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AHAFO ANO NORTH MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY

2018 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF

THE 2018-2021 DISTRICT MEDIUM TERM

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

UNDER THE

AGENDA FOR JOBS: CREATING

PROSPERITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

FOR ALL

PREPARED BY: MPCU

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................... i

LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................................... i

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS .......................................................................... i

CHAPTER ONE ........................................................................................................................ 4

GENERAL INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 4

1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 4

1.2 PURPOSE OF 2018 M & E REPORT ............................................................................. 4

1.3 Summary of Achievement ................................................................................................ 4

1.4 Challenges Identified in Implementing the DMTD Plan: ................................................ 5

1.5 Processes Involved ........................................................................................................... 5

1.6 Status of Implementation of the DMTDP ........................................................................ 5

CHAPTER TWO ........................................................................................................................ 4

MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF ACTIVITIES .......................................................... 4

2.1 Economic Development ................................................................................................... 4

2.1.1 Update on Funding Sources and Disbursement ........................................................ 4

2.2 Support to Entrepreneurship and SME Development ...................................................... 6

2.2.1 Business Advisory Centre (BAC) Activities Undertaken during the Year ................ 6

2.2.2: Rural Enterprises Matching Grant Fund .................................................................. 9

2.2.3: Loan Recovery ......................................................................................................... 9

2.2.4 NBSSI- JICA National Kaizen Project...................................................................... 3

2.2.5 Follow-Up on Kaizen Implemented Activities .......................................................... 3

2.2.6: Advisory and Extension Services ............................................................................. 3

2.2.7: Support to Business Associations............................................................................. 4

2.2 Update of Core Indicators and Target ............................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.3 Improved Production Efficiency and Yield ...................................................................... 5

2.3.1 Highlights of District Weather Situation ................................................................... 5

2.3.2 Rainfall and its Effect on Agriculture........................................................................ 5

2.3.3 External Factors Impacting on Agriculture Production ............................................. 6

2.4 Social Development ....................................................................................................... 28

2.4.1 Access and Quality of Education ............................................................................ 28

2.4.2 2018 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) ......................................... 28

2.4.3 Free SHS ................................................................................................................. 29

2.4.4 West Africa Senior High Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) ........... 29

2.4.5 My First Day at School ........................................................................................... 29

2.4.6 Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) ............................................................ 30

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2.4.7 Schools and Community Sensitization .................................................................... 30

2.4.8 Defilement of Pupil ................................................................................................. 30

2.4.9 Water and Sanitation in Schools .............................................................................. 31

2.4.10 Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) ......... 31

2.4.11 Quiz Competition .................................................................................................. 31

2.4.12 Status of CHPS Implementation ........................................................................... 31

2.4.13 Ensure Sustainable Financing for Health Care Delivery ...................................... 32

2.4.14 Staff Strength by Sub-District ............................................................................... 32

2.4.15 Health Facilities in the Municipality ..................................................................... 33

2.4.16 Improve Efficiency in governance and management of health system ................. 33

2.4.17 ANC Coverage for the Municipal ......................................................................... 34

2.4.18 Distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) ........................................ 35

2.4.19 Skilled Deliveries .................................................................................................. 36

2.4.20 OPD Attendance .................................................................................................... 36

2.4.21 Top 10 Causes of Morbidity .................................................................................. 37

2.4.22 Justice Administration ........................................................................................... 38

2.4.23 Child Rights, Promotions and Protection .............................................................. 38

2.4.24 Community Care ................................................................................................... 39

2.4.25 Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP) ............................................. 39

2.4.26 NHIS Biometric Registration ................................................................................ 39

2.4.27 Child Labour Activities ......................................................................................... 39

2.4.28 Social Education .................................................................................................... 39

2.4.29 Job Creation ............................................................................................................... 40

2.4.30 Support from NGOs .................................................................................................. 40

2.4.31 Bicycle Education Empowerment Programme (BEEP) ........................................ 40

2.5 Environment, Infrastructure and Human Settlement ...................................................... 41

2.5.3 Scheme Preparation ................................................................................................. 42

2.5.4 Street Naming and Property Addressing System .................................................... 42

2.5.5 Fight against Illegal Chainsaw Operation ............................................................... 42

2.5.6 Approval of Building Permits ................................................................................. 42

2.5.7 Status of Development Projects in the Municipality ................................................... 42

2.6 Governance, Corruption and Public Accountability ...................................................... 52

2.6.2 Self Help Projects/Community Initiated Projects ................................................... 52

2.6.3 Town Hall Meetings ................................................................................................ 52

2.6.4 Citizens Participation .............................................................................................. 52

2.6.5: MCE’s Visits to Communities ................................................................................ 52

2.6.6 Local Governance ................................................................................................... 53

2.6.7 Empowering Women ............................................................................................... 53

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2.6.8 Financial Assistance to Students ............................................................................. 53

CHAPTER THREE .................................................................................................................. 62

THE WAY FORWARD ............................................................................................................ 62

3.1 Key Issues Yet To Be Addressed .................................................................................... 62

3.2 Recommendations .......................................................................................................... 63

3.2.1 Economic Development .......................................................................................... 63

3.2.2 Social Development ................................................................................................ 63

Education .......................................................................................................................... 63

Health Care ....................................................................................................................... 63

3.2.3 Environment, Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development ...................... 64

Water & Sanitation ........................................................................................................... 64

Housing Development & Layout for Nsuta ..................................................................... 64

3.2.4 GOVERNANCE, CORRUPTION AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY ............. 64

3.3 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................... 65

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1: Proportion of the Annual Action Plans and MMTDP Implemented ........ 6

Table 2.1: Update on Cumulative Revenue .................................................................. 5

Table 2.2: Update on Disbursement .............................................................................. 5

Table 2.3: Activities undertaken by BAC ..................................................................... 6

Table 2.4: Details of loan recovery .............................................................................. 10

Table 2.5: Advisory and Extension Services ................................................................. 3

Table 2.6: Business Associations Supported ................................................................. 4

Table 2.8: Annual Average Rainfall Distribution ......................................................... 5

Table 2.9: Disease Outbreaks ......................................................................................... 7

Table 2.10 Vaccination and Prophylactic Treatment of Animals ................................ 8

Table 2.11: Quantity of chemicals distributed .............................................................. 9

Table 2.12: Fertilizer Distribution 2018 (bags) .......................................................... 10

Table 2.13: Certified Seeds Received and Distributed .............................................. 10

Table 2.14: Number of Agro-Input Retail Outlets in the Municipality .................... 11

Table 2.15: Access to Agriculture Technology and Extension Services .................... 11

Table 2.16: Details of FBOs in the Municipality ........................................................ 12

Table 2.17: Beneficiaries of crop technologies demonstrated ................................... 12

Table 2.18: Availability of Agricultural Extension Services ...................................... 13

Table 2.19: Number and Types of Demonstration Conducted .................................. 13

Table 2.20: Number of Extension Home and Farm Visits Conducted ..................... 14

Table 2.21: Improved Major crop Performance (PFJ) .............................................. 14

Table 2.22: Improved Major crop Performance (Non PFJ)...................................... 15

Table 2.23 PFJ recovery (Seed - 2018) ........................................................................ 15

Table 2.24: Demonstration Conducted ....................................................................... 16

Table 2.25: Technical Strength of Agricultural Directorate ...................................... 19

Table 2.26: Award Items ............................................................................................... 23

Table 2.27: Award Winners .......................................................................................... 24

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Table 2.28: Number of Candidate that Qualify to the Next Level after BECE ....... 29

Table 2.29: NHIS Coverage .......................................................................................... 32

Table 2.30: Details of Health Staff ............................................................................... 32

Table 2.31: Health Facilities ......................................................................................... 33

Table 2.32: Ratio of Health Personnel and Facilities to the Population................... 34

Table 2.33: Mass Distribution of LLNs ....................................................................... 35

Table 2.34: Top 10 Causes of Morbidity ..................................................................... 37

Table 2.35: Reported Cases of Abuse .......................................................................... 38

Table 2.36: 52nd - 57 Cycle LEAP Payments ............................................................... 39

Table 2.37: Climate Change Awareness/Sensitization Training............................... 41

Table 2.38: Developmental Projects in Ahafo Ano North Municipality ................... 44

Table 2.39: Special Projects .......................................................................................... 50

Table 2.40: Performance of Core Indicators at the District Level ........................... 54

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 2.1: Photos of NVTI Certification Examination .............................................. 7

Figure 2.2: Photos of Basic CBT in Baking and Confectionary ................................. 7

Figure 2.3: Photos of training in Soap Making ............................................................ 8

Figure 2.4: Photos of training in General Electricals .................................................. 8

Figure 2.5: Photos of Basic CBT in Batik, Tye and Dye .............................................. 8

Figure 2.6: Photos of Technology Improvement in Welding and Fabrication in the

Construction of Rolling Gate ......................................................................................... 9

Figure 2.7: Photos of Leather Works Machines purchased by Clients ...................... 1

Figure 2.8: Photos of Sample Palm Oil Machines purchased by Clients ................... 2

Figure 2.9: Photo of transplanted Seedlings under the GIC Demonstration

Programme at Odikronwanta ...................................................................................... 17

Figure 2.10: Photo of Irrigation of Rice Field to Maintain Plants during Drought

Condition ....................................................................................................................... 18

Figure 2.11: Photo of Protection of Rice from Birds attack using Net ..................... 18

Figure 2.12: Photo of Threshed Paddy ready for bagging and subsequent

conveyance to the Mills ................................................................................................. 18

Figure 2.13: Photo of Bagging of Paddy ..................................................................... 19

Figure 2.14: Monitoring of Demonstration on Bond ................................................. 21

Figure 2.15: Monitoring of Well-established Rabittary at Tepa Ward 3 ................. 22

Figure 2.16: Photo of a Monitoring Team’s in an Interaction with a Pig farmer at

Anyinasuso on Good Management Practices ............................................................. 22

Figure 2.17: Photo of a Monitoring Team’s inspection of an Improved Housing for

Goats at Bonkrom ......................................................................................................... 22

Figure 2.18 Tricycle for Overall Best Farmer ............................................................ 25

Figure 2.19: Award Items for all 22 Award................................................................. 26

Figure 2.20 Inspection of Exhibited Food Items by Dignitaries ............................... 26

Figure 2.21 Cross section of participants at the occasion .......................................... 27

Figure 2.21: ANC Coverage ......................................................................................... 35

Figure 2.22: Skilled Deliveries ..................................................................................... 36

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS

AIDS - Acquire Immune Deficiency Syndrome

BECE - Basic Education Certificate Examination

CBOs - Community Based Organizations

CHPS - Community Health Planning Service

DACF - District Assembly Common Fund

DDF - District Development Facility

GER - Gross Education Rate

GPRS II - Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy II

HIPC - Highly Indebted Poor Country

HIV - Human Immune Virus

ICT - Information Communication Technology

IGF - Internally Generated Fund

KVIP - Kumasi Ventilated Improve Pit

LEAP - Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty

M & E - Monitoring and Evaluation

MA - Municipal Assembly

MAG Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana

MCD - Municipal Co-ordinating Director

MCE - Municipal Chief Executive

MMTDP - Municipal Medium Term Development Plan

MPCU - Municipal Planning Co-ordinating Unit

NBSSI - National Board for Small Scale Industry

NGOs - Non-Governmental Organizations

NYEP - National Youth Employment Programme

PTR - Pupil Teacher Ratio

R/C - Roman Catholic

SPAM - School Performance Appraisal Meeting

VIP - Ventilated Improved Pit

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CHAPTER ONE

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The Annual Report provides an assessment of the implementation of policies,

programmes, projects, strategies stated in the National Medium Term Development

Policy Framework: An Agenda for Jobs; Creating Prosperity and Equal opportunity for

All (NMTDPF 2018-2021). In the Annual Progress Report a set of performance

indicators and targets agreed upon by stakeholders to assess the progress of

implementation of the development projects and programmes undertaken during the

year to achieve the Assembly’s development goal and objectives as outlined in the

Composite Annual Action Plan were used.

1.2 PURPOSE OF 2018 M & E REPORT

The purpose of the M&E report is to fulfill the mandatory requirement of the

Assembly;

• To ensure that projects and programmes are implemented as planned

• To ensure accountability of the resources used and the results obtained

• To provide information on the progress made by the Municipal Assembly

in achieving the goals and objectives under NMTDPF

• To take appropriate decisions on the future of projects and provide

opportunities for stakeholder feedback

• To help review and give information on achievements and impacts of

policies, programmes and projects.

1.3 Summary of Achievement

The achievement made during the year under-review on physical projects is as follows:

Construction of 3 No. Boreholes and 250 No. Household Latrines by Ashanti

Development Two (2) No. CHPS compounds were also constructed at Nkujua and

Amoamang communities by the Municipal Assembly and Ashanti Development

respectfully. The construction of a Police Post and the Rehabilitation of Feeder Roads

also progressed steadily. Most of the projects have been completed and others are at

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various stages of completion. Programmes on Education, Health, Environmental

Sanitation, Social Welfare, Disaster, Agriculture etc. were implemented.

1.4 Challenges Identified in Implementing the DMTD Plan:

The following were the challenges encountered in preparing the plan;

• Delay in the release of the quarterly DACF and District Development Facility

(DDF).

• Ineffective sub-district structures

• Inadequate database at the departmental level

• Poor record keeping by some departments of the Assembly

• Difficulty in getting vehicle for monitoring and evaluation.

• Inadequate funds to undertake some of the programmes and projects stated in the

Composite Annual Action.

• Inadequate funds for data collection

1.5 Processes Involved

The process of preparing the Annual Progress Report has been designed to be

participatory. All Departmental Heads, Unit Heads, Civil Society Organizations

(CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) were involved. This was very

important because it brought about the ownership of the report and at the same time

ensured that the report reflected the actual implementation of the GSGDA II at the

Municipal level.

Data were collected with the aid of templates distributed to departmental and Unit

Heads, NGOs and CSOs. Traditional authorities, Assembly members and some

community members were also engaged. Meetings were held with MPCU members to

review the data collected. The stakeholders were engaged for the validation of the data

collected and feedback.

1.6 Status of Implementation of the DMTDP

Though the Municipal strengthened its performance in the implementation of

programmes and projects contained in the Annual Action Plan not much had been

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made. However positive steps were taken to implement some of the programmes and

projects contained in the first year of the Medium Term Development Plan (2018-

2021). About 20% success has been chalked so far in the implementation of the plan.

Table 1.1 gives the proportion of the Municipal Medium Term Development Plan and

Annual action Plan implemented at the end of the year.

Table 1.1: Proportion of the Annual Action Plans and MMTDP

Implemented

Indicators 2017 2018

Proportion of the annual action plans implemented by the

end of the year

a. Percentage completed

b. Percentage of ongoing interventions

c. Percentage of interventions yet to start

83%

12%

5%

77%

12.5%

12.5%

Proportion of the overall medium-term development plan

implemented by the end of the year

82%

20%

Source: MPCU, 2018

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CHAPTER TWO

MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF ACTIVITIES

2.1 Economic Development

2.1.1 Update on Funding Sources and Disbursement

The main source of revenue for financing development programmes and projects is

through central government transfer and Internally Generated Funds (IGF) of the

Assembly. The Ahafo Ano North Municipal Assembly was able to raise a total amount of

Four Million Four Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty

Ghana Cedis Seventy Pesewas (Gh₵4,454,250.70) out of a budgeted amount of Six

Million Nine Hundred and Thirty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine

Ghana Cedis Seven Pesewas (Gh₵6,937,999.07). The amount realized represents 64.2%

of the estimated budget. Table 2.1 indicates the performance of each revenue item.

The delay in the release of DACF and poor generation of IGF made it very difficult to

fully implement all programmes and projects in the year under. There is the need for the

Municipal Assembly to put in more efforts in order to improve on its revenue performance

in subsequent years. The Assembly needs to reposition itself to conduct a lot of training

sessions for the revenue collectors, put in efforts to collect property rates which hither to

the Assembly had underperformed in its collection and also broaden the tax net of the

Municipality to cover more revenue items.

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Table 2.1: Update on Cumulative Revenue

NO REVENUE HEAD BUDGETED FOR

THE YEAR GH ₵

2018

CUM ACTUAL TO DATE

GH ₵

2018

Baseline

CUM ACTUAL TO DATE

GH ₵

2017

1 Rates 131,593.03 83,197.28 26,187.04

2 Lands and concessions 78,000.00 88,020.70 101,521.93

3 Fees and fines 70,200.00 90,473.31 79, 040.60

4 Licenses 147,700.00 89,160.00 83,342.88

5 Rent 5,500.00 6,830.00 6,375.00

6 Grants 6,499,121.07 4,077,266.93 2,875,921.27

7 Miscellaneous 5,884.97 19,302.48 14,881.48

TOTAL REVENUE 6,937,999.07 4,454,250.70 3,187,270.20

Source: Municipal Finance Department, December 2018

Table 2.2: Update on Disbursement

EXPENDITURE ITEM Baseline 2017 Target 2018 Actual 2018

COMPENSATION 1,609,751.17 1,805,942.00 1,810,042.03

GOODS AND SERVICE 422,494.54 2,187,843.07 672,204.54

INVESTMENT 0 0 0

ASSETS 698392.32 2339463 1422373.02

TOTAL 2,730,638.03 6,333,248.07 3,904,619.59

Source: Municipal Finance Department, December, 2018

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2.2 Support to Entrepreneurship and SME Development

2.2.1 Business Advisory Centre (BAC) Activities Undertaken during the Year

To equip entrepreneurs with requisite skills and orientation, the Business Advisory Centre carried

out a number of carried out a number of trainings including Technology Improvement in Auto

Mechanics, Technology Improvement in Welding and Fabrication, Technology Improvement in

General Electricals, Workshop Management and Practice, Occupational Safety Health and

Environmental Management (OSHEM), Entrepreneurship Development workshop, Business

Counseling, NVTI Certification Examinations, Farm Based Organization in Group Development,

Basic CBT in Mushroom Production, Basic CBT in Baking and Confectionery, Basic CBT in

Soap Making and Basic CBT Batik, Tie & Dye. In all 672 individuals comprising 348 males and

324 females had received support from the BAC as shown in table 2.3

Table 2.3: Activities undertaken by BAC

No. ACTIVITY VENUE PARTICIPATION

M F TOTAL

1. Basic CBT in Baking and

Confectionery

Tepa 1 16 17

2. Entrepreneurship development

workshop

Tepa 3 117 120

3. Occupational safety health and

environmental management

(OSHEM)

Tepa 42 0 42

4. Technology improvement in

General Electricals

Tepa 52 0 52

5. Technology improvement in

Welding and Fabrication

Tepa 32 0 32

6 Technology improvement in

Auto mechanics

Akwasiase 14 0 14

7 Workshop management and

practice

Tepa, Anyinasuso

and Akwasiase

60 0 60

8 Business Counseling Municipal wide 22 28 50

9 Farm Based Organization (FBO) Anyinasuso 18 4 22

10 Basic CBT Soap making Anyinasuso 2 16 18

11 NVTI certification Examination Tepa 76 95 171

12 Basic CBT in Mushroom

Production

Amakrom/

Tetekrom

22 0 22

13 Basic CBT in Batik, Tie &Dye Tepa 1 19 20

14 Advance Kaizen Tepa 3 29 32

TOTAL 348 324 672

Source: BAC-Tepa, Annual Report, 2018

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Figure 2.1: Photos of NVTI Certification Examination

Figure 2.2: Photos of Basic CBT in Baking and Confectionary

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Figure 2.3: Photos of training in Soap Making

Figure 2.4: Photos of training in General Electricals

Figure 2.5: Photos of Basic CBT in Batik, Tye and Dye

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Figure 2.6: Photos of Technology Improvement in Welding and Fabrication in the

Construction of Rolling Gate

2.2.2: Rural Enterprises Matching Grant Fund

A total amount of Fifty Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-Two Ghana Cedis (GHC50,922.00)

was disbursed as loans to 14 qualified clients made up of 8 males and Six Females. The sectors

in which these clients operated in included Services (Fashion), Farm base (Mushroom

Production), Traditional Craft (Leatherworks), Agro industrial (Soap making), Agro Processing

(Palm oil Processing).

2.2.3: Loan Recovery

The loan recovery performance of the clients indicated that, out of the total amount of Fifty

Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-two Ghana Cedis (GHc 50,922.00) due for the year as loan

repayment, Thirty Six Thousand Five Hundred and Thirty-Five Ghana cedis (GHc36,535.00) had

been paid representing a recovery rate of 78.24%. It was also observed that all the clients had

purchased their machines and are using them to enhance their operations. Table 2.4 gives details

of loan recovery.

Table 2.4: Details of loan recovery

Source: BAC-AANMA, 2018

NAME TRADE AREA

GRANT

COMPT.

LOAN

COMPT. INT. 38%

PRIN.+

INT.

AMT.

DUE

AMT.

PAID BALANCE

REC.

RATE%

WILLIAM GYEKETEY Mushroom 3,000.00 6,000.00 2,280.00 8,280.00 4,140.00 3,450.00 690.00 83.3

PATIENCE AWUSI Soap Making 3,000.00 6,000.00 2,280.00 8,280.00 4140.00 3,450.00 690.00 83.3

BABA FUSEINI Leather works 2,400.00 4,800.00 1,824.00 6,624.00 3312.00 2,760.00 552.00 83.3

MARY AWUNI

Palm Oil

Processing 6,000.00 12,000.00 4,560.00 16,560.00 8,280.00 5,140.00 4,140.00 62.07

ESTHER O. ANTWI Fashion 2,100.00 4,200.00 1,596.00 5,796.00 2,898.00 2,415.00 483.00 83.33

ADWOA

F.O.KWARTENG Fashion 2,100.00 4,200.00 1,596.00 5,796.00 2,898.00 1,932.00 966.00 66.67

EMMANUEL K.

BOADU

Palm Oil

Processing 6,000.00 12,000.00 4,560.00 16,560.00 8,280.00 6,900.00 1,380.00 83.33

DANIEL DUUT Leather works 2,100.00 4,200.00 1,596.00 5,796.00 2,898.00 2,415.00 483.00 83.33

JOSEPH AMAGLO Leather works 2,100.00 4,200.00 1,596.00 5,796.00 2,898.00 2,415.00 483.00 83.33

FELICIA

ACHEAMPONG Baking 1,200.00 2,400.00 9,12.00 3,312.00 1,656.00 828.00 828.00 50

REV.JUSTICE A.

AKROFI Mushroom 3,000.00 6,000.00 2,280.00 8,280.00 4,140.00 3,450.00 690.00 83.33

THOMAS MAHAMA Leather works 1,500.00 3,000.00 1,140.00 4,140.00 2,070.00 1,72500 345.00 83.33

BENICE TAWIAH Fashion 1,200.00 2,400.00 9,12.00 3,312.00 1,656.00 1,380.00 276.00 83.33

KWAKU B. SEKOU Poultry Farming 1,200.00 2,400.00 9,12.00 3,312.00 1,656.00 1,380.00 276.00 83.33

TOTAL 36,900.00 73,800.00 28,044.00 101,844.00 50,922.00 36,535.00 14,387.00 78.24

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Figure 2.7: Photos of Leather Works Machines purchased by Clients

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Figure 2.8: Photos of Sample Palm Oil Machines purchased by Clients

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2.2.4 NBSSI- JICA National Kaizen Project

As part of the national expansion programme for the implementation of the Kaizen concept and its

methodology, the BAC undertook Kaizen self-implementation activities for two enterprises at Tepa,

namely, AA KAMP Ventures, a water Production Company for the production of sachet water and

LAWSAMA Enterprise, a dressmaking business for the production of Ladies wear. Cooperate diagnosis

and Kaizen implementation reports have been completed.

2.2.5 Follow-Up on Kaizen Implemented Activities

A follow up on the first self-implementation in basic kaizen was also made from 13th to 15th April 2018

with the observations below made;

• Continuous practice of the 5s activities was observed.

• Introduction of new kaizen ideas by the enterprise to supplement what was realized during the

implementation of the basic kaizen period.

• Change of mind set of employees for the kaizen philosophy

A follow-up was made to Harii farms, a cassava processing factory at Abesewa to access the impact of

the Kaizen implemented activities. The observations and enquiries made showed that the 5s activities are

still maintained the operations of the company as the notice board was in use and new mechanical dryer

has been purchased to improve the drying process of the cassava chips.

2.2.6: Advisory and Extension Services

The BAC provided advisory and extension services to 654 people in the Municipality made up of 258

males and 654 females. This was to enhance the businesses of SME to improve upon quality service

delivery in the Municipality. Table 2.5 gives the details of Advisory Services provided to SMEs in the

Municipality.

Table 2.5: Advisory and Extension Services

AREA OF ENQUIRY MALE FEMALE TOTAL

Financial Assistance

Business Opportunities

Clients Registration (CGD)

Business Registration (ASSEMBLIES)

12

4

4

0

28

7

4

1

40

11

8

1

4

BAC Activities

NBSSI Activities

Needs Assessment

Marketing of Products

Business Counseling

Business Start-up

Number of SME in the District

14

14

43

3

16

1

265

13

11

48

4

60

3

320

27

25

91

7

76

4

585

Total 287 367 654

Source: Annual Report-AANMA, 2018

2.2.7: Support to Business Associations

The effort of the BAC to support the activities of the local Business Association was materialized as the

department visited the under listed Associations during the year under review, to assess their business

needs, observed their activities and offered some business advises to them.

Table 2.6: Business Associations Supported

Date Association Activity Issues discussed/ Remarks

19/01/2018 Tepa Wood workers

Association

Monitoring visit to find out

the new skills adopted

Development of group

constitution

Election of Executives for the

group

14/02/2018

Tepa Electricians

Association

Normal regular visit

to check on their

performance and their

challenges

Briefing them on BAC

activities

Banking culture

18/02/2018 Tepa Leather works

Association

Needs Assessment Working capital management

9/03/2018 Tepa Barbers

Association

Needs Assessment Briefing them on BAC

activities

The role of the executives and

the members

13/07/2018 Tepa Leather Workers

Association

Monitoring visit to assist

them in developing of

constitution

Development of group

constitution

Briefing them on REDF, NBSSI

Client and Business

Registration and NVTI

Certification Exams

15/07/2018

Tepa Electricians

Association

Normal visit

to assess their performance

and address their challenges

Briefing them on REDF, NBSSI

Client and Business

Registration and NVTI

Certification Exams

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25/07/2018 Tepa United Hair

Dressers Association

Normal visit to monitor the

performance of the

Association

Briefing them on REDF,

NBSSI Client and Business

Registration and NVTI

Certification

01/08/2018

Tepa Dress Makers

Association (Zone 3)

Briefing them on NBSSI Client

and Business Registration and

NVTI Certification

Source: Annual Report, BAC- AANMA, 2018

2.3 Improved Production Efficiency and Yield

2.3.1 Highlights of District Weather Situation

The general weather condition was hazy and foggy with cool nights accompanied by reduced visibility

and very low day temperatures during the first quarter of the year. Majority of farmers prepared their

fields in readiness for cultivation of their crops. Some farmers in the valley bottom planted early maize

that were harvested and sold fresh. During the second quarter however, conditions changed and the

dryness gave way to high humidity and cloudiness which supported luxuriant crop growth. The third

quarter witnessed preparation for minor season cropping with mist patched condition.

The fourth quarter however, commenced with moderate humidity but this quickly changed to dry

conditions with early morning fogs. The above conditions were similarly felt during the preceding year.

2.3.2 Rainfall and its Effect on Agriculture

The number of rain days in the first quarter of the year under review encouraged early growth of grass

that benefited livestock farmers. The second quarter recorded a slight decline in the number of rain days.

The third quarter however, recorded increased number of rain days and fourth quarter registered marginal

decline,

Generally rainfall was fairly distributed throughout the year which created luxuriant growth for crops

hence the boost in yield and production. The boost in yield and increased productivity has helped to

stabilize the market price of maize in particular as well as rice.

The number of rainfall recorded during the year was 125 as against the same period the preceding year of

79 registering an increase of 58.2%.

Table 2.8: Annual Average Rainfall Distribution

No MMDA

2017 2018 Percentage Change (%)

Rainfall (mm) No. of Rain

days Rainfall (mm)

Number of Rain

days

Rainfall No. of Rain

days

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AHAFO ANO NORTH

TEPA

79 125 58.2

Source: MADU, Annual Report 2018

The number of rainfall recorded during the year was 125 as against the same period the preceding year of

79 registering an increase of 58.2%. Climatic conditions impacted positively on Agriculture throughout

the year which enhanced luxurious growth of crops. However, the month of December experienced

drastic decline in rainfalls a situation that affected minor season crops particularly maize and some extent

rice. The unavailability of rain gauge made it impossible for the collation of rainfall amount in

millimeters.

2.3.3 External Factors Impacting on Agriculture Production

2.3.3.1 Flooding

Flooding as a natural disaster has very negative impact of Agriculture production. It has the ability to

inundate several hectares of land and could carry in its wake crop produce either harvested or no

harvested and eventually cause economic loss and pose a food security threat to the nation. Fortunately

no such event was recorded in the municipality during the year under review.

2.3.3.2 Illegal Mining (sand &gold)

Arguably the most devastating form of land degradation and the greatest threat to Agriculture production

with the propensity to cause food insecurity leading to hunger. With its attendant wake of environmental

pollution and destruction of water bodies, it is the greatest threat to the country, livelihood of the rural

communities and Agriculture

The practice was once carried out at Subriso Mfante under the Manfo Zone but currently stopped by

security task force

2.3.3.3 Bush Fire

Bush fire pose a great threat to Agriculture production since vast stretches of farmland as well as farm

produce could be destroyed through wild bushfires. Persistent and regular fora on prevention and control

of bushfire has led to declining occurrence of such events in the municipality

2.3.3.4 Poor Road network

Poor road network has been a great hindrance to Agriculture production in the Municipality. It is

estimated that about 45% of communities are inaccessible with 30% of roads are not motorable during

certain times of the year. The resultant effect is high postharvest loss since most Agricultural commodities

can’t get to the market.

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2.3.3.5 Price Variation of Inputs

Price variation negatively affect Agricultural production since the changes in prices of inputs has direct

bearing on the final price of farm produce. The variation occurs in almost all Operational Areas within the

Municipality.

2.3.3.6 Pest & Diseases

Pest and disease outbreak directly affect Agricultural Production negatively. During the period under

review, few acres of farm lands were attacked by the Fall Army Worm. However, the prompt supply of

chemicals to affected farmers helped in recovering farm areas affected quickly therefore no significant

damage was done to crops. Table 2.8 gives the details of Fall Army Worm infestation in the Municipality.

Table 2.8: Fall Army worm situation

MMD

A

Total

farmland

affected (Ha)

Total Area

Sprayed (Ha)

Total Area

Recovered (Ha)

Total Area

Destroyed

(Ha)

Number

of

farmers

affected 1

Number of

farmers

affected

2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018

M F M F

AHAF

O

ANO

NORT

H

210.8 200.8 10

Source: MAD-Annual Report, 2018

2.3.3.7 Disease Outbreaks, Vaccinations and Prophylactic Treatments of Farm Animals

Disease infestation also affected farmers negatively during the period under review. However, the total

number of loss caused by diseases that affected livestock in the Municipality during the year under

review was less as compared the total loss the preceding year. The year 2017 recorded 930 losses of pigs

affected by the outbreak of African swine fever disease in the Municipality as compared to the year 2018

which recorded no outbreak of African swine fever. Table 2.9 and Table 2.10 gives details of disease

outbreak and vaccination and prophylactic treatment of farm animals respectively in the Municipality.

Table 2.9: Disease Outbreaks

Diseases Species

Affected

2017 2018

No.of

outbre

aks/

diseas

No. of

animals

affecte

d

Total

Loss

Number

of

Communi

ties

No. of

outbreaks/

disease

No.

of

anim

als

Total

Loss

Number

of

Commun

ities

8

e Reporting affect

ed

Reportin

g

African

Swine

Fever

Pig

8 930 930 4 -

- - -

Mange

Cattle 22 102 5 6 10 25 - 2

Sheep 10 48 3 7 7 60 - 5

Goat 15 96 4 12 7 58 - 5

Pigs 20 68 - - 5 98 - 5

Rabies Rabbits 12 57 3 4 10 35 6 3

Dogs 10 10 10 3 15 40 - 20

Cat - - - - - - - -

Goat 6 1500 552 15 9 360 91 9

Sheep 6 205 56 13 9 115 68 12

Source: MAD, AANMA-Annual Report 2018

Table 2.10 Vaccination and Prophylactic Treatment of Animals

Animal Species Disease No. of Animals Vaccinated

Achievement

(+/-)

2017 2018 (2017 vs. 2018)

Poultry

Newcastle Orthodox 6405 11786 54.3

I-2

Gumboro 4512 5663 79.6

Fowl pox 3367 5212 64.6

Marek’s disease - - -

Cattle

Anthrax - - -

Blackleg - - -

PPR - - -

CBPP - - -

Sheep PPR 1148 1756 65.3

Anthrax

Goats PPR 2078 3163 65.6

Anthrax - - -

Dogs Rabies 733 1254 58.4

Cats Rabies 181 98 54.1

Cattle Trypanosomiasis - - -

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2.3.3.8 Chemical Distribution for Fall Army Worm Control (FAW)

Ten (10) boxes of Best farmer, one (1) box of Bypel and three (3) boxes of saviour insecticide

were received and distributed to farmers in the effort to help contain the spread of Fall

Armyworm in the Municipality. The beneficiary farmers stood at 720 comprising of 551 males

and 169 females. The use of three different chemicals to control the FAW has been very effective

since the extent of damage to crops drastically reduced and the rate of spread completely brought

under control hence no significant damage was done to crops for the period under review. Table

2.11 shows details of chemicals supplied to farmers to control the fall army worm.

Table 2.11: Quantity of chemicals distributed

DISTRICT

Type of

Chemical

Quantity of

chemical

received

Quantity

of

Chemical

Distributed

Unit of

measure

Beneficiary

farmers

Coverage

(Ha)

Litres (Kg)

M F

AHAFO

ANO

NORTH

MUNICIPAL

Best

Farmer

10 10

420 120

Bypel 1 1 27 11

Saviour 3 3 104 38

TOTAL 13 13 551 169

Source: MAD-AANMA, Annual Report 2018

2.3.3.9 Crop Production

2.3.3.9.1 Enhanced utilisation of Agricultural Inputs (Fertilizer & Seed)

2.3.3.9.2 Fertilizer distribution

The delivery of fertilizers to farmers was not timely and this affected patronage particularly for

the major crop growing season. Though no scientific study was conducted it had the propensity

to impact negatively on yield and production. Moving forward, a study will be conducted during

the 2019 Annual Year to ascertain the impact of delay of fertilizer supply to farmers and its

corresponding spillover effects.

The utilization of compound fertilizer (NPK) by farmers per acre of farmland for 2018 farming

season recorded 100% usage as compared to 50% for the preceding year 2017.Predominantly the

most preferred fertilizer brand in the Municipality for the 2018 farming season was NPK (RED

TYPE).

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Table 2.12: Fertilizer Distribution 2018 (bags)

Type of Fertilizer

Quantity (Coupons2) %

distribute

d

Targe

t

No of beneficiaries

Targe

t

Receiv

ed

Distribute

d

Balanc

e

Mal

e

Femal

e

Tota

l

NPK

7000 6666 334 95.2 127

8 254

Urea 1500 754 746 50.2 195 59

Sulphate of

Ammonia

NIL

NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL

Organic

Liquid 7000 7000 NIL 100 400 130 530

Granular NIL NIL

Compos

t

400 400

NIL 100 22 2 24

2.3.3.10 Quantity of Certified Seeds Distributed

The Municipal Directorate of Agriculture took delivery of certified seed planting materials

during the period under review. However, delivery of the seeds to the Municipal Assembly and

finally to farmers was not timely and this affected patronage particularly for the major crop

growing season. The 2017 and 2018 Annual Year seed usage recorded an increase of 35%. Table

2.13 indicates the quantity of certified seeds received and distributed to farmers.

Table 2.13: Certified Seeds Received and Distributed

Type of Seed Unit Target

Quantity %

distribution No of beneficiaries

Received Distribute

d

Balance Male Female Total

Maize (OPV) 45kg 150 bags 150 bags 36 114 99 17 116

Maize

(Hybrid)

NIL

Rice 25 Kg 800 Bags 800 Bags 298 502 238 99 337

Sorghum N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Soya bean N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Groundnut N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Tomato Sachet

s

99 99 41

58 28 3 31

Onion N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Chili Pepper Sachet

s

99 99 17

82 15 2 17

Carrot N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Cabbage Sachet

s

100 100 100

NIL 48 9 57

11

Lettuce N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

TOTAL 428 130 558

Source: MAD-AANMA, Annual Report 2018

2.3.3.11 Sensitization of Agro-Input Dealers in the Municipality

A stakeholder’s forum was organized to sensitize Agro-Input Dealers in the Municipality on the

need to register their businesses with appropriate authorities. Invited officials from EPA Kumasi

facilitated sensitization of these dealers. The number of Agro Input dealers registered in the

Municipality showed an increase of 31%. This gives an indication that coverage to farmers has

expanded making it convenient for farmers to have access to these inputs. Table 2.14 gives

details of the number of Agro-Input Outlets in the Municipality.

Table 2.14: Number of Agro-Input Retail Outlets in the Municipality

MMDA

Number of

registered

input

dealers

Number

of

unregister

ed input

dealers

Total

Number of input outlets and sale points of

which both registered and unregistered

Number of

Districts

Without

Input

outlet/sale

points

Solely

Crop input

Solely

Livestock

input

Solely

Fisheries

input

Mixed

Input

Outlet

201

7

201

8

201

7

201

8

20

17

2018

20

17 2018

201

7

20

18

201

7 2018

201

7

201

8

20

17 2018

AANMA 4 7 12 17 16 23 12 17 2 2 - - - -

2.3.3.12 Access to Improved Agriculture Technology and Extension Services

The Extension farmer ratio for the year 2017 stood at 1:5,950 a situation that posed serious

challenge to effective extension delivery. However, the retirement of two AEAs in 2018

increased the ratio to 1:7277. The implication is that majority of farmers can’t be reached by

AEAs at the close of the year. The high AEA-Farmer ration eventually lead to marginal

productivity since technologies that will result in increased production could not be effectively

disseminated to more than average the number of farmers in the Municipal as indicated in table

2.15.

