UPN Unique Parcel Numbers
UNEP United Nations Environment Programme
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
WRI Water Research Institute
WRC Water Resources Commission
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), which forms part
of government machinery, was established in 1993 as the Ministry of Environment and
Science. In 2006, the Ministry was dissolved. Its portfolios on Environment and Science were
added to the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) and the
Ministry of Education respectively. In January 2009, the Ministry was reconstituted and named
Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), under Executive Instrument (E.I.)
7 Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2009. However, in 2013, the Ministry was renamed
Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), under Executive
Instrument (E.I.) 1 Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2013. This section of the report
focuses on the general overview of the sector Ministry.
The Mandate
In line with sections 11 and 13 of the Civil Service Law 1993, (PNDCL 327) and by Executive
Instrument (EI. 28, 2018), The Ministry is mandated to initiate and formulate policies on
Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, as well as coordinate, monitor and evaluate
the implementation of plans, programmes, and performance of the sector for national
development. The Ministry is the Government’s principal advisor on environmental
sustainability, science and technological research and international matters that effect
environment, science and technological development.
The Ministry is committed to promote sustainable environmental management and the adoption
and application of science and technological innovations through the formulation of policies,
monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of sector plans, programmes, and projects for
national development.
1.2 Mission
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation exists to promote
sustainable environmental management and the adoption and application of science and
technological innovations through the formulation of policies, monitoring and evaluation of
the implementation of sector plans, programmes, and projects for national development.
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1.3 Vision
Sustainable development of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation for all.
1.4 Sector Goal
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) seeks to ensure
accelerated socio-economic development of the nation through the formulation of sound
policies and a regulatory framework to promote the use of appropriate environmentally
friendly, scientific, and technological practices.
1.5 Policy Objectives
The Medium-Term National Development Plan Framework (MTNDPF) contains a number of
policy objectives, out of which ten (10) have been adopted by the Ministry of Environment,
Science, Technology and Innovation.
The adopted policy objectives of the Ministry are as follows:
1. Enhance the application of science, technology and innovation
2. Ensure sustainable extraction of Mineral Resources
3. Reduce Environmental Pollution
4. Enhance Climate Change Resilience
5. Reduce greenhouse gases
6. Mainstream science, technology and innovation in all socio-economic activities
7. Ensure availability of clean, affordable and accessible energy
8. Minimize potential environmental impacts of oil and gas industry
9. Promote sustainable, spatially integrated, balanced and orderly development of human
settlements
10. Enhance capacity for policy formulation and coordination
1.6 Core Functions
The Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation sector has eight (8) core
functions. These are:
1. Provide leadership and guidance for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
within the broad sector of the economy through sound policy formulation and
implementation,
2. Ensure the establishment of the regulatory framework and setting of standards to govern
the activities of science and technology and the management of the environment for
sustainable development,
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3. Promote activities needed to underpin the standards and policies required for planning
and implementation of sound scientific and technological development activities,
4. Ensure the coordination, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of activities of
Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation while fulfilling national benefits-
sharing commitments,
5. Set out the parameters required for programmes on Environment, Science, Technology
and Human Settlement in consultation with the National Development Planning
Commission (NDPC) in guiding the Districts Assemblies as the planning authorities at
the local level,
6. Analyse and coordinate all planned programmes as well as budgets in the Environment,
Science, Technology and Innovation Sector of the economy for purposes of achieving
a single integrated management system,
7. Initiate, simulate and coordinate research including the continuous development and
review of policies, laws, rules and regulations in the Environment, Science, Technology
and Innovation Sector of the economy, and
8. Ensure effective environmental management and governance, in line with the functions
of the Act 490, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the main
implementing agency and the MESTI playing an oversight, coordination and
facilitating role.
1.7 LIST OF SECTOR AGENCIES/AUTHORITIES
i. Sub-vented Agencies
MESTI has six (6) Agency /Authority. They are;
• The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
• Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC)
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA)
• Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA)
• National Biosafety Authority (NBA)
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1.7.1 Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Establishment
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was established by NLC Decree 293
of 10th October 1968, amended by NLCD 329 of 1969, and re-established in its present form
by CSIR Act 521 on 26th November 1996. The genesis of the Council however dates back to
the erstwhile National Research Council (NRC), which was established by Government in
August 1958 to organise and coordinate scientific research in Ghana. In 1963, the NRC was
merged with the former Ghana Academy of Sciences, a statutory learned society. Following a
review in 1966, the Academy was reconstituted into, essentially, its original component bodies,
namely a national research organisation designated the CSIR and a learned society, designated
the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.
The distinctive features of the 1996 Act are the emphasis accorded private sector concerns, and
the introduction of market principles into the Council’s operations through commercialisation
of research.
Mission
CSIR seeks to become the force for accelerated social and economic development of Ghana
through examining, exploring and creating Science and Technology catalysts for public and
private wealth creation.
Goal
The goal of CSIR is to ultimately develop capacities for contributing to industrial and
agricultural productivity, food security, expand opportunities for productive employment,
community renewal, environmental conservation, income generation and poverty reduction for
national development.
Functions
The core functions of CSIR are among others, to:
1. Pursue the implementation of government policies on scientific research and
development;
2. Advise the sector Minister on scientific and technological advances likely to be of
importance to national development;
3. Encourage coordinated employment of scientific research for the management,
utilization and conservation of the natural resources of Ghana in the interest of
development;
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4. Encourage in the national interest, scientific and industrial research of importance for
development of agriculture, health, medicine, environment, technology and other
service sectors and to this end to encourage close linkages with the productive sectors
of the economy; and
5. Commercialise appropriate technology in partnership with the private sector and other
stakeholders.
Organisation
The CSIR runs and coordinates activities of 13 research institutes reflecting productive sectors
of the Ghanaian economy. Each Institute’s mandate, research areas and key services provided
are presented as follows:
1. The CSIR-Animal Research Institute (CSIR-ARI) is mandated to develop and
transfer technologies related to livestock and poultry production in Ghana and to
stimulate, through Research and Development, accelerated production and
consumption of animal protein.
2. The CSIR-Building and Road Research Institute (CSIR-BRRI) is mandated to
undertake research into all aspects of building and road design and construction with
the view to ensuring efficiency, safety and economy. Additionally, research activities
of the Institute are directed at developing construction materials from local sources to
reduce construction cost and make housing affordable.
3. The CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) is mandated to research and
develop improved varieties of food and industrial crops and their production
technologies to enhance food security and poverty reduction
4. The mandate of the CSIR-Food Research Institute (CSIR-FRI) is to conduct applied
research, through laboratory and pilot scale investigations, into problems of food
processing and preservation, storage, marketing, distribution and utilisation in order to
assist the local food industries to improve on and diversify their operations. The
Institute also advises Government on its food policy.
5. The mandate of the CSIR-Forestry Research Institute of Ghana (CSIR-FORIG) is
to undertake forest, forest products and related research to ensure sustainable
management and utilisation of Ghana’s forest resources.
6. The CSIR-Institute of Industrial Research (CSIR-IIR) is mandated to undertake
research into process and product design and development, and to promote adaptive
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technology, scientific instrumentation and calibration, as well as repair of precision
equipment.
7. The mandate of the CSIR-Institute for Scientific and Technological Information
(CSIR-INSTI) is to develop a national capacity and capability for the efficient and
effective delivery of real time scientific and technological information and customised
knowledge on demand for the benefit of policy makers, research scientists, industrialists
and others in appropriately packaged form for national development.
8. The mandate of the CSIR-Oil Palm Research Institute (CSIR-OPRI) is to undertake
sustainable and demand-driven research on palm oil and coconut to provide scientific
and technological support for the development of the entire oil palm and coconut
industries.
9. The CSIR-Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute (CSIR-PGRRI) is mandated
to collect and conserve the plant genetic resources of Ghana as well as coordinate plant
genetic resource activities in the country.
10. The mandate of the CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI)
is to provide farmers in the Northern, Upper East and West Regions with appropriate
technologies to increase their food and fibre crop production based on a sustainable
production system which maintains and/or increases soil fertility.
11. The CSIR-Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (CSIR-STEPRI) is
mandated to provide research support for national science and technology policy
development, monitoring and evaluation.
12. The mandate of the CSIR-Soil Research Institute (CSIR-SRI) is to undertake
scientific research to generate information for effective planning, utilisation and
management of the soil resources of Ghana for sustainable agriculture, industry and
environment.
13. The mandate of the CSIR-Water Research Institute (CSIR-WRI) is to undertake
research into all aspects of water resources (both living and non-living) of Ghana in
order to provide scientific and technical information and services needed for the
sustainable development, utilisation and management of the resources for socio-
economic advancement of the country.
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1.7.2 Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC)
Establishment
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission was established by an Act of Parliament, Act 204 of
1963, as the sole Agency in Ghana responsible for all matters relating to peaceful uses of atomic
energy. The Act 204 was amended in 1993 by PNDC Law 308 mainly to enable it to create
other institutes under the Commission. This amendment resulted in the creation of two other
Institutes in addition to the National Nuclear Research Institute (NNRI) formerly Kwame
Nkrumah Nuclear Research Institute (KNNRI). The two Institutes are the Radiation Protection
Institute and the Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI).
The founding Act 204 of 1963 has been superseded by Act 588 of 2000 to make provision for
GAEC to undertake commercialization of its research and development results.
Mission
To develop and promote the utilization of nuclear, biotechnology, and other related
technologies for socio-economic development through research, training and
commercialization. To advise government on policy related to peaceful applications of these
technologies.
In pursuit of these GAEC will build strategic alliances and partnership with national, regional
and international bodies to assist Ghana fulfil her obligations in nuclear safety, security,
safeguards and environmental protection while building the necessary capacity for the
introduction of nuclear power into Ghana’s energy mix.
Functions
The functions of the Commission as prescribed in Act 588 of 2000 are:
1. To make proposals to the Government for Legislation in the field of nuclear
radiation and radioactive waste management,
2. To advise the Government on questions relating to nuclear energy, science and
technology,
3. To establish, for the purpose of research and in furtherance of its functions,
Institutes of the Commission and to exercise control over the boards of
management of the Institute,
4. To encourage and promote the commercialisation of research and development
results through its Institutes,
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5. To supervise the carrying out of all requirements designed to secure the safety and
health of radiation workers and the environment,
6. To engage in research and development activities, as well as in the publication and
dissemination of research findings and other useful technical information,
7. To oversee and facilitate the development of human resources in the fields of
nuclear science and technology, and to promote the training of scientific, technical
and non-scientific personnel of the Commission,
8. To maintain relations with the International Atomic Energy Agency and other
similar international and national organisations on matters of research and
development of nuclear energy and nuclear technology,
9. To collaborate with Universities and Research Institutes for the purpose of
conducting research into matters connected with the peaceful uses of nuclear
energy and technology.
Organisation
The research and development programmes of GAEC involve the promotion of Nuclear and
Space Science technologies in various sectors of the economy. These programmes and projects
are carried out by research institutes and the Graduate school of Nuclear and Allied Sciences
(SNAS) to promote the commercialisation and application of scientific research in partnership
with the Private Sector and other stakeholders for national development.
All the institutes are located at Kwabenya with decentralised laboratories. The research
institutes under GAEC are the following:
1. The National Nuclear Research Institute (NNRI) was established to promote and
strengthen Nuclear Science and technology research, and training for the socio-economic
development of Ghana.
2. The Radiation Protection Institute (RPI) was established to provide an effective national
regulatory framework for the protection of people, property, and environment, safety and
security of radioactive materials and nuclear installations.
3. The Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI) was
established to research, develop and implement activities on safe applications of
biotechnology and nuclear agriculture and transfer these technologies to end-users in order
to enhance agricultural productivity, health delivery and industrialization.
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4. The Radiological and Medical Science Research Institute (RAMSRI) was established to
carry out medical research, applying nuclear techniques to promote human health and
nutrition. Some of their activities are to:
a. Provide Research-based technical advice for Cancer Management and Treatment
Studies for improving complication-free survival rates after radio-therapy.
b. The institute is currently sourcing for funds to construct a nuclear and medical
imaging centre to research into the treatment of various forms of cancer. This Centre
if established will support most of the health facilities across the country and the
sub-region.
5. The School of Nuclear and Allied Science (SNAS) was established to collaborate with
the University of Ghana to train Nuclear Scientists to sustain skills in science in Nuclear
Technology for the sub-Region. The University also collaborates with the International
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to run a Post Graduate Education Course (PGEC) in
Radiation Protection organised for radiological professionals in the sub region.
6. The Ghana Space Science Technology Institute (GSSTI) is currently converting a 32m
dish from a communication antenna to a radio telescope at Kuntunse and assessing critical
indicators of radio astronomy capabilities. This project is about 80% complete. It is
planning to acquire a ground receiving station to enable the country capture relevant
satellite images that could be used by the aviation, meteorological, security and
environmental protection agencies.
7. The Nuclear Power Institute (NPI) was established in 2015 to research and facilitate
issues relating to Nuclear power. The institute takes over the organisation of workshops
and studies that will lead to the introduction of nuclear power into the country’s energy
mix after 2020.
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1.7.3 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Establishment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ghana was established on 30th December 1994
through an Act of Parliament (EPA Act 1994 Act 490) to regulate environmental matters and
implement environmental policy objectives of the nation. The Agency is an implementing
agency, a regulatory body and catalyst for change towards sound environmental stewardship.
Mission
The Mission of the Agency is to co-manage, protect and enhance the country’s environment in
particular as well as seek common solutions to global environmental problems. The mission is
to be achieved through integrated environmental planning and management system established
on a broad-based public participation, efficient implementation of appropriate programmes and
technical services; giving good counsel on environmental problems as well as effective and
consistent enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.
Functions
The core functions of the EPA include:
1. Coordinate the activities of bodies concerned with aspects of the environment,
2. Collaborate with national, foreign and international agencies relevant for the
environmental act,
3. Issue environmental permits and notices;
4. Prescribe relevant standards and guidelines,
5. Ensure compliance with EPA act and with environmental impact assessment procedure,
6. Conduct investigations into environmental issues and advise the Minister,
7. Promote relevant studies, research, surveys and analyses,
8. Initiate and pursue education for public awareness on the environment,
9. Develop comprehensive database on the environment,
10. Conduct training programmes and publish information on the environment and
11. Impose and collect environmental protection levies.
Organisation
The EPA is currently one of the six agencies under the Ministry of Environment, Science,
Technology and Innovation (MESTI). The goal of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
is to ensure better use of ecosystem services and natural resources, for purposes of poverty
reduction and sustainable development. EPA also seeks to enhance the application of Act 490
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and its regulations to reduce environmental impacts, control environmental degradation and
enhance restoration of degraded resources.
EPA has adopted a functional organizational structure made up of the Governing Board at the
apex, the Executive Director, three Deputy Executive Directors, 7 Divisions, 19 Departments,
11 Regional and 4 area offices. There are basically three groups of divisions within the Agency.
The first group constitutes the EPA regional staff whilst the following two groups are located
within the Head Office. Specialised Units responsible for the delivery of programmes which
contribute directly to the implementation of EPA’s statutory charter (programme-based
departments); Administrative support units which provide services for the internal management
of the organisation as a whole (Administrative departments).
1.7.4 Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA)
Establishment
Until December 2017 the Town and Country Planning Department, established in 1945, was
charged with the responsibility of planning and management of growth and development of
cities, towns and villages in the country. The Land Use and Spatial Planning Act, 2017, Act
925 established the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority and an Executive Instrument
(EI180) signed in December 2017 pursuant to the Act, dissolved the Town and Country
Planning Department and brought into force the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority.
Mission
It is the Mission of the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority: “To facilitate the planning,
management and promotion of harmonious, sustainable and cost-effective development of land
and human settlements in Ghana in accordance with sound environmental and planning
principles”.
Functions
The Authority performs the following key functions, among several others:
1. Collaborate with the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to perform
the spatial, land use and human settlements planning functions of the National
Development Planning System, established under the National Development Planning
Act, 1994, Act 479, and the National Development Planning (Systems) Act, 1994, Act
490;
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2. Ensure the establishment of an inter-sectoral approach to decision making in spatial
planning in accordance with the development objectives of government to attain a
coordinated approach to development;
3. Ensure attainment of a balanced distribution of urban population and a spatially
integrated hierarchy of human settlements to support the socio-economic development
of the country.
4. Develop the capacities of District Assemblies and other institutions for the effective
performance of their Spatial Planning functions;
5. Ensure the control of physical development in less controlled but sensitive areas such
as forest reserves, nature reserves, wild life sanctuaries, green belts, coastal wetlands,
water bodies, water catchment areas, mining areas, open spaces and public parks.
6. Prepare National Spatial Development Frameworks and evaluate regional and district
frameworks to ensure conformity with the National Spatial Development Framework
and the requirements of the Act.
7. Facilitate the creation of an institutional framework that ensures the effective operations
of this Act at all levels, etc.
Organisation
With the current institutional transition, the national and regional offices of the erstwhile Town
and County Planning Department operate as the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority while
the district offices operate as Physical Planning Departments of their respective Metropolitan,
Municipal and District Assemblies, and reporting to the Ministry of Local Government and
Rural Development. This is in consonance with the National Decentralisation Policy
Framework of government, and the Local Government (Departments of District Assemblies)
(Commencement Instrument), 2009 (LI 1961).
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1.7.5 National Biosafety Authority (NBA)
Establishment
The Biosafety Act, 2011 (Act 831) established the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) to
receive, process, respond to and make decisions on applications under the Act; to establish an
administrative mechanism to ensure the appropriate handling and storage of documents and
data in connection with applications and other matters covered under the Act. Again, to act as
the National Focal Point responsible for liaising with any other agencies or international
organizations concerned with biotechnology and biosafety and lastly to promote public
awareness, participation and education concerning the activities of the Authority under the Act.
The Biotechnology Development programme ensures an adequate level of protection in the
field of safe development transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms
resulting from biotechnology that may have an adverse effect on health and the environment.
Mission
The NBA is dedicated to promoting sustainable socio-economic development through efficient
and transparent regulation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).
Functions
The NBA is responsible for:
1. Receiving, processing, responding to and to make decisions on biosafety applications;
2. Establishing administrative mechanisms to ensure the appropriate handling and storing
of documents and data in connection with the processing of applications and any other
matters;
3. Acting as the national focal point responsible for liaising with any other agency or
international organisations concerned with biotechnology and biosafety; and
4. Promoting public awareness, participation and education concerning the activities of
the Authority.
Organisation
To ensure an integrated approach to the regulation of modern biotechnology and its products,
the Act enjoins the Authority to operate in conjunction with other regulatory agencies such as
the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Customs Division
of the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Veterinary
Division, the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Division (PPRSD) and the Ministry of
Local Government and Rural Development. In addition, the Authority is represented by
certified Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) in research and academic institutions
conducting research on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Ghana. The Act has also
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established a Technical Advisory Committee to support the Authority in conducting risk
assessment and management of GMOs and also to provide scientific advice to the Authority
on issues under the Act. Furthermore, the Authority is supported by an Appeals Tribunal which
deals with concerns of aggrieved persons on issues regarding applications and other matters
under the Act. The NBA is currently being headed by a Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O).
1.7.6 Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA)
Establishment
NRA ACT 895, 2015 established the Nuclear Regulatory Authority; to provide for the
regulation and management of activities and practices for the peaceful use of nuclear material
or energy, radioactive material or radiation; to provide for the protection of persons and the
environment against the harmful effects of radiation hazards; to ensure the effective
implementation of the country’s international obligations and for related matters. The NRA
was setup in 2017.
Mission
The Mission of the NRA is to ensure the protection of humans and the environment from the
harmful effects of radiation.
Functions
The functions of the NRA as spelt out in the NRA Act 895 are as follows:
1. Facilitate the development of national policies on the regulation and management
of activities and practices with respect to:
i. Nuclear safety and research
ii. Security of nuclear and radioactive materials
iii. Radiation
iv. Implementation of safeguards specified under the Act.
