190,000 people benefit from GrEEn project
• Ms. Christel Alvergne (inset) addresssing
the gathering Photo: Victor A. Buxton
 The “Boosting Green EmployÂment and EnterÂprise OpportuÂnities in Ghana (GrEEn)” project has ended with over 2,370 jobs created and about 190,000 people benefiting, for improved liveliÂhoods.
The €20.6 million joint project by the European Union (EU), the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United NaÂtions Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), aimed at addressing the root causes of irregular migraÂtion by creating climate-resilient economic and employment opporÂtunities, particularly for the youth, women and returning migrants.
Implemented over the last four-years, the project, executed in 10 districts of the Ashanti and Western Regions, aligned with the government Coordinated ProÂgramme of Economic and Social Development policy (2021-2025) for creating prosperity and equal opportunities for all.
Speaking in a speech read on his behalf at the close-out ceremony in Accra, the Minister of Local Government, DecentralÂisation and Rural Development, Mr Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, attributed the success of the project to a stronger collaboration with the private sector.
“Through this project, we have seen the power of collaboration between the Government, the priÂvate sector and our development partners, controlling the capacity of these groups.
As we continue to scale up these efforts, it is important to acknowledge how these investÂments contribute not only to environmental sustainability but also to local job creation and ecoÂnomic empowerment, furthering the Government’s commitment to decentralised development,” he stated.
Moving forward, the Minister called for more support from the EU, UNCDF and all relevant stakeholders for the continuation and design of phase two of the project to cover more MetroÂpolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country.
Mr Jonas Claes, Deputy Head of Delegation, EU, said the Green project served as a powerful strateÂgy for creating new opportunities, improving quality of life, and ensuring community resilience to external shocks.
“Whether it is through climate risk-informed planning or green infrastructure investment, the GrEEn project proofs that GhaÂna’s future is brightest when both environment and economy come together,” he added.
He expressed the EU’s comÂmitment to continually support the country in scaling up innovaÂtions and embracing the lessons from this project to enhance the lives of returning migrants, while reducing unemployment.
The Regional Coordinator, UNCDF, Ms Christel Alvergne, noted that the project which had been successful, positioned Ghana for better opportunities in the green space.
“This moment signifies not only the culmination of collective efforts over the past five years but also a pivotal step towards a more sustainable and inclusive future for Ghana.”
BY ABIGAIL ANNOH
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