Table 2.15: Access to Agriculture Technology and Extension Services

Indicator Target 2017 2018

1. Number of improved Technology

demonstrated to farmers:

Livestock 2 1

Fisheries

Crop

Others

Area (acres)under improved Technology Livestock 2 2

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Indicator Target 2017 2018

demonstrated to farmers: Fisheries

Crop

2. Extension Agent-farmer ratio 1:500 1:5954 1:7277

3. Total number of farmers

participating in demonstrations

Male

Female

4. Number of FBOs trained in extension services delivery 10 4 7

2.3.3.13 Farmer Based Organizations

Farmer Base Organizations made up of Crop farmers, Livestock farmers and Processors exist in

the Municipality. Crop Farmers are the most dominant Farmer Base Organization with a total of

278 members comprising of 167 males and 111 females. Table 2.16 gives the details of FBOs in

the Municipality.

Table 2.16: Details of FBOs in the Municipality

Type of FBOs 2018

Male Female Total

Crop 167 111 278

Livestock 38 12 50

Fisheries - - -

Processors 13 2 15

2.3.3.14 Beneficiaries of Technologies Demonstrated

The Municipal Directorate of Agriculture in disseminating new innovations and improved

technologies to farmers reached out to various crop farmers in the Municipality. These

disseminations were done to farmers through farmer’s for a across the Municipality. Details of

the beneficiaries of crop technologies demonstrated can be seen in table 2.17 below.

Table 2.17: Beneficiaries of crop technologies demonstrated

No List of technology

by type

Target Males Females Total %

female

2017 201

8

201

7

2018 2017 2018 2017 2018

1 SRI 25 21 6 6 31 27 26.0

2 Bund construction 68 16 84 23.0

3 Hot water seed

treatment

68 16 84 23.0

4 Green Innovation

Centre

128 79 207 61.7

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MAD-AANMA, Annual Report 2018

2.3.3.15 Agricultural Extension Service Performance

The Extension farmer ratio for the year 2017 stood at 1:5,950 a situation that posed serious

challenge to effective extension delivery. However, the retirement of two AEAs within year

2018, saw the ratio increased to 1:7277. The implication is that majority of farmers can’t be

reached by AEAs within the year as compared to the preceding year.

Table 2.18: Availability of Agricultural Extension Services

AHAFO ANO NORTH 2017 2018

Male Female Total Male Female Total

Number of AEAs

required

32 32

Number of AEAs at

post

10 1 11 8 1 9

% AEAs at post

compared to required

31.2 3.1 34.37% 25 3.1 28.1

% of female AEAs at

post

10 10 12.5 12.5

Ratio of farmer to AEAs

at post

1:5954 1:7277

MAD-AANMA, Annual Report 2018

2.3.3.16 Demonstrations Conducted

The Agriculture Directorate conducted demonstration on Improved Housing for Small ruminants,

Reducing GHG on Rice Fields, SRI, Drought Resistant varieties and pen management for rice

farmers and livestock farmers respectively in the Municipality. Details of the demonstrations

conducted are given in Table 2.19.

Table 2.19: Number and Types of Demonstration Conducted

AHAFO

ANO

NORTH

No. of

Demonstrations

conducted

Type of

demonstrations Beneficiaries

Total Male Female

2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018

Totals 67 209 155 54

MAD-AANMA, Annual Report 2018

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2.3.3.17 Improved Technologies Adopted by Farmers

A total of 209 farmers comprising 155 males and 54 females adopted new technologies in split

corm, drought resistant varieties, minimum plant density, SRI, Reducing GHG on Rice Fields

during the year under review.

2.3.3.18 Extension Home and Farm Visit

A combined number of 11 AEAs conducted 1,848 home and farm visits and reached 24,437

farmers in 2017. During the year under review a total of 9 AEAs conducted 1,388 home and farm

visits and reached 22,410 farmers. Farmers Training, Fora, Sensitization and Awareness creation,

Field days, demonstrations, were some of the activities undertaken during such visits

Table 2.20: Number of Extension Home and Farm Visits Conducted

MMDA Total number of

farmers visited

2017 Total number of

farmers visited

2018

Male Female Male Female

AANMA-

TEPA 24,437 17,151 7,286 22,410 13,092 9,318

2.3.3.19 Major Crop Performance under Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ)

This government flagship programme continues to be implemented in the Municipality. Fields

under this programme experienced a major increase in yield per acre which finally trickled to

total production. The main reason for this occurrence has been the adoption and use of improved

seeds and government subsidized fertilizer. This has increased the farmers’ level of income

which then is positively related to higher standard of living.

Fields that were not cultivated under produced yields that were lower compared to that of PFJ

fields. The main reason that accounted for this had been the use of unimproved planting

materials and non-application of fertilizers to their farms. The farmers who did not partake in the

PFJ made marginal profit which affected their level of income hence low standard of living.

Tables 2.21 and Tables 2.22 gives the performance of crops under PFJ and Non PFJ respectively.

Table 2.21: Improved Major crop Performance (PFJ)

No Crops Average Yield (t/Ha) Harvested Area (Ha) Total Production (Mt)

1 Maize 1.6 1,7060.9 27,297.44

2 Rice 4.5 1,350 6,075

3 Tomato 7.9 265.83 2,100.1

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4 Cabbage 20.8 153.85 3,200.08

5 Pepper 17.0 99 1,683

MAD-AANMA, Annual Report 2018

Table 2.22: Improved Major crop Performance (Non PFJ)

No Crops Average Yield

(t/Ha)

Harvested Area (Ha) Total Production (Mt)

1 Maize 1.4 1,4073.4 19,702.2

2 Rice 4.2 627.18 2,634.15

3 Plantain 13.5 7770 104,865

4 Cabbage 14.5 130 1,885

5 Garden Eggs 6.0 120 720

6 Cocoyam 5.2 6,811.50 35,420

7 Cassava 15.8 6,127 9,6803.6

8 Tomato 7.0 173.9 1,217.3

MAD-AANMA, Annual Report 2018

2.3.3.20: Recovery under Planting for Food and Jobs

The continuous efforts of the Municipal Agriculture Directorate to sensitize farmers to pay for

inputs supplied to them yielded positive results as the Municipality recorded a total recovery rate

of 89% as compared to 50.68% the preceding year 2017.

Table 2.23 PFJ recovery (Seed - 2018)

DISTRICT Total cost of input (GHc) Amount Recovered (GHc) Balance (GHc)

Recovery

%

AHAFO ANO NORTH 72,382 64,433 7,949 89

Source: MAD-AANMA, Annual Report 2018

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2.3.3.21 Institutional Collaboration

The Agriculture Directorate collaborated with Green Innovation Centre (GIC), a German sponsored

programme to conduct three demonstrations, two on rice and one on maize in three Operational Areas

in the Municipality during the period under review. These areas were Tepa West, Tepa East,

Odikronkwanta and Betiako.

The objective of the demonstration was to introduce famers to climate smart agriculture activities that

would serve as insurance against weather failure. Two demonstrations conducted at Odikronkwanta and

Katabo were on rice and its objective was to focus on reduction of emission of GHG from rice fields.

The maize demonstration at Betiako also focused on sowing lesser plant per hill or stands (2 seeds per

hill) with minimum amount of seeds used per acre.

It was also intended to reduce money spent on seeds and ensure higher yield per acre as compared to

the traditional planting of three or more plants per stand. Table 2.24 gives the details of the

demonstrations conducted

Table 2.24: Demonstration Conducted

Name of Project / Activity

GREEN INNOVATION CENTRE (GIC)

Beneficiaries Achievement (Result from

intervention)

Male Female Youth Aged PLWD

RICE DEMONSTRATION (TEPA WEST) 80 63 143 3 - Yield increased from 3.5t/h to 5.5t/h

MAIZE DEMONSTRATION (BETIAKO) 48 16 64 1 - Yield increased from 0.6 t/h to 2.0t/h

TOTAL 128 79 207 4 -

Source: MAD-AANMA, Annual Report 2018

Before initiation of the project some farmers spent so much on seed planting materials particularly seed

maize. Currently farmers have learnt how to use lesser amount of seed to achieve higher yield. Again,

with the maize demonstration, farmers could sell their produce fresh hence saving them from

postharvest losses.

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Figure 2.9: Photo of transplanted Seedlings under the GIC Demonstration Programme at

Odikronwanta

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Figure 2.10: Photo of Irrigation of Rice Field to Maintain Plants during Drought Condition

Figure 2.11: Photo of Protection of Rice from Birds attack using Net

Figure 2.12: Photo of Threshed Paddy ready for bagging and subsequent conveyance to the Mills

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Figure 2.13: Photo of Bagging of Paddy

2.3.3.22 Agricultural technical Staff Strength

Before the recruitment of NABCO AEAs, the Extension farmer ratio stood at 1:5,950 a situation that

posed serious challenge to effective extension delivery in the Municipality. However, the arrival of

NABCO AEA has narrowed the ratio to 1:1,969. The implication is that all farmers can be reached by

AEAs/NABCO within the year as compared to the preceding year.

Table 2.25: Technical Strength of Agricultural Directorate

DISTRICT

Category

No.

Required

No. at post Total

Age Distribution Total

M F 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60

M F M F M F M F

M/DDAs 1 1 0 1 1 1

DAOs 4 3 0 3 1 2 3

Vet DAOs 1 1 0 1 1 1

AEAs 32 8 1 9 1 2 3 3 9

Market

Enumerators

1 0 1 1 1 1

Vet TOs 3 0 1 1 1 1

NABCO 20 4 24 6 3 6 15

YEA - 0 0 - - - - - - - - -

Totals 42 34 7 40 6 6 10 3 6 31

Source: MAD/RAD, 2018

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2.3.3.23 Monitoring and Coordination of Reports

A total of 96 monitoring visits were undertaken by the Directorate of Agriculture during the year under

review. Areas of focus included;

➢ Planting for food and jobs(PFJ)

➢ Monitoring of maize fields infected with FAW

➢ Crops and Livestock Demonstrations

➢ MOFA JICA PROJECT

➢ Green Innovations Centre (GIC) Demonstrations

➢ CIPA PROJECT

➢ Land Development, Canal Management and Maintenance

➢ FORA, Field Days, Group meetings, trainings, sensitization and awareness creation.

The monitoring was undertaken to ensure effective and efficient work output by AEAs as well as

provide backstopping sessions. It also afforded management the opportunity to address certain

fundamental challenges encountered by field staff and provided quick responses to the challenges. It

also helped the Municipal Director to track field activities carried out by AEAs, and farmers and also

ensured that planned activities were well implement

The communities visited during the course of the monitoring included Yaw Tabrikrom, Odikronkwanta,

Katabo, Subriso, Camp II, Meredane, Betiako, Manfo, Dwaaho, Abonsuaso, Mabang and Anyinasuso,

With the government’s intervention policy of supplying fertilizer to farmers at a subsidized price,

production had increased with certain crops particularly maize and rice.

Maize fields infestation by Fall Army Worm (FAW) had reduced considerably compared to same period

the preceding year as a result of the timely release of chemicals to farmers for spraying of their fields.

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Figure 2.14: Monitoring of Demonstration on Bond

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Figure 2.15: Monitoring of Well-established Rabittary at Tepa Ward 3

Construction at Subriso

Figure 2.16: Photo of a Monitoring Team’s in an Interaction with a Pig farmer at Anyinasuso on

Good Management Practices

Figure 2.17: Photo of a Monitoring Team’s inspection of an Improved Housing for Goats at

Bonkrom

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2.3.3.24 2018 National Farmers Day Celebration

The 2018 National farmers Day Celebration was came off at Meredane on the 7th of December,

2018 under the theme: Agriculture: “Moving Ghana beyond Aid”.

The event was well attended with pomp and pageantry with participation from Heads of

Department, Assembly Members, Past Award Winners, Present Award Winners, Chiefs and

Elders and the general public which in all constituted to about 500 participants. A total of

Twenty-Two farmers were awarded for their hard work, dedication and service to mother Ghana.

Table 2.26 and Table 2.27 gives details of award items presented to the farmers and award

winners respectively.

