Pilot School Bus Programme to Reduce the Emission of Greenhouse Gases
Observations showed that certain school premises showed daily traffic congestion at the beginning and close of the school day with parents and guardians driving their wards.The NGO first obtained a Planning Grant ($1,000) to conduct studies on the willingness of schools, parents and school children to participate in a school bus programme and the modalities for operating such a bus system.The programme successfully demonstrated the use of school buses for picking and dropping children at home. Children and parents who participated stated the service was useful and could reduce the number of vehicles coming to the school compound if more parents could participate. Unfortunately, the subscription rate still remain low because of the cost and the fact the commercial bus drivers involved in the programme expert to be paid for a full day cost even though they are used only in early morning and early afternoon.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
The Junior Eco-Club Organisation
Country:
Ghana
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 6,700.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 500.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 5,000.00
Project Number:
GHA/98/039
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Created awareness on the need for clean air.
Gender Focus
Focused on the transportation of school children to school
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SGP Country office contact
Dr. George Buabin Ortsin
Phone:
233-242-977980
Email:
Ms. Lois Sarpong
Phone:
+233 505740909
Email:
Address
UNDP, Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme P.O. Box 1423
Accra, Greater Accra, 233-302
Accra, Greater Accra, 233-302
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