2. Regulate the introduction of radiation sources, nuclear materials, equipment or
practices that expose workers, patients, the public and the environment to radiation.
3. Issue, modify, suspend or revoke authorization and determine conditions for
authorization.
4. Regulate research on radiation and nuclear safety and security, and of radioactive
waste matters.
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5. Regulate the use of radioactive materials in the exploration, exploitation and
extraction of oil and gas, and the mining and milling of radioactive ores and other
ores associated with radioactive and nuclear materials.
6. Define the detailed obligations to be placed on persons who possess radiation
sources and nuclear materials, including financial conditions.
7. Establish and maintain a national register of radiation sources and of persons
authorized to carry out any activity or practice related to a source of radiation.
8. Collect information, documents and views from private and public organizations or
persons as may be necessary and appropriate for the discharge of its functions.
9. Collaborate with agencies responsible for emergency to establish plans and
procedures for coping with any radiological emergency and abnormal occurrence
involving a nuclear material, radiation source or any other radioactive source.
10. Ensure that the operators provide training, information and guidance on nuclear
safety, security and safeguards and radiation protection of the public.
11. Educate the public on nuclear and radiation matters.
12. Establish regional and other offices as it may consider necessary for the proper
performance of its functions.
13. Facilitate the conduct of inspections by designated inspectors of the International
Atomic Energy Agency to verify design information, inspections and
complementary access as provided for in the safeguard’s agreement and the
additional protocols.
14. Collect, collate and provide information to the International Atomic Energy Agency
in accordance with the safeguard’s agreement and any additional protocols to the
agreement.
15. Exchange information and co-operate with regulatory authorities of other countries
and relevant international organizations on matters of nuclear safety, nuclear
security and safeguards.
16. Collaborate with the Environmental Protection Agency to identify activities and
practices that may require Environmental Impact Assessment and develop
environmental guidelines for those activities and practices.
17. Ensure that the polluter pays principle is applied in the management of nuclear and
radioactive waste in the country.
18. Review nuclear safety assessment and safety analysis reports from authorized
persons; and
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19. Perform other functions that may be assigned to the authority under any other
enactment.
Organisation
The Director-General is responsible for the day to day administration of the affairs of the
Authority and is answerable to the Board in the performance of functions under the Act. The
Director-General shall perform other functions determined by the Board. The Director-General
is assisted by Deputy Directors-General who is the Chief Scientific/Technical Advisor. NRA
has three (3) directorates namely, Finance & Administration, Nuclear Installations and
Radiological & Non-Ionizing Installations. There are also ten (10) departments under these
directorates. These are Finance, General Services &Human Resource, Nuclear Safety, Nuclear
Security, Nuclear Safeguards & Non-Proliferations, Radiological Applications, Non-Ionizing
Applications, Emergency Response and Instrumentation & ICT.
1.8 Purpose of the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for 2018
MESTI in partnership with its Development Partners dedicated considerable funds to
implement its development interventions as spelt out in the Sector Medium Term Development
Plan (2018-2021). The Sector Medium Term Plan was prepared in accordance with the
National Medium-Term Development Framework (2018-2021) (NMTDF).
As a result, the 2018 Annual Progress Report seeks to track the implementation of planned
activities contained in the Sector Medium Term Development Plan. The main aim of this
Report is to monitor the implementation of the SMTDP and also ensure that set goals and
objectives are achieved.
The M&E Report will help the Ministry
1. Assess whether the SMTDP developmental targets are being met.
2. Identify achievements, constraints and failures so that improvements can be made to
the SMTDP and project designs to achieve better impact.
3. Collate information for effective coordination of environmental, science, technology
and innovation interventions.
4. Provide government, development partners and the general public with information
on lessons learnt.
5. Reinforce ownership of the SMTDP and build M&E capacity within the Sector.
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6. Promote joint monitoring and evaluation of Sector projects and programmes and
provide data and information for policy formulation and design of future projects and
programmes; and
7. Provide information for evidence-based decision making.
1.9 Process Involved and Difficulties Encountered
The following steps were followed in the preparation of the MESTI 2018 Annual Progress
Report:
1. The Ministry obtained the NDPC format for the preparation of the Annual Progress
Reports.
2. Going by the format, the PPME Directorate drew up a reporting format and template
to obtain the required inputs from the Directorates and Agencies/ Authority.
3. The reporting format and template were distributed to the Directorates and Agencies/
Authority with deadlines for submission of inputs.
4. The PPME Directorate then compiled inputs into the first draft.
5. The Directorates and Agencies/ Authority were given copies of the draft for their
comments.
6. The PPME Directorate finalised the report and submitted to NDPC.
2.0 Evaluation and Participatory M&E
2.1 How Evaluation and Participatory Monitoring Was Conducted
Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) was undertaken mainly in the natural
resource management programmes (mining areas, coastal and oil belts, etc.),
agricultural/farming communities and the private sector. This required building the capacity of
the relevant communities to equip them with the requisite skills to undertake regular
Participatory M&E.
The Ministry embarked on PM&E to capture perceptions and assess whether interventions
contained in the SMTDP met expectations of all stakeholders. Awareness was created among
all stakeholders and beneficiaries of the sector’s interventions. The Ministry promoted
partnership between the Private Sector, NGOs and CSOs to facilitate the roll out of PM&E in
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the Sector. PM&E methods recognized the importance of local knowledge in conserving the
environment, adaptation and use of Science, Technology and Innovation to promote
community development. They provided the enabling environment that deepens community
consultation and participation, empowerment and improved public accountability.
3.0 M&E ACTIVITIES REPORT (KEY ACHIEVEMENTS)
This section deals with the key policies, planned projects, programmes, activities and
achievements of the Ministry and its Sector Institutions/Agencies. The information provided
cover details of the progress made as per the planned programmes and activities during the
period under review.
The information in this section of the report is presented based on the activities of the Ministry
Headquarters and the Agencies under the Ministry. These activities were undertaken in
accordance with the vision and strategies identified in the National Environment Policy,
National Climate Change Policy, the National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)
Policy, as well as the various Acts and Legislations governing the activities of the entire sector.
The Ministry has as part of its core mandate, the promulgation of all policies which have direct
and indirect impact on the environment and the effective management of the country’s natural
resources.
3.1 Programme/Project Status 2018
The status of implementing the various programmes/projects of the Ministry are provided,
based on the five (5) budget programmes of the Ministry, namely Management and
Administration, Research and Development, Environmental Protection & Management,
Spatial Planning & Human Settlement and Biotechnology Development.
3.1.1 Programme 1 - Management and Administration (Head Quarters)
The Management and Administration programme provides the cross-cutting services required
in order that the other programmes undertaken by the sector can succeed in achieving their
objectives.
As part of efforts to improve policy and legislation in the Environment, Science, Technology
and Innovation sector, the Ministry undertook the following in 2018;
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The Ministry conducted Feasibility Studies for the establishment of Foundries and Machine
Tools Centres to improve capacity for the production of machine parts and tools for industries
in Ghana and beyond. A Partnership has also been established with the Ministry of Education
to establish two (2) tool centres. In 2019, the Ministry will establish a foundry and Compute
Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools centre to kick-start the promotion and production of
machine parts in line with SDG goal 9 target 5 which seeks to enhance scientific research and
upgrade technological and innovation capacities.
In support of SDG Goal 2 target 4 to promote sustainable agriculture and strengthen capacity
for adaptation to climate change, the Ministry under the Sustainable Land and Water
Management Project (SLWMP), provided 8,275 farmers with inputs to implement SLWM
technologies on a 3,660.1ha land to improve their farming practices. In addition, six
Community Resource Management Areas (CREMAs) covering 88 communities within the
Western Wildlife Biological Corridor were developed and farmers are being supported to
undertake bee keeping and shea nut processing.
Composting Stone lining
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Shea nut processors Bee-keeping
The Ministry also established a total of 25 hectares each of Green Fire Breaks around Kulpawn
and Ambalara forest reserves to help improve management of the Forest Reserves. It also
generated climate change projections for the White and Black Volta and the Oti River basins
under the Adaptation Fund Project. In 2019, the Ministry will continue the implementation of
the SLWMP and Adaptation Fund Project in the three Regions in the North to address climate
change adaptation issues such as changes in rainfall patterns, utilisation of improved seeds and
mitigation measures. This is in fulfilment of SDG goal 15 target 1 aimed at the conservation,
restoration and sustainable use of freshwater ecosystems, forests and wetlands among other
international obligations.
Fire Belt, Nabuguam, Nandom District Bore Hole drilled at Yidongo, Bongo
The final drafts of the Environmental Policy for Oil and Gas and the National Biodiversity
Policy were submitted for Cabinet’s approval. In addition, a draft Plastic Management Policy
with its Implementation Plan was developed. In 2019, a National Biodiversity Strategy and
Action Plan will be developed, while the Plastic Management Policy and its accompanying
Implementation Plan will be finalized. This will contribute to the achievement of sustainable
consumption and production patterns by companies especially large and transnational in line
with SDG goal 12 target 6.
Stakeholder Consultations on Draft National Biodiversity Policy
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The Ministry engaged an external service provider to collect an Advance Eco Fee on electronic
and electrical equipment imported from 185 countries. The construction of a recycling plant at
Old Fadama (Agbogbloshie) will begin in 2019 under the national E-waste project. This will
help the management of electrical and electronic waste and to reduce the adverse impact of e-
waste on human health and the environment in line with goal 12 target 4 of the SDGs; targeted
at sustainable consumption and production patterns and in accordance with agreed international
frameworks.
The Ministry also implemented the German financed E-waste project through a Technical and
Financial cooperation for the recycling and sound environmental disposal of waste of
Electronic and Electrical Equipment (EEE). In 2019, the Ministry will construct a Handover
Centres (HOC) and a collection center for the implementation of the Hazardous and Electronic
Waste control and management Act, Act 917 of 2017. This is also in line with SDG goal 12
target 4.
The Ghana Innovation and Research Commercialization (GIRC) Centre is 60 percent complete.
Technical and financial support was secured from Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI)
and the Technology Innovation Agency to develop the master framework for the Centre. The
Ministry will continue to support the operationalization of the GIRC Centre in 2019. This will
contribute to the SDG goal 9 target 5 which seeks to enhance scientific research and upgrade
technological and innovation capacities.
Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI) Annual General Meeting from 4th-6th July 2019
The Ministry submitted the Cabinet approved Policy Document for the establishment of the
Presidential Advisory Council on Science, Technology and Innovation (PACSTI) to the Office
of the President for Executive Action. The Ministry is also collaborating with the Ministry of
Education to develop the National Research Fund. In 2019, the Ministry will seek to strengthen
the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Advisory System for Policy Makers by setting
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up the PACSTI secretariat. This is also in line with SDG goal 9 target 5 as in paragraph 7
above.
See Table 2.1 for more details
3.1.2 Programme 2 – Research and Development
This programme involves the promotion of nuclear technology, scientific and industrial
research. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Ghana Atomic
Energy Commission (GAEC) harness Science and Technology expertise for sustainable
agricultural production, meat and fish preservation, irrigation, good water supply,
environmental management, housing, road construction, information packaging and
dissemination. The programme also includes the application of space science technology.
In addition, Science and Technology is utilized to promote the peaceful use of nuclear science
and technology research including health and medical research, training and development,
regulation of radioactive materials and installations.
Key achievements under this programme include the following;
The Ministry through the Savannah Agriculture Research Institute of the Council for Scientific
and Industrial Research (CSIR-SARI) developed and released three super colourful varieties
of sweet potato (Nan, Nyumingre and TU-Diedi). The characteristics of these varieties are
highlighted in Table 1 below. This supports target 1 of SDG goal 2 in ending hunger and
ensuring access by all people to safe nutritious and sufficient food all year round.
Table 1. Morphological characters:
Character Nanugungungu TU-Purple Obari
1. Vines
Twining ability Non-twining Non-twining Slightly-twining
Total vine length per
plant (cm) 143.1 156.8 202.1
Plant growth habit Semi-erect (75-
150cm)
Spreading (151-
250cm)
Spreading (151-
250cm)
Mean vine girth (cm) 2.5 2.1 1.4
Mean number of
branches 5 4 5
Vine apex colour Yellow green Greyish green Green with purple
veins
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Character Nanugungungu TU-Purple Obari
Vine internode length
(cm) Short (3-5) Intermediate (6-9) Short (3-5)
Vine internode
diameter (mm) Intermediate (7) Intermediate (7) Thin (4.5)
Ground cover High (75-90%) Total (>90%) High (75-90%)
Predominant vine
colour Green
Green with few
purple spots Green
Secondary vine colour Absent Green base Purple nodes
Mean number of nodes
per vine 29 29 44
2. Leaf
Colour of young leaf Yellow green
Greyish-green
(due to dense
pubescence)
Green with purple
veins on upper
surface
Colour of petiole Green Green with purple
at both ends
Green with purple at
both ends.
Leaf vein colour
(abaxial view) Green Green
All veins mostly
purple
Leaf shape
Hastate (trilobular
and spear-shaped
with basal lobes
more or less
divergent)
Lobed Triangular
Leaf lobe type Slight Slight No lateral lobes
Leaf lobe number 3 5 1
Shape of central leaf
lobe Triangular Triangular Triangular
Leaf colour:
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Nanugungugu Purple Obari
Colour of
young leaf
Yellow green
Greyish-green (due to
dense pubescence)
Green with purple
veins on upper surface
Leaf
petiole
colour
Green
Green with purple at both
ends
Green with purple at
both ends
Leaf vein
colour
(Abaxial
view)
Green
Green
Mostly or totally
purple
Leaf shape
(outline of
the leaf)
Hastate
Lobed
Triangular
Tuber
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Genotype
Root
characteristics Nanugungungu Purple Obari
Storage root
shape
Long oblong
Obovate
Oblong
Storage root skin
colour
Brownish orange
Purple-red
Pale yellow
Storage root flesh
colour
Intermediate orange
Strongly pigmented
with anthocyanins
White
Storage root DM 26 - 29.3% 32.8 - 35% 34.3 - 38%
Root Surface
defects
Absent Absent Shallow horizontal
constrictions
The Council also distributed about 22,000 germinated oil palm seeds and 15,000 oil palm
seedlings to famers. An additional 2,700 improved coconut seedlings and 3,046 assorted tree
crop seedlings were supplied to farmers. An additional 120,000 seedlings of bamboo were
raised for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to restore degraded lands around water
bodies in Northern Ghana using the developed technology. This will go a long way to support
the realisation of SDG goal 2 target 4 aimed at sustainable food production systems.
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The CSIR developed DNA diagnostic tools for detection of Onchocerca. volvulus infections in
blackfly vectors. This is very crucial in the support of the Onchocercias is elimination plan by
2025. Goal 2 target 3 of the SDGs support this as it seeks to among other things provide
productive resources and inputs.
The Sector also recorded a 30 percent adoption rate of improved locally- packaged technologies
by Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Also, 90 research findings were adopted
by Industry. This also falls in line with goal 2 target 3 above.
The CSIR developed polymer/clay/bitumen to replace the conventional bitumen and recycled
common waste plastics by modifying it with aggregate for road construction and repairs. This
supports domestic technology development, research and innovation in developing countries
as in Goal 9 target b.
The Ministry through the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) monitored 412 base
stations for telecommunication masts. The commission also carried out 260 pre-installation
safety assessments on Frequency Modulation (FM) and Radio Frequency (RF) cell sites and
issued conditional compliance certificates. In addition, the Commission carried out 44 safety
assessments for X-ray and radiation facilities. In 2019, GAEC will continue to monitor
occupational exposures for the mine, industrial, medical, educational and educational research
institution workers. This will contribute to the achievement of goal 12 target 6 by ensuring
companies, especially large and transnationals conform to sustainable practices.
Field Monitoring of Masts by GAEC team Assessment of food/dairy products and water samples
for radioactive contamination.
GAEC processed 25 tons of products (food, herbal, medical items, peat) using Gamma
Irradiation Facility for the management of postharvest losses and enhancing healthcare
delivery. GAEC also established Fall armyworm colony and developed Standard Operating
Procedures for rearing. In addition, five (5) insecticides were screened for bio-efficacy against
the fall armyworm. GAEC also mapped all locations in the Greater Accra and characterized
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most areas for scientific assessment of environmental and human health impact of e-waste
management in the country. The scientific assessment will be done in 2019.
Fall Armyworm tests at BNARI, GAEC
Medical Supplies treated at the GIF facility Food products (peat) processed at the GIF facility
GAEC undertook an outreach programme to schools, educating students on how to prevent
malaria on World Malaria Day. GAEC will use radiation and nuclear medicine Technologies
to diagnose and manage diseases as well as monitor and evaluate health conditions like
tuberculosis and other communicable and non-communicable diseases in 2019.
GAEC undertaking outreach programme on World Malaria Day
The establishment of welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technique training facility
will be continued. The world’s first radioactive waste disposal facility will be constructed in
the country to ensure public and environmental safety. In addition, stakeholder and public
sensitization meetings will be organized on adoption of nuclear power in 2019.
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Welding using NDT Techniques
These interventions are all working in the direction of SDG goal 17.8 in the operationalization
of technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity building mechanism.
See Table 2.2 for more details
3.1.3 Programme 3 - Environmental Protection & Management
This programme aims at protecting and improving the environment in Ghana by ensuring that
air, land and water are protected by everyone in today's society, so that tomorrow's generation
will inherit a cleaner and healthier world. In achieving the overall aim of managing and
governing the environment the underlisted were achieved:
The EPA monitored air quality at 14 sites. The results indicated that PM10 levels were above
the EPA 24hour level of 70µg/m3. The EPA will continue to ensure environmental compliance
and enforcement in 2019 through environmental quality monitoring. Target 6 of SDG goal 11
is addressed by the continuous implementation of this intervention.
An EPA assessment conducted showed that 14 industries used Reducing Emissions from
Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) concepts, based on research to assess carbon
stocks. The EPA monitored 1,140 undertakings of which 400 were compliant and 740 were
non-compliant. The EPA also issued 1,560 Environmental Assessment permits for projects as
well as 11,700 chemical licenses. In addition, the Agency monitored 52 industries in the
Accra/Tema region for effluent quality and the results were higher than the EPA recommended
guideline levels 50mg/l, 75 Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) and 1500 µS/Cm. The target
to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related hazards as in SDG goal 13. 1
is being addressed by these interventions.
Scoping report on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of opening up the Voltaian and
Keta Basins for Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration and Production finalized and disseminated.
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Additionally, a draft Composite Onshore Oil and Gas Regulation was developed for onward
transmission to the Attorney General’s Department. With the commitment to prevent and
significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds as targeted by SDG goal 14.1 this intervention
will be continued.
The EPA enrolled 14 schools to practice source waste segregation programme in Greater Accra.
The Agency expects to upscale source waste segregation, regulate plastic waste, and implement
the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and Management Act, 2017 (Act 917) in 2019.
This is geared towards substantially reducing waste generation through prevention, reduction,
recycling and reuse as targeted by SDG goal 12.5.
Training was held for 150 staff, farmers and pesticide dealers on pesticide regulation and
safe/judicious use of pesticides. In addition, 280 pesticide dealers were trained on pesticide
regulation and safe/judicious use of pesticides. In 2019, the Agency will update the pesticide
register and increase the number of training beneficiaries. This will address SDG goal 3.9;
substantially reduce the number of deaths and illness from hazardous chemicals and air, water
and soil pollution and contamination.
The Ministry through the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) monitored 250 users of
radiation who are applying the regulations and guidance documents. Reports showed 20
percent reduction in authorized facilities with non-compliance issues. The NRA will acquire
equipment for its regulatory activities in 2019. SDG goal 17.8; the operationalization of
technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity building mechanism is being
achieved with these interventions.
