Top Ranked Applications/ Actions #2

Top Ranked Applications/ Actions #2

Applicant / Title of Action / Geograph. area / Sector / Id# / Score
Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association / Advocacy For Removal Of Flat Annual Fees On Independent Private Broadcasters / GA / M /

# 2-056 GIBA

/ 75.5
Summarized description of the proposed Action (by the Applicant)
a)What is the need, the constraint to alleviate, or the initial situation you want to improve?
Answer:
(1) Unfair flat annual levy imposed on every Independent Private Broadcaster irrespective of their location and size.
(2) The need for a representation of GIBA on Copyright Society of Ghana (COSGA) for a better appreciation of members’ work as a basis of informing the fixing of copyrights fees.
b)What is the resulting – improved- situation you intend to achieve?
Answer: (1) To remove flat rate being charged
(2) More private broadcasting stations will be easily established, with less financial burden, in order to disseminate information to the rural folks; job creation .and the acquisition of knowledge by the rural folks since knowledge is power.
c)How do you go from the need / constraint to the resulting situation? (the steps to be taken)
Answer: (1)Sensitization of members through visits of members (privately owned radio & television stations) throughout the country.
(2) Meeting of regional executive members of GIBA in Accra.
(3) Having a meeting with N.C.A., Parliamentary Select committee on communication and COSGA.
d)Explain briefly the capacity of your Association / Organisation to successfully undertake the Action:.
Answer:
The Executive members are well vest in knowledge and have been discussing already with the stakeholders on issues pertaining to the broadcasting affairs and ready to be part of the activities of the Advocacy.
The appointed full time project officer for the Actions will relay with the service providers to achieve the desired result.
Duration of Action / Total cost of Action (Cd) / Busac's % of total cost / % self-financed / % from other Donors / Support from Outreach Facility (Cd) / Cross-cutting issue addressed, and level of impact
8 / 385,951,500 / 90% / 10%
Applicant / Title of Action / Geograph. area / Sector / Id# / Score
Tung-Teiya Shea butter Extraction Women's Association / Developing the Shea Nut Butter Industry In Northern Ghana. / NR / B /

# 2-124 TUSEWA-NR

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Summarized description of the proposed Action (by the Applicant)
a)What is the need, the constraint to alleviate, or the initial situation you want to improve?
Answer: There is enough production of shea butter in the northern region and the north in general without sufficient market. Presently, there are no government policies that promote shea butter production and this has left many women jobless therefore perpetuating the excessive poverty in the northern Ghana.
b)What is the resulting – improved- situation you intend to achieve?
Answer: TUSEWA would want to see many rural women into shea butter production, earning sustainable incomes. This can be made possible when government come out with policies / decisions that promotes the local shea butter industry. Eventually TUSEWA expects to see adequate market for shea butter in the north.
c)How do you go from the need / constraint to the resulting situation? (the steps to be taken)
Answer: The activities planed for this action are:

• Preparation of the action
• Dialoguing with government to influence her to come out with policies that will promote the shea butter industry.
• Media campaign will also be used to create awareness on the challenges facing the shea butter industry.
• Internal monitoring will also be done during and after the implementation of the action.
• Quarterly and an end of action report will be submitted to the BUSAC Fund.

d)Explain briefly the capacity of your Association / Organisation to successfully undertake the Action.
Answer: TUSEWA in the past has undertaken advocacy actions geared towards improving the shea butter industry. These actions secured a ‘good market’ for shea butter in the northern region. The association has also managed development funds from its membership dues and donors for development projects. The association has also got office and training accommodations in its beneficiary communities where meetings and project activities could be carried out. TUSEWA has also got the human resource to manage the proposed action in this application
Duration of Action / Total cost of Action (Cd) / Busac's % of total cost / % self-financed / % from other Donors / Support from Outreach Facility (Cd) / Cross-cutting issue addressed, and level of impact
12 / 191,774,000 / 90% / 10% / G
Applicant / Title of Action / Geograph. area / Sector / Id# / Score
Brong Ahafo Blacksmith Association / Research to develop the business of local blacksmiths and improve their image / BA / B /

