Status of Implementation of World Bank supported Projects in Ghana

As of June 30, 2013

The disclosure of this information is in line with the World Bank's Access to Information Policy approved by the Board of Executive Directors in November 2009. This new policy constitutes a major shift in the Bank's approach to information disclosure, transparency, sharing of knowledge, and accountability. Clients and the general public now have access to a much broader range of information, particularly information about projects under preparation and implementation.

1. Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project
Implementation Agency: Ministry of Food and Agriculture,
Contacts Alabi Bortey, email alabibortey@gmail.com

Key Dates
Approval Date 22-Mar-2012
Effectiveness Date 08-Apr-2013
Closing Date 30-Sep-2017

Amt committed US$100m Amt Disbursed: US$10.3m

Project Development Objectives
The project development objective (PDO) is: increased access to land, private sector finance, input- and output-markets by smallholder farms from private-public partnerships in commercial agriculture in Accra Plains and SADA zone.

Components Cost (US$m)
1. Strengthening investment promo infrastructure, facilitating secure access to land
and project management. 11.80
2. Securing PPPs and small-holder linkages in the Accra Plains 45.40
3. Securing PPPs and small-holder linkages in the SADA zone 64.30
4. Project management and monitoring and evaluation 14.30

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory
Overall Risk Rating Moderate

Implementation Status Overview
All the conditions for effectiveness were fulfilled and the project became effective on April 8, 2013. The USAID Grant co-financing the project was signed on March 13, 2013. The first Implementation Support Mission was carried out from May 13 to 20, 2013. The mission (i) strengthened the institutional set up of the project, (ii) reviewed the Annual Work Plan and Budget for 2013, (iii) designed a time-line for the implementation of project activities, (iv) updated and finalized the Procurement Plan and (v) took the appropriate measures with the Ministry of Finance to ensure the availability of funds for project activities before June 15, 2013.

Key Decisions Regarding Implementation
In order to speed up project implementation on the ground, the mission made key decisions on forty four agreed actions from the project’s AWPB for 2013 to be rolled before the end of the year. In addition to these, the following key decisions were also taken:
(a) the introduction of the low-hanging fruits concept in order to start financing some activities in and around the project zone;
(b) the effective collaboration of the project with other World Bank funded or donor partners funded projects in order to be effective on the ground, make economies of scale and ensure coherence among partners. As such the Second Land Administration Project (IDA Credit number 4870-GH) will cover the cost of financing aerial photography of 4,000 square kilometers in the Nasia-Nabogo Valley in the Northern Region of Ghana as part of GCAP’s land development activities in the SADA zone.
(c) the mission also invited the IFC team working on Commercial Agriculture to participate in its activities. It was agreed that depending on their needs, GCAP and IFC would direct potential investors to one another; and
(d) the mission reviewed the Project Implementation Manual to ensure its coherence with the safeguard documents.

2. Ghana – Pubic Private Partnership Project
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance
Contact: Isaac Oware-Aboagye, email: Ioware-aboagye@mofep.gov.gh

Key Dates
Approval Date 27-Mar-2012
Effectiveness Date 26-Dec-2012
Closing Date 31-Aug-2016

Amt committed US$30m Amt Disbursed: US$3.4m

Project Development Objectives
The objective of this Adaptable Program Lending (APL) Phase I project is to improve the legislative, institutional, financial, fiduciary and technical framework to generate a pipeline of bankable PPP projects. The overall objective of this Adaptable Program Lending (APL) two-phased initiative is to assist the Government of Ghana to increase targeted infrastructure and other social service levels and quality by mobilizing private sector participation through a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Leveraging greater volumes of private sector investment in infrastructure provision is a critical Program end-objective. The two-phased APL is designed to promote the creation of a sustainable and cost-effective PPP market in Ghana.

Component-(s Cost (US$m)
1. Institutional, Fiduciary, Legislative and Financial Capacity Building 10.00
2. PPP Pipeline Preparation and Transaction Advisory Support 18.50
3. Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation 1.50

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory
Overall Risk Rating Substantial

Implementation Status Overview
The project became effective on Dec 26, 2012; thus within the expected timeline (and before the Africa Regional Red Flag). A first supervision mission took place on Feb 2013 and the related Aide Memoire was issued to government on March 4, 2013. It is worthwhile to note that presidential elections took place in Ghana in December 2012 and the results were peaceful. However, this has led to an understandable slowdown in the project over the first 3 months of 2013 as new government officials were being assigned. These circumstances need to be borne in mind when assessing the project of this project since the last ISR , early December 2012.

3. Ghana Health Insurance Project
Implementing Agency: National Health Insurance Authority,
Contact: Anthony Gingong, email: anthony.gingong@nhia.gov.gh

Key Dates
Approval Date 03-Jul-2007
Effectiveness Date 10-Dec-2007
Original Closing Date 31-Dec-2012
Revised Closing Date 31-March-2014

Amt committed: US$15m Amt Disbursed: US$12.8m

Project Development Objectives
The Project Development Objective is to strengthen the financial and operational management of the National Health Insurance Scheme by improving: (i) the policy adaptation and implementation capacity of the National Health Insurance Council in addressing ongoing core policy issues related to contribution collection, risk equalization, and provider payment mechanisms; and (ii) the purchasing function of the District Mutual Health Insurance Schemes, and the billing function of the Providers.

