Protected Area Development Project
| Location | Ghana |
|---|---|
| Start | 2002 |
| Finish | 2002 |
| Client | European Commission |
Summary
The Protected Areas Development Programme (PADP) in Western Region, Ghana, started in 1997 and produced management plans for the Bia and Ankasa Conservation Areas. The Programme also implemented infrastructure development within each area and included a pilot off-reserve community based wildlife management initiative. LTS was commissioned to undertake a Final Evaluation of the PADP in accordance with EC evaluation guidelines
Problem
The Bia and Ankasa National Parks and adjacent reserves support important tropical forests sustaining high biological diverisity. In response to threats from uncontrolled timber and land encroachment, the Wildlife Division of the Ministry of Lands and Environment sought EC support to elaborate an integrated conservation and development programme aimed at supporting the Wildlife Division to strengthen its capacity for management of these important areas
Solution
LTS provided a team of technical and financial consultants to undertake a final technical evaluation and financial audit of the Protected Areas Development Programme, including an assessment of the desirability, potential and feasibility of a possible second phase of the programme.
Benefits
The Evaluation and Financial Audit reports concluded that the PADP had:
- Satisfactorily implemented its programme and had largely achieved its stated purpose and objectives.
- Satisfactorily reported on funds disbursed and offered value for money.
- Strengthened capacity of the Wildlife Division to manage Bia and Ankasa National Parks through the development of facilities for visitors and staff, internal trails and visitors services, knowledge on the NPs biodiversity and ecological and socio-economic services.
- A second phase was recommended in order to secure lasting legacy and sustainability of the two sites (as originally called for in the Phase I project document), as well as to support initial planning initiatives in one additional site.
