shea nut picking and processing of butter, crop farming, animal husbandry and Agroforestry
Details of the organization
Name *
ASSOCIATION OF HOUSEWIVES AND YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE ( AHAHA)
Country *
Ghana
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Civil society entities
Information about the project
Project title *
shea nut picking and processing of butter, crop farming, animal husbandry and Agroforestry
Description *
The NGO have put in motion mechanism to educate and sensitize women and youth on the causes and solutions to under nutrition. Some of the education and sensitization programs include provision of extension services to women; increase food production and effective utilization of protein rich foods; education on environmental improvement and rural income generation among women and youth and ICT for sustainable development Most women and youth understand the many factors of the quality of life but when given a choice, nutritional programmes are not their priority. Their greater emphasis is often placed on generating income Education of stakeholders will be taken through workshops as to how to prepare the land, planting, harvesting, processing and marketing of farm produce. This project is mainly depending on the participation of stakeholders. This will enable the people to be involved in decision making, planning and implementation. They will also share in benefits of the project through employment, commerce or income, and income generating activities. They will be motivated to participate through information dissemination, public awareness, education and range of communication strategies. This participation will cut across sectors and geographical areas within the region, and across various levels in the society including the grass root.
Project website
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Geographical coverage *
Local implementation: NAVRONGO, UPPER EAST REGION, GHANA. --- lo
Status *
Ongoing
from 24/10/2004
to
16/09/2012
Partners
e-Agriculture Cashew Trade Centre Ghana LTD SNV-Netherlands Development Organization The Pure Company. Ghana
WSIS information
WSIS action lines related to this project
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The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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ICT for sustainable development
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E-participation
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Partnerships
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Information and communication infrastructure
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Access to information and knowledge
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Capacity building
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Building confidence and security in use of ICTs
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Organizational Structures
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Capacity Building
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Enabling environment
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ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life
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E-business
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Enabling environment
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SME competitiveness
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Technology and innovation
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Supply chains and outsourcing
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E-learning
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E-health
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E-environment
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Protect environment
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Ensure sustainable ICTs
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Monitor/prevent disasters
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E-agriculture
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Media
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Ethical dimensions of the Information Society
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International and regional cooperation
Millenium Declaration Goals related to this project
Goal 1: Eradicate poverty and hunger
Goal 2: Achieve Universal Primary Education
Goal 3: Promote gender equality & empower women
Goal 4: Reduce child mortality
Goal 5: Improve maternal health
Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases
Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability
Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development
Project type *
Project
Training initiative