Component(s) Cost (US$m)
1. Streamlined Purchasing Policies and Mechanisms 2.05
2. Strengthening Integrated Claims Management Systems 8.60
3. Project Management 0.00

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory

Implementation Status Overview
This an update based on the Bank's supervision mission in February 2013, and a May 2013 pre-appraisal mission of the Health Systems Strengthening Project (HSSP) with a component to continue to support the health insurance system in Ghana. The likelihood of achieving the Project Development Objective is downgraded to Moderately Satisfactory as only two outcome indicators out of four have met their target. The Implementation Progress (IP) is maintained at Satisfactory. The Government has requested for a nine month extension to complete key project activities. There are encouraging results of Health Insurance Project (HIP) implementation with two of the four PDO indicators having met their end of project targets. The two outcome indicators that have met their targets are (i) proportion of total claims submitted by providers to NHIS (District Mutual Health Insurance Scheme or Claims Processing Center) for processing that passed the initial screening; and (ii) proportion of total “clean” claims that are reimbursed by payers (NHIS) to providers within 60 days of claims receipt. Actions are being taken to ensure that the target on electronic claims (e-claims) management system and the coverage of the poor will be met by end of the extended period. Since the e-claims management system went live on April 1 2013, it has now been rolled out to 20 facilities out of the target 47, and 51697 claims have been submitted, vetted and paid through the system as at May 28, 2013. While this number is increasing as and when additional facilities become operational the target will not be met by the current closing date. It will only be met by the extended project closing in March, 2014. In the case of the indicator on coverage of the poor, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is working closely with the relevant stakeholders, especially the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty Program (LEAP) and the Ministry of Health in a nationwide exercise to increase the number of poor persons enrolled into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The target will be close to being met by the current closing date of June 30, 2013. It will only be met fully by the extended project closing.

The procurement plan was also updated, showing actual dates for completed activities, with only minimal deviation between planned dates and actuals achieved; The capitation pilot was completed and reviewed; accreditation of providers, gate keeper and referral policy training have all been completed under Component A - Streamlined Purchasing Policies and Mechanisms. Under Component B - Strengthening Integrated Claims Management Systems, the Health Dictionary Data (HDD) is completed and efforts are underway for the hosting. The project continues to be relevant as the objective of strengthening the financial and operational management of the Ghana National Health Insurance System is still one of the priorities of Government as these are the issues raised for consideration in the Health Financing Report completed by the World Bank in 2011. As such the Government has requested for continuous support for it. Even though there were delays in project implementation activities, there have not been price escalations and therefore there were no adverse effect on the efficiency of the project. While the country in the recent period has experienced power cuts that could have affected the health facilities' and District Health Insurance Schemes' ability to submit electronic claims, measures were put in place to minimize the effects. Inverters were procured for all the facilities and the Claims Processing Center (CPC) to ensure constant power supply. Thus power cuts will not affect their operations and there would be full utilization of the computerized claims management system that is being put in place under the project. Already the beneficiaries have said that claims submission has become faster in the facilities that are already using the e-claims system and it has become paperless making it more efficient.

Key Decisions Regarding Implementation

Bank Management is considering the nine month extension request positively to provide additional time and allow for completion of key project activities and meet targets.

4. Ghana Partnership for Education

Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service
Contact Stephen Adu, email: stephen.adu56@yahoo.com

Key Dates
Board Approval Date 11-Oct-2012
Effectiveness Date 15-Feb-2013
Closing Date 31-Oct-2015

Amt committed: US$75.5m Amt disbursed: US$15.0m

Project Development Objectives
The PDO of the Ghana Partnership for Education Grant is to improve the planning, monitoring and delivery of basic education services in deprived districts of Ghana.

Component(s) Cost (US$m)
1. Sub-Grants to Deprived Districts to support key education objectives 44.86
2. School Sub-Grants 24.06
3. Project Management and Institutional Strengthening 6.58

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory
Overall Risk Rating Substantial

Implementation Status Overview
This is the initial Implementation Status and Results for the Ghana Partnership for Education Grant (GPEG). Effectiveness was declared only on February 15, 2013 and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has sent the authorized signatories on March 11, 2013. The project still requires the opening of the special account and first withdrawal application to begin disbursements which is expected by April 12, 2013.
However, significant implementation progress has been made with key teams in the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service conducting preparatory trainings, orientations and district planning to ensure activities are undertaken once funding is released. The Annual Programs of Work (APW) have been approved at both Headquarters and District levels. The Bank has issued no objections to the first year APWs, procurement plan and Ghana Education Service and Ministry of Education Headquarters work plan. Many of the Terms of References for consultancy services have been drafted and the Project Implementation Manual has been finalized and will be printed and disseminated during the next several weeks. The Untrained Teacher Diploma in Basic Education (UTDBE) program conducted its first two face to face courses since September 2012. Some issues were identified in the selection of the enrolled trainees and a validation exercise will need to be conducted immediately. Plans for this validation exercise have been discussed with expected support coming from the newly established Inspectorate Board. The Monitoring and Evaluation templates have been finalized, training activities planned and initial rounds of school report card data collection completed. It was agreed that the GPEG would undergo a minor restructuring to include minor rehabilitation works under the District Grants. In addition, the UTDBE monitoring will require an immediate validation exercise to ensure that only eligible teachers are enrolled in the program. The most recent mission agreed that additional training/capacity building be provided to implementing units in financial management and procurement. The next joint sector review will be conducted in May 2013 to inform the planned National Education Sector Annual review (NESAR), currently scheduled for end-June 2013.

Key Decisions Regarding Implementation
It was agreed that the GPEG would undergo a minor restructuring to include minor rehabilitation works under the District Grants. In addition, the UTDBE monitoring will require an immediate validation exercise to ensure that only eligible teachers are enrolled in the program. The most recent mission agreed that additional training/capacity building be provided to implementing units in financial management and procurement. The next joint sector review will be conducted in May 2013 to inform the planned National Education Sector Annual review (NESAR), currently scheduled for end-June 2013.

5. Ghana Skills and Technology Development Project
Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Education, Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET) Contact: Mathew Dally, email mdally@cotvet.org

Key Dates
Board Approval Date 29-Mar-2011
Effectiveness Date 23-Nov-2011
Original Closing Date 30-Jun-2016
Revised Closing Date 30-Jun-2016

Amt Committed: US$70m Amt disbursed:US$8.2m

Project Development Objectives
The project objective is to improve demand-driven skills development and increase adoption of new technologies in selected economic sectors.

