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Coordinating Director Calls For Collaboration To Increase Revenue Mobilization

Madam Rubby Sitsope Besagah, the Akatsi North District Coordinating Director (DCD) in the Volta Region, has called for collaborative efforts among staff of the Assembly to increase revenue mobilization.

She noted that revenue collection was not the sole responsibility of the Budget and Planning Units of the Assembly, and emphasized the need for the support of other Units within the Assembly to boost its revenue targets.

She called for education, sensitization and interactions between Assembly officials, business entities and traders in the District to enable them appreciate the essence for the revenue collection.

Madam Besagah made the call at the 2025 maiden Assembly staff durbar to interact with staff and provide policy guidelines for the year.

She appealed to staff who resided within the jurisdiction of the Assembly to identify other revenue sources, and team up with the revenue collectors and strategize to boost the Assembly’s financial strength.

She expressed concern that some staff connived with the business community in the District to evade payment, and cautioned staff to desist from such unproductive and unpatriotic behaviour.

As management strategized to increase revenue this year, the DCD urged the Revenue Task Force and members of the Assembly to show resilience and “think outside the box” to achieve their target.

The DCD told the staff that management would support staff who would effectively mobilize revenue for the Assembly in the year.

She further advised officials to desist from absenteeism, lateness and complacency, as such acts negatively affected work output.

The District Budget Analyst, Madam Rita Antoinette Arko Dadzie, reported on the Assembly’s revenue mobilization over the past three years. She noted that there was an increase in revenue from 2022 to 2023, followed by a decline in 2024.

She attributed the drop to default in payment, and said defaulters would be prosecuted.

Validating Communication Strategies for the First-Year SIGRA Projects in Akatsi North District

Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful development initiatives. As the Akatsi North District Assembly, in collaboration with the SIGRA Project, begins implementing key climate adaptation interventions, we recognize the importance of clear, inclusive, and responsive messaging to ensure community ownership and long-term sustainability.

In the first year of SIGRA implementation, we are focusing on drilling three mechanized boreholes and conducting feasibility studies for the renovation of the Ave Havi dam. These interventions are critical for improving water access and climate resilience in our communities. However, for these projects to succeed, all stakeholders—including local leaders, women-led organizations, and community members—must be well-informed and actively engaged.

Reassessment Of The Leap Program

The Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme is a flagship social protection initiative implemented by the Government of Ghana and its partners. It aims to alleviate extreme poverty by providing cash transfers to vulnerable households. The LEAP programme targets households with orphans and vulnerable children, persons with severe disabilities who are unable to work, and the elderly poor aged 65 years and above. Over the years, it has become necessary to reassess the LEAP programme to enhance the quality of service to beneficiaries.

In view of this, a meeting was convened on the 16th and 17th of January 2025 to discuss the reassessment of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme in the Akatsi North District. The primary objectives were to engage the Reassessment Team, the District LEAP Implementation Committee (DLIC) and Community focal persons on the reassessment process, address challenges and ensure the programme’s alignment with its core mission of supporting vulnerable households.

Akatsi North District Assembly Supports Education with 150 Hexagonal KG Desks

The Akatsi North District Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing education within the district with the procurement and distribution of 150 hexagonal Kindergarten (KG) desks. This initiative aims to improve the learning environment for young learners, benefiting approximately 900 students across the district.

At a brief ceremony, the District Chief Executive (DCE) officially handed over the desks to the Education Directorate, emphasizing the Assembly’s dedication to quality education and the well-being of children in the district. Speaking during the event, the DCE highlighted that the provision of the desks is part of a broader strategy to address infrastructure gaps in basic education and support early childhood development.

The District Director of Education expressed gratitude to the Assembly for its continued support and commitment to improving educational outcomes. She noted that the new desks would provide a conducive and comfortable learning environment for the children, promoting effective teaching and learning at the KG level.

Community members and stakeholders present lauded the initiative, acknowledging its potential to contribute to the holistic development of children within the district.

This intervention is one of many initiatives undertaken by the Akatsi North District Assembly to prioritize education as a critical driver of development. The Assembly remains dedicated to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure every child has access to quality education in a safe and enabling environment.

Commissioning of DPAT 6 Projects in Akatsi North District

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.

Rapid Climate Vulnerability Assessment Workshop

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.