Table 2.26: Award Items

OVERALL MUNICIPAL BEST FARMER

S/N ITEM QUANTITY REMARKS

1 Aboboya 1 Presented to farmer

2 Cutlass 6 Presented to farmer

3 Pair of Wellington Boots 1 Presented to farmer

4 Knapsack Sprayer 1 Presented to farmer

5 Radio Set 1 Presented to farmer

6 Wax print full piece 1 Presented to farmer

MUNICIPAL 1ST RUNNER UP

1 Royal Motorbike 1 Presented to farmer

2 Cutlass 6 Presented to farmer

3 Pair of Wellington Boots 1 Presented to farmer

4 Knapsack Sprayer 1 Presented to farmer

5 Radio Set 1 Presented to farmer

MUNICIPAL 2ND RUNNER UP

1 42” LED AKAI Television 1 Presented to farmer

2 Cutlass 6 Presented to farmer

3 Pair of Wellington Boots 1 Presented to farmer

4 Knapsack Sprayer 1 Presented to farmer

5 Radio Set 1 Presented to farmer

BEST COCOA FARMER

1 Motorised Sprayer 1 Presented to farmer

2 Standard Pruner 1 Presented to farmer

3 Assorted Cocoa Products - Presented to farmer

4 Fungicides 1 carton Presented to farmer

5 Insecticides 5 litres Presented to farmer

5TH-8TH AWARDS

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1 Cutlass 10 Presented to farmer

2 Pair of Wellington Boots 1 Presented to farmer

3 Knapsack Sprayer 1 Presented to farmer

4 Radio Set 1 Presented to farmer

CONSOLATION AWARDS

1 Cutlass 8 Presented to farmer

2 Pair of Wellington Boots 1 Presented to farmer

3 Knapsack Sprayer 1 Presented to farmer

4 Half Piece Cloth 1 Presented to farmer

5 Radio Set 1 Presented to farmer

Table 2.27: Award Winners

S/N NAME AGE LOCATION COMMODITY/DISCIPLIN

E

ACREAGE

1 Alhaji Musah Mohammed 52 Dwaaho OVERALL BEST FARMER

Crops:

• Cocoa 70

• Maize 2

• Rice 2

• Plantain 7

• Cassava 2

• Oil Palm 8

Livestock Number

• Sheep 20

• Goats 20

• Cattle 9

• Local Birds 100

• Ducks 10

2 Eric Adarkwah Appiakrom 1ST RUNNER UP

3 Abdul Raman Dramani 38 Tepa 2ND RUNNER UP

4 Stephen Opoku 45 Twabidi BEST CROPS

5 Oti Acheampong 63 Tepa/Anyinasuso BEST LIVESTOCK

FARMER

6 Isaac Peprah 46 Kobeda BEST FISHERY FARMER

7 Kwame Opoku 40 Anyinasuso PHYSICALLY

CHALLENGED

8 Gamah Isaac 36 Subriso BEST AEA

90 Nana Antoa-Mensah BEST COCOA FARMER

CONSOLATION PRIZES

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S/N NAME AG

E

LOCATION COMMODITY/DISCIPLINE ACREA

GE

10 Christiana Abugri 32 Subriso BEST TECH. ADOPTER 1

11 Victor Owusu 43 Kruboa BEST CITRUS FARMER 2

12 Samuel Kankam 43 Manfo BEST CASSAVA FARMER 3

13 Danso Daniel 44 Jacobu BEST VEGETABLES

FARMER

4

14 Kwame Owusu 43 Mmeredane BEST PLANTAIN FARMER 8

15 TonkoBobsei 37 Mabang BEST MAIZE FARMER 8

16 Francis Ogbeh 47 Mabang BEST YAM FARMER 4

17 Rahinatu Karim 24 Tepa Katabo BEST RICE FARMER 3

18 Mohammed Ali 43 Odikro-Nkwanta BEST YOUTH FARMER 1

19 Jennifer Dwamena 25 Asantekrom Non-Traditional -

20 Amina Yakubu 28 Bredi BEST COWPEA FARMER 1

21 Joshua Ahmed 29 Katapei BEST TIGER NUTS FARMER 1

22 Peter Tilabi 42 Mmeredane BEST TECH ADOPTER

(Rice)

4

Source: MAD-AANMA, Annual Report 2018

Figure 2.18 Tricycle for Overall Best Farmer

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Figure 2.19: Award Items for all 22 Award

Figure 2.20 Inspection of Exhibited Food Items by Dignitaries

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Figure 2.21 Cross section of participants at the occasion

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2.4 Social Development

2.4.1 Access and Quality of Education

2.4.1.1 Supply of Furniture

The Municipal Directorate of Education as part of efforts to expand access received some

furniture from the Ministry of Education and the Ahafo Ano North Municipal Assembly. The

furniture from the Municipal Assembly included 200 pieces of Mono Desks, 131 Dual Desks,

30 KG tables and 180 KG chairs while the furniture supplied by the Ministry of Education

included 240 Dual Desks and 30 Teachers Tables and Chairs.

2.4.1.2 Supply of Teaching and Learning Materials

To enhance quality teaching and learning in the Municipality, the Education Directorate

received and distributed teaching and learning materials from the Ministry of Education and

the Regional Directorate of Agriculture. The items received included Rectangular box 1 of 2,

Rectangular box 2 of 2, 1 Cube box, 1 Mathematics box, 90 School Sandals, 1 box of My

First Day at school, 1,178 School uniforms, 400 Wall Charts of memorable dates in Ghana's

history 1st, 2nd &3rd term and 43 School Mapping Digest.

2.4.1.3 Monitoring and Supervision

The Municipal Director of Education together with the Assistant Director, Supervision &

Monitoring (S&M) and Assistant Director, Finance and Administration and Circuit

Supervisors undertook a number of monitoring visits to check on attendance, lesson notes

preparation and school environment.

During the year under review, a total of 313 visits were carried to 313 KG and Primary

Schools, 244 visits to JHS and 18 visits to both Mabang SHTS and Tepa SHS.

2.4.2 2018 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)

A total of Two Thousand Two Hundred and Two (2,202) candidates comprising 1,242 males

and 960 females from 56 schools took part in the year’s BECE. However, only 2,136 students

comprising of 1,215 males and 921 females qualified to continue to the Post Basic Education

level. To ensure quality and successful BECE, the Municipal Director of Education engaged

the services of BECE examiners from Tepa Senior High School to orientate the candidates

and subject teachers on dos and don’ts and the expectation of examiners.

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The pupils distinguished themselves in their performance during the examinations. The

disaggregated data for the Basic Education Certificate Examination for the period 2016 to

2018 are shown in the Tables 2.28 below.

Table 2.28: Number of Candidate that Qualify to the Next Level after BECE

YEAR Total Qualified

Candidates Males Females

% Qualified

Males Females

2015/2016 1,347 731 616 54 46

2016/2017 1,533 906 627 59 41

2017/2018 2,136 1,215 921 97.82 95.93

Source: Municipal GES Directorate, December 2018

2.4.3 Free SHS

The Free SHS Policy is being implemented both Tepa Senior High School and Mabang

Senior High Technical School in the Municipality with a total of Four Hundred and Seventy-

Eight (478) students comprising 209 males and 269 females. Out of the total enrolment 234

were admitted to the boarding school whiles 244 where admitted to the day school.

2.4.4 West Africa Senior High Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE)

A total of One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Three (1,793) candidates sat for this

year’s West Africa Senior High Secondary Certificate Examinations in the two SHS in the

Municipality. One Thousand, Four Hundred and Seventy-Nine sat for the examination in

Tepa SHS, and Three Hundred and Fourteen sat for the examination in Mabang Senior High

Technical School.

2.4.5 My First Day at School

The Municipal Chief Executive and the Municipal Director of Education went round the

various schools in the municipality on the day of re-opening for the first term 2018/2019

academic year. They took the opportunity to encourage the pupils to learn hard and also urged

the teachers to take their work seriously since they are helping raise the future leaders of the

nation. Some items including pencils and exercise books were distributed to the pupils.

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2.4.6 Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP)

The Municipal Chief Executive together with the Desk Officer of the School Feeding

Programme undertook monitoring visits to beneficiary schools of the programme. The

programme was going on smoothly in the municipality. The Honorable Chief Executive

entreated all the caterers to cook on the school premises and not to cook from home. Caterers

also pleaded with the government through the Municipal Chief Executive to ensure prompt

payment of their money in order to help them pay their suppliers.

The Municipality also benefited from expansion of the programme during the year under

review. Seven (7) more schools in the Municipality were enrolled unto the programme

bringing the total beneficiary schools in the Municipality to 20 schools with total beneficiary

pupils of 5,417.

2.4.7 Schools and Community Sensitization

The District Girls' Education officer on Tuesday 30th January, 2018 gave a talk on the topic

Career Opportunities available to students' at Tepa RC Church when the schools were

celebrating their Catholic Education week.

During the year under review, the Municipal Girls Education Officer with TIM Africa Aid

Ghana, an (NGO) in the Municipality and the Municipal Social Welfare Officer and an

Officer from Domestic Violence Support Unit attended a Community Durbar at Dwaaho and

Achina. The topic for the programme was "Counseling and Training on school related gender

based violence".

The officers also spoke on pupils/parents/teachers relationship and related issues and their

responsibilities as well and the rights and responsibilities of the child.

2.4.8 Defilement of Pupil

On 19th of November, 2017 an 11-year old female pupil from Kyekyewere DA Primary Two

was defiled by an 18 year old male unemployed youth. The Assemblyman of the community

reported to Municipal Girls Education Officer. With the support of the parents of the pupil,

the Assembly Members and the Police, the accused person was arrested and arraigned before

Tepa Circuit Court and was sentenced to seven (7) years imprisonment with hard labour on

the 13th of February, 2018.

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2.4.9 Water and Sanitation in Schools

The SHEP co-ordinator together with some officials from the Red Cross Society visited

Katapei AL-Huda Islamic and Kotei Nkwanta MA School's to inspect the construction of a

borehole and toilet facility by the Red Cross Society in collaboration with Nestle Ghana

Limited. The Red Cross Society and Child Right an (NGO) donated three (3) veronica

buckets, three (3) standings, three (3) washing bowls and three (3) small bowls to Katapei

AL-Huda Basic School and Katapei MA Primary respectively.

2.4.10 Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET)

Under the programme, Nineteen (19) sewing machines, Seventeen (17) hairdryers, Three (3)

sets of carpentry tools and Two (2) sets of electrical & electronic equipment's were received

and have been distributed to the beneficiaries of the programme. There was registration of

both new and old Master Craft Persons (MCPs) during the year under review.

In all Twenty - nine (29) old Master Craft Persons were registered and Fifteen (15) new

Master Craft Persons were registered. This was to enable these Master Craft Persons to be

part of the programme so that they can also train apprentices in the Municipality under the

programme.

2.4.11 Quiz Competition

Two schools in the Municipality, SDA Primary School and Kyekyewere M/A Primary School

emerged as Winner and First Runner Up respectively in a National Quiz Competition

organize by Child’s Right International under the Mondelez Cocoa Life Project held in

Koforidua.

2.4.12 Status of CHPS Implementation

The Municipal Directorate of Health Services continues to implement the CHPS programme

in the Municipality. The total number of demarcated CHPS zones is 39 and this is in line with

the district assembly concept as per electoral areas.

All the CHPS zones are functional with CHOs assigned and they report in the DHMIS.

The Municipal has five CHPS compounds with midwives attached to all the compounds.

Numesua CHPS Compound was handed over to the Health Directorate and its functional

providing health services to Numesua and its surrounding communities. Two new CHPS

compounds are yet to be functional Katapie and Boagyaa 1.

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2.4.13 Ensure Sustainable Financing for Health Care Delivery

Membership of the National Health Insurance (NHIS) increased in the Municipality during

the year under review comparing it to the previous years. The proportion of population with

active NHIS membership increased from 37,407 in 2017 to 46, 345 in 2018. Table 2.29 gives

the details of NHIS coverage in the Municipality.

Table 2.29: NHIS Coverage

2015 2016 Target 2017 2018

Proportion of

population with active

NHIS membership

41,100

(40%)

32,856

(30.8%) >40%

37,407

(33.7%)

46,345

Proportion of

population covered by

NHIS as indigents

9,258

(9%)

1,702

(1.6%)

7%

477

(0.43%)

6,164

Source: MHD-AANMA, 2018

2.4.14 Staff Strength by Sub-District

The Ahafo Ano Municipality has only two Medical Doctors at the Government Hospital

providing services to the people in the Municipality. This has brought a lot of pressure on the

Doctors; however there are 8 Physician Assistants, 95 Nurses, 39 Midwives and other health

staff supporting the Doctors in the Municipality. Table 2.30 gives details of health staff in the

Municipality.

Table 2.30: Details of Health Staff

STAFF

STRENGHT

SUB DISTRICT

Betiak

o

Anyinasus

o

Manf

o

Twabid

i

Tep

a

Subris

o

DH

D

Tota

l

Commen

t

Doctors 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2

PA 1 1 1 1 3 1 0 8

Nurse(EN,

Staff Nurses) 4

8 8 4

66 4 1 95

Community

health Nurses 5

3 3 2

10 3 0 26

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Midwife 3 5 4 3 21 3 0 39

Pharmacy

tech 0

0 1 0 3 0 0 4

TO’s(Technic

al Officers) 0

0 0 0 5 0 6 11

Biostatistician

Assistant 1

0 0 0 1 0 0 1

Field

Technician 0

1 1 0 1 0 0 3

Nabco

trainees 2

3 5 2 16 2 3 33

Total 19 26 28 15 82 15 16 297

Source: MHD-AANMA, 2018 APR

2.4.15 Health Facilities in the Municipality

The Municipality has 14 health facilities and institution providing quality health care and

training to the people in the Municipality. These include hospital, Health Centres, CHPS

Compound, Maternity Homes and Clinics. Table 2.31 gives the types of Health Facilities in

that exist in the Municipality.