Component(s) Cost (US$m)
1. Institutional Strengthening of Skills Development 4.00
2. Institutional Strengthening of Science and Technology Development 4.00
3. Financing of Skills and Technology Development Programs through the Skills
Development Fund (SDF) 50.00
4. Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation 5.00

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory
Overall Risk Rating Moderate

Implementation Status Overview:
During the first half of 2012, project implementation remained slow. The last supervision mission was carried out in June 2012 where key agreements were reached on short-term actions to improve implementation. It was also agreed that a follow up mission would be held in September 2012 to review progress made related to these agreed upon actions. However, the mission was cancelled at the request of the Government and from September 2012, a mission-free period started and has lasted until the end of the year (December 2012). During this period, there have been significant changes in the project implementation staff as well as in the implementation procedures, especially in the management of the Skills Development Fund (SDF), which is the largest component. The contract of the Executive Director of COTVET (the Government agency responsible for the project implementation) was not renewed, the Manager of the SDF left, a new procurement officer was assigned to the project and the overall staff capacity has been strengthened, including the hiring of new procurement, M&E specialists and grant administrators. The Project Support Unit also moved to a new location with better infrastructure. Since a supervision mission hasn’t taken place since June, two technical visits were carried out, one in September and one in November as well as monthly audio- and videoconferences with the Bank to provide support to the PSU. In November, a joint Performance Portfolio Review was also hosted that resulted in further agreements on key milestones. The documents and agreements reached during these discussions and meetings as well as the Aide Memoire of the June 2012 mission are attached to this ISR. Overall, project implementation has improved since June, including disbursements, the effectiveness of the SDF and also the implementation of the technical assistance (TA) components (Components 1 and 2). The PSU carried out extensive outreach, streamlined the SDF procedures, signed the first SDF contracts and carried out an evaluation of the second round of SDF. Still, there are some issues remaining including limitations in terms of the robustness of the M&E system, questions related to the feasibility of the implementation schedule and questions on the extent to which the GSTDP framework will fit within the priorities of the new Government to be established in January 2013. In parallel with the delays as well as the stronger staff capacities, the initial implementation plan and procurement plans were adjusted and the Government also submitted an update of the results indicators. Overall, the project implementation status remained MS.

Key Decisions Regarding Implementation
The Government and the Bank agreed to continue close monitoring, strengthening the Monitoring and Evaluation and also to reviewing the objectives, design, and implementation for possible mid-term realignment.

6. Ghana - Micro,Small and Medium Enterprise Project
Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Trade and Industries, Ghana Tourist Board,
Contact: Francis Osei-Kusi, email owigya@yahoo.com, fokusi@msmemoti.org,

Key Dates
Approval Date 05-Jan-2006
Effectiveness Date 02-May-2006
Original Closing Date 31-Dec-2011
Revised Closing Date 29-Nov-2013

Amt committed US$34.1m Amt Disbursed: US$26.4m

Project Development Objectives
The project aims to enhance the competitive and employment levels of Ghanaian MSMEs. This will be achieved by: (i) building an integrated market access and trade facilitation infrastructure; (ii) proactively supporting entrepreneurship development; (iii) developing and strengthening, on a sustainable basis, the capacity of local intermediaries to deliver financial and non-financial services to MSMEs, and MSMEs to make productive use of these services; (iv) reducing selected business constraints, including technical barriers to trade, faced by MSMEs; (v) providing an enabling environment (access to finance, trade promotion, and trade facilitation infrastructure) to boost increased investments I the MSME sector; and (vi) enhancing the facilitation, project development, and implementation roles of the Government.

Components Cost (US$m)
1. Access to Finance 4.30
2. Access to Markets, Trade Facilitation and Entrepreneurship Development 20.00
3. Business Environment 1.80
4. Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation 4.50

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory
Overall Risk Rating Low

Implementation Status Overview
1. Project has been restructured for a second time. The reason for the restructuring is to allow sufficient time for the completion of two (2) key activities which were delayed as a result of tardiness in making decisions. The closing date has been extended for an additional five (5) months, therefore the new closing date is November 29, 2013. The issues that were contributing to the delays have now been resolved and the activities (construction of additional drainage system within the Tema Export Processing Zone (TEPZ) and installation of a water pumping system to enhance water supply to enterprises operating in the TEPZ).
2. Under the Access to Finance component, the on-going PCG facility provided to a participating bank will be continued up to project closing. In view of the fact that the program has performed highly satisfactorily, the participating bank has requested for continuation of the scheme.
3. Under the Access to Markets, Entrepreneurship Development and Trade Facilitation component, in addition to the website for Made-in-Ghana goods produced by Ghanaian SMEs (http://www.ghanatrade.gov.gh) being operational, the Proactive Trade Information System is complete and the Wide Area Network that will link up twenty four (24) offices of the National Board for Small Scale Industries nationwide will be completed by end June 2013; while the construction of the ICT Park is deemed to be 70% completed, which is behind schedule. The supervising consultants have reviewed the construction firm's program and expect that activity implementation will pick up in order to complete and commission the facility by September 30, 2013. Marketing of the facility is in its early stages.
4. The Ministry of Trade & Industry have finally signed the contract for the construction of drains in the Tema EPZ, which upon completion, should mitigate future flooding and consequent destruction of the operations and facilities of enterprises located in the TEPZ. The construction firm is on-site and is scheduled to complete the assignment by September 30, 2013.
5. The construction and establishment of the Rural Technology Facilities (3 locations) to assist in making MSMEs in the rural sector competitive is nearly complete. The equipment requires to upgrade the skills of the MSMEs have been delivered and installation will be completed by end June 2013. GRATIS Foundation, the government agency charged with the responsibility of managing the facilities has been involved in the process leading to the start of operations.
6. Over 98% of the Credit funds are now committed and the level of disbursements should see major increases in the next 2 months.
7. Support under the Matching Grant Facility will close in August 2013, when remaining funds are exhausted and supported activities are expected to have been completed.
8. Separate Assessments of the Access to Finance facility and the Business Development Services scheme are underway and are expected to be completed by August 30, 2013.

Key Decisions Regarding Implementation
Project Steering Committee will need to quickly resolve project management challenges within the Project Coordination Unit which have recently arisen. This has come about as a result of the departures of a number of some key staff. Ministry of Communication to ensure "cladding issue" on the construction of the ICT Park is concluded by June 15 to assure there are no further delays. The project's closing date has will be extended until November 29, 2013 to allow for the completion of a select number of activities. The rating on Implementation Progress which had been downgraded as a result of the delays in implementing a couple civil works construction was to be upgraded once the issues causing the delays was resolved

7. Ghana Land Administration Project - 2
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources,
Contact: Dr. Isaac Bonsu Karikari email: drisaackarikari@yahoo.co.uk

Key Dates
Approval Date 31-Mar-2011
Effectiveness Date 08-Aug-2011
Closing Date 31-Mar-2016

Amt committed US$50.0m Amt Disbursed: US$9.2m

Project Development Objectives
To consolidate and strengthen land administration and management systems for efficient and transparent land services delivery.

