LEAP REASSESSMENT PROGRAMME
In 2007, Ghana launched the National Social Protection Strategy, followed by the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program in 2008. LEAP provides cash grants to the poorest 20% of Ghanaians, and has grown significantly, now reaching over 200,000 beneficiaries. The Ketu North Municipal Assembly has been actively involved, registering over 1,600 households.
A LEAP Reassessment Programme was introduced to update beneficiary information, address inclusion/exclusion errors, and ensure funds reach the most vulnerable. After a pilot phase, the program is being rolled out nationally. To prepare for this, the Assembly’s Department of Social Welfare and Community Development trained 54 Community Focal Persons (CFPs) on the reassessment process.
The training aimed to help CFPs understand the reassessment program’s goals, which include updating beneficiary data, connecting ineligible households with other support services, and ensuring fair enrollment. The training covered the reassessment strategy, lessons learned from the pilot phase, and the national rollout plan. Participants learned about increased grant amounts and the data collection process, which will be conducted by JMK Consulting using the Proxy Means Test. The training also emphasized the importance of harmonizing data and engaging with communities.
The training aimed to enhance the CFPs’ capacity to communicate effectively, identify vulnerable households, promote community ownership, and contribute to monitoring and evaluation. CFPs raised concerns about issues like multiple registrations, misuse of e-zwich cards, and data sharing. The Social Welfare Officer responded, encouraging reporting of issues and explaining that the reassessment would address many of these problems. The training is seen as a crucial step in ensuring the LEAP program’s success and positive impact on Ghana’s most vulnerable.