# 2-138 BABSA

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Summarized description of the proposed Action (by the Applicant)
a)What is the need, the constraint to alleviate, or the initial situation you want to improve?
Answer:
The generally unfriendly environment in which blacksmiths operate and the lack of recognition of blacksmiths’ potential in the manufacture of local implements for industry.
b)What is the resulting – improved- situation you intend to achieve?
Answer:
Reform of laws governing the work of the blacksmiths and recognising the potential of blacksmiths as a major force in industrial growth of a country.
c)How do you go from the need / constraint to the resulting situation? (the steps to be taken)
Answer:
The constraint is already known. It will require a look at other areas where such situations have been rectified. An advocacy action lasting one year will first require a research visit to a developed country (Germany) to study how such a situation was changed. A write up on the best practice by a legal person or government official accompanying the team will then be prepared for dialogue with government through its expressed bodies and agencies leading to a review or reform of the law thereby creating a healthier environment for the industry to thrive.
(a)Explain briefly the capacity of your Association / Organisation to successfully undertake the Action.
Answer:
The Blacksmiths Association has a large membership with an executive committee who have confronted this problem before. They have attended several forums and workshops to acquire skills in advocacy and know who to contact. The experiences gathered over time could be a potent factor. It does not boast of very highly competent persons in advocacy and so intends to use the services of consultants in the region and at national level.
Duration of Action / Total cost of Action (Cd) / Busac's % of total cost / % self-financed / % from other Donors / Support from Outreach Facility (Cd) / Cross-cutting issue addressed, and level of impact
12 / 307,344,400 / 90% / 10% / E
Applicant / Title of Action / Geograph. area / Sector / Id# / Score
Ghana Rice Inter-Professional Body / Advocacy toward a Rice Development Fund / GA / B /

# 2-078 GRIB

/ 67.5
Summarized description of the proposed Action (by the Applicant)
What is the need, the constraint to alleviate, or the initial situation you want to improve?
Answer: Improve efficiency in the supply chain of locally-produced rice industry
What is the resulting – improved- situation you intend to achieve?
Answer: Setting up of rice development fund and capacity building of stakeholders of the local rice industry
How do you go from the need / constraint to the resulting situation? (the steps to be taken)
Answer: conduct studies, conduct workshops, and advocate for policy change
Explain briefly the capacity of your Association / Organisation to successfully undertake the Action.
Answer: Internal and external resources are available
Duration of Action / Total cost of Action (Cd) / Busac's % of total cost / % self-financed / % from other Donors / Support from Outreach Facility (Cd) / Cross-cutting issue addressed, and level of impact
12 / 632,030,800 / 81% / 19%
Applicant / Title of Action / Geograph. Area / Sector / Id# / Score
National Association of Beauticians and Hairdressers Ghana / Removing Fake Hair Products / BA / B /

# 2-132 NABH GHANA

/ 67.5
Summarized description of the proposed Action (by the Applicant)
a)What is the need, the constraint to alleviate, or the initial situation you want to improve?
Answer:
The national association of beauticians and hairdressers who depend on quality hair products for their work face a major constraint due to the influx of fake products on the Ghanaian market.
These products are gradually collapsing the hairdressing industry due to their harmful effect on their clients. Due to the presence of these fake hair products, beauticians have to deal with dissatisfied clients who now turn to hair plaiting. Some of the effects of these fake hair products are the burning of the scalp and in some cases even baldness. We all know that the beauty of a woman lies in the hair so many of them are very particular about the way their hair turns out.
The hairdressing business is collapsing mainly because of this constraint.
What is the resulting – improved- situation you intend to achieve?
Answer:
From the above analyzed situation there is the need to alert the Ghana Standards Board, Food and Drugs Boards, The Environmental Protection Agency and the Customs Excise and Preventive Service in order to help formulate policies to curb the importations and also involve the beauticians and hairdressers association in the testing and certification process of hair products.
There will also be a greater awareness among beauticians and hairdressers as well as the general public on the existence of such products.
How do you go from the need / constraint to the resulting situation? (the steps to be taken)
Answer:

1. We will hold workshops for our members in all 10 regional capitals to create awareness and sensitize them on the alarming presence of fake products on the market.
2. There will also be a media campaign to create awareness amongst the general public.
3. We intend to have a series of workshops with all agencies i.e. the Standards Board, CEPS, EPA, and the Food and Drugs Board to come up with policies and pragmatic ways to minimize the influx of fake hair products. Also to impress on the Standards Board to involve the association in the testing and certification of hair products.

Explain briefly the capacity of your Association / Organisation to successfully undertake the Action.
Answer:
The implementation committee is made up of technically trained hairdressers and beauticians with enough expertise to undertake the action. However the service providers will complement their efforts.
Duration of Action / Total cost of Action (Cd) / Busac’s % of total cost / % self-financed / % from other Donors / Support from Outreach Facility (Cd) / Cross-cutting issue addressed, and level of impact
12 / 461,388,946 / 90% / 10%
Applicant / Title of Action / Geograph. area / Sector / Id# / Score
Ghana Trades Union Congress- Brong Ahafo Region / Creating awareness and understanding of Labour Act 651 / BA / L /

# 2-010 TUC-BA

/ 64.5
Summarized description of the proposed Action (by the Applicant)
a)What is the need, the constraint to alleviate, or the initial situation you want to improve?
Answer: Misunderstanding of rights and responsibilities of workers and employers in the workplaces are giving problems for the smooth work.
b)What is the resulting – improved- situation you intend to achieve?
Answer: Industrial peace and harmony at all workplaces in Brong Ahafo Region
c)How do you go from the need / constraint to the resulting situation? (the steps to be taken)
Answer: Training of workers representatives as trainers; education of all other workers; information to the general public
d)Explain briefly the capacity of your Association / Organisation to successfully undertake the Action.
Answer: Even though GTUC Brong Ahafo Region have not had any projects completely of their own (due to the policies of GTUC), several campaigns and educational activities have been organized for the head office. The combination of experienced facilitators from the Trades Unions and a legal expert on the Labour Act is expected to bring the needed result of Industrial Peace in the whole Region.
Duration of Action / Total cost of Action (Cd) / Busac's % of total cost / % self-financed / % from other Donors / Support from Outreach Facility (Cd) / Cross-cutting issue addressed, and level of impact
6 / 151,610,250 / 90% / 10%
Applicant / Title of Action / Geograph. area / Sector / Id# / Score
Car Rental Association of Ghana / Parking Space allocation Advocacy / GA / B /

# 2-052 CRAG

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Summarized description of the proposed Action (by the Applicant)
a)What is the need, the constraint to alleviate, or the initial situation you want to improve?
Answer:
Lack of parking spaces allocated to car rental operators at airports, tourists sites, business districts and important locations in Accra and Kumasi.
b)What is the resulting – improved- situation you intend to achieve?
Answer:
Allocated Parking Spaces for Car Rental Association members in Accra and Kumasi in the identified locations.
c)How do you go from the need / constraint to the resulting situation? (the steps to be taken)
Answer:
Preliminary meetings with CRAG members and Executives in Accra and Kumasi
Identification and verification of suitable parking spaces in Accra and Kumasi
Research and preparation of advocacy presentations
Holding meetings, briefing sessions and presentations with relevant authorities
Dissemination of the process and outcomes of the advocacy actions
Internal monitoring and reporting on the action
d)Explain briefly the capacity of your Association / Organisation to successfully undertake the Action.
Answer:
CRAG has a membership of 120 registered car rental operators, with a dynamic leadership, administrative staff, and a functional office in Accra and Kumasi. It has the capacity to undertake the action with the support of the selected service provider.
Duration of Action / Total cost of Action (Cd) / Busac's % of total cost / % self-financed / % from other Donors / Support from Outreach Facility (Cd) / Cross-cutting issue addressed, and level of impact
12 / 90,020,000 / 89% / 11% / 99,302,500 / G
Applicant / Title of Action / Geograph. Area / Sector / Id# / Score
Kumasi Tomato Sellers Association / Advocacy for a Healthy Market Environment / AS / B /