Components Cost (US$m)
1. Strengthening the Policy, legal and regulatory Framework for Land Administration 5.00
2. Decentralization and Improving Business and service Delivery Processes 23.51
3. Improved maps and Spatial data for land Administration 31.51
4. Human Resource Development and Project management 10.78

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory
Overall Risk Rating Moderate

Implementation Status Overview
Overall, the PDO rating is maintained at satisfactory because the project is still on track to meet the project development objectives, although it is lagging behind due to the slow start of implementation. However, disbursement is expected to soon catch up with projections because a number of contracts have been signed, some are about to be signed and quite a few are under implementation. A total of nearly 40 contracts (valued at US$12.66 million) have been awarded within the last six months and a number of them are under implementation including: Land Bill and Land Use Planning Bill, streamlining of business processes through re-engineering and automation of the records management, production of improved maps and spatial data (i.e. base maps and establishment of the geodetic reference network), preparation of land use plans, human resources development and communication and public outreach. Procurement of a couple of other contracts is at advanced stages and soon these contracts will also be signed and work will commence. Among
the outcome indicators, the project has made considerable progress in the registration of land titles, with over 11,000 land transactions registered against an annual target of 4,000 transactions. Due to the lag in disbursement (at 12.5%, compared to the projection of 25% by mid this year), implementation progress is downgraded to Moderately Satisfactory. The team will closely follow-up the implementation of the agreed strategies (such as direct payments for big contracts and close follow-up with implementing Agencies) to ensure that implementation progress is brought back to Satisfactory within the next six months.

Key Decisions Regarding Implementation
An action plan has to be put together, including strategies to ensure efficient contract management and speeding up the pace of disbursement by among others, ensuring frequent (at least once every month) submission of withdrawal applications and arranging for direct payments for the big contracts.

8. Ghana Statistics Development Program
Implementing Agency: Ghana Statistical Service,
Contact Sylvester Gyamfi, email sylvester.gyamfi@statsghana.gov.gh,

Key Dates
Approval Date 25-Aug-2011
Original Closing Date 31-Aug-2016

Amt committed US$30.0m Amt Disbursed: US$0m

Project Development Objectives
To strengthen the National Statistical System in the production and dissemination of timely and robust statistics relevant for evidence-based policy-making and other uses

Components Cost (US$m)
1. Institutional reform and organisational change 9.36
2. Enhancing capacity 14.96
3. Data development and dissemination 11.73
4. Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation 1.30

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Unsatisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory
Overall Risk Rating Moderate

Implementation Status Overview
This project was approved by the World Bank's Board of Directors in August 2011 to help the country implement the Ghana Statistics Development Plan (2009-2013). The project was submitted to Government of Ghana Cabinet in November 2011 and received Cabinet approval in March 2012. It was submitted for Parliamentary approval in May 2012. Due to forthcoming elections Parliament were unable to approve the project at that time. It will be resubmitted to Parliament in early 2013 (following the December 2012 election). A request for extension of the period between Board approval and signing and effectiveness has been requested by the Minister of Finance and submitted to the Regional Vice President for consideration.

Key Decisions Regarding Implementation
It is not clear why Parliamentary approval for this project, which has already been approved by the Board of Directors of the World Bank, has stalled. Once Parliamentary approval is given and the legal documents signed by the Minister of Finance project implementation will begin.

9. Ghana: Statistics Development Program (MDTF)
Implementing Agency; Ghana Statistical Service
Contact Sylvester Gyamfi, email sylvester.gyamfi@statsghana.gov.gh,

Key Dates
Approval Date 07-Feb-2011
Effectiveness Date 07-Feb-2011
Revised Closing Date 30-Jun-2013

Amt committed US$6.2m Amt Disbursed: US$5.3m

Project Development Objectives
To prepare the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) for institutional reform and to ensure timely and extensive analysis and dissemination of census data.

Components Cost(US$m)
1. Legal and institutional reform 0.38
2. Strengthening the capacity of GSS 1.36
3. Improving the quality and dissemination of statistical products 0.90
4. Supporting the 2010 Census post enumeration activities 2.58
5. Project management 1.00

Overall Ratings
Previous Rating Current Rating
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory
Overall Risk Rating Low

Implementation Status Overview
The Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) implementation has continued its positive trajectory since January 2012, with substantial progress on implementation in particular since May 2012. A number of key activities are at an advanced stage of implementation and are on track to be completed by the close of the project. In addition there continues to be evidence of strengthening of project processes including: procurement, financial management (including disbursement), project management and monitoring and evaluation.
The MDTF was designed as support to the implementation of the Ghana Statistics Development Plan (GSDP) (Ghana's National Strategy for the Development of Statistics) and the program level indicators from the GSDP were included within the MDTF. It was expected that while the MDTF does not deliver directly on any of the program indicators, the MDTF along with the SRF/IDA Ghana Statistics Development Project would contribute to improved performance on these indicators. The delay in Parliamentary approval of the SRF/IDA project has had an impact on the combined support to achieve the GSDP program indicators. The proportion of Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) staff with professional qualifications is currently 38% and lower than the end target of 50%. Achieving this target has been affected by delays in the implementation of institutional reform that would have reduced the number of staff without a professional qualification. The Statistical Capacity Index score has fallen from 61% in 2011 to 59% in 2012 reflecting lack of recent poverty data, time since the last agricultural census, completeness of the vital registration system and time since the last re-basing of the Consumer and Producer Price Index. The MDTF was not directly supporting any of these activities but has provided support to the CPI re-basing which was launched in June 2013. The GSS undertook a User Satisfaction Survey in March 2012, overall the report shows stakeholders are satisfied with GSS statistical products and services although there is, however, more room for improvement e.g. the GSS website, timeliness of release and access to the statistics. The indicator on proportion of publications publicly available in line with the release calendar has been met with 7 out of 9 publications (PPI, CPI, National Accounts, Prime Building Cost, MICS-summary report, 2010 Census Summary Report, 2010 Census Final Report ) published as planned. The implementation of the census and survey program has not been met with delays to a number of surveys due, in part, to funding constraints. The MDTF did, however, directly contribute to the achievement of the last program indicator on the development of a compendium of standardized concepts. This has been completed for 23 subject areas and was disseminated nationally and regionally in June 2013.

