International Development Grant
Transitional Support for the Food and Agriculture Sector Development Policy
Project Number: CA-3-A030654001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $1,550,986.00
Start Date: October 01, 2002
End Date: May 29, 2012
Duration: 9.7 years
Project Description
This project forms part of CIDA’s support for the promotion of sustainable rural development through agriculture in Ghana. The purpose of this contribution is to support the Government of Ghana as it implements its second Food and Agriculture Sector Development Policy. The objectives of this policy are: to enhance food security and emergency preparedness; to improve income growth; to increase competitiveness and enhance integration into domestic and international markets; to achieve sustainable management of land and the environment; to apply science and technology in food and agriculture development; and to enhance institutional coordination within Ghana. As with all budget support projects Canada is working in close collaboration with other donors and the Government of Ghana to strengthen the effectiveness of its aid. This is achieved by: focussing on effective transparent and accountable country systems; increasing coordination and harmonization among donors; and reinforcing mutual accountability. Sector-wide budget support also fosters greater policy dialogue between CIDA the Government of Ghana and partners. This reinforces efforts for effective focussed aid and long-term development results. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of this initiative is undertaken in coordination with other donors.
Progress & Results Achieved
The results at the end of the project include the following: (1) A total of 1 879 farmers from over 370 farmer-based organizations (FBOs) received training in enterprise development as part of capacity building of FBOs in Ghana. Women farmers formed 40 percent of beneficiaries of the training. The training has built the capacity of FBOs to ensure efficient equitable and sustainable provision of services to members. (2) As a result of a nation-wide FBO registration exercise over 5 000 FBOs were validated for inclusion in a national database. The validation has increased equitable access to basic farming services by women’s and men’s FBOs and their members. (3) To strengthen governance of the fund the Farmer-Based Organizations Development Fund (FBODF) Board was reconstituted into the FBODF Steering Committee. This change also makes the fund more responsive to farmers. (4) An FBO policy framework has been developed and has received final input from stakeholders. The framework is designed to guide the development and operation of FBOs at all levels along the agricultural value chain in Ghana. (5) A total of 4 000 copies of the handbook “FBOs Farmers and Facilitators” were distributed during the year after the Minister of Food and Agriculture launched the handbook in April 2010. The handbook aims to help farmers to become spokespersons on extension knowledge and information sharing and to keep farmers informed about policy-related issues that affect them.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Government of Ghana
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
WGM Africa
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Sector budget support
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP