NDA’s REGIONAL SPREAD, DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE ZONE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE GWYESCO.
- Says SIF Deputy CEO.
Mr. Prosper Puo-Ire, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Social Investment Fund (SIF) has underscored the significance of the regional spread of the Northern Development Authority, saying “it places the authority in a position to engage and deliver game-changing interventions”.
According to Mr. Puo-Ire, these strong characteristics informed the decision of Government to include the NDA to ensure the successful implementation of the GWYESCO.
Mr. Puo-Ire said these today, in Nalerigu, in the North East region, during a courtesy call on management of the Regional Coordinating Council, as part of a series of engagements with all five RCCs preceeding the major regional Stakeholder Engagements across the zone.
Receiving the SIF Team on behalf of the Hon. Regional Minister, Mr. Salifu Issifu, Regional Economic Planning Officer, thanked them for the engagement and pledged the support and cooperation of the RCC to ensure the successful role out of the programme.
The Ghana Women & Youth Employment & Social Cohesion Programme (GWYESCO) is a four-year Results-Based programme with funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB), to be implemented by the SIF, in collaboration with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP), NDA and GRATIS Foundation. The programme seeks to enhance the resilience and living conditions of Women and Youth through economic inclusion, job creation and Entrepreneurship, access to finance, skills development and social Cohesion.
The stakeholder engagement for the North East region is slated for 24th September, 2026, in Walewale in the West Mamprusi Municipality.
Participants shall be drawn from the traditional council, top security personnel and other relevant key stakeholders.