In terms of the Project Development Objective there are two main elements: (1) Institutional reform and (2) timely and extensive analysis and dissemination of the census data. Based on the PDO indicators in the results framework the institutional reform element has been partially met and the census data element met.
(1) Institutional reform: there has been progress on legal reform with the Statistics Law drafted and submitted to Cabinet for onward submission to Parliament. On reform of the GSS, a restructuring strategy for the GSS has been developed and agreed by the GSS Board. However, other elements of the institutional reform have made variable progress with the functional review not completed, the training program not developed and it unlikely that the Performance Management System will be fully operational by the end of the Project, although HR consultants are in place an d HR policies and procedures have been developed. While it is expected that the PMS will be in place by end June 2013 it will need approximately 12-18 months to be fully operational. Challenges in procurement of consultants for the functional review and the training program have led to these activities being dropped from the MDTF and to be considered under the SRF/IDA project. The project had planned to support GSS to implement a financial management system, but with Government plans to implement a Government-wide financial management system, GSS have been asked to wait for this to be in place before deciding on any additional system. (2) Census data: the provisional and final results of the 2010 Population and Housing Census have been released and the indicator targets have been met. Specifically on project components, of the twelve intermediate results indicators in the results framework, six have currently been met, five partially met and one not met. Of those that have not yet been met it is expected that another two will be met by the end of the project with the remaining four partially met.

Component one - legal and institutional reform:
The draft NSS law has been presented to the Attorney General and is currently with Cabinet for review prior to submitting to Parliament. The election in December 2012 delayed submission to Parliament and it is now unlikely that the NSS Law will be amended by Parliament or receive presidential ascent by Project closure. The strategy for restructuring was approved by the GSS Board and an organizational structure has been prepared and is being finalized between the GSS Board and PSC. An organogram has been developed and an initial allocation of staff to post, done. This is now ready for implementation as soon as the GSS Board and PSC agree on the organogram and funds from the follow-on project become available. There are additional elements to this component, not reflected in the results framework, that have progressed well, including work on the integration of statistical officers within the districts (under the decentralization program of Government) which will ensure that each district assembly has a district statistical unit. GSS have established strong working relationships with the PSC and Local Government Service that has ensured progress on the integration and other project activities. Communication with staff has also improved through the use of staff durbars to keep staff informed of reform activities and other work of GSS.

Component two - GSS capacity building:
There have been challenges with the training element and the comprehensive training program will not now be developed under this Project. Other training activities, including senior management training in leadership and project management and ICT training, have been completed. Also under this component while the Intranet, Internet and email are not yet operational at all offices in GSS HQ, the work on the installation of local and wide area network and of Microsoft technologies is advanced and these targets should be met by the end
of the Project. The GIS element of this component has been successfully achieved with the GIS unit equipped with hardware and software and all staff trained to undertake mapping and dissemination activities. The team has completed the Census Atlas - mapping census results at the district level. The GIS is being used in the Ghana Living Standards Survey and will be used in the Agricultural Census; MDAs also have access to GIS in GSS.

Component three - improving the quality and dissemination of statistical products:
The comprehensive manual of standards and methods (Compendium) has been developed and covers 23 rather than 10 subject areas and includes additional elements such as wording and response options of standardized questions and derived variables. This was developed in consultation with key data producers and users, with strong MDA engagement and support for the manual. This should ensure its ownership and therefore compliance across Government. The assessment of the quality of statistical products was undertaken by peer review with colleagues from statistical offices in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. An action plan and implementation plan was also developed. Implementation of the action plan has been variable, particularly as many actions are dependent on the establishment of the Resource and Data Center which will be done once the new organogram/ structure is in place. The project also supported the User Satisfaction Survey which has been finalized and will be disseminated alongside the Compendium. Overall the results were very positive on user satisfaction with the quality of official statistics. The Project also supported GSS in some aspects of the re-basing of the Consumer Price Index - particularly focusing on quality issues and stakeholder engagement. The re-based CPI was launched in June 2013.

Component four - supporting the 2010 census post enumeration activities:
The majority of targets for this component have already been met and the one outstanding is likely to be met by the end of the Project. The Post Enumeration Survey (PES) was undertaken although outside of the recommended three months after main enumeration. The PES results have been validated and reconciled and the report printed and disseminated in June 2013. GSS benefited from the support of a consultant who reviewed the report and analysis. Feedback on the work done by GSS was very positive. The provisional and final results of the census have been released. The analytical reports (national, 10 regional demographic, census atlas and Demographic, Social, Economic and Housing reports) have been finalized and the national report disseminated. Dissemination events are planned for the remaining reports in June 2013. A number of the indicators in the results framework and their associated targets lack clarity in definition and explanation causing GSS challenges in reporting and differences in interpretation. Weak capacity for M&E at GSS constrained their ability to fully engage with the design of the results framework and to define the indicators and targets. A longer
implementation period would have justified a review of the results framework and some revision of the indicators to ensure that key elements of the project were fully captured, indicators were well defined and processes established for timely monitoring of progress. Over the length of the project there have been improvements in project management, procurement and financial management (disbursement and reporting) and in monitoring and evaluation. There continue to be improvements in project management and an increased appreciation of the different elements to effectively managing projects and of the importance of planning and forecasting. Monthly progress reports have improved and continue to be delivered on time. The 2012 Annual Report was an improvement on the 2011 annual report and included an assessment of progress against milestones and has been published on the GSS website. However, the annual reports are yet to be presented to the GSS Board and the M&E Sector Working Group. Lessons learned during the implementation of this project will be useful in managing the SRF/IDA project when it becomes effective.

Key Decisions Regarding Implementation
This is the final Implementation Status Results (ISR) prior to project closure 30 June 2013. The Implementation Completion Report is currently planned for July/August 2013.

