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On 23rd October 2024, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Akatsi North District Assembly, together with key staff of the Assembly, commissioned two critical projects under the District Performance Assessment Tool (DPAT 6). These projects include the construction of the Ave Xevi Market warehouse and the installation of a mechanized borehole at Ave Dzadzepe.

The ceremony saw participation from chiefs, community leaders, and residents from both communities, signifying the importance of these initiatives in addressing local infrastructure and service delivery needs. The Ave Xevi Market warehouse aims to provide traders with secure storage, enhancing market activities and economic growth in the area. The mechanized borehole at Ave Dzadzepe is designed to improve access to potable water, addressing a key challenge faced by the community.

During the commissioning, the chiefs and leaders expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the District Assembly for its commitment to community development. They recognized the significant impact these projects will have on their livelihoods and assured the Assembly of their dedication to maintaining the facilities, ensuring their sustainability for future generations.

The DCE, in his remarks, highlighted the Assembly’s continued dedication to improving the living conditions of the district’s residents through the implementation of priority projects. He also underscored the importance of active community involvement in safeguarding the investments made to ensure their long-term viability.

Conclusion The commissioning of the Ave Xevi Market warehouse and the mechanized borehole at Ave Dzadzepe represents a significant achievement for the Akatsi North District. These projects, supported by the Assembly and embraced by the communities, will undoubtedly contribute to sustainable development in the district. The collaboration between the Assembly and the communities ensures that these investments will serve their intended purposes for many years to come.

The Strengthening Investments in Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation (SIGRA) Project is a five-year partnership initiative between Cowater Ghana and the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development (MLGDRD), aimed at supporting partner MMDAs and the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) in enhancing climate adaptation investments. The project is funded by the Government of Canada.

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance climate resilience in the Akatsi North District, we are undertaking a rapid climate change assessment to better understand the situation at the local levels. The purpose of this workshop is to engage key stakeholders in identifying and discussing pathways to sustainable climate adaptation in the district.

The Business In A Box (BizBox) Project is a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA).This project is to empower young men and women with access to skills development, market opportunities, start-up kits, social networks, and policy support. There was a district sensitization to urge the various youth, artisans, women in agriculture and agri-business and micro, small and medium enterprises to take this opportunity and register.

For more information visit https://gea.gov.gh/bizbox/.