NRA Regulatory Officers on Inspection at SSNIT Hospital
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GIS training for MMDAs
See Table 2.3 for more details
3.1.4 Programme 4 - Spatial Planning & Human Settlement
In addressing human settlement issues, the Ministry submitted final draft Legal Instruments
(LIs) of Land Use and Spatial Planning Act, 2017 (Act 925) to the Attorney General for
comments and inputs and further submission to Parliament.
The preparation of scheme of service for employees of the Land Use and Spatial Planning
Authority (LUSPA) is being initiated in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
Construction of the LUSPA Head Office will also commence in 2019.
The Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA) published the Greater Accra and
Ashanti Regional Spatial Development Frameworks (GARSDF) on its website to guide Spatial
Development in these regions. In addition, LUSPA organised sensitization on Street Naming
and Property addressing in all 10 regions in collaboration with Ministry of Local Government
and Rural Development (MLGRD). LUSPA will facilitate the preparation of the Central
Regional Spatial Development Framework as well as prepare the structure and local plans for
15 MMDAs in 2019.
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GIS training for MMDAs GIS training for MMDAs
All these interventions are addressing the SDG goal 11.b targeted at substantial increase in the
number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and
plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change and
resilient to disasters.
See Table 2.4 for more details
3.1.5 Programme 5 - Biotechnology Development
The Ministry through the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) submitted the GMO Regulation
to Parliament for approval. The NBA also conducted five public awareness programmes on
Biosafety. In addition, 80 percent works is completed on the Genetically Modified Organisms
(GMO) detection laboratory. This intervention is in line with SDG goal 2 target 4 to ensure
sustainable food production systems strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change.
Seminar on GMO, Teacher's Hall, Accra GMO Detection Laboratory 80%
In 2019, the NBA will undertake biosafety capacity building, public education and awareness,
monitoring and evaluation on biotechnology and biosafety issues. The GMO Detection
Laboratory is expected to be completed this year. This is also in line with Goal 2.4 of the SDGs.
See Table 2.5 for more details
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3.2 Update on Key Performance Indicators.
The tables below show the indicator description, unit of measurement, baseline, latest status
and target by which the Ministry measures the performance of the various programmes and
sub-programmes.
3.2.1 Update on National Performance Indicators
These set of Indicators measure the overall performance of the Environment, Science,
Technology and Innovation sector. Progress on these indicators are measured and reported to
NDPC and form part of the National Annual Progress Report (APR) prepared annually.
POLICY OUTCOME INDICATORS AND TARGETS
Indicator
Description
Unit of
Measurement
Baseline Latest Status Target
Year Value Year Value Year Value
Reduction in
climate change
vulnerability:
Number of sectors
with climate
No. of industries
using REDD
concepts, based on
research to assess
carbon stocks
2017 13 2018 14 2019 16
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Indicator
Description
Unit of
Measurement
Baseline Latest Status Target
Year Value Year Value Year Value
change mitigation
and adaptable
strategy priorities
integrated (SDG
Target 13.2)
No. of sectors with
climate change
mitigation and
adaptation strategy
priorities
integrated
2017 7 2018 8 2019 9
Amount of Green
House Gases in the
atmosphere
(SDG Target 13.a)
Metric Tonnes
(MT)
2017 50.5
MT
2018 54.5MT 2019 56.1
MT2
Proportion of
companies
compliant with EA
and EMP permit
conditions
(SDG Target 12.6)
No. of companies
issued with EA
and EMP permit
2017 4,638 2018 1,560 2019 5,612
Research
adaptation by
industries
(SDG Target 9.b)
No. of research
findings adopted
by industry
2017 75
2018 95 2019 120
No. of businesses
/industries
assisted to adopt
R&D in
production
2017 17
2018 22 2019 35
Rate of adoption
of improved
locally- packaged
technologies my
MSMEs (%)
2017 25
2018 30 2019 40
3.2.2 Update on Key Sector Indicators and Targets
These set of indicators are used by the Ministry and its Agencies to measure progress of broad
policies, programmes/projects and activities based on the programmes and sub-programmes
within the Sector Medium Term Development Plan (SMTDP) 2018-2021.
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3.3 PROGRAMMES FOR THE SECTOR
3.3.1 Management & Administration Programme
Indicator
Description
Unit of
Measurement
Baseline Latest Status Target
Year
2017
Value Year
2018
Value Year
2019
Value
Land area where
Sustainable Land
and Water
Management
Practices have
been adopted as
a result of the
SLWMP
Size of land
(in Hectares)
2017
7,338.6 ha 2018 10,698.
7 ha
2019
14,000
Land users
adopting
Sustainable Land
and Water
Management
Practices as a
result of the
SLWMP.
No. of farmers
adopting the
practices
2017 18,421 2018 26,696 2019 28,000
Direct project
beneficiaries of
SLWMP
No. of farmers 2017 34,213 2018 48,498 2019 52,000
% of which
are women
2017
55% 2018 55.5%
2019 40%
Oil and Gas
environment
policy developed
Policy
document
submitted to
Cabinet by
2017 --- 2018 --- 2019 End of
June
Develop
legislation for
Chemical
Weapon
Convention
Policy
document
submitted to
Cabinet by
2017 --- 2018 --- 2019 End of
September
National
Biodiversity
policy developed
Policy
document
submitted to
Cabinet by
2017 --- 2018 --- 2019 End of
June
Cabinet
memo
submitted
to Hon.
Minister
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for
onward
submissio
n to
Cabinet
Development of
Master Plan for
GH(I)NDC
Master Plan
for
GH(I)NDC
ready by
2017 --- 2018 --- 2019 31st
March
Mainstreaming
STI into National
Development
Agenda
No. of sectors
with STI
mainstreamed
into their
programmes
2017 3 2018 4 2019 5
No. of STI
programmes
developed
Number of STI
Investment
plans
developed
2017 1 STI
Programm
e
Develope
d
2018 2 STI
Progra
mmes
Develo
ped
1 STI
Invest
ment
Propos
al
Develo
ped
(for
Agricul
ture)
2019 2 STI
Programm
es
Develope
d
1 STI
Investmen
t Proposal
Develope
d
Promoting STI
Culture in Ghana
No. of Annual
STI week and
scientific
renaissance
day
celebrations
organized
2017 1 National
Scientific
Renaissan
ce day
celebrated
2018 1
Nationa
l
Scientif
ic
Renaiss
ance
day
celebrat
ed
2019 1 STI
celebratio
n week
and
scientific
renaissanc
e day
organized
Funding secured
for STI activities
No. of STI
fund
established
2017 1 private
sector
funding
secured
2018 1
Donor
funding
secured
for STI
2019 1 National
Research
Fund
establishe
d
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for STI
activities
Fundin
g
No. of STI
grants
awarded
2017 1 private
sector
funding
secured
for STI
activities
2018 1
Donor
funding
secured
for STI
Fundin
g
2019 5 STI
Grants
awarded
No. of donor/
private sector
funding
secured for
STI activities
2017 1 private
sector
funding
secured
for STI
activities
2018 1
Donor
funding
secured
for STI
Fundin
g
2019 1
donor/priv
ate sector
funding
secured
for STI
activities
Building of STI
Infrastructure
Capacity
No. of
Incubation
Centres
established
No. Science
and
Technology
Parks
Established
No. of
Foundries
Established
2017 N/A 2018 1Incub
ation
Center
establis
hed at
KNUS
T
2019 1
Incubation
Center
establishe
d
1 Foundry
establishe
d
Developing the
National
Capacity for
Space Science
and Technology
No. of Space
Science
Infrastructure
developed
Number of
space science
and
technology
meetings/conf
erences/semin
ars organized
2017 1 space
science
infrastruct
ure
developed
2018 1 space
science
and
technol
ogy
meetin
gs/conf
erences
/semina
rs
organiz
ed
2019 2 space
science
and
technolog
y
meetings/
conferenc
es/seminar
s
organized
Establishing an
effective
National
Innovative
System
No. of
National
Innovation
Agency/
Centres
established
and No. of
2017 N/A 2018 1 2019 5
Technolog
y
Innovatio
ns
supported
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Technology
innovations
supported
Developing
Indigenous
Knowledge and
Technologies
No. of
indigenous
knowledges
developed, and
information
gathered
2017 0 2018 0 2019 1
indigenou
s
knowledg
e
developed
, and
informatio
n gathered
Promoting
International
Cooperation and
Linkages
No. of
Bilateral
agreements
signed
No. of
International
meetings/conf
erences
attended
2017 11
Internatio
nal
meetings/
conferenc
es
attended
2018 10
Internat
ional
meetin
gs/conf
erences
attende
d
2019 1 Bilateral
Agreemen
ts signed
10
Internatio
nal
meetings/
conferenc
es
attended
Strengthening
STI Advisory
System for
Policy Makers
No. of STI
Advisory
Councils
established and
No. of STI
advice
provided and
reports
prepared
2017 1 STI
advice
provided
and
Reports
prepared
2018 2 STI
advice
provide
d and
reports
prepare
d
2019 1 STI
Advisory
Council
Establishe
d
3 STI
advice
provided
and
reports
prepared
Develop Human
Capital for STI
Development
No. of grants
support
provided to
STI students/
professionals/a
ssociations
2017
2 grants
support
provided
to STI
students/
profession
als/associa
tions
2018 4
grants
support
provide
d to
STI
student
s/
professi
onals/a
ssociati
ons
2019 5 grants
support
provided
to STI
students/
profession
als/associa
tions
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3.3.2 Research & Development Programme
Indicator
Description
Unit of
Measurement
Baseline Latest Status Target
Year Value Year Value Year Value
Biotechnolo
gy: -
Germplasm
collected,
characterise
d, conserved
and
distributed
nationwide.
No. of plant
Accessions
collected and
conserved
2017 4382 2018 5200 2019 6500
No. of plant
Accessions
distributed
nation wide
2017 7117 2018 8500 2019 9600
Improved
varieties of
crops,
livestock,
fisheries and
Poultry
Developed
and
transferred
No. of
improved crop
varieties
developed for
dissemination to
farmers.
2017 4 2018 6 2019 10
Postharvest
losses of
cereals and
legumes
reduced
Percentage
reduction in
post-harvest
losses in cereals
and legumes
2017 4% in
both
crops
2018 10% and
7% for
cereals
and
legumes
respecti
vely
2019 12% and
10% for
cereals
and
legumes
respecti
vely
Improved
breeds of
livestock/po
ultry/fisheri
es
developed
No. of
improved
breeds of
livestock/poultr
y/fisheries
developed.
2017 2 2018 Nil 2019 4
Landscape
management
systems or
technologies
resilient to
climate
change
vulnerabiliti
Technologies
resilient to
climate change
vulnerabilities
in time and
space developed
2017 2 2018 4 2019 6
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es in time
and space
developed
Innovative
risk
management
strategies
that foster
resilient
rural
livelihoods
developed
for
sustainable
landscape
restoration
Capacities of
stakeholders
developed on
the use of forest
genetic
resources/
adaptation to
climate change
strengthened
2017 Nil 2018 Training
of
stakehol
ders on
improve
d
nursery
manage
ment
2019 Training
of more
stakehol
ders on
nursery
manage
ment
Develop
strategies to
reduce and
water borne
diseases
burdens in
rural Ghana
Percentage (%)
reduction in rate
of Morbidity,
Mortality and
Poverty
associated with
NTDs.
2017 2-4% 2018 4-6% 2019 6-8%
Training of
Artisans on
installation
of solar
panels,
wiring and
demonstrati
on nation
wide
No. of Artisans
trained on
installation of
solar panels,
wiring and
demonstration
nation wide
2017 Nil 2018 1490 2019 Expecte
d to
train 100
artisans
every 2
weeks
for week
days.
Weeken
d school
to come
on
board.
ICT Centre
for the
provision of
electronics
and
computer
engineering
Functional ICT
Centre
established.
2017 Nil 2018 1 ICT
centre
establish
ed.
2019 Fully
equip
the ICT
and
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services
established
High
Perform
ance
Computi
ng
Facility
procured
for state-
of-the
art data
processi
ng and
yet to be
installed
function
al centre
Baseline
surveys and
adoption
studies of
released
crop
varieties
conducted
No. of baseline
surveys and
adoption studies
conducted
2017 1 survey
conduct
ed
2018 Nil 2019 2
surveys
to be
conduct
ed
Disseminati
on
workshops/
activities on
S3A
organized
No. of
dissemination
workshops/activ
ities on S3A
organized
2017 Nil 2018
I
stakehol
der
worksho
p
organize
d
2019 Two
worksho
ps to be
organize
d
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Improved
planting
materials of
various
crops
produced
No. and type of
improved
planting
materials
produced
2017 100 000
oil palm
germinat
ed seeds
2018 10 000
oil palm
germinat
ed seeds
2019 120 000
oil palm
germinat
ed seeds
2017 80 000
oil palm
seedling
s
2018 100 000
oil palm
seedings
2019 150 000
oil palm
seedling
s
2017 2018 6,025
Coconut
seedling
s
25,582
Assorted
tree
seedling
s
Quality of
fresh fruits
stored under
various
freight
environment
al
conditions
evaluated
No. evaluated 2017 80 2018 100 2019 100
Increased
supply of
improved
breeds of
Percentage
increase in
supply
2017 80% 2018 80% 2019 80%
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varieties of
tilapia and
catfish
fingerlings
for fish
farmers
Technologie
s developed
for
increasing
meat and
egg
production
to sustain
food and
nutrition
security for
the
population
No. of
technologies
developed
2017 25 2018 30 2019 30
Accidents
prone (black
spots)
locations on
road in the
five cities
(Accra,
Kumasi,
Sekondi-
Takoradi
and Tamale)
identified,
analysed
and
investigated
No. of accident
prone (black
spots) locations
2017 150 2018 160 2019 160
Promote the
use of
pozzolana-
lime
technology
in
stabilizing
rural types
Percentage
increase in
clients for
pozzolana
(technology)
cement
2017 40% 2018 45% 2019 50%
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roads and
extending
their
lifespan
Promote the
construction
of wooden
bridges by
using lesser
known
species
No. of lesser
known wood
species
developed
2017 18 2018 20 2019 25
Develop
technologies
for soil
conservation
and plant
water
requirement,
Soil and
water body
pollution
monitoring
and
management
,
reclamation
of degraded
land and
mine sites
and climate
change
mitigation.
No. of
technologies
developed
2017 20 2018 25 2019 30
Quality of
foodstuffs
ensured and
shelf life of
food
extended by
irradiation.
No. of
agricultural
products
preserved by
irradiation (to
be
disaggregated
by weight)
2017 8 2018 10 2019 20
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Farmers
trained in
composting
and organic
farming.
No. of
farmer/groups
trained in
composting
2017 10 2018 expansio
ns work
on-
going
2019 100%
completi
on of
expansio
n on
works
Baits
produced
for farmers
to control
the fruit fly
menace in
the country
% of Fruit fly
menace among
farmers
reduced.
2017 30% 2018 90% 2019 100%
(facility
complet
ed)
Rapid
production
of disease-
free planting
materials of
food crop
and
ornamentals
Varieties of
plant
materials/Plant
mutants
developed using
nuclear
techniques and
multiplied
2017 7 2018 8 2019 8
Safety
assessment
of
telecommun
ication base
stations /cell
sites
(Conditional
Compliance
assessment)
conducted
No. of base
stations
assessed
2017 700 2018 260 2019 1,000
Telecommu
nication
masts/base
stations
monitored
1000 masts
/base stations
monitored
2017 782 2018 412 2019 400
Occupationa
l exposures
for mine,
No. of
occupationally
exposed
2017 507 2018 250 2019 700
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industrial,
medical,
educational
and
educational
research
institution
workers
monitored
workers
involved in
ionising
radiation
monitored
Consumable
water by
Gross alpha
-beta and
Gamma
activity
contaminati
on
measuremen
t assessed
No. of samples
analysed
2017 - 2018 500 2019 700
Siting and
feasibility
studies
towards
introduction
of nuclear
energy in
Ghana
conducted
Level of siting
and feasibility
studies
completed
2017 10% 2018 25% 2019 40%
Stakeholder
and public
sensation
meetings on
adoption of
nuclear
power
organised
No. of Public
awareness,
knowledge and
acceptance of
nuclear power
programme
organised
2017 5 2018 10 2019 25
MPhil
students
trained
No. of students
trained
2017 33 2018 34 2019 34
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PhD
students
trained
No. of students
trained
2017 5 2018 6 2019 6
Post
graduate
Education
Course
(PGEC) in
Radiation
Protection
organised.
No. of radiation
workers trained.
2017 20 2018 25 2019 25
Field
established
for release
of four
varieties of
cherry
tomatoes
No. varieties
released to
farmers
2017 - 2018 3 2019 4
Production
plant for
protein bait
to control
fruit fly
menace
completed.
Level of
completion of
protein bait
2017 70% 2018 75% 2019 100%
Satellite
converted
into radio
telescope
for
astronomica
l studies
Level of
conversion
2017 90 2018 95 2019 100
Ghana
Space
Policy
developmen
t
Ghana Space
Policy
development by
2017 60% 2018 100%
draft
policy
complet
ed and
forward
2019 Launchi
ng of the
Space
policy
and
strategy
with the
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ed to
MESTI
sector
Ministry
Outreach
programmes
to establish
Astronomy
Clubs in
educational
institutions
organised
No. of
established
clubs in senior
high schools.
2017 10 2018 15 2019 30
Scientific
assessment
of the
environment
and human
health
impact of e-
waste
conducted
No. of research
reports on the
health impact of
e-Waste
management in
Ghana
2017 3 2018 5 2019 7
Welding
and NDT
professional
s trained.
Number of
welders/NDT
personnel
certified.
2017 20 2018 30 2019 45
Research
conducted
to improve
radiotherapy
and cancer
treatment
No. researches
conducted
towards
improving
cancer
treatment
2017 5 2018 5 2019 6
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3.3.3. Environmental Protection and Management Programme
Indicator
Description
Unit of
Measurement
Baseline Latest Status Target
Year Valu
e
Year Valu
e
Year Valu
e
Improved
compliance with
sector specific EA
guidelines and
standards.
Percentage of
sectors covered by
EA:
• Oil and gas
exploration
• agriculture
2017
100%
60%
2018
100%
65%
2019
100%
70%
National Oil Spill
Contingency Plan
operationalised
No. of
simulation
exercises
undertaken
2017 1 2018 1 2019 1
Approval given (EA
and EMP
permits) to
companies
for them to comply
with
Environmental
Assessment (EA)
regulations
No. of permits
issued
2017 4,638 2018 1,560 2019 5,612
Level of pollution
of effluent quality
from industries
sampled and
analysed
Number of
industries
monitored for
effluent quality
2017 63 2018 52 2019 75
Annual compliance
monitoring
undertaken.
Number of
Annual
compliance
monitoring
events:
Accra
2017 4 2018 4 2019 4
Other Regions
2017 8 2018 13 2019 11
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Environmental
indicators - air
quality monitored
Number of
monitoring
locations (Accra
regions)
2017 13
sites
2018 14
sites
2019 16
sites
Register on
pesticides and
industrial and
consumer chemicals
for proper handling
and labelling
developed.
Copy of a
completed
Register
2017 1 2018 1 2019 1
Pesticides/industrial
chemicals post
registration and
licensing/compliance
e monitoring and
surveillance carried
out.
No. of monitoring
undertaken
2017 1 2018 1 2019 1
Industries monitored
to ensure the use of
bio-oxo degradable
additives in the
manufacture of
flexible Plastics
No. of industries
monitored
2017 26 2018 28 2019 29
System that
effectively and
rapidly responds and
deal with chemical
related emergencies
nationwide
developed
Percentage
completion of the
system
2017 10% 2018 30% 2019 60%
Climate change
issues incorporated
into sector medium
term plans
No. of sectors
with climate
change mitigation
and adaptation
strategies
2017 7 2018 8 2019 9
E-waste recyclers
trained on
sustainable
management of e-
waste
No. of trainings
undertaken
2017 2 2018 3 2019 3
Stakeholders
trained on
pesticide regulation
and
No. of
training exercise
undertaken on
safe handling of
pesticides
2017 5 2018 2 2019 5
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safe/judicious use of
pesticides.