10. Ghana Gas and Oil Capacity Building Project
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Energy
Contact: Mr Alexander Kyei email: alexkyei@gmail.com

Key Dates
Approval Date 20-Dec-2010
Effectiveness Date 20-May-2011
Closing Date 30-Jun--2015

Amt committed US$38m Amt Disbursed: US$10.1m

Project Development Objectives
The project objective is to (i) improve public management and regulatory capacity while enhancing transparency; and (ii) strengthen local technical skills in Ghana's emerging oil and gas sector.

Components Cost (US$m)
1. Resource Management 7.80
2. Data Management 10.00
3. Environmental Management 4.00
4. Revenue Management 1.00
5. Enhancing Sector Governance 3.00
6. Vocational Training Support 4.70
7. Tertiary Education and Research Support 6.00

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory

Implementation Status Overview
Implementation progress has picked up substantially with significant progress being observed on almost all project components. Total disbursements stand at US$9.8 million (26.9% of the total credit amount) as of April 26, 2013 and bid packages worth over US$20 million are either completed, issued to bidders, or soon-to-be issued. The ultimate achievement of the project development objective now seems very likely.

11. Ghana: Energy Development and Access Project
Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Energy, Electricity Company of Ghana, Volta River Authority, ARB Apex Bank, Contact Andrew T. Barfour email: atbarfour@hotmail.com

Key Dates
Approval Date 26-Jul-2007
Effectiveness Date 06-Dec-2007
Original Closing Date 30-Nov-2012
Revised Closing Date 30-Nov-2013

Amt committed US$160m Amt Disbursed: US$115.7m

Project Development Objectives
Ghana: Energy Development and Access Project
To improve the operational efficiency of the electricity distribution system and increase the population’s access to electricity.

Ghana Rural Energy Access
Global Environmental Objective
The global environmental objective of the project is to support transition to a low-carbon economy through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in line with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol, to which Ghana is a Party (GEF OP 5 and 6).

Components Cost (US$m)
1. Sector & Institutional Development 14.00
2. Electricity Distribution Improvement 94.00
3. Electricity Access & Renewable Energy 101.00

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Unsatisfactory
Progress towards achievement of GEO Moderately Unsatisfactory

Implementation Status Overview
The pace of implementation has slowed down, as measured by execution of works and funds disbursed. Measures to improve ECG's performance have not yet been implemented, while a lengthy legislative process has delayed progress in the Renewable energy development. Progress on the VRA-executed component is being impacted by technical constraints on meter installation. Given the rapidly approaching project closing date, a partial cancellation of funds is under consideration.

12. West Africa Power Pool (WAAP) APL 1 (1st Phase - COASTAL TRANSMISSION BACKBONE)
Implementing Agency: Volta River Authority
Contact: Francis N. Kyere, email francis.kyere@vra.com,
Key Dates
Approval Date 30-Jun-2005
Effectiveness Date 01-Nov-2005
Original Closing Date 31-Dec-2009
Revised Closing Date 30-Jun-2013
Amt committed US40m Amt disbursed US$36.6m
Project Development Objectives: The developmental objective of the WAPP Adaptable Program Loan (APL 1) project is to increase access of WAPP "Zone A" coastal states (Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo) to more stable and reliable electricity as a means to alleviate power supply deficits and/or to reduce their collective vulnerability to drought-induced power supply disruptions. This developmental objective is to be achieved by: (a) implementing a WAPP Cooperation Agreement to facilitate enhanced cross-border power exchanges between the four concerned Transmission System Operators (TSOs), namely CEB, CIE, NEPA and VU; and (b) establishing and fully deploying the cross-border electricity transfer capabilities of the proposed 330kV WAPP Coastal Transmission Backbone.
Outcomes
The expected outcomes include:
1. Increasing cross-border electricity trade between WAPP "Zone A" Coastal States;
2. Reductions in power transfer losses in the principal transmission networks of the WAPP "Zone A" coastal states;
3. More cost efficient coverage of peak power demand through economy power exchanges between WAPP "Zone A" coastal states.
The WAPP APL 1 project would be considered successful if it provides ample capacity for unconstrained cross-border electricity trade between the five ECOWAS Member States for up to at least 2020.
Components Cost (US$m)
1. Infrastructure Development 9.40
2. Upgrade of System Control Centers 7.30
3. Upgrade of Strategic Power Generation Stations 15.80
4. WAPP Institutional Capacity Building 7.50
Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Unsatisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory
Implementation Status Overview
Physical Progress of Construction: The Aboadze-Volta 330 kV transmission line and substations were completed in late 2009 and have been energized. Although this line alone cannot meet the initial objective of the project, to increase cross-border power transfer capability, the energization of the T-line has reduced the need for reactive power in the Ghana power system and has improved voltage levels and supply to greater Accra. The SCADA/EMS upgrading component has been completed and equipment installation in the new National (GRIDCo) control center was finished in February 2013. The expected outcome of this component is to improve monitoring and control of power exchanges in the WAPP system. The upgrade of the switchyards of Akosombo generation station and Volta substation been substantially completed. Delays were experienced due to inability of the Contractor to work at a sustained pace since the necessary outages were difficult to arrange at a time of national load shedding An undisbursed balance of about US$1m is expected upon payment of the final outstanding invoices (31 October 2013). The Project Completion Report will be prepared once the remaining segments of the 330kV coastal backbone to Nigeria have been completed under Phase 2 of this Adaptable Program Lending.
Key Decisions Regarding Implementation: A project restructuring has been made to reallocate part of the loan proceeds to finance outstanding cash compensation to project affected persons (PAPs) along the Aboadze-Volta 330 kV transmission line, and to revise the results framework to introduce new intermediate indicators that would capture benefits of the completed Ghana section of the Coastal Backbone.
13. West Africa Power Pool (WAPP) APL 1 (2nd Phase - COASTAL TRANSMISSION BACKBONE)
Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Energy, Volta River Authority
Contact: Francis N. Kyere email francis.kyere@vra.com

Key Dates
Board Approval Date 29-Jun-2006
Effectiveness Date 29-Nov-2007
Original Closing Date 31-Dec-2010
Revised Closing Date 30-Jun-2013

Amt committed US$60m (US$45m for Ghana) Amt Disbursed: US$42.3m

Project Development Objectives
The goal of WAPP is to establish a well-functioning, cooperative, power pooling mechanism for West Africa, as a means to increase access of the citizens of ECOWAS to stable and reliable electricity at affordable costs. The developmental objective of this WAPP APL 1 (CTB Phase 2) Project of the Coastal Transmission Backbone Sub- Program (WAPP APL 1) is to assure more stable and reliable exchange of electricity between the national power systems of the WAPP Zone A Coastal States.

