In a bid to uplift the extreme poor in urban areas and foster sustainable income generation, a comprehensive workshop session was recently conducted for 14 Municipal and Metropolitan Assemblies. The workshop, centered on Urban Productive Inclusion (PI), forms a pivotal component of the Ghana Productive Safety Net II Project.
The overarching goal of the Urban Productive Inclusion component is to target the most vulnerable within the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) households. By honing in on the extreme poor, the program aims to equip them with the tools and opportunities necessary for sustainable income generation activities.
During the orientation session, representatives from the 14 Assemblies were brought up to speed on the modalities and objectives of the project. This strategic move ensures that these Assemblies are well-equipped to set up robust frameworks, efficiently target and select beneficiaries, and embark on the journey of empowering individuals to move beyond the LEAP program towards sustainable economic independence.
This initiative marks a significant step towards not just providing aid but fostering long-term solutions that empower individuals to break free from the cycle of poverty. As these Assemblies gear up to implement the strategies discussed, the collective efforts are poised to make a tangible difference in the lives of the urban poor, ushering in a future of productivity and inclusivity.
Source : Darling Maame Efua Cann & Stephanie Edem Klutsey
MLGDRD PR UNIT