Table 2.31: Health Facilities

SUB

DISTRICT Hospital

Health

Centres

CHPS

Compound

Maternity

home/clinic

Training

institution Total

Betiako 0 1 0 0 0 1

Anyinasuso 0 1 1 0 0 2

Manfo 0 2 2 0 0 4

Tepa 1 0 1 2 1 5

Subriso 0 1 1 0 0 2

District 1 5 5 2 1 14

Source: MHD-AANMA, 2018

2.4.16 Improve Efficiency in governance and management of health system

To improve and maintain the health of the people is to provide health services to all the

people in the Municipality. Having access to quality health services and personnel has

become a challenge since the Municipality lacks adequate health care officers and facilities.

However, the Municipal Assembly and Municipal Director of Health Services are putting in

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measures to ensure the posting of qualified health personnel and provide enough facilities to

ensure health care is brought to the doorsteps of the people. Table 2.32 gives the ratio of

Health Personnel and Facilities to the Population in the Municipality.

Table 2.32: Ratio of Health Personnel and Facilities to the Population

2015 2016 Target 2017 2018

Doctor: Population ratio 1:10,772 1:110,630 1:9,000 1:55,509 1:56,830

Nurse: Population ratio including

CHNs

1:733 1: 589

1. 85

1:854 1:939

Midwife: Population ratio 1:4,560 1:4,896 1:4,896 1:3,469 1:2,914

Proportion of health facilities

(Private/public/CHAG/others)

reporting in DHIMS2

100% 100%

>22%

100% 100%

Proportion of NHIS claims settled

within 12 weeks 0

0 80% 0 0

Source: MHD-AANMA, 2018

2.4.17 ANC Coverage for the Municipal

Pregnant women are expected to visit the health facilities to receive quality health during

pregnancy by skilled Health Staff. Every pregnant is supposed to attended Antenatal Clinics

at least four times during pregnancy so as to help prevent, detect and treat any health

problems. In Fig. 2.21 below, the percentage of pregnant women who attended Antenatal

Clinics was 52 as compared to 67.5% and 64.4 % in 2016 1nd 2017 respectively. The

Municipal Health Directorate and the Municipal Assembly needs to develop strategies to

enhance education on the need to attend ANC during pregnancy.

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Figure 2.21: ANC Coverage

Source: MHD-AANMA, 2018

2.4.18 Distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs)

As part of efforts to fight malaria, households were registered and distributed with free

treated LLINs in the Municipality. Out of the total 73,554 nets received by the Municipal

Health Directorate, 67,559 nets were distributed as shown in table 2.33.

Table 2.33: Mass Distribution of LLNs

Sub Municipal Total HHs

registered

Nets allocated in

pieces

Total No. of LLINs

Distributed (NetApp)

ANYINASUSO 3,876 8,516 7,618

BETIAKO 3,886 8,860 8,286

MANFO 6,304 16,061 15,015

SUBRISO 4,431 11,167 10,210

TEPA 12,930 27,360 24,680

TWADBIDI 573 1,590 1,790

District Total 32,000 73,554 67,599

Source: MHD-AANMA, 2018

Anyinasuso

Betiako Manfo Subriso TepaAhafo-

AnoNorth

2016 56.8 38.5 39.2 47 125.3 67.5

2017 45.9 29 43.1 48.7 123.3 64.4

2018 41.5 18.2 35.9 46.5 95.3 52

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

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2.4.19 Skilled Deliveries

Qualified Midwives and Doctors continue to provide services to pregnant women in the

Municipality since skilled birth Personnel are important in preventing maternal and neonatal

mortality and morbidity. During the year under review, 40.7% of women in labor visited the

health facilities to be attended to by a skilled professional as compared to 2017 and 2016

which recorded 41.9% and 44.4% respectively as shown in Fig 2.22.

Figure 2.22: Skilled Deliveries

Source: MHD-AANMA, 2018 APR

2.4.20 OPD Attendance

During the year under review, the Municipality recorded 78,298 OPD attendants at the

various health facilities in the Municipality. This was made up of 88% insured and 12% non-

insured as given in Table 2.34 below.

Anyinasuso

Betiako Manfo Subriso TepaAhafo-

AnoNorth

2016 29 33.9 23 33.3 83.8 44.4

2017 25.6 16.8 24.3 31.8 87 41.9

2018 26.8 15 22.6 31.1 84.8 40.7

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

2016 2017 2018

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Table 2.34: OPD Attendance

Source: MHD-AANMA, 2018 APR

2.4.21 Top 10 Causes of Morbidity

Malaria was the highest cause of morbidity in the Municipality during the year under review.

It had been the highest in previous years and continues to. In 2017, the number of people

affected by malaria decreased from 33,992 in 2016 to 23,590 in 2017 but increased to 14,589

in 2018. Malaria was followed Upper Respiratory Tract Infection as the second most highest

causes of morbidity as indicated in Table 2.3

Table 2.34: Top 10 Causes of Morbidity

POS. DISEASE/CONDITION 2016 DISEASE/CONDITION 2017 DISEASE/CONDITION 2018

1 Malaria 33,992 Malaria 23,590 Malaria 14,589

2 Upper Respiratory Tract

Infections 13,835

Upper Respiratory Tract

Infections 11,286

Upper Respiratory Tract

Infection 13,846

3 Rheumatism & Other

Joint Pains 6,776

Rheumatism & Other

Joint Pains 4,687 All Other Diseases 6,394

4 Diarrhoea Diseases 4,624 Diarrhoea Diseases 3,185

Rheumatism & Other

Other Joint 5,496

5 Skin Diseases 3,699 Skin Diseases 2,821 Intestinal Worms 3,653

6 Intestinal Worms 3,512 Anaemia 2,549 Diarrhoea Diseases 3,168

7 Ulcer 2,370 Intestinal Worms 2,278 Skin Diseases 3,068

8 Acute Urinary Tract 1,994 Acute Urinary Tract 2,026 Ulcer 2,570

Sub District OPD Attendance Insured Non Insured

Tepa 47,864 41,615 (86.27%) 6,127 (13.73%)

Manfo 12,798 12,205 (94.96%) 560 (5.04%)

Anyinasuso 7848 6,907 (87.79%) 890 (12.21%)

Betiako 4952 4,142 (83.29%) 789 (16.71%)

Subriso 4838 4,594 (87.76%) 235 (12.24%)

Total 78,298 69,461 (88%) 8,601(12%)

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Infection Infection

9 Anaemia 1,948 Acute Eye Infection 888 Anaemia 1,988

10 Acute Eye Infection 1,320 Pnuemonia 632

Acute Urinary Tract

Infections 1,936

Source: MHD-AANMA, 2018 APR

2.4.22 Justice Administration

The Family and Juvenile court continued to administer justice within the Municipality during

the period under review. A total of Twenty (20) cases were handled by the court. There were

Fifteen (15) Family Tribunal cases and Five (5) juvenile cases. The Department of Social

Development collaborated with the Magistrate Court in Tepa, DOVVSU and other

Organization to deliver justice to the people in the Municipality.

2.4.23 Child Rights, Promotions and Protection

The Department of Social Welfare received and handled 97 reported cases of abuse. Child

maintenance recorded the highest reported cases of abuse during the year under review. A

total of 76 cases were resolved representing 72.5% of the total cases arbitrated. Table 2.35

shows the performances of reported cases of abuse.

Table 2.35: Reported Cases of Abuse

N

O

INDICATORS PERFORMANCES

B/F

(1)

Reported

cases (2)

(1) +(2) Resolved Withdr

awn

Referre

d

Pending

M F M F M F M F M F M F M F

1 Family Welfare 0 0 6 19 6 19 6 15 0 2 0 0 0 2

2 Child

Maintenance

0 2 4 44 4 44 4 41 0 3 0 2 0 1

3 Child custody 0 0 6 2 6 2 4 2 0 0 2 0 0 0

4 Paternity 0 0 0 5 0 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1

5 Sub- Total 0 2 16 70 16 70 14 62 0 5 2 2 0 4

6 Grand Total 2 86 86 76 4 4 4

7 Percentages (%) 72.5% 3.1% 4.2% 2.1%

Source: Annual Evaluation Report, DSD-AANMA 2018

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2.4.24 Community Care

Three (3) adult cases were abandoned by their families at the hospital during the year under

review. However, the Department was able to link them to their respective families to be

taken care of.

2.4.25 Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP)

The programme was expanded in the Municipality during the year under review. Two

Hundred and Two (220) new beneficiaries were enrolled unto the programme.

During the period under review, payments for the 52nd, 53rd, 54th, 55th, 56th and 57th cycle

were done. Details of the payment are shown in Table 2.36 below.

Table 2.36: 52nd - 57 Cycle LEAP Payments

Payment

Installment

Amount

Allocated

Amount

Credited

Amount

not

credited

Number of

Households

paid

No. of

Households

not credited

4,203,804.00 4,197,660.00 6,950.00 6,300 96

Source: 2018 Annual Report, Department of Social Development

2.4.26 NHIS Biometric Registration

Most of the LEAP beneficiaries were taken through NHIS biometric registration and renewal.

About 90% of the beneficiaries had their cards renewed.

2.4.27 Child Labour Activities

The Child’s Right International under the Mondelez Cocoalife Project championed child

labour activities and this resulted in the formation of Child Protection Committees in most of

the Zonal Councils in the Municipality. There has also been the formation of the Municipal

Child Panel Committee.

2.4.28 Social Education

The Social Development Department during the year under review sensitized forty-five (45)

communities in the Municipality on Teenage Pregnancy Education. There are other

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stakeholders who helped in the education of the communities including the Municipal Girl

Child Coordinator, Ghana Health Service and Child’s Right International.

2.4.29 Job Creation

At the end of the reporting year 2018, the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) had enrolled a

number of modules to employ a number of youth. Two Hundred and Forty-Four (244) youth

were employed. They were employed under various modules including Revenue Ghana, Feed

Ghana, Civic Ghana, Educate Ghana, Digitize Ghana, Health Ghana and Enterprise Ghana.

2.4.30 Support from NGOs

The World Vision International and Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) together with its

partners continue lead the implementation of the Cocoa Life Project in the Municipality. The

Project during the year under review supported the project communities to review and

implement their Community Action Plans. Community Animators and Opinion Leaders were

also given series of trainings on good leadership skill.

The NGOs collaborated with COCOBOD and MOFA to provide extension services to

farmers as well providing trainings on alternative livelihoods to farmers, women and youth.

Some Financial empowerment trainings were organized for farmers and Village Savings and

Loans Associations (VSLA) groups to strengthen and sustain the VSLA.

2.4.31 Bicycle Education Empowerment Programme (BEEP)

The BEEP and World Bicycle Relief (WBR) launched the Bicycle Project at Katapei in the

Municipality. Beneficiary Districts, NGOs and other institutions like World Vision, VSO,

Right to Play, AgroEco, Ghana Education Service, Ghana Health Service and others

assembled at Katapei for the laugh of the project. The project through the Cocoa Life Project

distributed over 500 bicycles to pupils of Mondelez Cocoa Life Project communities. This

was to help pupils who commute from long distances to school have access to easy

transportation to school. The bicycles also has helped reduce the rate of tiredness and

absenteeism to school thereby increasing contact hours between pupils and teachers and

enhancing academic performance of the pupils.

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2.5 Environment, Infrastructure and Human Settlement

2.5.1. Climate Change Awareness and Sensitization

A total of 732 farmers were present during awareness creation, sensitization and training

sessions were conducted across all three zones during the year under review. Most of the

important issues discussed included the effect of drought, erratic rainfall and drying up of

water bodied and its disastrous consequences on Agricultural production.

Drought conditions affected crop production especially rice farmers, majority of whom

suffered crop failure and made losses. Most livestock farmers lose some of their animals

through lack of feed for the animals due to dry up of the vegetation. Water bodies served as

reserve during the dry season for use by communities, livestock and other farming activities.

When all three are compromised it eventually poses food security threat to communities and

the nation in general.

Table 2.37: Climate Change Awareness/Sensitization Training

Activities Number of

Trainings

Beneficiaries Total

Male Female

*Catchment areas protection schemes (e.g.

reclamation of arable land, re-afforestation, etc.) 2 48 23 71

Bush fire mitigation awareness/trainings 3 63 28 91

Overgrazing awareness and training sessions

Cropping management (e.g. Crop rotation, cover

cropping etc.) 1 56 21 77

Water use management (e.g. bunding in rice fields,

Drainage construction in flooded fields, Irrigation

etc.)

4 128 79 207

Perennial fruits and fodder plantation against soil

erosion 1 22 9 31

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 2 202 53 255

Others …

TOTAL 13 519 213 732

Source: MADU-AANMA, Annual Report 2018

2.5.2 Mitigation and adaptation measures

Famers were therefore trained on bushfire prevention and control, re-afforestation, zero

tillage, observation of buffer zone, water use management, soil erosion prevention, and fire

belt construction, woodlot establishment, multipurpose tree cropping and multi-story tree

planting. The training was undertaken by MOFA in collaboration with NADMO and the

District Forestry Commission.

