The report, named IMANIFESTO, is released yearly to critically analyse government’s performance by assigning a percentage score.

The launch of the report took place today [Wednesday], at the Tang Palace Hotel in Accra, and was attended by political party representatives and various stakeholders, who had the privilege to assess the report by making contributions and asking questions.

[contextly_sidebar id=”6UNVDra1kAgdbbJxwpM1cbaPqzgn7j2r”]This year’s analysis however took a purely qualitative form with highlights and comments on government’s achievements so far.

It also identified gaps, challenges and offers some suggestions on the active implementation of the promises.

The analysis of the report was undertaken along eight broad themes; Economy, Job creation, Agriculture, Governance, Education, Health, Energy and Infrastructure.

Data sources for the assessment included, the 2016 Manifesto, 2017 and 2018 Budget Statements, the Coordinated Programmes for Economic and Social Development, and project and news reports.

Job creation

The report, among others , revealed that promises relating to job creation was not encouraging.

“Despite the numerous promises targeted at creating massive employment, there is little evidence to suggest the actual number of jobs created in the ­first year,” it said.

Agric sector

On the other hand, performance in the agriculture sector was rated as “fairly good”,  given the successful implementation of a number of programmes such as the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ), and the significant reduction in the prices of selected agricultural inputs.

The report however made mention of what was described as the slow pace in implementing projects relating to irrigation and fisheries.

Governance

On Governance, the report noted that, although the Office of the Special Prosecutor was established to help combat corruption and Public sensitization carried out in 2017, little progress was made on other anti-corruption measures on governance issues in the first year.

Education

Under the education sector, the report highlighted government’s  steps to implement most of its promises which included the implementation of the Free SHS policy among others.

It however said the policy had implementation challenges in the form of infrastructure de­ficit, congestion, inadequate furniture, high preference for boarding status among others.

Click here for IMANI Ghana’s full report on NPP’s 1st year in office

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By: Marian Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The campaign began after a follow-up to their Central Steering Committee meeting held in Accra recently.

In an interview with the UWR Branch Secretary of the CPP, Mr Issahaque Sulemana, he said they were starting early with new strategies being mapped out to ensure that they got a foothold and won more parliamentary seats in the region.

Distribution of nomination forms

As a first step, he said, the regional executive had started with the distribution of nomination forms for the registration of new members at the polling stations, as well as the constituencies during which their curriculum vitae would be kept in a database to enable them to know their strength before conducting fresh elections.

“Since the December 7, 2008 general election that the CPP won a seat, the party has not been able to capture any seat in Parliament again, thereby partly weakening our capacity to deliver on its responsibilities,” he said.

“Election to Parliament is on a competitive basis with the participation of political parties and independent candidates who meet the requirements set by the Constitution and other relevant laws governing elections in the country,” he stated.

The regional secretary explained that with this development the party would organise symposiums and talks with the aim of improving citizens’ understanding of the values and the manifesto of the party throughout the region. To make them committed to the CPP, the secretary said, they would be tasked to pay dues to run their local affairs at the grass-roots and constituency levels.

Creation of jobs

Mr Sulemana noted that the CPP was the only party that could take pragmatic steps to create jobs for all thereby creating wealth and change the fortunes of the country, noting that both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had failed the people over the years.

He reminded the people that most of the social amenities and infrastructural facilities being enjoyed now were provided by the CPP making it the only party that could solve the country’s problems.

“We are, therefore, calling on Ghanaians to give the party a chance to work to bring unity and prosperity into the country since they have tried the two dominant parties over the years and they are dissatisfied with them,” he said.

On their priorities when given the chance, he mentioned creation of more jobs for all, roads, health and education, since to the party, every child had the right to free education up to the senior high school level.

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Source: Graphic.com.gh

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