Users of radiation
complying with
provisions of the
regulations and
guidance documents
No. of users of
radiation applying
the regulations
and guidance
documents
2017 250 2018 232 2019 250
Reduction in the
number of
authorized facilities
with noncompliance
issues resulting in
the protection of
people and the
environment from
harmful effects of
radiation
% of facilities
with
Noncompliance
issues
2017 20% 2018 2.3% 2019 2%
General public and
users of radiation
sources educated
No. of education
events
held
2017 260 2018 232 2019 300
Up-to-date National
register of radiation
sources and of
persons authorized
to carry out any
activity or practice
related to a source of
radiation
No. of new
facilities added to
the register
2017 1 2018 1 2019 1
Regulations for the
control of ionizing
and non-ionizing
radiation;
No. of regulations
drafted and
reviewed
2017 6 2018 8 2019 6
Guidance documents
for the control of
ionizing and
nonionizing
radiation; and
radiation devices
available.
No. of Guidance
documents
drafted and
reviewed
2017 -- 2018 9 2019 10
Compliance by
users of radiation
sources and devices
to
No. of facilities
inspected
2017 -- 2018 250 2019 250
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Regulatory
Requirements.
Noncompliance
issues Resolved
No. of
enforcements
carried out
2017 6 2018 10 2019 25
Develop draft
regulations for the
control of the use of
radiation sources and
devices in Ghana
Number of
regulations for2
the control of the
use of radiation
sources and
devices
developed
2017 2 2018 7 2019 6
Inspect ionizing
radiation facilities to
ensure compliance
with regulatory
requirements
Number of
ionizing radiation
facilities
inspected
2017 100 2018 232 2019 250
Hold stakeholder
workshops on draft
regulations on
nuclear materials
and facilities,
radiation emitting
devices, and
radioactive materials
in Ghana
Number of
stakeholder
workshops held
2017 0 2018 2 2019 6
Hold stakeholder
workshops on draft
guidance documents
on radioactive and
nuclear waste
management
Number of
stakeholder
workshops held
2017 0 2018 0 2019 6
Authorise ionization
radiation facilities to
ensure compliance
with regulatory
requirements
Number of
ionizing radiation
facilities and
practices
authorised
2017 300 2018 227 2019 360
Monitor and inspect
base stations
compliance with
regulatory
requirements
Number of base
stations
monitored
2017 - 2018 500 2019 500
Sensitise licensees
on regulations on
nuclear materials
and facilities,
Number of
stakeholder
workshops held
2017 - 2018 232 2019 300
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radiation emitting
devices, and
radioactive materials
in Ghana
Sensitise licensees
on regulations on
guidance documents
on radioactive and
nuclear waste
management
Number of
stakeholder
workshops held
2017 0 2018 232 2019 300
Organise
meetings/workshops
for internal and
external
organisations to
ensure
implementation of
Ghana’s
international
obligations
Number of
meetings/worksh
ops with internal
and external
organisations
held
2017 4 2018 61 2019 2
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3.3.4 Spatial Planning and Human Settlements Programme
Indicator
Description
Unit of
Measurement
Baseline Latest Status Target
Yea
r
Valu
e
Year Valu
e
Year Value
National zoning
regulations and
planning standards
published and
Distributed (Revised
editions from 2019
onwards)
No. of published
guidelines on zoning
regulations and
planning standards
distributed
2017 100 2018 -- 2019 300
Reviewed Manuals
for spatial plan
completed (Revised
editions from 2019
onwards)
No. of spatial
planning manuals
distributed
2017 100 2018 -- 2019 300
Development
permitting
procedures and
business manual
No. of permitting
guides and business
manual distributed
2017 100 2018 150 2019 300
Human
settlement policy
formulated and
published
No. of
human
settlement policy
guidelines distributed
2017 -- 2018 -- 2019 --
Staff recruited for
LUSPA
No. of Physical
planners Recruited
2017 -- 2018 100
spatia
l
plann
ers
2019 100
Functional
Regional
Spatial
No. of RSPCs
inaugurated
2017 8
(80%
)
2018 -- 2019 --
Land Use
Planning and
Management
Information
System (LUPMIS)
upgraded
Fully upgraded &
integrated
version of
LUPMIS by
2017 -- 2018 31st
Dec.
2019 --
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Indicator
Description
Unit of
Measurement
Baseline Latest Status Target
Yea
r
Valu
e
Year Valu
e
Year Value
LUPMIS training
organized for all
MMDAs
(stakeholders)
Number of
MMDAs
(stakeholders) with
GIS
Training
Received
Reports available)
2017 60 2018 52 2019 254
Regional Spatial
Development
Frameworks
No. of
RSDF’s prepared
2017 2
(Asha
nti
and
Great
er
Accra
)
2018 -- 2019 1(Cent
ral
Regio
n)
District Spatial
Development
Frameworks
No. of
District Spatial
Development
Frameworks
2017 -- 2018 -- 2019 50
Structure Plans for
major
settlements
prepared of
MMDAs
No. of Structure
Plans prepared (for
MMDAs)
2017 -- 2018 2 2019 50
Local Plans prepared
for
communities’
country-wide.
No. of local plans
prepared (As a
percentage of built
up of each
MMDAs
2017 -- 2018 30 2019 40
Monitoring and
Evaluation visits
on RSPAs and
MMDAs
No. of M & E visits
undertaken on
RSPAs
2017 -- 2018 -- 2019 10
No. of M & E visits
undertaken on
MMDAs
2017 -- 2018 -- 2019 254
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Indicator
Description
Unit of
Measurement
Baseline Latest Status Target
Yea
r
Valu
e
Year Valu
e
Year Value
The land use and
Spatial Planning Bill
passed into law
Date of Presidential
Assent to the law
2017 31st
Dece
mber.
2018 - 2019 -
Land Use and
Spatial Authority
established
Availability of
scheme of service
and Business Plan
for the Authority
2017 - 2018 31st
Dece
mber.
2019 30th
Septe
mber
Date of appointment
of staff
2017 - 2018 - 2019 31st
Dece
mber
Land Use Planning
and Management
System
(LUPMIS)upgraded
and integrated into
the NSDI
Full ungraded
version of LUPMIS
- 2018 31st
Dec.
2019 -
Fully upgraded &
integrated version of
LUPMIS
2017 - 2018 - 2019 31st
Dec.
Key stakeholders in
spatial planning and
human settlement
management trained
in the use of
LUPMIS
Number of
stakeholders trained
2017 150 2018 150 2019 200
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3.3.5 Biotechnology Development Programme
Indicator
Description
Unit of
Measurement
Baseline Latest Status Target
Yea
r
Valu
e
Year Valu
e
Year Value
Research
institutions
compliant with
terms and
conditions attached
to permits granted
in
accordance to the
Biosafety law.1
No. of Institutions
compliant with
conditions of permits
granted
2017 2 2018 2 2019 4
Biotechnology and
biosafety staff
trained on biosafety
guidelines
No. of trainings
conducted on
Biotechnology and
Biosafety guidelines.
2017 2 2018 3 2019 4
3.4 Update on Disbursements from Funding Sources
The budget of the Ministry is funded by the Government of Ghana (GoG), Development
Partners (DP) and Internally Generated Funds (IGF).
Table 5: Disbursements
Description Budget (GHC) Amount Received
(GHC)
Expenditure
(GHC)
Compensation (GOG) 211,772,898.00 165,517,222.23 165,517,222.23
Use of Goods and Services 4,412,070.00 2,480,814.14 2,485,447.57
Capex 4,000,000.00 1,050,679.97 1,050,679.97
Donor /IGF 141,793,406.00
118,217,859.10
87,641,241.46
Total 361,978,374.00 287,266,575.44 256,694,591.23
3.5 Challenges
This section of the report provides a summary of the major challenges encountered by the
Ministry and its Sector Agencies in implementing its work plans during the period under review
(2018) and the strategies for overcoming them.
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Observations/Challenges Identified
The issue of Land Encroachment remains a major challenge for the Council for Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC). The two (2)
Agencies are gradually losing their land required to be protected due to the nature of the
technology, as well as land required for future infrastructural expansion (i.e. laboratories,
experimental fields, office accommodation etc.) to the perennial problem of encroachment. In
some instances, compensations were not paid to rightful owners of the land resulting in legal
suit by Traditional Authorities.
On the other hand, though compensation was paid to the land owners, they have denied the
claim and are asking to take their land back. The Ministry, with the acceptance of the
Asantehene and chiefs who are original owners of the land of Crop, Building of Road and
Forest Research Institutes of CSIR set up a committee to look into the demands of the Chiefs.
Another challenge identified was the issue of the Ministry’s inability to undertake
recruitment of new staff. With the Ministry and most of its Agencies (CSIR, GAEC, LUSPA)
operating under their staffing capacities, and most of the technical staff aging and retiring, the
Ministry has become challenged in terms of delivering on its mandate. The NRA and NBA, the
newest Agencies, are currently operating with staff seconded from GAEC. The CEO of NBA
is the only permanent staff at post.
The other challenge has to do with irregular and inadequate flow of funds for the sector and
this resulted in delayed or non-implementation of planned activities. Apart from the
Development Partners Budget, all other sources of funds, especially for CAPEX have been
irregular and inadequate.
The issue of Budgetary Allocations for Inadequate Research Funding is also a major
challenge affecting the Ministry. The sustainable implementations of R&D programmes of
most research institutes have been seriously hampered by the lack of funding from central
government. The perennial underfunding of programmes has largely impaired the ability of
research institutes to respond to challenges faced by their stakeholders and clients. This has
also been translated into Inadequate Research Infrastructure. In terms of the infrastructural
support to carry out their mandates, most CSIR and GAEC institutes do not have all the full
complement of R&D infrastructure such as laboratory facilities to carry out their respective
research activities. This situation has further been worsened by the growing sophistication of
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S&T equipment, which has impaired the capacity of most institutes to respond effectively to
the changing dynamics.
Actions Taken
Some actions have been taken to address most of the challenges within the control of the
Ministry and other necessary collaborations with other Agencies are afoot to address
exogenous challenges.
Officials of CSIR and GAEC, led by their respective Director-Generals with the Minister, held
meetings with the Executive Secretary and officials of the Lands Commission on 11th
September and 24th November 2018. The meetings discussed steps needed to be taken to obtain
Good Titles to the land and secure the lands for the Agencies. The Hon. Minister Prof.
Frimpong Boateng gave assurances that steps would be taken to stop the encroachment, after
the CSIR petitioned the Government over the growing encroachment on its lands across the
country. Discussions and the processes are on-going with the Lands Commission.
The Ministry’s staffing issue was raised at the Budget Technical Hearings held at the Ministry
of Finance in September, 2018. It was recommended that Agencies conduct an analysis of
replaceable staff who are due for retirement, and put in request for financial clearance ahead of
their retirement dates. The Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA) got clearance
from the Public Services Commission for recruitment. They are currently waiting for financial
clearance from Ministry of Finance.
In order to solve the problem of inadequate and irregular release of funds, the Ministry has
been able to convince the Ministry of Finance to accept requests, especially commencement
certificates for the CAPEX. The PPMED has also agreed to assist Agencies in assessing their
CAPEX from MoF. In addition, the Ministry has included in the Public Sector Reform for
Results Project an approved proposal for the commercialisation of research findings through
an innovation challenge. Successful commercialisation is targeted at providing additional
funding for research.
The National Research Fund which is expected to be established in collaboration with the
Ministry of Education will make funds available for research institutions.
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THE WAY FORWARD
Recommendations
Key recommendations for the consideration in resolving the challenges encountered during
the year are as follows:
• The Ministry should liaise with the Ministry of Finance for extra budgetary allocation
for recruitment and replacement of staff, especially for the Council for Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR), Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) and the
Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUSPA)
• Seek Donor support in addition to Government Funding.
OUTLOOK FOR 2019
The Environment, Science Technology and Innovation sector was given an approved budget
amount of GH¢417,954,342.00 for the implementation of its programmes, projects and
activities for the 2019 fiscal year.
In 2019 Ministry will continue the implementation of the Sustainable Land Water Management
Project (SLWMP) and Adaptation Fund Project in the three (3) Northern Regions to address
climate change adaptation issues. In addition, a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
will be developed, while the Plastic Management Policy and its accompanying Implementation
Plan will be finalized.
The construction of a recycling plant at Old Fadama (Agbogbloshie) will begin in 2019 under
the National E-waste project, while the construction of a Handover Centre (HOC) and a
Collection Centre for the implementation of the Hazardous and Electronic Waste control and
management Act, Act 917 of 2017 will commence under the German financed E-waste project.
The Ministry will continue to support the operationalization of the GIRC Centre in 2019 and
strengthen the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Advisory System for Policy Makers
by setting up the Presidential Advisory Council on Science, Technology and Innovation
(PACSTI) secretariat.
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The Ministry will also establish a foundry and Compute Numerical Control (CNC) machine
tools centre to kick-start the promotion and production of machine parts. The Ministry will also
support the operationalization of the High-Performance Computing Centers (HPCC).
The activities of the CSIR in 2019 will geared towards seven (7) thematic areas namely; Food
Security and Poverty Reduction; Climate Change, Environmental Management and Green
Technology; Biomedical and Public Health; Material Science and Manufacturing; Energy and
Petroleum; Electronics and ICT; Science and People; and Commercialization and Transfer of
Research Results.
In 2019, GAEC will continue to monitor occupational exposures for the mine, industrial,
medical, educational and educational research institution workers. The scientific assessment of
environmental and human health impact of e-waste management in the country is expected to
be carried out in 2019.
GAEC will use radiation and nuclear medicine Technologies to diagnose and manage diseases
as well as monitor and evaluate health conditions like tuberculosis and other communicable
and non-communicable diseases in 2019.
The establishment of welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technique training facility
will be continued. The world’s first radioactive waste disposal facility will be constructed in
the country to ensure public and environmental safety.
The EPA will continue to ensure environmental compliance and enforcement in 2019 through
environmental quality monitoring. The Agency expects to upscale source waste segregation,
regulate plastic waste, and implement the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Control and
Management Act, 2016 (Act 917) in 2019. This is geared towards substantially reducing waste
generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.
In 2019, the EPA will update the pesticide register and increase the number of training
beneficiaries. This will substantially reduce the number of deaths and illness from hazardous
chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination.
The NRA will acquire equipment for its regulatory activities in 2019.
The construction of the LUSPA Head Office will also commence in 2019. In addition, LUSPA
will facilitate the preparation of the Central Regional Spatial Development Framework as well
as prepare the structure and local plans for 15 MMDAs in 2019.
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The NBA will undertake biosafety capacity building, public education and awareness,
monitoring and evaluation on biotechnology and biosafety issues. The GMO Detection
Laboratory is expected to be completed in 2019.
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REPORTS ON SECTOR PERFORMANCE
APPENDICES: REPORTS ON SECTOR PERFORMANCE
Table 2.1: 2018 Programme/Project Status Management and Administration (MESTI HQ)
POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
National
Environm
ent Policy
Reduce
loss of
biodive
rsity
Report
on
Reconnai
ssance
survey
develope
d
Terms of
Reference
for
engaging a
consultant
was being
developed
Conduct
reconnaissance
survey for
large
multipurpose
water storage
infrastructure.
Terms of
reference
developed and
approved by the
World Bank.
Procurement
process on-going
Feb.
Dec.
SADA,
EPA,
MOFA,
Global
Environmen
tal Facility
(GEF)
through the
World Bank
Draft Final
report under
review
No
challenges
National
Environm
ent Policy
Reduce
loss of
biodive
rsity
Commun
ity
watershe
d plans
Watershed
plans
developed
in 12
districts
and 118
Upscale
integrated
watershed
planning to 36
Watershed
planning exercise
conducted in new
communities
Jan.
May
EPA,
MOFA,
Global
Environmen
tal Facility
(GEF)
Watershed
plans
developed in
2 in 37
communities
No
challenges
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
develope
d
communiti
es
new
communities
through the
World Bank
National
Environm
ent Policy
Reduce
loss of
biodive
rsity
Farmers
supported
to
impleme
nt
SLWM
technolog
ies
14109
farmers
supported
to
implement
SLWM
technologie
s
Promote and
implement
3000ha land
SLWM
technologies
with 6000
farmers in
agricultural
landscape
Supported
farmers to
implement
SLWM
technologies
through the
subprojects and
provision of farm
inputs
Jan.
Dec.
EPA,
MOFA,
FSD, WD
Global
Environmen
tal Facility
(GEF)
through the
World Bank
8,590 farmers
supported
with farm
inputs
3653 ha of
land area
implemented
with SLWM
technologies
Wildfire
Limited
resources
to support
all farmers
National
Environm
ent Policy
Reduce
loss of
biodive
rsity
CREMA
managem
ent plans
develope
d
Two (2)
CREMA
manageme
nt plans
developed
Develop and
implement 2
additional
CREMA
management
plans
Additional
CREMA
management
plans developed
Jan.
Dec.
EPA,
MOFA,
FSD,
WD
Global
Environmen
tal Facility
(GEF)
6 CREMA
management
plans
developed
No
challenges
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
through the
World Bank
National
Environm
ent Policy
Reduce
loss of
biodive
rsity
2018
project
accounts
audited
2016
projects
audit report
Auditing of
2018 project
accounts and
report
submitted to
World Bank
External auditors
engaged to audit
2018 project
accounts
Jan.
Dec.
EPA,
MOFA,
FSD, WD
Global
Environmen
tal Facility
(GEF)
through the
World Bank
2018 project
accounts
audited and
report
submitted to
the World
Bank
No
challenges
National
Environm
ent Policy
Reduce
loss of
biodive
rsity
2018
monitorin
g report
develope
d
2017
monitoring
report
Undertake
monitoring
visit to project
areas
Monitoring visits
undertaken to
project areas
Jan.
Dec.
EPA,
MOFA,
FSD,
WD
Global
Environmen
tal Facility
(GEF)
Monitoring
visit
undertaken
No
challenges
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
through the
World Bank
National
Environm
ent Policy
Reduce
loss of
biodive
rsity
Report
on
Regional
workshop
develope
d
Proposal
developed
and
approved
by the
Convention
of
Biological
Diversity
(CBD)
Secretariat
Natural
Capital
Accounting
Workshop for
Anglophone
West African
Countries
Organized
Natural Capital
Accounting
Workshop for
Anglophone
West African
Countries
Feb. Aug. MLNR,
MoFA,
MoFAD,
MoEn,
MoTAC,
MoCTA
EPA
NBA
CSIR
Academia
CSOs
GoG
Participants
from Ghana,
Nigeria,
Sierra Leone,
Cote D’Ivoire
trained on
Natural
capital
Accounting
National
Environm
ent Policy
Reduce
loss of
biodive
rsity
NBP
with
technical
inputs
reviewed
Draft
National
Biodiversit
y Policy
(NBP)
Experts review
of the NBP
Organize one (1)
Experts review of
the NBP
Mar. Apr. MLNR,
MoFA,
MoFAD,
MoEn
MOTAC
MoCTA
EPA
Organized
Experts
review of the
NBP
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
NBA
CSIR
FC
Academia
CSOs
National
Environm
ent Policy
Reduce
loss of
biodive
rsity
Reviewe
d NBP
Draft
National
Biodiversit
y Policy
(NBP)
Parliamentary
Select
Committee on
Environment,
Science and
Technology to
review NBP
Organize
working session
for Parliamentary
Select Committee
on Environment,
Science and
Technology to
review NBP
Jul. Aug. MLNR,
MOFA
MOFAD
MoEN
MoTAC
MoCTA
EPA
NBA
CSIR
FC
Academia
CSOs
GoG
Workshop
organised
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
National
Environm
ent Policy
Reduce
loss of
biodive
rsity
Copy of
cabinet
memo
and
policy
document
approved
Draft
National
Biodiversit
y Policy
(NBP)
NBP approved
by Cabinet
Prepare Cabinet
memo for
approval of NBP
Jul. Aug. MLNR,
MoFA,
MoFAD,
MoEn,
MoTAC,
MoCTA
EPA
NBA
CSIR
Academia
CSOs
GoG
Cabinet
Memo
developed
Policy is yet
to be
submitted to
cabinet for
approval.