# 2-016 KTSA

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Summarized description of the proposed Action (by the Applicant)
a)What is the need, the constraint to alleviate, or the initial situation you want to improve?
Answer:
Tomato sellers at the Kumasi Central Market (‘Boiler’ area) sit under the scorching sun and in the rains throughout the year to earn their living.
b)What is the resulting – improved- situation you intend to achieve?
Answer:
To get the Municipal assembly to provide shelter for the traders
To get the Ministry of Agriculture to help in storing the unsold tomato brought by the farmers, which get rotten and results in loss of business.
c)How do you go from the need / constraint to the resulting situation? (the steps to be taken)
Answer:
To commission a consultant to prepare a proposal for the provision of a healthy trading environment for the sellers
To train the women leaders in advocacy so that they can ‘champion’ their economic rights for the benefit of their dependants and the society at large
To hold meetings with the officials of the municipal assembly in order to get the content of the proposal implemented
d)What are the positive consequences of the advocacy Action on its beneficiaries.
Answer:
There will be adequate space to sell and to store their containers
The women will not feel weary at the end of the market day
The women (and their babies, for the nursing mothers will not be exposed to serious health hazards, as the surroundings are filthy and congested
The traders can be netter organized to improve their operations
Storage facilities can be introduced to preserve the perishable goods that are unsold at the end of the day.
Duration of Action / Total cost of Action (Cd) / Busac’s % of total cost / % self-financed / % from other Donors / Support from Outreach Facility (Cd) / Cross-cutting issue addressed, and level of impact
5 / 19,847,850 / 90% / 10% / 1,984,785 / E
Applicant / Title of Action / Geograph. area / Sector / Id# / Score
Ghana National Inshore Fisheries Association / Policy change and Information, essentials for business growth / GA / B /

# 2-129 GNIFA

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Summarized description of the proposed Action (by the Applicant)
What is the need, the constraint to alleviate, or the initial situation you want to improve?
Answer:
The Ban on light fishing and the improper handling and preservation of fish
What is the resulting – improved- situation you intend to achieve?
Answer:
A change in policy and an improvement in the handling and preservation of fish.
How do you go from the need / constraint to the resulting situation? (the steps to be taken)
Answer:
Study tour
Meetings
Advocacy seminar
Explain briefly the capacity of your Association / Organisation to successfully undertake the Action.
Answer:
Our organisation has very little knowledge on advocacy but are professionals with technical knowledge, which we will use to support the service providers to undertake the action.
Duration of Action / Total cost of Action (Cd) / Busac's % of total cost / % self-financed / % from other Donors / Support from Outreach Facility (Cd) / Cross-cutting issue addressed, and level of impact
8 / 248,744,540 / 90% / 10%
Applicant / Title of Action / Geograph. Area / Sector / Id# / Score
Brong Ahafo Traditional Healers Association / Encouraging Ethical Practises in Herbal Medicine / AS / B /

# 2-110 BARTHA

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Summarized description of the proposed Action (by the Applicant)
a)What is the need, the constraint to alleviate, or the initial situation you want to improve?
Answer:
Unethical practises by some quack herbalist and media practitioners is gradually killing “BARTHA
b)What is the resulting – improved- situation you intend to achieve?
Answer:
It expected that at the end of the action, all quacks herbalist would be weeded out in the region
Media houses in the region will follow strictly regulations governing laws governing advertising ,sales and distribution of herbal medicine in the country.
c)How do you go from the need / constraint to the resulting situation? (the steps to be taken)
Answer: For the next eight (8) months the Association with the help of Service Provider will:
hold meetings to plan to prepare proposals to Min. of Heath, Food & Drug Board, GSB Media Commission ; to have a critical look at the situation , reverse the situation and ensure the right thing is done.
Create awareness through radio talk shows to seek the public sympathy of our pride.
Organize workshops/seminars to sensitize members of the effect of the situation on the association
d)Explain briefly the capacity of your Association / Organization to successfully undertake the Action.
Answer:
The Association has a large number of membership who are very active and pay their dues as expected. Members participate in all activities of the Association. Also the Association has a strong leadership with the guidance of the Service Provider can undertake the action with ease
Duration of Action / Total cost of Action (Cd) / Busac’s % of total cost / % self-financed / % from other Donors / Support from Outreach Facility (Cd) / Cross-cutting issue addressed, and level of impact
8 / 130,421,500 / 90% / 10%
Applicant / Title of Action / Geograph. area / Sector / Id# / Score
Dangme East District Business Coalition / Advocacy To Build Irrigation Infrastructure / GA / B /

# 2-044 DEDBC