The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) is set to launch the Urban Complementary Livelihood and Assets Support Scheme (Urban CLASS) Productive Inclusion (PI) under the Ghana Productive Safety Net Project 2 (GPSNP 2) in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA).
This initiative aims to empower urban poor households, especially women and youth, by equipping them with skills training, entrepreneurship development, and access to finance.
As part of preparations for the rollout, the Ministry has held a one-day working session with CLASS Implementation Team members from various Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies (MMAs) in GAMA at the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS).
The session focused on finalizing implementation strategies following a successful pilot in the Ga South Municipal Assembly and selected districts in northern Ghana.
Speaking at the session, a Principal Development Planning Officer and the Project Liason Officer of GPSNP 2 at the Ministry, Mr. Eli Kuadey, commended Government of Ghana’s commitment towards the implementation of the project and conveyed its appreciation to Development Partners for their ongoing support in expanding social protection coverage and poverty reduction efforts.
The event brought together representatives from MMAs in GAMA and the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC).
With a credit facility from the World Bank, GPSNP 2 is a five-year initiative aimed at reducing extreme poverty and increasing the productivity and incomes of vulnerable groups. The Urban CLASS/PI component is a key part of the project, designed to tackle urban poverty by providing targeted support to low-income households.
SOURCE: Sandra Owusu Asamoah & Melody Hini-Amoako
(Public Relations Unit MLGDRD)