There is a
Ministerial
directive
to develop
an
implement
ation plan
to
accompan
y the
policy
National
Climate
Change
Policy
Effecti
ve
Mitigat
ion,
adaptati
on to
impacts
of
climate
change
and
equitab
le
Standardi
zed
National
reports
that are
accepted
by the
CBD
Secretari
at
Back to
office
reports
- Training of
staff in
Biodiversity
Implementatio
n National
Report writing
and related
Biodiversity
courses
Train 2 staff in
Biodiversity
Implementation
National Report
writing and
related
Biodiversity
courses
Aug. Aug. Ghana
International
Standardized
National
reports that
are accepted
by the CBD
Secretariat
1 officer
trained
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
social
develop
ment
Capacity
of staff
built to
deliver
efficientl
y
National
Environm
ent Policy
Final
draft of
6th
National
Reports
develope
d
Worksho
p report
Draft 6NR 6th national
report
developed and
submitted to
the secretariat
of the
convention for
Biological
diversity
Organize
validation
workshop on the
6NR
Nov. Nov. MLNR,
MoFA,
MoFAD,
MoEn,
MoTAC,
MoCTA
EPA
NBA
CSIR
Academia
CSOs
GoG
National
Environm
ent Policy
Ratificati
on of
Nagoya
Protocol
- Ratify the
Nagoya
Protocol
Submitted
cabinet memo on
the Nagoya
Protocol
Submitted the
request for
Apr. Sept. Cabinet,
Parliament
MLNR
EPA
CSIR
NBA
Academia
Protocol
Ratified
Awaiting
response
from
Parliament
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
ratification to
Parliament
CSOs
GoG
National
Environm
ent Policy
Enhanc
ed
coordin
ation
among
stakeho
lders
and
instituti
ons of
nationa
l and
sub
nationa
l
entities
for
manage
ment of
environ
mental
Reports
of
workshop
Draft
inputs
reviewed
with
technical
inputs
Draft on
policy on
Environme
ntal
Manageme
nt of Oil
and Gas
developed
Finalise
Environmental
Management
of Oil and Gas
developed
Organise 2
stakeholder
consultations to
finalise draft
environmental
management
policy for oil and
gas
Mar. Dec. EPA,
MLNR,
MoFA,
MoFAD,
MoEn,
MoTAC,
MoCTA
EPA
NBA
CSIR
Academia
donor
2
Consultations
organised
National
Environm
ent Policy
Final
draft
policy on
policy on
Environ
mental
Manage
ment of
Cabinet inputs
incorporated
into policy
Organise 1
working session
with cabinet
Oct.to discuss
policy
Dec. Dec. EPA,
MLNR,
MoFA,
MoFAD,
MoEn,
MoTAC,
MoCTA
EPA
Cabinet
working
session
postponed to
3rd week of
February
Workshop
originally
planned
for Dec
but had to
be
postponed
due to
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
impact
of oil
and gas
Oil and
Gas
develope
d
NBA
CSIR
Academia
donor
demise of
Chairman
for select
Committe
e on
Environm
ent
National
Environm
ent Policy
Final
draft
policy on
policy on
Environ
mental
Manage
ment of
Oil and
Gas
develope
d
Draft
policy on
Environme
ntal
Manageme
nt of Oil
and Gas
developed
Organise one
national
validation
Organise one
national
validation
Oct. Nov. EPA,
MLNR,
MoFA,
MoFAD,
MoEn,
MoTAC,
MoCTA
EPA
NBA
CSIR
Academia
donor
National
validation has
been
rescheduled
for March,
2019
National
validation
would be
organised
after
cabinet
working
session
National
Climate
Change
Policy
Effecti
ve
Mitigat
ion,
adaptati
NDC
Impleme
ntation
plan and
prioritize
Draft GH-
NDC
implement
ation plan
developed
Complete the
development
of the NDC
Implementatio
Sectoral cluster
meetings were
held to finalize
the
Jan. Dec. EPA/ Line
Ministries
Complete the
development
of the NDC
Implementatio
n plan and
Plan still
undergoin
g some
technical
review
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
on to
impacts
of
climate
change
and
equitab
le
social
develop
ment
activities
for
impleme
ntation
develope
d and
complete
d
to
prioritize
phase 1
activities
n plan and
prioritize
activities for
implementatio
n
implementation
plan
UNDP prioritize
activities for
implementatio
n
with
UNDP
before
publicatio
n
Consulta
nt Initial
Assessme
nt report
submitted
National
MRV
System
operation
but does
not include
GH-NDC
Consultant
procured to
develop MRV
for 2 sectors
with the NDC
as focus
Consultants
submitted Initial
Assessment
report (Energy &
Transport Sector)
Jul. Dec. EPA
UNDP
Assessment
report of
MRV system
for the two
selected
sectors
submitted
Consultan
cy
assignmen
t still
ongoing
Climate
and NDC
indicator
incorpora
ted into
APR
system
APR
system has
climate
change
indicators
but not
specific to
NDC
targets
Incorporate
Climate and
NDC indicator
into APR
system
-Meeting with
NDC
management
-Technical team
set-up between
MESTI, EPA &
NDC to Develop
indicators for
Jan. Dec. EPA
UNDP
NDC
indicators
developed for
incorporation
into the APR
system
Waiting
for the
Adoption
of the
NDC
indicators
by NDPC
into the
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Y
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(S)
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OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
incorporation
into APR system
-
PPME/RSIMs/N
DC focal points
of Line
Ministries trained
on the Climate
indicators in
APR
APR
system
First draft
of NAP for
SLCP
Developed
Develop
National
Action Plan
for Mitigation
of Short-Lived
Climate
Pollutants
National Action
plan for the
mitigation of
Short-lived
climate pollutants
finalized and
validated
Jan. Dec. EPA/MOFA
UNEP/CCA
C
National
Action plan
for the
mitigation of
Short-lived
climate
pollutants
Developed
Gender
issues
incorpora
ted into
Consultant
procured to
Undertake
analysis of
Undertake
analysis of
how gender
Draft report
subjected to
consultation
Jan. Dec. EPA/ MOG
CSP UNDP
Final report
analysing
gender
inclusion in
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
climate
change
related
policies
in Ghana
how
gender has
been
incorporate
d into
climate
change
related
polices in
Ghana
has been
incorporated
into climate
change related
polices in
Ghana
across the
country
Gender working
group also
reviewed the
report
The finalized
report was
validated at a
national
stakeholders
meeting
climate
related
policies
submitted to
the Ministry
by the
Consultant
National
STI Policy
Improv
e
Science
,
Techno
logy
and
Innovat
Funding
support
and
managem
ent of
Research
and
developm
Draft
Legislative
Bill
Scheme
has been
prepared.
Draft Science,
Technology &
Innovation
Bill reviewed
Legislative
Scheme for the
establishment of
the Presidential
Advisory
Council on STI
approved by
Cabinet and
submitted to
Jan. Dec. R&D
Institutions/
Academic
Institutions/
MoJ/MoF/G
.O. G
Cabinet
approved the
establishment
of the
PACTSI
LI on the
establishment
Lack of
cooperatio
n from the
Ministry
of
education
in the
developme
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POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
ion
applicat
ion.
ent as
well as
initiatives
in
technolog
y
developm
ent and
innovatio
n
provided
Stakeholde
r
consultatio
n with
Ministry of
Finance
organized.
AG’s for drafting
of the LI
Collaboration
established with
the Ministry of
Education to
develop the
National
Research Fund
(as a substitute of
the STI Fund)
following a
Cabinet Directive
of PACSTI
Gazetted
LI for the
establishment
of the
National
Research
Fund is being
prepared by
the Attorney
Generals
Department
nt of the
National
Research
Fund
Improv
e
Science
,
Techno
logy
and
Funding
and
technical
support
to
Agencies
funding
Training
workshop
organized
for
researchers
in
Research
Provide
Counterpart
funding for the
Implementatio
n of the
Science
Granting
Two officers
participated in a
workshop on
effective
collaboration and
communication
with the private
sector in Nairobi,
Kenya. The
Jan. Dec. SARIMA,
ACTS,
NEPAD,
ATPS, R&D
Institutions,
Academia,
MDA
Hosted the 3-
day SGCI-
Annual
regional
Meeting July
4-6, 2018.
The meeting
The delay
in the
establishm
ent of the
National
Research
Fund for
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POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
Innovat
ion
applicat
ion.
research
activities
provided
Grants and
Manageme
nt as well
as STI
Indicators
Council
Initiative
(SGCI)
workshop also
provided the
platform for
discussion on
bilateral and
regional research
collaborations.
Organized one
meeting with
Africa Centre for
Technology
Studies (ACTS)
to define the
appropriate name
for the institution
thus leading to
the renaming of
the Technology
G.O.G./Don
or
was attended
by 50 Senior
officials from
15 African
countries
participating
in the SGCI
and 50
participants
from Ghana.
Financial
Support of US
$ 80,000
received by
Ghana for the
Launching a
Joint
Research Call
and also
funding some
R&D
hampers
the
performan
ce of
Ghana in
the
project.
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
Commercializati
on Unit (TCU)
into Ghana
Innovation and
Research
Commercializati
on Center
(GIRC-Center)
Successfully
lobbied to host
the 2018 SGCI-
ARM with Africa
Technology
Policy Network
Services (ATPS).
Constituted a 9-
member local
planning
committee to
plan the 2018
SGCI-ARM
including a one-
day workshop on
aspect of the
GIRC-Center
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POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
the est. of GIRC
-Center.
4 planning
committee
meetings
organized
National
STI Policy
Improv
e
Science
,
Techno
logy
and
Innovat
ion
applicat
ion.
Reliable,
productiv
e and
transpare
nt
institutio
n that
will
facilitate
collabora
tion
among
researche
rs,
innovator
s,
-- Establishment
of the
Technology
Commercializ
ation Unit
(TCU)
/National
Innovation
Agency (NIA)
A contractor
procured to
renovate the
building to host
the GIRC-Center.
Concept paper
for the
establishment of
the GIRC-Center
developed
Organized
stakeholder
consultation
workshops held
in the southern
and northern
Jan. Dec. R&D
Institutions/
Academic
Institutions/
MDAs.
G.O.G/Dono
rs
Renovation is
completed on
the building
hosting the
GIRC-Center
2 Stakeholder
consultation
workshops
held in the
southern and
northern
sector with on
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
research
institutio
ns,
innovatio
n hubs,
universiti
es and
industry
provided
sector with on the
concept paper for
the establishment
of the GIRC-
Center.
Establishing
partnership with
international
bodies on the
establishment of
the GIRC-Center.
Technical
Committee set-
up to develop the
master
framework for
the establishment
of the GIRC-
Center.
Office equipment
procured for the
Center.
the concept
paper for the
establishment
of the GIRC-
Center
Partnership
with
Technology
Innovation
Agency,
South Africa,
established to
provide
technical
support for
the GIRC-
Center
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
A process has
been initiated to
procure a
consultant to
prepare a
business case
report and
conduct an
Innovation
ecosystem
analysis which
will form the
basis for the
development of
the Master
Implementation
Framework for
establishing the
GIRC-Center
Terms of
Reference for
the
procurement
of the
consultant
prepared.
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
National
STI Policy
Improv
e
Science
,
Techno
logy
and
Innovat
ion
applicat
ion.
Manufact
uring tool
center
that will
provide
basic
equipmen
t for
industries
establishe
d
Establish
National
Foundry and
Machine
Tooling
Centres in
various parts
of the country
Activities
initiated to
conduct
feasibility studies
on the
establishment of
the foundry.
Partnership
established with
Ministry of
education to
establish two (2)
tool centers
Jan. Dec. R&D
Institutions/
Academic
Institutions/
MDAs.
Feasibility
studies has
been
conducted on
the
establishment
of the
foundries and
machine tool
center.
Process
initiated with
the Ministry
of Education
to establish
two (2) tool
centers.
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
National
STI Policy
Improv
e
Science
,
Techno
logy
and
Innovat
ion
applicat
ion.
Platform
for
bilateral
and
collabora
tion with
other
countries
on
developm
ent and
applicatio
n of STI
provided
13
internation
al
conference
s/Seminar/
Workshop/
Training
programme
s
Participate in
international
conferences/Se
minar/Worksh
op/Training
programmes
Participated in a
UNESCO
capacity building
workshop and
governance for
Members of
Parliament in
Southern Africa.
Participated in
Science
Technology and
Innovation
Forum organized
by African
Development
Bank in Cairo,
Egypt 10-12,
2018.
Participated in
the United
Nations 21st
commission for
science and
technology
Jan Dec NEPAD,
ACTS,
ATPS,
UNESCO,
KOICA,
G.O.G/DON
OR
Participated in
STI
international
conferences/
Seminar/Wor
kshop/Trainin
g
programmes.
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
meeting in
Switzerland, May
14-18, 2018.
Participated in
High Level STI
Policy and
Strategy
Development,
October 11-30,
2018, Seongnam,
Korea.”
Participated in
African Science
Granting
Councils
Meeting,
November 5-9,
2018, Abidjan,
Ivory Coast.
Participated in
the UNESCO
sub-regional
workshop on
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
Strengthening
Inclusive and
Gender
Transformative
STI Systems in
Western Africa
Countries,
November 20-23,
2018, Abidjan,
Ivory Coast
National
STI Policy
Improv
e
Science
,
Techno
logy
and
Innovat
ion
applicat
ion.
To guide
Ghana to
be a
responsib
le space
applicatio
n user
and to
contribut
e to
sustainab
le
Launch of
the Ghana
Radio
Astronomy
Observator
y
Organize 3
stakeholder
workshops to
Prepare the
National
Space Policy
One stakeholder
consultation
workshop
organized to
review the
National Space
Policy
Jan. Dec. R&D
institutions/
Academia/
MDAs.
Draft National
Space Policy
reviewed
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
national
developm
ent as
well as
significan
tly to the
space
world.
National
STI Policy
Improv
e
Science
,
Techno
logy
and
Innovat
ion
applicat
ion.
Facility
to
process
high
capacity
data
provided.
Meetings
organized
on the
establishm
ent of the
HPC
Center in
Ghana
High
Performance
Computer
(HPC)
Renovation
works initiated
on the HPC
Center.
A technical
committee
constituted to
prepare strategic
document and
implementation
framework for
the HPC Centre.
4 technical
committee
Jan. Dec. MOFA,
FARA, AU,
NEPAD,
G.O.G/Dono
r
Renovation
works 80%
completed on
the HPC
Center
Draft
Strategic
document and
Implementatio
n framework
prepared.
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
meetings
organized to
develop the
master
framework on the
establishment
and
operationalizing
of the HPC
Center
The equipment
for installation at
the HPC Center
shipped from
South Africa to
Ghana
High
Computers
received from
National
STI Policy
Improv
e
Science
,
Techno
logy
To use
the
applicatio
n of STI
to
achieve
- Science
Agenda for
Agriculture in
Africa (S3A)
A technical
committee
constituted to
develop the
Action Plan for
the Science
Agenda.
Jan. Dec. MOFA,
FARA, AU,
NEPAD,
G.O.G/Dono
r
2 technical
committee
meetings
organized
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
and
Innovat
ion
applicat
ion.
developm
ent goals
in the
Agricultu
re sector.
Action Plan
for the
Science
Agenda
developed.
National
STI Policy
Improv
e
Science
,
Techno
logy
and
Innovat
ion
applicat
ion.
To use
the
applicatio
n of STI
to
achieve
developm
ent goals
in the
Agricultu
re sector.
- Science
Agenda for
Agriculture in
Africa (S3A)
Commitment
letter and road
map for the
implementation
of the Science
Agenda prepared
Jan. Dec. MOFA,
FARA, AU,
NEPAD,
G.O.G/Dono
r
A
commitment
letter has been
signed
between
MESTI and
MOFA on
behalf of
Government
of Ghana; and
Forum for
Agric
Research in
Africa on
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
behalf of the
African Union
towards the
implementatio
n of the
Science
Agenda for
Agric in
Africa
Roadmap
prepared for
the
implementatio
n of the S3A.
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
E-Waste
Act 917,
2016
Reduce
Enviro
nmenta
l
Pollutio
n
Recyclin
g and
Disposal
of Waste
of
Electrical
and
Electroni
c
Equipme
nt in an
Environ
mentally
sound
way
(KFW E-
Waste
Project)
Crude
Dumbing
and
burning of
E-waste
Recruit
Implementing
Consultant for
E-waste
Project
Coordinate
and harmonise
all E-waste
projects in
Ghana.
Contract signed
with GOPA Infra
GmbH became
effective on 15th
July, 2018 and
they started work
at CSIR-INSTI
• Organised 2
E-waste
Coordination
Meetings
• One (1)
Coordination
Meeting for
the
Alignment of
the World
bank GARID
and the GIZ
and KfW E-
Waste
projects.
July Aug. KFW, GIZ,
MSWR,
GIZ, EU,
EMargin,
Implementing
Consultants
recruited for
project
implementatio
n
Harmonized
E-waste
projects in the
country and
proper
understanding
of recycling
options and
fund
management.
Long
distance
between
PIU office
and the
Ministry
Weak
cooperatio
n from
some
stakeholde
rs,
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S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
• 3 technical
working
meeting for
the alignment
of National
E-waste
Programme
and KfW
funded E-
waste Project.
E-Waste
Act 917,
2016
Reduce
Enviro
nmenta
l
Pollutio
n
Recyclin
g and
Disposal
of Waste
of
Electrical
and
Electroni
c
Equipme
nt in an
Environ
mentally
Crude
Dumbing
and
burning of
E-waste
Set Up and
operationalise
MESTI PIU
project Office
• Took delivery
of 3 vehicles
for the
implementati
on of KfW
funded E-
waste project
in November,
2018
• Produced and
submitted
Draft
Inception
Report in
Jan. Dec. KfW
A functional
Project
Implementatio
n Unit
Difficultie
s in data
and
informatio
n
gathering
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
sound
way
(KFW E-
Waste
Project)
December,
2018
• Market
surveys for
Pricing
Mechanisms
started and
ongoing
• Draft Manual
of Procedures
developed
• Weekly
Internal PIU
Meetings
started in
September,
2018 and still
ongoing
• Procured 3
vehicles for
project
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
implementati
on.
E-Waste
Act 917,
2016
Reduce
Enviro
nmenta
l
Pollutio
n
Recyclin
g and
Disposal
of Waste
of
Electrical
and
Electroni
c
Equipme
nt in an
Environ
mentally
sound
way
(KFW E-
Crude
Dumbing
and
burning of
E-waste
Acquire Site
for the
Construction
of Hand Over
Centre
• One Site
secured at
GAEC and 1
site selection
ongoing at
Old Fadama
• Survey works
initiated at
GAEC Site
Jan. Dec. GAEC,
DKR,
GASDA,
KfW, GIZ
Site
preparations
and design
studies on
going.