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2.5.3 Scheme Preparation

The Department during the period under review prepared two schemes for Tepa town and

Anyinasuso Health Training School. This was to augment revenue collection in the

Municipality.

With the preparation of the scheme all structures along the trunk roads of Tepa as well as

structures are captured and will be coded to enable the Assembly broaden its tax network and

also aid revenue collectors collect the right revenues for the Assembly. The scheme

preparation for the Midwifery and Health Training school at Anyinasuso will also help the

school protect its boundaries from encroachers and also secure the land for future

development.

2.5.4 Street Naming and Property Addressing System

The Department worked hard to ensure a smooth implementation of the programme launched

by the Vice President in the municipality. According to the report about 80% of the data of

special location had been captured for the exercise and it was being coded for a smooth

implementation of the exercise in the Municipality.

2.5.5 Fight against Illegal Chainsaw Operation

The District Forestry Officer and his outfit continued their fight against illegal chainsaw

operation in the Desiree Forest in the Municipality. This is part of efforts to protect the forest.

This task was undertaken with support from the Municipal Assembly, the Police and the

Military.

2.5.6 Approval of Building Permits

The Department of Town and Country Planning organized 2 Statutory Planning Meetings

where 80 private and commercial permits were approved.

2.5.7 Status of Development Projects in the Municipality

The District Assembly is implementing a number of projects with different sources of funds

including District Assemblies Common Fund, District Development Facility, Internally

Generated Funds and Ghana Education Trust Fund.

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Table 2.38 and 2.39 depicts the status of the various projects in the Municipality.

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Table 2.38: Developmental Projects in Ahafo Ano North Municipality

NO

.

NAME OF

PROJECT

LOCATIO

N

CONTRACTO

R

CONTRAC

T SUM

DATE

OF

AWARD

EXPECTED

DATE OF

COMPLETION

PAYMENT

TO DATE

STATUS OF

COMPLETI

ON

% OF

COMPLETIO

N

1 Construction

of 6 unit

Classroom

Block for

Saviour DA

Primary

School at

Tepa

Tepa Benvow Ltd 294,039.88 15/12/16 15/06/17 62,000.00 On-going 70

2 Construction

of 3-unit

classroom

block with

other ancillary

facilities for

Odumase DA

Primary

School

Odumase F.J. Nada Const 189,780.45 15/03/16 15/08/17 30,000.00 On-going 45

3 Construction

of 1 No. 20-

Seater Aqua

Privy Toilet

Subriso Asantraepfie 196,900.70 15/03/16 15/08/17 155,000.00 On-going 90

4 Construction

of 3 No

Boreholes

Different

Locations

3M Enterprise 93,855.30 15/03/16 15/06/17 0n-going 75

5 Construction

of 3-Unit

Odumasi F. J Nada

Construction Ltd

189,779.50 15/03/16 15/08/17 On-going 60

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Classroom

Block with

office, store,

urinal and

toilet

6 Rehabilitation

and

Construction

of toilet

facilities

District wide Dextex

Enterprise

170,883.30 15/03/16 15/08/17 170,883.30 Completed

and in-use

100

7 Supply of

transformer

Tepa K.N Domfeh and

SonsLtd

45,825.00 15/03/16 15/04/17 45,825.00 Supplied 100

8 Construction

of 1 No. 6-

Unit

Classroom

Block for

Saviour D/A

Primary

School

Tepa Benvow Ltd 294,039.88 16/12/16 16/06/17 62,000.00 On-going 70

9 Renovation of

Electoral

Commission

Office at Tepa

Tepa 3M Enterprise 30,590.00 23/09/16 23/11/16 30,590.00 Completed 100

10 Drill 2 No.

boreholes and

mechanize 2

boreholes in

Tepa

Trede

Kwafkrom

Tepa

Destex Ltd 148,027.20 13/10/16 13/12/17 80,000.00 Completed 100

11 Extension of

electricity to

Tepa Mathew

Electrical and

47,790.20 1/12/2016 02/01/2017 20,000.00 Completed 100

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King Jesus Trading

Company

12 Construction

of ICT Centre

for Tepa E/A

Primary

school

Tepa 3 M Enterprise 181,401.50 07/07/16 06/01/17 70,000.00 On-going 70

13 Construction

of 1No. 10-

Seater Aqua

Privy Toilet at

Tepa SHS

Tepa Asadot Limited 129,937.31 20/09/16 20/03/17 65,000.00 Completed 100

14 Construction

of 1 No. 10-

Seater W/C

Toilet at Tepa

SHS

Tepa 3M Enterprise 121,029.50 20/09/16 20/03/17 85,000.00 Completed 100

15 Construction

of 6-Unit

Classroom

Block

Manfo Richnash Co.

Ltd

398,792.80 11/12/17 11/06/18 223,999.11 On-going 85

16 Construction

of 6-Unit

Classroom

Block

Odikro

Nkwanta

Gomens Co. Ltd 396,420.00 11/12/17 11/06/18 220,315.50 On-going 70

17 Construction

of 20-Seater

W/C Toilet at

Ward 4

Tepa 3M Enterprise 195,153.00 11/12/17 11/06/18 121,942.86 On-going 70

18 Drill and

Mechanize

District wide Elex Investment

Gh. Ltd

158,972.10 11/12/17 11/06/18 53,845,82 On-going 60

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6No. Bore

Holes for

health

facilities

19 Construction

of CHPS

Compound

Abonsuaso Pamicad Co. Ltd 182,682.47 11/12/17 11/06/18 77,402,37 On-going 75

20 Supply of

assorted

Furniture

Different

Location

Chaucer Ltd 142,600.00 11/12/17 11/01/18 50,000.00 Completed 100

21 Completion of

Nurses

Quarters at

Asuhyiae

Asuhyiae Hasaf Co. Ltd 89,987.00 20/12/17 20/03/18 51,903.00 Completed 100

22 Rehabilitation

of Old

Municipal

Assembly

Office Block

Tepa N-Techo 89,734.00 26/01/18 26/04/18 89,734.00 Completed 100

23 Rehabilitation

of 3-Unit JHS

block at

Dwaaho

Methodist

Primary

Dwaaho SODIA LTD 89,928.00 20/11/18 26/04/18 53,217.00 Completed 100

24 Construction

of 6 unit

Classroom

Block for

Nfante DA

Primary

Nfante Benvow Ltd 266,114.54 08/12/15 08/06/16 262,793.14 On-going 85

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School

25 Construction

of 6 unit

Classroom

Block for

Pobiso DA

Primary

School

Pobiso F.J. Nada Const 260,074.45 08/12/15 08/06/16 163,462.25 On-going 90

26 Construction

of 4 unit

Teachers

Quarters at

Akrofonso

Akrofonso Maxwell Addai

Enterprise

100,470.54 14/10/11 14/04/12 92,496.88 Standstill 85

27 Construction

of Police

Station at

Abonsuaso

Abonsuaso Harrisco Const

Ltd

28,799.00 09/02/15 09/02/16 20,000.00 Standstill 75

28 Renovate and

Complete

Administratio

n Block

M/HATS at

Tepa

Tepa 3M Enterprise 192,008.00 23/09/201

6

23/03/17 189,407.60 Completed

29 Completion of

Municipal

Health

Management

Team Block

Tepa Richnash Co.

Ltd

150,000.00 05/06/18 05/09/18 136,811.30 On-going 95

30 Construction

of Keniago

CHPS

Compound

Keniago 3M Enterprise 170,000.00 05/06/18 05/12/18 138,760.20 On-going 65

31 Drill 6 No.

Boreholes

Diffent

locations

N-Techo Ltd 110,000.00 05/06/18 05/09/18 108, 063.52 On-going 96

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with hand

pumps

32 Reshaping of

20km Feeder

Roads

District wide N-Techo Ltd 85,456 05/06/18 05/07/18 60,000.00 On-going 100

33 Construction

of 2-Unit KG

Block with

sleeping room

and 2 seater

KVIP toilet

for Suponso

DA Primary

Suponso Fly Yee

Ventures Ltd

110,000.00 05/06/18 05/09/19 99,546.00 Completed 100

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Table 2.39: Special Projects

NO NAME OF PROJECT

CONTRACTOR SECTOR CONTRACT

SUM

SOURCE REMARKS

1 Upgrading and Surfacing of Manfo-

Mfante Feeder Road 18.8km

M/S Kofi Job Co. Ltd Road Not Available COCOBOD Completed

2 Upgrading and Surfacing of Subriso

Junction- Subriso Feeder Road 8.0km

Not Available Road Not Available COCOBOD On-going

3 Upgrading and Surfacing of

Anyinasuso- Abonsuaso Feeder Road

14.0km

M/S YKB Co. Ltd Road Not Available COCOBOD Completed

4 Upgrading and Surfacing of Dwaaho-

Asuhyiae Feeder Road 15.0km

G.K Appiah and Sons

Ltd

Road Not Available COCOBOD Suspended

5 Upgrading and Surfacing of Tepa

Town Roads 6.29km

M/S Aba-Baram Co.

Ltd

Road 11,003,440.38 COCOBOD Suspended

6 Construction of 60 capacity bed

district Hospital at Tepa

Not Available Health Not Available EUROGET On-going

7 Construction of Jubilee Market at

Tepa

Not Available Economic Not Available MLGRD Standstill

8 Construction of stormwater drainage

Improvement Works at Tepa Lot 1

Jodenblo Co. Ltd Road 1,398,464.00 WRW&H On-going

9 Construction of stormwater drainage

Improvement Works at Tepa Lot 2

Mubabra Co. Ltd Road 1,397,589.45 WRW&H On-going

10 Extension of electricity from Manfo

to Subriso

Not Available Energy Not Available MoEn Standstill

11 Construction of 10 – Seater W/C with

mechanized borehole at Tepa Zongo

Clean Vision

Company Limited

Water &

Sanitation

Not Available IPEP On-going

12 Construction of 10 Seater W/C

Institutional Toilet with mechanized

borehole at Akwasiase Zongo

Clean Vision

Company Limited

Sanitation Not Available IPEP On-going

13 Construction of Community Based

Mechanized Solar Powered Water

System at Numesua

AEON Water Not Available IPEP On-going

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14 Construction if Community Based

Mechanized Solar Powered Water

System at Bredi

AEON Water Not Available IPEP On-going

15 Construction of 1,000 metric tonnes

prefabricated Grains Warehouse at

Odikro Nkwanta

Prefos Ltd Agriculture Not Available IPEP On-going

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2.6 Governance, Corruption and Public Accountability

2.6.2 Self Help Projects/Community Initiated Projects

The Municipal Chief Executive and Member of Parliament in supporting Self Help projects in the

Municipality supplied building materials including bags of cement, packets of roofing sheets to various

communities in the 7 Zonal Councils to support their developmental projects. The communities included

Kwaku Duahkrom, Beposo, Nyamebekyere, Bosikese, Ankase, Trede and other communities.

Voluntary Services Overseas, an NGO in the Municipality also supplied packets of roofing sheets to

Bonkrom to support them roof their communal latrine.

2.6.3 Town Hall Meetings

Two Town Hall meetings were held during the year under review to help the Municipal Chief Executive

and other duty bearers to account on various developmental projects and programmes being undertaken

in the Municipality. This Town Hall meetings were organised in partnership with Institute of Democratic

Governance (IDEG) under the Cocoa Life Project and SODIA GH under the Ghana Strengthening and

Accountability Mechanism (GSAM) project.

2.6.4 Citizens Participation

The citizens were given the opportunity to partake planning and implementation of all development

projects. Both GSAM and IDEG continue to facilitate the engagement of community members with duty

bearers in their communities. Communities where such engagements went on included Gyamerakrom,

Kwakuduakrom, Peterkrom, Odikro Nkwanta, Boagyaa I

2.6.5: MCE’s Visits to Communities

The Municipal Chief Executive undertook visits to 30 communities to engage with the citizens on

various government policies and programmes being implemented in the Municipality. The communities

visited included Pakyi, Nyameyehene, Pokukrom, Siawkrom, Nkyensedanho, Nyamaa, Okyerekrom,

Betiako, Abonsuaso, Benumso, Trede, Amakrom, Suponso, Mmofranfadwene and others.

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2.6.6 Local Governance

Membership of all the Zonal Councils were reconstituted to make it functional and operate effectively.

The members were oriented on their roles and responsibilities. All the seven Zonal Councils were

provided with permanent secretaries to man all the offices. Training on participatory planning, minutes

writing and revenue mobilization would be conducted for them in 2018.

2.6.7 Empowering Women

The Municipal Assembly took steps to empower women thereby creating equal opportunities for both

sexes. This has manifested in areas like water and sanitation, vulnerability, Assembly Sub-structure

levels, credit to hair dressers traders, farmers and sponsorship of girl-child education and training of

women in book-keeping.

2.6.8 Financial Assistance to Students

The Municipal Assembly and the Member of Parliament provided financial assistance to Eighty (80)

students from SHS and Universities. Out of the figure, thirty-five (35) of them were females whilst

forty-five (45) were males. Their ages range between14 and 35 years. The funding came from DACF

and MP’s Common Fund.