Outcomes
The expected outcomes include: 1. Increasing cross-border electricity trade between WAPP "Zone A" Coastal States; 2. Reductions in power transfer losses in the principal transmission networks of the WAPP "Zone A" coastal states; 3. More cost efficient coverage of peak power demand through economy power exchanges between WAPP "Zone A" coastal states. The WAPP APL 1 project would be considered successful if it provides ample capacity for unconstrained cross-border electricity trade between the five ECOWAS Member States for up to at least 2020.

Components Cost (US$m)
1. Transmission Infrastructure Development 28.66
2. Upgrade of System Control Centers 5.02
3. Upgrade of Strategic Power Generation Stations 5.00
4. WAPP Institutional Capacity Building/Action Plan 6.32

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Unsatisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory

Implementation Status Overview
The overall progress of the project remains moderately unsatisfactory due to: (i) the slow pace of implementation of the Benin components, and (ii) the risk of not achieving the PDO unless the final project closing is extended for a further two years to permit the non-WB parts of the project to be finished. Works are proceeding satisfactorily for the SCADA component (representing over 75% of the Credit amount). A substantial rise in disbursement is expected in the 2nd half of CY2013 as equipment currently being manufactured is shipped. The Implementation Progress rating is therefore moderately satisfactory.

Physical Progress of Construction:
Benin Components:
Transmission Infrastructure Development: Progress on the Togo portion of the 330 kV transmission line (not WB-funded) is still very slow. Contract award has yet to take place as non-objections by AfDB & KfW have been inordinately delayed. Contract signature is not expected before May 2013, with completion of works in mid-2015. IDA is only financing the supervision of the transmission line, so is tied to the pace of physical works. The selection process for the equally delayed IDA-funded engineering supervision consultant has been completed and contract award put on hold to mesh with the construction timetable. Upgrade of System Control Centers/SCADA: This component could be completed by early 2014, with testing and commissioning thereafter, so a closing date extension of the IDA Credit is unavoidable.

Ghana Components:
Transmission Infrastructure Development: All remaining outstanding activities are on track for completion by Credit closure 6/30/13. No extension is planned.

Key Decisions Regarding Implementation
A restructuring is being prepared to extend the closing date of the Benin Credit 4214 to 6/30/15 to enable completion of the upgrade of the CEB dispatch center and to fund the engineering supervision consultant until the T-line works are completed.

14. West Africa Power Pool (WAPP): The First Phase of the Inter-Zonal Transmission Hub Project of the WAPP (APL3) Program
Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Energy, Volta River Authority, GRIDCO
Contact Francis N. Kyere email francis.kyere@gridcogh.com

Key Dates
Approval Date 29-Jun-2011
Effectiveness Date 14-Dec-2012
Closing Date 31-Dec-2015

Amt committed US$41.9m Amt Disbursed: US$0.2m

Project Development Objectives
The development objective of the WAPP program is to establish a well-functioning, cooperative, power pooling mechanism for West Africa, as a means to increase access of the citizens of ECOWAS to stable and reliable electricity at affordable costs. The WAPP APL program would help the ECOWAS Member States to develop a robust platform for WAPP, comprising five (5) distinct but mutually reinforcing sub-regional infrastructure development projects. The development objective of the first phase of the Inter-Zonal Transmission Hub Project under the WAPP APL3 is to reduce the cost of and improve security of electricity supply to Burkina Faso, while increasing Ghana's electricity export capacity.

Components Cost (US$m)
1. Transmission line between Bolgatanga, Ghana and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 84.20
2. Reinforcement of transmission grid in Ghana 6.00
3. Electrification of rural localities along the right of way in Burkina Faso 9.00
4. Supervision/ Owner's Engineer 4.20
5. Capacity building and institutional support to GridCo and SONABEL for project implementation 6.30

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Unsatisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Unsatisfactory
Overall Risk Rating Moderate

Implementation Status Overview
Effectiveness of financial agreements with both countries was achieved in mid-December 2012, 18 months after Board approval, following considerable difficulty and delay resulting from cross conditions of effectiveness with the European Investment Bank and Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD). Progress on procurement has been very slow, in part due to the complexity of the bilingual and binational contracting arrangements and lengthy response times from the lenders, including the World Bank. The project is already over 18 months behind the implementation schedule estimated at appraisal and further delays cannot be ruled out.

15. Ghana Urban Transport Project
Implementing Agency: Department of Urban Roads
Contact John Akwasi Nuamah, email nuamahjohn@yahoo.com

Key Dates
Approval Date 21-Jun-2007
Effectiveness Date 19-Oct-2007
Original Closing Date 31-Dec-2012
Revised Closing Date 15-Dec-2014

Amt committed US$45m Amt Disbursed: US$27.8m

Project Development Objectives
Ghana Urban Transport Project (P100619)
The key objective of the project is to: Improve mobility in areas of participating metropolitan, municipal or district assemblies (MMDAs) through a combination of traffic engineering measures, management improvements, regulation of the public transport industry, and implementation of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

Ghana Urban Transport Project (P092509)
Global Environmental Objective
The key objective is to: Promote a shift to more environmentally sustainable urban transport modes and encourage lower transport-related GHG emissions along the pilot BRT corridor in Accra.