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
Waste
Project)
Reduce
Enviro
nmenta
l
Pollutio
n
Sustainab
le
Manage
ment and
Disposal
of E-
Waste
(GIZ E-
Waste
Project)
Crude
Dumbing
and
burning of
E-waste
Deepen
Technical
Cooperation in
policy
development
under the GIZ
E-Waste
Technical
Cooperation
• Organized
two
coordination
meetings
amongst E-
waste actors
• Organized E-
Waste
Recycling
and Fund
Administratio
n Workshop
• Facilitated
and financed
the
development
of Recycling
Jan. Dec. KfW, GIZ,
EPA,
Policy options
under
consideration
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
and Fund
management
option
workshop for
the Ministry
• Financial
Agreement
signed
between GIZ
and MESTI
for E-waste
Policy
development
and set up of
secretariat
E-Waste
Act 917,
2016
Reduce
Enviro
nmenta
l
Pollutio
n
Sustainab
le
Manage
ment and
Disposal
of E-
Waste
(GIZ E-
Crude
Dumbing
and
burning of
E-waste
Capacity
Development
of the Informal
sector
• Construction
of training
workshop
and health
post 85%
complete.
Design for
football pitch
completed.
Jun. Dec. GASDA,
EPA, NYA,
GHS
Training
Centre and
skills
developed
Weak
cooperatio
n from
some
informal
actors,
harsh
environme
ntal
conditions
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POLICIE
S
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
Waste
Project)
• Training
Workshops
organized for
Old Fadama
E-waste
collectors
at Old
Fadama
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Table 2.2(a): 2018 Programme/Project Status Research & Development (CSIR)
PROJECTS
/
PROGRAM
ME
POLICY
OBJECTI
VE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT(
S)
BASELINE
AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGE
TS
FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVITI
ES
UNDERTA
KEN
START
DATE
(2018)
END
DATE
(2018)
COLLAB.
PARTNE
RS &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDIN
G
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMARK
S
1.Food
security and
poverty
reduction
Apply
Science and
Technology
and
Innovation
to promote
agricultural
developmen
t
No. of
Plant
Accessions
collected
No. of
Plant
conserved
and
distributed
nation.
4,352
7,112
4,382
7,117
Biotechnology:
- Germplasm
collection,
characterization
, conservation
and distribution
nationwide
Jan. Dec. PGRRI,
CRI, SARI
(GOG,
IGF &
DONOR)
5,200
8500
High cost
of
electricity
bill is
hampering
the efforts
of the
institute to
perform
these
conservatio
n tasks on
behalf of
the nation
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No. of
strategies
developed
to reduce
post-
harvest
losses in
cereals and
legumes.
5-6%
2-4%
Develop
strategies to
reduce field and
post- harvest
losses for
developed
varies.
PGRRI,
SARI, CRI
(GOG,
IGF &
DONOR)
5% and 3%
reduction in
postharvest
losses for cereals
and legumes
respectively
No. of
improved
varieties of
crops/lives
tock/poultr
y/fisheries
developed
7 crop
varieties
4 crop
varieties
Development
and
dissemination
of improved
varieties.
(Crops/
Jan. Dec. PGRRI,
SARI, CRI
(GOG,
IGF &
DONOR)
3 varieties of
sweet potato and
3 varieties of
cowpea released
in 2nd and 3rd
quarters ’18
Developme
nt of
varieties
takes a long
time.
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2. Climate
Change,
Environment
al
Management
& Green
Technology
Technologi
es for
Sustainabl
e
manageme
nt,
conservati
on and
utilization
of forest
resources
developed
One (1)
technology
developed to
raised
100,000
seedlings of
bamboo for
EPA to
restore
degraded
lands around
water bodies
in the North.
(Ofram)
Teak and
bamboo
for large
scale
afforestati
on
program
Livestock/Poult
ry/ Fisheries
Landscape
management
systems or
technologies
resilient to
climate change
vulnerabilities
in time and
space
Jan. Dec. CSIR-
FORIG,
MESTI,
FC, EPA.
(GOG,
IGF &
DONOR).
One (1)
technology
developed to
raised 120,000
seedlings of
bamboo for EPA
to restore
degraded lands
around water
bodies in the
North
Inadequate
funding for
labour and
other
logistics to
maintain
the nursery
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Capacities
of
stakeholde
rs
developed
on the use
of forest
genetic
resources/
adaptation
to climate
change
strengthen
ed
Technical
services and
training to
selected
stakeholders
were
provided
Provided
technical
services
and
training to
selected
stakehold
ers
Apply
Innovative risk
management
strategies that
foster resilient
rural livelihoods
for sustainable
landscape
restoration
Jan. Dec. CSIR-
FORIG,
MESTI,
FC, EPA.
(GOG,
IGF &
DONOR).
Four (4) tree
species
(Albizia Spp,
Celtis Spp,
Khaya
authotheca and
Triplochiton
Secleroxylo)
selected based
on drought
tolerance for
rehabilitation of
degraded sites.
Training
organized for
stakeholders on
improved
seedling raising
methods of
Kyaya and
Odum species
3.
Biomedical
and Public
Health
Build
appropriate
linkages
between
research and
production
to ensure
that research
outputs
are utilized
Percent
(%)
reduction
in rate of
Morbidity,
Mortality
and
Poverty
associated
Microfilaria
infection rate
of
13.2 %.
Microfilar
ia
infection
rate of
12 %.
Control and
elimination of
water and soil
borne diseases
Jan. Dec. CSIR-
WRI,
GHS,
GWCL
Microfilaria
prevalence
infection was
reduced to
12.5%.
Reduction in
morbidity and
poverty
associated with
NTDs by 4%
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with
NTDs.
Build
appropriate
linkages
between
research and
production
to ensure
that research
outputs
are utilized
Percent
(%)
reduction
in rate of
Morbidity,
Mortality
and
Poverty
associated
with
NTDs.
Onchocercia
sis infection
observed was
26%. while
the
community
infection rate
was 1.50%.
Onchocer
ciasis
infection
rate
reduced to
20 %,
while
communit
ies
infection
reduced to
1%
Control and
elimination of
water and soil
borne diseases
Jan. Dec. CSIR-
WRI,
GHS,
GWCL
The highest
prevalence of
Onchocerciasis
infection
observed was
26% reduced to
24.6 % while the
community with
the lowest
infection
reduced from
1.50% to 1.36%.
Build
appropriate
linkages
between
research and
production
to ensure
that research
outputs
are utilized
Per cent
(%)
reduction
in rate of
Morbidity,
Mortality
and
Poverty
associated
with
NTDs.
Lymphatic
filariasis in
10
communities
’ prevalence
rate of
infection was
3%.
Lymphati
c filariasis
in 10
communit
ies to
reduce in
microfilar
ia (mf)
prevalenc
e of
infection
from 3 %
to 2 %
Control and
elimination of
water and soil
borne diseases
Jan. Dec. CSIR-
WRI,
GHS,
GWCL
GOG, IGF
&
DONOR
Lymphatic
filariasis in10
communities
showed
reduction in
prevalence rate
of infection to
2.5 % with the
lowest
prevalence rate
of 0.25%.
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Build
appropriate
linkages
between
research and
production
to ensure
that research
outputs
are utilized
Per cent
(%)
reduction
in rate of
Morbidity,
Mortality
and
Poverty
associated
with
NTDs.
Prevalence
rate of soil
transmitted
hookworm
infection in
10
communities
was 15%
Prevalenc
e rate of
soil
transmitte
d
hookwor
m
infection
in 10
communit
ies
reduced to
10%
Control and
elimination of
water and soil
borne diseases
Jan. Dec. CSIR-
WRI,
GHS,
GWCL
GOG, IGF
&
DONOR
Soil transmitted
helminthic
infection studied
in 10
communities
showed
reduction in the
prevalence of
hookworm
infection to 13.5
%.
Build
appropriate
linkages
between
research and
production
to ensure
that research
outputs
are utilized
Per cent
(%)
reduction
in rate of
Morbidity,
Mortality
and
Prevalence
rate of
schistosomia
sis in 28
communities
has an
average of
15%.
Prevalenc
e rate of
schistoso
miasis in
28
communit
ies
reduced to
10%
Control and
elimination of
water and soil
borne diseases
Jan. Dec. CSIR-
WRI,
GHS,
GWCL
GOG, IGF
&
DONOR
Schistosomiasis
studied in some
28 communities
had an average
reduced to
13.8% with the
highest
prevalence of
schistosomes
infection of 78%
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Poverty
associated
with
NTDs.
and the lowest
of 0.02%.
4.
Material
Science and
Manufacturin
g
Build
appropriate
linkages
between
research and
production
to ensure
that research
outputs
are utilized
No. of
artisans/sta
keholders
trained on
products
developed
from local
raw
materials
Trained 10
artisans in
construction
supervision
using local
building
materials for
construction
of affordable
housing
units.
Trained forty
(20)
engineers
and
architects in
controlling of
building
deterioration
and termite
infestation
both in Accra
and Kumasi
To train
100
stakehold
ers (30
artisans
and 70
engineers)
on
product
developm
ent from
local
materials
and
controllin
g building
deteriorati
on
Development of
essential
materials and
industrial
products using
local raw
materials
Jan. Dec. CSIR-
BRRI,
MIN. of
Road and
Highway,
AESC.
LTD.
(GOG,
IGF &
DONOR)
Trained 10
artisans in
construction
supervision
using local
building
materials for
construction of
affordable
housing units.
Trained sixty
(60) engineers
and architects
in controlling of
building
deterioration and
termite
infestation both
in Accra and
Kumasi
Training
program is
fee paying
hence the
low
patronage.
Lack of
Sponsorshi
p packages
for training
of artisans
5.Energy and
Petroleum
Build
appropriate
linkages
between
No. of
Solar
energy
Nil Three (3)
Energy
systems to
Promote
Renewable
Energy systems
for both
Jan. Dec. CSIR-IIR,
CSIR-FRI,
Energy
Commissi
Electro-fitting of
street lights to
pave way for
installation of
The high
cost of
initial
capital is
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research and
production
to ensure
that research
outputs
are utilized
systems
installed
be
installed
domestic and
commercial
buildings
on,
Ministry
of energy.
solar street lights
at CSIR-FRI to
cut down cost on
light bills.
preventing
individuals
from
switching
to Solar
powered
lighting
systems.
6.
Electronics
and ICT
Build
appropriate
linkages
between
research and
production
to ensure
that research
outputs
are utilized
No. of ICT
centres
established
.
No. of
training
sessions
organized.
Nil
Nil
Two ICT
centres to
be
establishe
d
2-3 three
trainings
organized.
Establishment
of ICT Centre
for the
provision of
electronics and
computer
engineering
services.
Jan. Dec. CSIR-
INSTI,
MESTI.
GOG,
DONOR,
IGF
One (1) is in the
process of being
established at
CSIR-INSTI.
Equipment
procured.
High
Performance
Computing
Facility
procured for
high speed data
processing
Lack of
funding to
organise
training.
7. Science
and People
Build
appropriate
linkages
between
research and
production
to ensure
that research
outputs
No. of
baseline
surveys
and
adoption
studies
carried out
Adoption
rates from
the 2017
survey
showed the
following
varieties
adoption
Two (2)
baseline
surveys
and
adoption
studies to
be carried
out on a
Conduct
baseline
surveys and
adoption
studies of
released crop
varieties
Jan. Dec. CSIR-
SARI,
CSIR-CRI,
CSIR-
PGRRI,
NIL
On stakeholder
forum held
No survey
was
conducted
in 2018 due
lack of
funds
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are utilized
rates are as
flows:
Sweet potato:
59%
Cassava: 41
%
Cocoyam:
21%-Yam: 6
%
crop
variety.
CSIR-FRI,
MOFA.
Science and
People
Commercial
ization of
research
No. and
type of
improved
planting
materials
produced
Oil Palm
Germinated
Seeds –
100,000
Oil Palm
Seedlings –
80,000
Oil palm
germinate
d seeds-
120,000
Oil palm
seedlings-
150,000
Sold out
germinated
seedlings to
farmers and
raised healthy
seedlings for
formers to
readily plant on
their farms.
Jan. Dec. CSIR-
OPRI,
CSIR-CRI,
MOFA
Oil Palm
Germinated
Seeds – 10,000
Oil Palm
Seedlings –
100,000
Coconut
seedlings- 6,025
Assorted tree
seedlings- 25,
582
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Table 2.2(b): 2018 Programme/Project Status Research & Development (GAEC)
PROJEC
TS/PRO
GRAMM
ES
OBJE
CTIV
ES
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAKE
N
START
DATE
OF
TARGE
T
2018
END
DAT
E
2018
COLLAB.
PARTNERS
& SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
STATUS
/RESULTS
OF
TARGET
(FOR 2018)
CHALLEN
GES/
REMARKS
Welding
and NDT
training
for asset
integrity
manageme
nt in
industry
To
train
and
certify
profes
sionals
to use
NDT
for
industr
ial
purpos
es
20
NDT/Wel
ding
personnel
by
December
, 2018
trained
Developed
curricula
for training
Sign
agreement
with
partner(s)
and begin
construction
of the
training
facility
Construction of
welding bays
Welding tools
and accessories
have been
purchased.
One (1) staff has
received some
form of training
on welding
inspection
Jan. Dec. 3 welding
bays
constructed
Four (4)
additional
bays under
construction
A trainer of
trainers
course to be
organized
early 2019
and training
for artisans
kick started
by mid-
2019
recharge
and
Groundwa
ter
sustainabil
Final
stakeholde
rs report
completed
Stakeholde
r
consultatio
ns has been
carried out
(WRC,
Complete
and submit
final report to
stakeholders
Report on
studies prepared
and submitted to
WaterAid Ghana
and KNUST
Jan. Dec. WaterAid
KNUST
Report
submitted to
WaterAid
Ghana and
KNUST
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ity studies
using
and
submitted.
CWSA and
the Bongo
and Kasena
Applying
radiation
technologi
es to
assess
Sediment
Transport
(ST) for
the
manageme
nt of
coastal
infrastruct
ures
(RAF/7/01
8)
Staff
trained
Seminar
organized
on
sediment
transport
technology
for NAC
staff
Training of
staff
Three (3) staff
received training
on ST by the
IAEA.
Project
coordinators
within the sub-
region attend
coordination
meeting in
Tanzania for
project review
and possible
amendments
Project
restructured to
include a second
coordinator from
industry
(GHAPOHA).
Jan. Dec. GHAPOHA 3 staff
undergoing
training
Additional
project
coordinator
added from
the industry
Improving
crops
using
mutation
Nutritiona
l analysis
Mutant
tuber crops
successfull
Comprehensi
ve evaluation
M1V3 lines still
on the farm.
Harvesting and
food analysis
Jan. Dec. Harvesting
and food
analysis of
M1V3 lines
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indication
and
biotechnol
ogy
through a
farmer
participato
ry
approach
Evaluation
of tuber
size
completed
y
developed
of mutants to
be completed
will be done in
the first quarter
of 2019
Five cassava
varieties have
been
recommended
for release by
the National
Varietal Release
and Technical
Committee
of new yam
variety.
Five cassava
varieties
recommende
d for release
by the
National
Varietal
Release and
Technical
Committee
Train
farmers on
compostin
g by the
end of the
year
Farmers
trained on
compostin
g
30,000 kg
of organic
compost
produced
through
modified
processes
Train 25
farmers
27 tons of
compost
produced
120 farmers
trained on
composting
250 farmers
trained on
compost
application
procedures
Proposal written
to solicit funds
Jan. Dec. COTVET
120 farmers
trained
27 tons of
compost
produced
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to complete
expansion of the
compost plant
Complete
a
production
plant for
protein
bait to
control
fruit fly
menace
Functional
protein
bait
production
plant
commissio
ned
75% of the
factory
establishme
nt
completed
100%
completed
and
commissione
d for use
Funds have not
been released by
EXIM Bank to
complete and
commission the
project. A follow
up visit is being
planned.
In the meantime,
a proposal for
funding through
SNV
Netherlands
Development
organization has
gone through the
second phase of
selection for
linkage to the
business
community for
support.
Jan. Dec. EXIM Bank Expansion
work on hold
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Establish
ment of
cultures of
plantain,
pineapples
, sweet
potatoes
and
cassava
A working
Tissue
culture
system to
produce
plating
materials
commissio
ned
Facility
shut down
due to
irregular
power
supply
Produce 1
million
planting
materials for
farmers
Weaning of
plantain plantlets
ongoing.
Sub-culturing of
pineapple to
produce more
plantlets
ongoing
Tissue culture
initiation of
other varieties of
plantain has
been done.
Jan. Dec. IGF Plantain,
pineapples,
sweet potato,
cassava
farms
established
Rainfed
agriculture
posing a
threat
Field
establishm
ent for
release of
four
varieties
of cherry
tomato
varieties
by end of
the year
2018
System
for release
cherry
tomato
varieties
successful
ly
establishe
d
Primary
research
activities
completed
Release of 4
varieties to
farmers
Three cherry
tomato mutant
varieties, two
yam mutant lines
and six cassava
mutant varieties
are awaiting
multilocational
trials prior to
release.
Jan. Dec. IGF Multilocation
al trials
initiated
Lack of
irrigation
posing a
threat
Use of
Gamma
Postharves
t
80 tote
boxes of
Treat 30
tonnes of
Patronage from
clients (herbal
Jan. Dec. IGF Radioactive
Source
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Irradiation
Facility
for the
manageme
nt of
postharves
t losses
and
enhancing
health
care
delivery
manageme
nt of food
crops
using the
Gamma
Irradiation
improved
medical
items
100 tote
boxes of
peat pellets
and
miscellane
ous items
were
irradiated
food crops to
support
export
products and
peat) has
improved)
strength is
low
Sensitizati
on of
stakeholde
rs on the
benefits of
the GIF
Major
stakeholde
rs in
Health,
Exporters
of
perishable
sensitized
5 stakeholder
meeting for
major
healthcare
givers in
Accra
Stakeholders
sensitization
ongoing
Earlier
sensitization of
stakeholders
through radio
discussions has
made a positive
impact
Jan. Dec. IGF Limited
funds
affected
planned
outreach
activities
Upgrade
GIF
Complete
d
renovation
of
physical
infrastruct
-MOU
signed on
strategy for
complete
upgrade
Cost of
upgrading
(€600,000.00)
Jan. Dec. IGF Discussions
with
potential
investors on
going
Low
Investor
interest
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ure and
MOU
signed for
complete
upgrade of
facility.
-Funds
sought
from both
governme
nt and
donors/inv
estors.
-Funds
obtained
from investor
The IAEA is
ready to cost-
share
Develop
human
resource
for the
implement
ation of
Nuclear
Power
Necessary
knowledg
e and
skills
identified,
and gaps
in current
capability
for
Nuclear
power
programm
e assessed.
A
comprehen
sive HR
requiremen
t and plan
for the
nuclear
power
programme
prepared.
The
document
is
undergoing
review.
5 personnel
to be trained
Yet to complete
the run of
nuclear power
human resource
model. Delay is
primarily due to
lack of data or
where data is
available, delay
in getting the
data. Data
acquisition is
still ongoing.
Jan. Dec. IAEA/IGF Review of
draft human
resource
development
plan in
advance
stage (70%
completed)
Limited
staff
available for
training
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Review of
environme
ntal
protection
framewor
k to
include
nuclear
power
Review
completed
,
assignmen
t of
responsibi
lities to
EPA and
NRA
clearly
establishe
d, action
plan to
draft EPF
including
regulation
s, guides
and
standards
to
incorporat
e nuclear
power
prepared
Review
ongoing
Review
report
completed,
gaps and
conflicts
identified,
including
clear
responsibiliti
es of EPA
and NRA,
and other
regulatory
authorities.
Review started
and ongoing, but
was put on hold
because the
same people
were involved in
the siting work
task.
Two meetings
held. Sixty
percent (60%) of
the draft report
prepared.
Jan. Dec. EPA,
IAEA/IGF
Review on
going
Limited
staff
available
Conduct
studies for
national
First
phase of
grid study
A more
detailed
grid
Develop
draft grid
GRIDCo in
charge of this
activity with NPI
Jan. Dec. GRIDCo,
IAEA/IGF,
Study report
ongoing
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and
regional
grid
network
done and
report
prepared
assessment
studies for
national
and sub-
regional
networks
and a NPP-
GRID
connection
impact
study
remains to
be
completed
assessment
report
support.