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Table 2.40: Performance of Core Indicators at the District Level

Target

Indicators Indicator

definitions

Disaggregation Monitoring

frequency

Baseline

(2017)

2018 2019 2020 2021

Development Dimension: Economic Development

Goal: Build a Prosperous Society

Total output of

agricultural

production

Staple:

Maize

Rice (Milled)

Cassava

Yam

Cocoyam

Plantain

Groundnut

Cash Crop:

Cowpea

Cocoa

Oil palm

Cashew nut

Livestock:

Cattle

Sheep

Goat

Pig

Poultry

Total quantity of

selected crops,

livestock and

poultry and

fisheries

produced in the

district in a

given year

By category:

Staple crops

Maize

Annually

11,350.8 19,702.2 20,490.2 21,719.4 23,239.70

Rice 2,634.15 6,075 6,138 6,657.08 71165.80

Cassava 96,803 107,861 112,175.4 118,905.9 127,229.3

Plantain 144,480 168,310 175,042.4 185,544.5 198,553

Cocoyam 35,420 40,119.8 42,119.8 44,646 47,772.1

Cash Crops

Cowpea

Cocoa

Oil palm

Livestock

Cattle

65.55

229,090

2,250

5,200

75

81,272

2,005

6,200

78

N/A

1,555

6,448

82.6

N/A

1,588

6,834

88.3

N/A

1,850

7,312

Sheep 20,122 23,122 24,046

25,488

27,272

Goat 24,000 2,500

26,000 2,756 2,948

Pig 17,540 18,850 19,604 20,780 22,234

Poultry 45,000 47,000 4,888 5,181 5,543

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Percentage of

arable land

under

cultivation

Staple:

Maize

Rice (Milled)

Cassava

Yam

Cocoyam

Plantain

Groundnut

Cash Crop:

Cowpea

Cocoa

Oil palm

Cashew nut

Area of land (in

hectares) put

under

agricultural

production

expressed as a

percentage of

total arable land

within the

district

By category:

Staple crops

Maize

Annually

14,073.4

14,777.0

15,811.3

17,234.3

17,406.3

Rice (Milled) 627.18 658.4 704.4 767.7 843.7

Cassava 6,127 6,433.3 6,883.6 7,503.1 8,253.1

Plantain 7,770 8,158.5 8,729.5 9,515.1 10,466.1

Cowpea 101.0 106.1 113.5 123.7 135.7

Cash Crops

Cocoa

54,059.57

N/A

Oil palm 400 360 300 285 215

Number of

new

industries

established

Count of

industries

established in

the district

including

cottage

industries,

1D1F etc

By sector:

agriculture,

industry,

Service

Annually

8

-

20

9

2

18

11

5

25

15

7

30

20

10

50

Number of

new jobs

created

The count of

new jobs

created per

sector

including

those under

the special

initiative

By sector

(temporal/

permanent/sex):

Agriculture

Permanent

Male

Female

Annually

56

Temporal

Male

Female

service

Permanent

Male

Female

12

8

5

10

19

5

6

13

50

20

30

50

100

50

40

70

200

100

70

100

Development Dimension: Social Development

Goal: Create Opportunities For All Ghanaians

Net

enrolment

ratio

The ratio of

appropriately

aged pupils

enrolled at a

given level

expressed as a

percentage of

the total

population in

that age group

Kindergarten

Primary

JHS

Annually

70.3%

69.1%

66.8%

66.5%

68.0%

71.0%

69.2%

77.5%

40.9%

58.3%

38.2% 33.9% 33.1% 31.5% 17.4%

Gender parity

Ratio of male to

female

enrolment rates

Kindergarten

Primary

JHS

SHS

Annually 1.01

0.98

0.94

0.86

1.00

0.99

0.94

0.86

1.00

0.98

0.95

0.87

1.00

0.97

0.97

0.87

1.00

0.96

0.98

0.89

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Completion

rate

Ratio of the total

number of

boys/girls

enrolled in the

last grade of a

given level of

education

(Primary 6, JHS

3, SHS 3),

regardless of

age, expressed as

a percentage of

the total district

population of

boys/girls of the

theoretical

entrance age to

the last grade of

that level of

education

Kindergarten

Boys:

Girls:

Primary

Boys:

Girls:

JHS

Boys:

Girls:

SHS

Boys:

Girls:

Annually

101.0%

102.1%

70.9%

71.2%

81.2%

71.1%

25.2%

21.2%

101.0%

102.1%

66.0%

71.4%

74.6%

67.9%

24.5%

20.6%

101.0%

102.1%

62.1%

65.7%

77.9%

66.5%

23.8%

20.8%

101.0%

102.1%

34.9%

37.0%

73.3%

64.7%

23.1%

19.5%

101.0

102.1%

19.8%

20.6%

39.6%

36.7%

30.6%

26.5%

Number of

operational

health facilities

Total number of

health facilities

able to deliver

basic health care

CHPS

Clinics

Hospitals

Health Centres

Quarterly 4

2

1

5

2

1

7

2

1

9

3

1

9

3

1

Proportion of

population with

valid NHIS

card

The population

with valid NHIS

card, expressed

as a percentage

of total district

population

Total (by sex)

Indigents

Informal

Aged

Annually 37,407 46,345 80,000 130,00 150,000

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Under 18years

Pregnant Women

Proportion of

population with

access to basic

drinking water

sources

Share of the

district

population with

access to basic

drinking water

sources

including

boreholes,

standpipes,

protected dug

wells etc.

expressed as a

percentage of

total district

population

District

Urban

Rural

Quarterly 76.8

80

35

80.5

85

45

95

100

80

100

100

100

100

100

100

Proportion of

population with

access to

improved

sanitation

services

Share of

population with

access to basic

sanitation

services

including

ventilated

improved pit

latrines, flush

toilets to sewer

systems, septic

tanks or pit

latrines,

composting

toilets etc.

expressed as a

percentage of

District

Urban

Rural

Annually 48.5

58

15

55

65

30

70

75

85

90

95

98

100

100

100

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total district

population

Number of

births and

deaths

registered

Count of births

and deaths

registered at

registering

institutions

Birth (sex)

M

F

Death (sex, age

group4)

1,357

1,148

1,699

1,251

1,697

1,360

1,877

1,475

2,054

1,596

Total number

of recorded

cases of child

trafficking and

abuse

Count of

recorded cases of

child trafficking

and child abuse

cases in the

district

Child trafficking

(sex)

Child abuse (sex)

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Maternal

mortality ratio

(Institutional)

Maternal deaths

recorded per

100,000 live

births in the

district

District

0 0 0 0 0

Malaria case

fatality

(Institutional)

Total malaria

deaths expressed

as a percentage

of total malaria

admissions in

health facilities

Sex

Age

0 0 0 0 0

Development Dimension: Environment, Infrastructure And Human Settlements

Goal: Safeguard The Natural Environment And Ensure A Resilient, Built Environment

Percentage of

road network

in good

condition

The total km of

classified road

network in good

condition

expressed as

percentage of

total road

network

Total

Urban

Feeder

Annually

43.5

55

20

59.7

58

30

65

65

50

85

75

60

95

85

60

Percentage of

communities

covered by

electricity

The number of

communities in

the district

connected to the

national grid

divided by total

number of

communities in

the district

expressed as a

percentage

District

Rural

Urban

Annually 18

5

90

25

10

100

30

30

100

60

50

100

85

80

100

Development Dimension: Governance, Corruption and Public Accountability

Goal: Maintain a Stable, United and Safe Society

Percentage of

Annual Action

Plan

implemented

Total number of

activities

implemented

divided by the

total number of

planned

activities in a

given year

expressed as a

percentage

District

Annually 86% 88% 98% 100% 100%

Reported cases

of crime

Total number of

reported cases of

major crimes

including rape,

armed robbery,

defilement, and

murder recorded

by Ghana Police

in a given year

By type

Rape

Robbery

Defilement

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Number of

communities

affected by

Count of disaster

incidents

recorded at the

Bushfire

Quarterly

2

0

0

0

0

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disaster

district including

floods, bushfires

etc.

Floods

Annually

0

0

0

0

0

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CHAPTER THREE

THE WAY FORWARD

3.1 Key Issues Yet To Be Addressed

A number of key development issues that need immediate attention include:

a. National Policies & Programmes

• Payment of Capitation Grant to Primary and JHS pupils.

• Full implementation of Free Senior High School.

• Expansion of the National School Feeding Programme

• Expansion of Rural Electrification.

• Schools Under Trees Programme and construction of KG blocks nationwide

• Implementation of Planting for food and Jobs

• National Health Insurance Scheme

b. District Programmes

• Extension of the Rural Electrification

• Completion of the new administration block

• Capacity building for the Members of MPCU, MA staff and Assembly Members.

• Capacity building for the Zonal Council Members.

• Increase Internally Generated Fund (IGF)

• Provide financial support for MPCU activities

• Develop and prepare layout for major communities.

• Elimination of schools under trees.

• Expansion of health, sanitation and education facilities.

• Development and promote tourism potentials in the District.

• Improve agriculture production through planting for food and jobs

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3.2 Recommendations

3.2.1 Economic Development

• There should be ready market for the produce of the farmers to avoid post-harvest loses.

• Effort should be made to increase the number of Agriculture Extension Agents

• The MA should collaborate with other stakeholders to sensitize farmers on Planting for

Food and Jobs and Planting Export and Rural Development.

• Efforts had to be made to complete and open the Tepa Jubilee Market in order to create

job and increase revenue generation.

3.2.2 Social Development

Education

The District could achieve quality education, by bridging the gap of gender disparities, increase

enrolment and retention and achieving universal primary education by 2017. The following

measures need to be considered:

• Rehabilitation and construction of classroom blocks and sanitary facilities.

• Pre-school education should be promoted vigorously.

• Expansion of the National School Feeding Programme to most of the schools in the

Municipality.

• Decent accommodation should be provided for teachers in the rural areas.

• More dual and mono desks should be provided to schools.

• Provision of sponsorship and incentives should be skewed towards girl-child.

• More text books and computers should be supplied to schools in order to enhance

teaching and learning of ICT.

Health Care

In spite of the good performance made in health sector, there are other issues that need to be

worked on.

• Equip CHPS facilities and Health Centres at Katapei and Boagyaa I, Beposo with

personnel and equipment.

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• The Municipal Assembly Health support budget should be increased.

• Provide accommodation for health staff.

3.2.3 Environment, Infrastructure and Human Settlements Development

Water & Sanitation

• Empowering the Communities Water and Sanitation Committees (WASANs)

and other stakeholders.

• Rehabilitation of broken-down boreholes in the Municipality.

• Data collection on Water and Sanitation facilities in the district.

Housing Development & Layout for Tepa

• The capacity of Municipal Statutory Planning Committee should be strengthened

• Community sensitization should be conducted District wide.

3.2.4 GOVERNANCE, CORRUPTION AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY

3.2.4.1 Policy Recommendations for Political Governance

Local Government

To deepening local governance, there should be regular interaction between Assembly members,

Heads of Department, Traditional Authorities and Community members.

• Feedback mechanism should be instituted in the District for the benefit of the people.

• The capacity of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) must be built for them to

plan for development.

• There should be effective and efficient Public Relation Unit for free flow of information.

• Funds should be secured for the renovation of the Administration Block Annex.

Rule of Law and Public Safety

• Steps had been taken to support the Police in the Municipality.

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• Effort should be made to support the Department of Social Welfare to handle the

increasing number of family issues.

Empowerment

Empowering Women, Children and the Vulnerable through the following:

• Enhance women’s access to and control of economic resources.

• Ensure social justice and equity for all.

• Conscious effort to reduce gender disparities in education.

• Affirmative action should be taken seriously to achieve gender equity.

3.2.4.2 Fiscal & Economic Governance

The under listed recommendations will go a long way to improve the Municipality’s capacity in

developing, monitoring and evaluating of projects, programmes and policies.

• Provide adequate budget for M & E activities.

• Monitoring and Evaluation skills should be strengthened.

• M & E information reporting system should be developed.

• Detailed annual M & E calendar be prepared and owned by MPCU members.

• Provide incentives to monitoring and evaluation actors for performance.

• Computer training in data collection, analysis and display

3.3 Conclusion

The year under review witnessed a lot of challenges in terms of resources releases as funds were

not released on time. Most projects could not be completed whilst others could not be initiated

due to the financial challenges facing the nation. Most of the departments did not receive any

government subventions to enable them run their offices.

Much could have been achieved if resources were made available on time and in right quantities.

The continuous deductions at source of the District Assemblies Common Fund is a great source

of worry to the district as it affects most programmes and projects delivery schedules. The low

capacity of the district assembly in revenue mobilisation needs to be improved in order to

improve service provision. It is expected that more resources would be made available to the

District Assembly through its collaboration with development partners such as USAID,

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Mondelez Cocoa Life and JICA. The Assembly needs to put in pragmatic strategies to mobilise

more revenue internally to service most of its programmes and projects in the coming years.