IMANI Centre for Policy and Education has launched a report assessing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government\u2019s first year in office, based on promises made in their 2016 manifesto.<\/p>\n
The report, named IMANIFESTO, is released yearly to critically analyse government\u2019s performance by assigning a percentage score.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
[contextly_sidebar id=”6UNVDra1kAgdbbJxwpM1cbaPqzgn7j2r”]This year\u2019s analysis however took a purely qualitative form with highlights and comments on government\u2019s achievements so far.<\/p>\n
It also identified gaps, challenges and offers some suggestions on the active implementation of the promises.<\/p>\n
The analysis of the report was undertaken along eight broad themes; Economy, Job creation, Agriculture, Governance, Education, Health, Energy and Infrastructure.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Job creation<\/strong><\/p>\n The report, among others , revealed that promises relating to job creation was not encouraging.<\/p>\n \u201cDespite the numerous promises targeted at creating massive employment, there is little evidence to suggest the actual number of jobs created in the \u00adfirst year,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n Agric sector<\/strong><\/p>\n On the other hand, performance in the agriculture sector was rated as \u201cfairly good\u201d, \u00a0given 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.<\/p>\n The report however made mention of what was described as the slow pace in implementing projects relating to irrigation and fisheries.<\/p>\n