Preliminary
study almost
completed.
Presentation
made to Nuclear
Power Ghana
Identify
suitable
site for
Nuclear
Power
Project
Required
investigati
on
document
for all the
thematic
areas for
siting a
Nuclear
Power
plant
completed
Detailed
work plan
to complete
candidate
site
identificati
on
developed.
The plan
outlines
various
tasks
including
data
collection
Reconnaissan
ce visit
reports to 2
sites
completed
Completion of
the siting criteria
documents for
site selection
process
Restructured
safety criteria
document to site
selection criteria
document based
on the Site
External Event
Design (SEED)
mission
Jan. Dec. GRIDCo,
IAEA/IGF,
IAEA
Potential
sites visited
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and
analysis,
involvemen
t of key
stakeholder
s and their
contributio
n and
schedule of
each task.
Complete the
determination of
potential sites
for the Ghana’s
Nuclear Power
Programme
Embarked on
reconnaissance
trip for a
preliminary
assessment and
collection of site
data. Draft
report near
completion.
Preparation and
arrangement
made for team to
go for further
visit (field
survey and
Geotech work)
to selected
candidate areas
Using
stable
isotope
techniques
Data
collection
for project
in the
Data
collection
ongoing
Analysis
report on
vitamin A
status of
Export permit
was granted by
the Food and
Drugs Authority
Jan. Dec. MOH,
IAEA/IGF
Data
collection
completed
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to monitor
and assess
vitamin A
status of
children
susceptibl
e to
infection
Upper
East
region
completed
children from
the Upper
East region
presented to
Ministry of
Health
for samples to be
shipped to
subcontractors in
Morocco and
Germany for
sample analysis.
One hundred and
six baseline and
end point serum
samples were
successfully
shipped to
Morocco.
The Morocco
contact in
collaboration
with the IAEA
would facilitate
onward
shipment to
Germany for
analysis.
Report on
analysis of
vitamin A status
of children from
the Upper East
region to the
Data analysis
ongoing
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Ministry of
Health
commenced.
Completio
n of
Laboratori
es
Laboratori
es for
medical
research
completed
100%
completed
Construction
works ongoing
Jan. Dec. Laboratories
are 60%
completed.
Late release
of funds
Developin
g Ghana
Space
Policy
Draft poli
cy
completed
Draft
policy 60%
complete
Draft policy
submitted for
review
Develop Space
policy for Ghana
(100% draft
policy complete
and forwarded to
MESTI)
Jan. Dec. Draft policy
60%
complete
Establish
ment of
Radio
Astronom
y
Observato
ry
Earth
Observatio
n station
commissio
ned at
Kuntunse
Begin
establishment
of radio
astronomy
observatory
60% of Second
engineering
phase
completed:
installation of
Weather Station,
Holographic
measurement of
telescope
surface.
Jan. Dec. 60% of
Second
engineering
phase
completed
Tax
exemption
for items
shipped
from
partners (i.e.
SARAO in
South
Africa,
DARA in
UK)
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Renovation of
the Observatory
at Kuntunse has
been completed
(100%).
GAEC
added unto
the GC-
NET
platform.
This will
allow
GAEC/GSS
TI to apply
tax
exemption
for imported
items.
Safety
Assessme
nt of
telecomm
unication
base
stations
Public
safety
from EM
radiation
ensured
Monitored
396 sites
Monitor 400
RF cell sites
Monitored a
number of RF
cell sites before
installation
(conditional
compliance
safety
assessment)
Jan. Dec. Telecom
companies
365 sites
monitored
Limited
resource
Monitorin
g of safety
of
telecomm
unications
masts
Public
safety
assurance
from EM
radiation
782 RF
sites
assessed
Conduct
1000 safety
assessments
for base
stations
Conducted a
number of safety
assessments on
operational base
stations
nationwide
Jan. Dec. Telecom
companies
940 stations
assessed
Lack of
sufficient
number of
vehicles for
field
exercise
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Monitorin
g of
exposures
for mine /
industrial
workers
Occupatio
nal safety
for mine /
industrial
workers
ensured
-147
industrial
workers
monitored
-360
medical
workers
monitored
Monitor
2000
occupational
exposures for
mines/industr
ial workers
Monitored
occupationally
exposed workers
Jan. Dec. 543
occupationall
y exposed
workers
monitored
Assessme
nt of
food/dairy
products
and
water
samples
for
radioactiv
e
contamina
tion
Safety of
food
products
and water
ensured
513
containers
analysed
Assess 1000
containers of
food and
water
samples
Food/dairy and
water samples
analysed
Jan. Dec. 448 samples
analysed
Calibratio
n of
medical
and
industrial
equipment
Number
of surrey
meters
calibrated
for
medical
and
-50 survey
meters
calibrated
-7 density
gauges
calibrated
-Calibrate 70
survey
meters and
-8 density
gauges
Medical and
industrial
equipment
calibrated
Jan. Dec. 79 survey
meters and 1
troxler
calibrated
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industrial
applicatio
n
Implement
ation of
the
borehole
disposal
concept
for
Disused
Sealed
Radioactiv
e Sources
in Ghana
Submissio
n of safety
case and
associated
documents
to the
regulatory
authority
-The
following
reports
have been
drafted,
Site
Characteriz
ation, Post
Closure
Safety
Assessment
,
Engineerin
g Design
Safety
Case
Complete
and submit of
safety case
for
regulatory
review
Reports to be
drafted and
completed
Jan. Dec. IAEA Finalization
of the
following
reports for
IAEA review
*Site
Characterizat
ion
*Post
Closure
Safety
Assessment
*Safety Case
*Waste
acceptance
Criteria
Train
MPhil and
PhD
students
MPhil and
PhD
students
trained
41 students
have been
given
admission
29 MPhil and
9 PhD
students
trained by the
end of the
Admission of
students
Jan. Dec. 39 fresh
students out
of 59
admitted for
the
2018/2019
academic
Some
students
have
deferred
their
programmes
due to
2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 129
academic
period
year have
registered
and
commenced
their MPhil
and PhD
programmes.
70
continuing
students are
at various
stages
currently
undergoing
training for
MPhil and
PhD
programmes
financial
challenges
caused by
high school
fees
Post
graduate
Education
Course
(PGEC) in
Radiation
Protection
for
radiologic
al
Radiologi
cal
profession
als in
Radiation
Protection
trained
23 young
professiona
ls
successfull
y
completed
their
training on
radiation
protection
23
professionals
trained in
Radiation
Protection
Training of
radiation
professionals
Jan. Dec. 13 young
professionals
from
different
African
countries
including
Ghana have
successfully
completed
Reliability
of internet
facility
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profession
als
their training
for the Post -
Graduate
training
course on
radiation
protection
(PGEC)
which started
from 5th
March 2018
and ended on
27th July
2018
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Table 2.3(a): 2018 Programme/Project Status Environmental Protection and Management (EPA)
PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
Awarenes
s creation
programm
e for
Hazardou
s &
Electronic
Awareness
creation
programme
developed
for
Hazardous
&
Electronic
Waste
Control &
Manageme
Implement
awareness
raising
programme
E-waste Team
implemented
awareness raising
programme and
also
operationalized
other activities
June, Dec. IGF -Awareness
creation programme
finalized for
Hazardous &
Electronic Waste
Control &
2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 132
PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
framew
orks for
sustaina
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
Waste
Control &
Managem
ent Act,
2017 (Act
917)
developed
and
implemen
ted
nt Act,
2017 (Act
917)
Management Act,
2016 (Act 917)
- One (1) training
programme on
Sustainable
Management of E-
Waste held for one
hundred and ten
(110) E-waste
recyclers in
Sunyani in the
Brong Ahafo
Region.
- National
awareness
programme on Act
2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 133
PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
917 undertaken in
Accra, Takoradi
and Tamale. The
National E-waste
Integrated
programme was
launched by the
President to
implement Act 917
- Four trainings
sessions were
organized for the
Trade Associations,
Regulators,
GCNET on the
advanced Eco-Fee
2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 134
PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
Platform for the
collection of e-
waste recycling
fees
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
sustaina
ble
natural
Environm
ental
Fiscal
Reform
Policy
document
developed
Draft fiscal
reform
policy
document
finalized
and
submitted
to the
Ministry of
Finance
Work with
Ministry of
finance to
create
awareness on
the document
Created awareness
on the document
Feb. Nov. IGF - The process was
completed with a
stakeholders’
workshop organized
by Ministry of
Finance to create
awareness on the
Policy Document.
The Agency made a
presentation on the
SEA done for the
policy.
2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 135
PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
resourc
e
manage
ment
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
sustaina
ble
natural
Gender
policy for
EPA
developed
and
implemen
ted
Nil
A Gender
Policy for EPA
developed
Formed task team
to develop draft
policy for the
review of
management
Mar.
Sept.
IGF
Draft gender policy
document for EPA
developed
2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 136
PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
resourc
e
manage
ment
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
Forest and
Wood
sector
guideline
developed
Forest and
Wood
sector
guidelines
90%
revised
Publish the
forest and
wood sector
guideline
-Finalise the
guidelines
-Undertake
procurement
process for
printing of the
guidelines
Feb. Nov. IGF Evaluation process
completed for
printing to
commence
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PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
sustaina
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
Regulatio
ns on
pesticides
and
industrial
chemicals
developed
-The
developme
nt of
Regulation
s on
pesticides
was
initiated
and is on-
going
-Draft
regulation
on
Industrial
The final draft
will be
prepared in
2018 and
submitted to
Attorney
General’s
Department
The committee
continued the
process of the
development of
the draft
regulations on
pesticides and
industrial
chemicals.
Mar. Oct. IGF -Draft Pesticides
Regulations
submitted to the
AG’s office for
drafting.
-Draft of regulation
on Industrial
Chemicals
developed for
consideration by the
Hazardous
Chemicals
Committee
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PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
sustaina
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
Chemicals
was
prepared
and
submitted
for review
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
Guideline
on the
storage of
chemicals
developed
and
operation
alised
A draft
guideline
on the
storage of
chemicals
has been
completed
and under
review
Final draft
Guidelines on
storage of
chemicals
developed
Committee
reviewed the draft
guideline on
storage of
chemicals
Mar July IGF - Review of
guideline on the
storage of
chemicals
completed
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PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
sustaina
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
Coastal
Zone
Managem
ent
Regulatio
n
developed
A first
draft of the
Coastal
Zone
Manageme
nt
Regulation
was
produced
Final draft
developed
Undertook a
stakeholder
meeting to finalise
the draft coastal
zone regulation
Feb. Nov. IGF Draft Regulations
finalized and to be
sent to the Attorney
Generals
Department for
final drafting
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AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
sustaina
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
for
Stakeholde
r
deliberatio
ns
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
Environm
ental
permits
for
projects &
chemical
licenses
issued
In 2017,
4,584
environme
ntal
permits
were
issued for
projects
whiles
To issue
3,900 permits
and 43,000
chemical
licenses
Reviewed
applications and
issued permits to
various
undertakings as a
requirement of LI
1652
Jan. Dec. IGF 3,582 permits for
various
undertakings &
27,433 chemical
licenses issued
(Provisional)
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PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
sustaina
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
26,936
chemical
licenses
were
issued for
chemical
manageme
nt
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
Undertoo
k
monitored
to ensure
complianc
e with LI
1652
Undertakin
gs were
monitored
to ensure
compliance
with LI
1652.
4,678
Undertake
compliance
monitoring of
undertakings
in the Country
Monitored fuel
service stations,
LPGs, Hospitals,
hotels and other
undertakings as a
requirement of LI
1652
Feb. Mar. IGF Monitored 2449
undertakings of
which 859 were
compliant and 1,590
were non-compliant
(Provisional)
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AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
orks for
sustaina
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
facilities
were
visited to
ensure
compliance
in 2017 out
of which
2,276 were
compliant
with
permitting
condition.
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
Onshore
and
offshore
Oil and
Gas
Regulatio
Draft
Onshore
and
offshore
Onshore and
offshore Oil
and Gas
Held a number of
cross sectoral
meetings to review
existing oil and
Feb. Nov. Norwegi
an
Govern
ment
Regulations
submitted to the
AG’s Department
for drafting
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AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
Managem
ent
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
sustaina
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
n
developed
and
operation
alized
Oil and
Gas
Regulation
developed
regulations
developed
gas guidelines and
developed draft
regulations for
stakeholders
review.
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
21 mining
companie
s to be
monitored
36
verification
visits
conducted
35 verification
visits
conducted to
Develop work
plans for field
audits.
.
Feb. Nov. IGF 34 field verification
and compliance
monitoring visits
were undertaken
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AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
Managem
ent
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
sustaina
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
by the
Akoben
programm
e and
verificatio
n visits
conducted
for
mining
companie
s
to mining
companies.
mining
companies.
The Agency also
visited a number
of mining
companies to
ensure compliance
with LI 1652
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
National
Oil Spill
Contingen
cy Plan
A 4-day
training
exercise/w
orkshop
1 simulation
exercise
undertaken
-Undertook a
training workshop
on the NOSCP
Feb. Nov. Norwegi
an
Govern
ment
-A 7-day training
exercise/workshop
carried out in
Norway on
management of
Chemicals used in
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PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
Managem
ent
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
sustaina
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
(NOSCP)
Operation
alized
carried out
in
collaborati
on with the
Internation
al
Maritime
Organisatio
n (IMO)
and the
Internation
al
Petroleum
Industry
Environme
ntal
-1 simulation
exercise
undertaken
the oil and gas
sector
- A table top
simulation exercise
was undertaken by
ENI Ghana
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AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
Conservati
on
Associatio
n (IPIECA)
to test the
NOSCP
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
sustaina
Report on
SEA of
Opening
up the
Voltaian
and Keta
Basins for
Onshore
Oil and
Gas
-Key
Issues
Integration
and
Response
Matrix
validated
by
stakeholder
s -Final
draft Pre-
scoping
Scoping report
on SEA of
Opening up
the Voltaian
and Keta
Basins for
Onshore Oil
and Gas
Exploration
and
Undertook a
number of cross-
sectoral meetings
to finalise draft
pre-scoping SEA
report
Mar Oct. Norwegi
an
Govern
ment
Scoping Report
Finalized and
disseminated
2 Technical
Committee
meetings were held
to ensure that
recommendation of
the SEA are
factored into
MMDAs Medium-
Term Development
Plans. Also the
Plans were
reviewed.
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PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
Explorati
on and
Productio
n
finalized
SEA report
produced
Production
will be
finalized
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
sustaina
Ghana
standard
for use of
oxo-
biodegrad
able
additives
in
productio
n of
Monitored
25
factories in
Accra and
Tema to
ascertain
companies
using Bio-
oxo
degradable
Develop the
Ghana
standard for
use of oxo-
biodegradable
additives
Developed a
monitoring Plan.
Embarked on
compliance
monitoring visit.
Undertook a
number of cross-
sectoral meeting to
develop draft
standard
Mar. Aug IGF - Out of 28
factories visited, 26
used oxo
biodegradable
additives (OBD and
two (2) factories
were not using the
OBDs
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AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
flexible
plastics
developed
additives in
the
manufactur
e of
flexible
plastics
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
sustaina
Manufact
uring
Industries
monitored
and
verified
Monitor
for 100
industries
200 to be
monitored and
verified
Field visits
undertaken to
ensure compliance
with LI 1652
Feb. Aug. IGF Monitored and
verifies 205
manufacturing
industries
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AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
sustaina
Air
quality
monitorin
g
conducted
to
ascertain
the level
of
Air quality
monitoring
conducted
for 14 sites
to ascertain
the level of
pollutants
in the air
air quality
monitoring
programme to
be continued
for the 14 sites
Developed work
plan for
monitoring
Undertook
monitoring of air
quality in selected
areas.
Prepared a
monitoring report
Feb. Aug. IGF Air quality
monitoring at 14
sites located in
Residential,
Commercial, and
Industrial areas as
well as along major
road corridors
indicates 𝑃𝑀10and
𝑃𝑀2.5
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PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
pollutants
in the air
with
recommendations.
concentrations
exceeded the EPA
and WHO guideline
values.
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
framew
orks for
sustaina
Industries
monitored
for
effluent
quality
81
Industries
were
monitored
for effluent
quality
The Agency
intends to
monitor 90
industries for
effluent
quality
Developed work
plan for
monitoring
Undertook
monitoring of
effluent quality in
industries.
Prepared a
monitoring report
Feb. Sept. IGF -93 sector-specific
industries including
pharmaceuticals,
paints and
chemicals,
alcoholic and non-
alcoholic
beverages, pulp and
paper and cocoa
processing were
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PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
with
recommendations.
monitored during
the quarter under
review. Most of the
industries did not
meet the EPA
recommended
guideline levels for
COD, BOD,
phosphorus and
colour.
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Reduce
loss of
biodive
rsity
At least
5000
seedlings
of various
species of
seedlings
planted in
selected
485
seedlings
were
planted in
some
selected
continue to
plant various
species of
seedlings in
selected sites
across the
-Draw a
programme for
planting the
seedlings
-Organised
selected staff from
May. Aug. IGF 155,000 seedlings
planted in the three
Northern Region
under the
Sustainable Land
and Water
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PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
sites
across the
country
schools in
the country
country under
the Greening
Ghana
Programme
the head office and
regional office to
undertake planting
activities
-Selected locations
planting seedlings
-Undertook actual
planting of 4000
seedlings
Management
Project
Environm
ental
Protectio
n &
Managem
ent
Strengt
hen
instituti
onal
and
regulat
ory
Training
conducted
on
environm
ental
issues
82 officers
were
trained on
environme
ntal issues
200 officers
and 400
stakeholders to
be trained on
environmental
issues.
-Developed
programme for
training by
selecting target.
-Implement the
training
programme
Jan Dec. IGF - 150 MoFA staff,
farmers,520
pesticide dealers
and 102
Commercial Pest
Controllers
were trained on
pesticide regulation
and safe/judicious
use of pesticides
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PROGR
AMME/
PROJEC
T
POLIC
Y
OBJE
CTIVE
(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIES
UNDERTAK
EN
STAR
T
DAT
E
(2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDI
NG
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARKS
framew
orks for
sustaina
ble
natural
resourc
e
manage
ment
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Table 2.3(b): 2018 Programme/Project Status Environmental Protection and Management (NRA)
PROGRA
MME
POLI
CY
OBJE
CTIV
E(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIE
S
UNDERTA
KEN
STAR
T
DATE(
2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULT
S FOR
2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
ENVIRO
NMENTA
L
PROTEC
TION
AND
MANGE
MENT
Ensure
adequa
te
control
of
radiati
on
exposu
re to
human
s and
enviro
nment
Draft
regulation
s on
nuclear
materials
and
facilities,
radiation
emitting
devices,
and
radioactiv
e
materials.
• Regulati
ons on
Disposal
of
Radioact
ive
Waste
• Basic
Ionizing
Radiatio
n Control
Regulati
ons
• Require
ments for
Technica
l Support
Services
Draft six (6)
regulations on
nuclear
materials and
facilities,
radiation
emitting
devices, and
radioactive
materials.
Seven (7)
regulations have
been drafted/
reviewed
awaiting
promulgation
Jan Dec GOG
IAEA
Drafted/
review the
following
Regulations:
• Non-
Ionizing
Radiation
Regulations
(Draft)
• Emergency
Preparednes
s and
Response
Regulation
for
Operators
(Draft)
• Lack of
Board to
endorse
drafted
regulatio
ns for
them to
be sent to
Parliame
nt for
promulga
tion
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PROGRA
MME
POLI
CY
OBJE
CTIV
E(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIE
S
UNDERTA
KEN
STAR
T
DATE(
2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULT
S FOR
2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
during
their
use in
variou
s
sectors
of the
Ghanai
an
econo
my
• Regulations
on the Safe
Transport of
Radioactive
Materials
(Draft)
• Design of
Nuclear
Installations
Regulations
(Draft)
• Licensing of
Nuclear
Installations
Regulations
(Draft)
• Physical
Protection
of Nuclear
Installations
Regulations
(Draft)
• Staffing:
The
Authority
has
inadequat
e staff for
both
regulator
y and
administr
ative
functions
more
effectivel
y.
