ENCHI SACRED GROVE CONSERVATION PROJECT
The project addresses problems of loss of biodiversity in the Enchil district due to establishment of cocoa plantations. The project area is within the high forest zone and the goal is to protect and improve the biodiversity and ecological status of the Enchi Sacred Grove to safeguard cultural values and to promote socio-economic benefits.
The proejct will undertake the following activities:
1 Develop local capacity for conservation and management of Enchi sacred Grove. This would be done through:
1.1- Community awareness creation and education on need for conservation. The Community education will be integrated into the various workshops and seminars as well as through purposeful informal discussions to be held within the community. The staff and members of GACON who are specialist in the area of community mobilization and sensitization techniques at the early phase of the project would carry out this activity.
1.2 -The project intends to hold workshops on conservation and train
The proejct will undertake the following activities:
1 Develop local capacity for conservation and management of Enchi sacred Grove. This would be done through:
1.1- Community awareness creation and education on need for conservation. The Community education will be integrated into the various workshops and seminars as well as through purposeful informal discussions to be held within the community. The staff and members of GACON who are specialist in the area of community mobilization and sensitization techniques at the early phase of the project would carry out this activity.
1.2 -The project intends to hold workshops on conservation and train
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Ghana Association for the Conservation of Nature
Country:
Ghana
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 31,100.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 24,000.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 6,800.00
Project Number:
GHA/05/078
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
Depending on the choice of livelihood, GACON members? specialist in that area and other resource persons would be called upon to teach and develop the skills of the trainers.
Inovative Financial Mechanisms
In each of the livelihood options training workshop, entrepreneurial skills would be developed among the participants to help in establishing their businesses. Also, issues in cooperative and credit union formation would be included to allow the communities realise the need for self-help. Their chances of securing loans could be better because of the association. The District Cooperative officer of the district would be called upon to educate the trainers. In the course of this initiative, opportunities to assist farmers and local community members gain access to financial assistance to undertake these alternative livelihood-supporting ventures will be explored and facilitated.
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Partnership |
| Enchi Traditional Council |
SGP Country office contact
Dr. George Buabin Ortsin
Phone:
233-242-977980
Email:
Ms. Lois Sarpong
Phone:
+233 505740909
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UNDP, Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme P.O. Box 1423
Accra, Greater Accra, 233-302
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