Component(s) Cost (US$m)
1. Institutional Development 13.60
2. Traffic Engineering, Management and Safety 26.90
3. Development of a Bus Rapid Transit System 46.00
4. Integration of Urban Development and Transport Planning for Better Environmental Management 2.00

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory
Progress towards achievement of GEO Moderately Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory

Implementation Status Overview
As of June 19, 2013, USD 27.8 million was disbursed from the IDA credit (61.8% of the credit) and $ 6.41 million from the Global Environment Facility grant (91.6% of the grant). The project was restructured in December 2012, following completion and confirmation of prior actions, as agreed with GoG. Subsequently, GoG (i) confirmed that the design review of the BRT works indicated that the available funds were insufficient to undertake Lot 2 of the BRT, (ii) proposed that the remaining funds under the GUTP be used for implementation of strengthened bus priority measures on the Amasaman - CBD route; (ii) confirmed that priority measures for the second route, the Adenta Corridor, will be completed under the Transport Sector Project (which has funds set aside for urban transport improvements). Higher quality bus services will be introduced on both the Amasaman and Adenta routes and improve mobility along these corridors. An interim planning and regulating entity, the pre-GAPTE (Greater Accra Public Transport Executive) unit is operational since last year. Some
of the procurement tasks have progressed slower than planned due to the national elections and subsequent transition to a new government. The unforeseen delay in signing the documents for the Designated Account for MLGRD has somewhat pushed out the completion of procurement processes and these are now being expedited.

Key Decisions Regarding Implementation
The GUTP has been restructured in December 2012, and the closing date extended by two years. Activities towards introducing higher level bus services on selected corridors are ongoing.

16. Ghana---Social Opportunities Project
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.
Contact Robert E. Austin, email kofibedu@yahoo.com

Key Dates
Approval Date 20-May-2010
Effectiveness Date 19-Oct-2010
Closing Date 30-Jun-2016

Amt committed US$88.6m Amt Disbursed: US$51.19m

Project Development Objectives
The objectives of the Project are to improve targeting in social protection spending, increase access to conditional cash transfers nationwide, increase access to employment and cash-earning opportunities for the rural poor during the agricultural off-season, and improve economic and social infrastructure in target districts.

Components Cost (US$m)
1. Rationalize National Social Protection Policy. (US$2.5 million) 2.50
2. Labor Intensive Public Works (LIPW). 56.00
3. Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty Program (LEAP) 20.00
4. Capacity Building. 4.10
5. Project Management and Coordination 6.50

Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory
Overall Risk Rating Moderate

Implementation Status Overview
Component 1- Rationalize National Social Protection Policy. The goal of this component is to review the effectiveness of existing safety net programs; identify their short comings; costs and financing mechanisms; and propose policy options to help redirect government’s social protection expenditures to the most effective areas, and reduce those in less effective activities. A contract was concluded with ILO on 14th September, 2012 and work commenced 17th September, 2012 and is expected to end in July 2013. Three (3) stakeholder workshops have been held and a period of collection and analysis of data from on-going social projection programs ended. The ILO submitted the Status Quo Report with an analysis of the social structure of expenditure on Social Protection in Ghana in June. This was reviewed by a technical team together with stakeholders. Following the review, a draft report aimed at analyzing the Social protection expenditure in Ghana has been submitted pending stakeholder review in July 2013.
-Component 2 - Labor Intensive Public Works (LIPW). The 2012/2013 annual work-plan was approved in the second quarter of 2012 and implementation is progressing well in 49 districts. As noted, in the last ISR, agreements were reached to support climate change sub-projects which include higher labor content and generate high employment during the agriculture off season. As a result, the GSOP menu has shifted from supporting social infrastructure sub-projects given the low labor intensity and the need to avoid duplication of efforts with other Bank and donor projects. Implementation of sub-projects began in October 2011 comprising mainly 40 social infrastructure, most of which rolled over to 2012. A total of 433 sub-projects have been planned for implementation by the end of 2013 out of which 161 have been completed, 238 are on-going and 34 sub-projects are about to commence implementation. The completed sub-projects include 38 social infrastructure sub-projects, 49 feeder roads of length 266.95 km, 27 rehabilitated dams and dug outs and 47 climate change sub-projects. The 433 sub-projects are expected to yield 4,140,586 person-days of unskilled labour. The projected unskilled labour earnings from this, is GH?24,843,517.10 representing 41% of total estimated cost of the sub-projects. Some of the projects, particularly tree crop and woodlot establishment are multi-year by nature and are expected to generate employment during the dry seasons. So far, GHC 10,286,171.67 has been paid to 88,908 beneficiaries of whom 58.7% are females for 1, 832,118 person-days of work.

-Component 3 - Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty Program. Currently a total of 71,456 households are benefiting from the program in 100 districts nation-wide. Efforts are underway to expand the delivery of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Program which is being scaled up to mitigate the impact of the increased prices in basic commodities that could lead to an increase in number of poor households. The proposed goal is to reach a total of 300,000 beneficiaries by July 2014 coupled with an increase in coverage by 20 more districts. To achieve this goal, the LEAP team in partnership with UNICEF, DfID and the World Bank are exploring appropriate interventions needed to support the scaling up of the LEAP systems in order to strengthen their operational structure and augment their financial needs.

-Component 4 - Capacity Building. Capacity Building activities were carried out to facilitate implementation of component two at the regional, district and community levels. Trained personnel under LIPW to date is as follows; (i) 45 LIPW coaches from the Ghana Irrigation Development Authority and Department of Feeder Roads who are expected to assist in the design and supervision of LIPWs across the country; (ii) 89 Field Supervisors mainly from the Works Department of the District Assemblies, (iii) 243 Contractor Supervisors from 95 Firms, (iv) 44 persons, mostly staff of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) who were trained to facilitate the delivery of Climate Change mitigation interventions and (v) staff of the Project Coordinating Unit who were trained on critical aspects of the LIPW delivery process such as effective LIPW designing to guarantee a high labour content, targeting, improving the payment system, data collection and management. The National Coordination office has also made available to District Assemblies, computers and motorbikes and, vehicles and computers to collaborating Institutions in response to their logistics requirement to enhance project implementation. Logistic support has also been extended to the Department of Social Welfare to enhance LEAP implementation. The national policy in support of LIPW with its accompanying Cabinet Memo has been submitted to Cabinet and is receiving attention. It is expected that this will be approved before the end of year.
-Component 5 - Project Management. Several national technical review meetings have been held since project inception to assess implementation performance and determine appropriate actions needed to enhance the achievement of expected project outcomes. The impact of LIPW public works is being evaluated through a quantitative IE, with a baseline and two follow-up surveys. In addition to measuring direct impacts on the income and welfare of the targeted poor, the IE will examine productive impacts of community assets created by public works. The IE is being conducted by ISSER Ghana, in consultation wi