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PROGRA
MME
POLI
CY
OBJE
CTIV
E(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIE
S
UNDERTA
KEN
STAR
T
DATE(
2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULT
S FOR
2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
• Transport
Security
Regulations
(Draft)
• Office
and
laborator
y space:
The
Authority
has
inadequat
e office
accommo
dation
Ensure
adequa
te
control
of
radiati
on
exposu
re to
human
s and
enviro
nment
during
their
use in
variou
s
sectors
Draft
guidance
document
on
radioactiv
e and
nuclear
waste
managem
ent
-- Draft six (6)
guidance
document on
radioactive
and nuclear
waste
management
Jan
2018
Dec
2018
GOG • Off-site
emergency
response
plan (ERP)
for Nuclear
Regulatory
Authority.
• Procedures
for
Authorizing
Non-
Ionizing
Radiation
Facilities/Ap
plications.
• Guidance on
structural
shielding
and design
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PROGRA
MME
POLI
CY
OBJE
CTIV
E(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIE
S
UNDERTA
KEN
STAR
T
DATE(
2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULT
S FOR
2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
of the
Ghanai
an
econo
my
layout for
diagnostic
facilities.
The following
were also
reviewed:
• NRA
Authorisatio
n Form (x-
ray
machines)
• NRA
Application
for
Authorisatio
n by
Registration
(to use
radioactive
material)
• Form G1
Notification
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PROGRA
MME
POLI
CY
OBJE
CTIV
E(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIE
S
UNDERTA
KEN
STAR
T
DATE(
2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULT
S FOR
2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
• Import of
medical x-
ray machine
• Import of
non-medical
x-ray
machine
• Application
for
Authorisatio
n for
Transport
Operators
Ensure
adequa
te
control
of
radiati
on
exposu
re to
human
Regulator
y
inspection
s and
enforcem
ent of
facilities
Undertake 200
regulatory
inspections
and 20
enforcement
of facilities
(mining,
medical,
research,
• authorisations
were issued
• permits were
issued
• Enforcement
notices were
issued to
medical
facilities for
serious non-
Jan. Dec. GOG
• 227
authorisatio
ns were
issued
• 146 permits
were issued
• Enforcement
notices were
issued to 5
medical
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PROGRA
MME
POLI
CY
OBJE
CTIV
E(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIE
S
UNDERTA
KEN
STAR
T
DATE(
2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULT
S FOR
2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
s and
enviro
nment
during
their
use in
variou
s
sectors
of the
Ghanai
an
econo
my
(mining,
medical,
research,
constructi
on,
bottling
companie
s,
industrial
radiograp
hy)
undertook
construction,
bottling
companies,
industrial
radiography)
compliance
issues
Transport
permits were
issued
facilities for
serious non-
compliance
issues
Thirteen (13)
transport
permits were
issued
Ensure
adequa
te
control
of
radiati
on
ICT staff
to
customize
the
Regulator
y
Authority
Train 1 ICT
staff to
customize the
Regulatory
Authority
Information
ICT staff trained
to customized the
Regulatory
Authority
Jan Dec GOG 1 ICT staff
was trained
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PROGRA
MME
POLI
CY
OBJE
CTIV
E(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIE
S
UNDERTA
KEN
STAR
T
DATE(
2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULT
S FOR
2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
exposu
re to
human
s and
enviro
nment
during
their
use in
variou
s
sectors
of the
Ghanai
an
econo
my
Informati
on System
(RAIS)
to
maintain
and
update
national
register of
radiation
sources of
practices
and
persons
authorize
d to carry
out any
activity
related to
nuclear
technolog
y trained
System
(RAIS)
to maintain
and update
national
register of
radiation
sources of
practices and
persons
authorized to
carry out any
activity related
to nuclear
technology
Information
System
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PROGRA
MME
POLI
CY
OBJE
CTIV
E(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIE
S
UNDERTA
KEN
STAR
T
DATE(
2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULT
S FOR
2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
Ensure
adequa
te
control
of
radiati
on
exposu
re to
human
s and
enviro
nment
during
their
use in
variou
s
sectors
of the
Ghanai
an
econo
my
NRA
inspectors
annually
on how
to access
and use
the RAIS
trained
Train 25 NRA
inspectors
annually on
how to access
and use the
RAIS
Training of NRA
inspectors
annually on how
to access and use
the RAIS
Jan
2018
Dec
2018
GOG 25 NRA
inspectors
were trained
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PROGRA
MME
POLI
CY
OBJE
CTIV
E(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIE
S
UNDERTA
KEN
STAR
T
DATE(
2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULT
S FOR
2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
Ensure
adequa
te
control
of
radiati
on
exposu
re to
human
s and
enviro
nment
during
their
use in
variou
s
sectors
of the
Ghanai
an
econo
my
Participat
ed in
regional
and
internatio
nal
meetings/
workshop
s of
nuclear
regulatory
bodies
and
internatio
nal
agencies
on safety,
- Staff to
participate in
50 regional
and
international
meetings/
workshops
Staff participated
in regional and
international
meetings/
workshops of
nuclear
regulatory bodies
and international
agencies on
safety, security,
and safeguards
Jan Dec IAEA Staff
participated in
61 regional
and
international
meetings/
workshops of
nuclear
regulatory
bodies and
international
agencies on
safety,
security, and
safeguards
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PROGRA
MME
POLI
CY
OBJE
CTIV
E(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIE
S
UNDERTA
KEN
STAR
T
DATE(
2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULT
S FOR
2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
security,
and
safeguard
s
Ensure
adequa
te
control
of
radiati
on
exposu
re to
human
s and
enviro
nment
during
their
use in
variou
s
sectors
Quarterly
meetings
of
national
nuclear
security
committe
e
organised
Organize
quarterly
meetings of
national
nuclear
security
committee
Organization
of quarterly
meetings of
national
nuclear
security
committee
Jan Dec. GOG 2 meetings
organised
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PROGRA
MME
POLI
CY
OBJE
CTIV
E(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASELIN
E AS AT
DEC. 2017
TARGETS
FOR 2018
2018
ACTIVITIE
S
UNDERTA
KEN
STAR
T
DATE(
2018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLAB.
PARTNER
S &
SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULT
S FOR
2018
CHALLE
NGES /
REMAR
KS
of the
Ghanai
an
econo
my
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Table 2.4: 2018 Programme/Project Status Spatial Planning and Human Settlement (LUSPA)
PROJECTS/PROGR
AMMES
POLICY
OBJECTI
VE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELI
NE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGE
TS
FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVITI
ES
UNDERT
AKEN
START
DATE(2
018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDIN
G
ACTUAL
RESU
LTS
FOR
2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
GIS and IT capacity
Development
Programme
Promote a
sustainable,
spatially
integrated
and orderly
developmen
t of human
settlements
Legislativ
e
Instrumen
ts for the
Land Use
and
Spatial
Planning
Act
Passed
Draft
Legal
Instrume
nts( LIs)
available
with the
Attorney
General’s
Departm
ent
Complete
d Legal
Instrumen
ts
deposited
at
Parliamen
t
Review of
submissions
made by AG’s
Department
May Nov. Attorney
General’s
Departm
ent,
Members
of
Parliame
nt
90%
complete.
Final draft
regulation
s
(Legislativ
e
Instrument
s (LIs))
for Act
925
completed
.
Tremendous
progress
was made
with the
only
outstanding
parliamenta
ry
engagement
to be
undertaken
and then the
regulations
2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 166
PROJECTS/PROGR
AMMES
POLICY
OBJECTI
VE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELI
NE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGE
TS
FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVITI
ES
UNDERT
AKEN
START
DATE(2
018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDIN
G
ACTUAL
RESU
LTS
FOR
2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
Parliament
ary
Subsidiary
Legislativ
e
Committe
e to be
engaged in
last
quarter
prior to
laying of
LI in
parliament
.
laid in
parliament
2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 167
PROJECTS/PROGR
AMMES
POLICY
OBJECTI
VE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELI
NE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGE
TS
FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVITI
ES
UNDERT
AKEN
START
DATE(2
018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDIN
G
ACTUAL
RESU
LTS
FOR
2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
Land Use
Planning
and
Develop
ment
Fund
establishe
d
Land
Use and
Develop
ment
Planning
Fund
provision
s made in
Act 925
Land Use
and
Develop
ment
Planning
Fund
establishe
d
Letters written
to the Ministry
of Finance to
follow up with
establishment
of the Fund.
Feb. Sept Ministry
of
Finance
Fund not
establishe
d (0%)
No funds
provided by
the Ministry
of Finance
for the
establishme
nt of the
fund
Promote a
sustainable,
spatially
integrated
and orderly
developmen
10
Regional
Spatial
Planning
Committe
es and
216
District
RCC and
DPCUs
already
existing
10
Regional
Spatial
Planning
Committe
es and
216
District
8 Regional
Spatial
Planning
Committees
and 90 District
Spatial
Planning
Mar. Dec. MLGRD 8 Regional
Spatial
Planning
Committe
es and 90
District
Inadequate
funding to
undertake
activities.
Without
funds from
2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 168
PROJECTS/PROGR
AMMES
POLICY
OBJECTI
VE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELI
NE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGE
TS
FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVITI
ES
UNDERT
AKEN
START
DATE(2
018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDIN
G
ACTUAL
RESU
LTS
FOR
2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
t of human
settlements
Spatial
Planning
Committe
es
Inaugurat
ed
Spatial
Planning
Committe
es
Inaugurat
ed
Committees
inaugurated
Spatial
Planning
Committe
es
inaugurate
d
the Ministry
of Local
Government
no activity
would have
been
undertaken
Scheme
of service
for the
Authority
complete
d
Old
scheme
of
service
available
Scheme
of Service
complete
d by 31st
December
, 2018
Engagements
with the Public
Service
Commission
(PSC) were
undertaken,
Review and
writing up of
new scheme of
service
Jun. Nov. Public
Service
Commiss
ion,
GOG
Draft
Copy
available
(60%
completed
)
Inadequate
funding to
engage
consultants
and PSC
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PROJECTS/PROGR
AMMES
POLICY
OBJECTI
VE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELI
NE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGE
TS
FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVITI
ES
UNDERT
AKEN
START
DATE(2
018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDIN
G
ACTUAL
RESU
LTS
FOR
2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
Fence
wall Head
Office of
LUSPA
constructe
d
Land
available
at
Cantonm
ent
Fencing
complete
d by31st
December
, 2018
No activity
was
undertaken
-- -- -- No
activity
undertake
n
No funds
were release
for the
stated
activity
Promote
sustainable,
spatially
integrated,
balanced
and
orderly
developmen
t
of human
settlements
Base
maps for
plan
preparatio
n
increased
(new
Orthophot
os
acquired)
16%
nationwi
de
coverage
20%
nationwid
e
coverage
orthophot
os
-- N/A N/A Survey
and
Mapping
Division
of Lands
Commiss
ion
No
activity
undertake
n
Survey and
Mapping
Division of
the Lands
Commissio
n did not
supply any
orthophotos
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PROJECTS/PROGR
AMMES
POLICY
OBJECTI
VE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELI
NE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGE
TS
FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVITI
ES
UNDERT
AKEN
START
DATE(2
018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDIN
G
ACTUAL
RESU
LTS
FOR
2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
Orientatio
n for
Board,
RSPCs
and
DSPCs
organized
N/A Venues
available
at
National,
Regional
and
District
Levels for
Training;
Resource
Persons
identified
for
training
Orientation
workshops
organized for
LUSPA Board,
RSPCs and
Directors of
Physical
Planning
Departments of
Metropolitan
Assemblies
Nov. Dec. IMCC,
ILGS
Orientatio
n
programm
es
organized
for
LUSPA
Board,
RSPCs
and
Metropolit
an
Directors
of
Physical
The
orientation
workshops
wouldn’t
have been
organized
without the
financial
support of
Inter-
Ministerial
Coordinatin
g
Committee
2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 171
PROJECTS/PROGR
AMMES
POLICY
OBJECTI
VE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELI
NE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGE
TS
FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVITI
ES
UNDERT
AKEN
START
DATE(2
018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDIN
G
ACTUAL
RESU
LTS
FOR
2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
Planning
Departme
nts
Training
program
mes for
200 no.
staff on
new
functional
ities of the
Upgraded
LUPMIS
organized
N/A Training
program
mes for
200 no.
staff on
new
functional
ities of
the
Upgraded
LUPMIS
organized
Letters written
to Ministry of
Finance for
Financial
clearance
- - MoF Not done No
recruitment
was
undertaken
due to the
stalled
financial
clearance
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PROJECTS/PROGR
AMMES
POLICY
OBJECTI
VE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELI
NE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGE
TS
FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVITI
ES
UNDERT
AKEN
START
DATE(2
018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDIN
G
ACTUAL
RESU
LTS
FOR
2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
Institutional, technical
and Legal reforms
programme for Land
Use Planning
Promote a
sustainable,
spatially
integrated
and orderly
developmen
t of human
settlements
GIS
training
on
LUPMIS
for all
MMDAs
on new
plugins
and
functional
ities
organized
Prior
knowled
ge of
LUPMIS
usage by
most
MMDAs
Train all
216
MMDAs
on
LUPMIS
upgraded
version
GIS training
on LUPMIS
was organized
for the
Southern,
Middle and
Northern belts
of Ghana.
Training on Q
GIS was also
organized
8th July,
2018
27th
July,
2018
Number
of
MMDAs
trained
Geographi
c
Informatio
n System
(GIS)
training
has been
organized
(52
MMDAs
only with
support
from
Ghana
Institute of
Planners)
This
activity was
undertaken
with the
support of
the Ghana
Institute of
Planners.
20
MMDAs
0 20
MMDAs
with
- Ministry
of
No SDFs
were
prepared
No funds
released for
the
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PROJECTS/PROGR
AMMES
POLICY
OBJECTI
VE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELI
NE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGE
TS
FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVITI
ES
UNDERT
AKEN
START
DATE(2
018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDIN
G
ACTUAL
RESU
LTS
FOR
2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
SDFs
prepared
SDFs
prepared
Finance,
MLGRD
preparation
of SDF/
Structure
plans
Quarterly
permittin
g data
from all
216
MMDAs
collected
Prior
data from
a number
of
MMDAs
available
N/A Multiple
review of
permitting data
collection
templates
Mar. Oct. MLGRD No data
was
collected
No funds
available to
organized
training on
new
permitting
data
collection
template.
2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 174
PROJECTS/PROGR
AMMES
POLICY
OBJECTI
VE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELI
NE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGE
TS
FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVITI
ES
UNDERT
AKEN
START
DATE(2
018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDIN
G
ACTUAL
RESU
LTS
FOR
2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
Promote
sustainable,
spatially
integrated,
balanced
and
orderly
developmen
t
of human
settlements
50 no
GARSD
Fs and
50. No
ARSDFS
Printed
and
dissemin
ated
Soft
Copies of
ARSDF
and
GARSD
Fs
available
100
copies of
GARSDF
and
ARSDFs
distribute
d
No activity
undertaken
Jan. Apr. Ministry
of
Finance
No
Reports
were
printed
Inadequate
funds
allocated to
LUSPA to
undertake
the project
GARSDF
s and
ARSDFs
on
available
the newly
created
websites
LUSPA
website
available
and soft
copies of
reports
GARSD
F AND
N/A GARSDF and
ARSRDF
available on
new website
Jan. Jan. -- Activity
fully
undertake
n (100%
target
achieved)
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PROJECTS/PROGR
AMMES
POLICY
OBJECTI
VE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPU
T(S)
BASELI
NE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGE
TS
FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVITI
ES
UNDERT
AKEN
START
DATE(2
018)
EN
D
DA
TE
(201
8)
COLLA
B.
PARTN
ERS &
SOURC
E OF
FUNDIN
G
ACTUAL
RESU
LTS
FOR
2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
ARSDF
available
4 radio
program
mes on
ARSDFs
and
GASDFS
organized
Soft
Copies of
ARSDF
and
GARSD
Fs
available
4 Number
of radio
program
mes
organized
on
GARSDF
and
ARSDF
-- Jan. Mar. MLGRD Not done (
0%
achieveme
nt)
Activity not
undertaken
due to
inadequate
funds
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Table 2.5: 2018 Programme/Project Status Biotechnology Development (NBA)
PROGS/
PROJECT
S
OBJEC
TIVE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASEL
INE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGET
S FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVIT
IES
UNDERT
AKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
END
DATE
(2018)
COLLAB.
PARTNERS
& SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
Strengthe
n
institutio
nal and
regulator
y
framewor
ks for
sustainab
le natural
resource
managem
ent
Guideline
s on
biosafety
available
50% Guidelines
to be
completed
and
operationa
lized
Developed
guidelines
been
submitted
for
parliament
ary
approval
May Oct. ABNE
PBS
ICGEB
GoG
Four (4)
guidelines
produced
None
NBA
website
regularly
updated
50% Websites
to be
updated
quarterly
Website
operationa
lised
Jan. Dec. Website
regularly
updated and
functional
Poor
Internet
connectivity
7
Memoran
dum of
Understan
ding with
Regulator
y
90% 100% Sign
remaining
MoUs
Feb. Dec. Regulatory
Agencies
6 of the
MoUs
signed with
Regulatory
Agencies
Getting the
Regulatory
Agencies to
sign
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PROGS/
PROJECT
S
OBJEC
TIVE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASEL
INE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGET
S FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVIT
IES
UNDERT
AKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
END
DATE
(2018)
COLLAB.
PARTNERS
& SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
Agencies
signed
GMO
Detection
Laborator
y
establishe
d
25% 80%
All
equipment
moved to
site
(Ghana
Standards
Authority)
renovation
ongoing
June Dec. UNEP
GSA
CSIR
Renovation
almost
complete
and lab
about to
start
operation
Lack of
funds
Draft
Communi
cation
Plan
revised
and
completed
50% 100% Draft
communic
ation plan
revised
Sep. Dec UNEP
ABNE
PBS
ICGEB
Communica
tion plan
completed
Availability
of expertise
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PROGS/
PROJECT
S
OBJEC
TIVE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASEL
INE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGET
S FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVIT
IES
UNDERT
AKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
END
DATE
(2018)
COLLAB.
PARTNERS
& SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
Draft
Biosafety
Regulatio
ns
completed
and
submitted
75% 100% Draft
Regulatio
ns
submitted
to
Attorney
General’s
Office
Sep. Dec. UNEP
ABNE
PBS
ICGEB
Submitted
to the sector
minister
Lack of
funds
Public
education
on GMO
issues
conducted
100%
2 effective
public
education
and
participate
d debate
in
biosafety
decision
making
Mar. Apr. UNEP
ABNE
PBS
Six (6)
education
programmes
conducted
Lack of
funds
Draft
scheme of
service
produced
Draft
Strategic
NBA plan
produced
Jan. Dec. ABNE
PBS
Strategic
NBA plan
produced
Lack of
expertise
2018 Annual Progress Report MESTI Page | 179
PROGS/
PROJECT
S
OBJEC
TIVE(S)
EXPECT
ED
OUTPUT
(S)
BASEL
INE AS
AT
DEC.
2017
TARGET
S FOR
2018
2018
ACTIVIT
IES
UNDERT
AKEN
STAR
T
DATE
(2018)
END
DATE
(2018)
COLLAB.
PARTNERS
& SOURCE
OF
FUNDING
ACTUAL
RESULTS
FOR 2018
CHALLEN
GES /
REMARK
S
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