Northern Region: UNESCO Education Head applauds local NGOs for transforming lives

Prosper Nyavor, has commended local NGOs in Northern Ghana for their significant impact on transforming lives and empowering future generations.

“Having worked with the UN System for the past 9 years, I have come to appreciate the profound impact that local NGOs have had and continue to have in transforming the lives of individuals and communities facing developmental challenges in our country.”

He emphasized that local NGOs serve as the driving force behind change in many rural and peri-urban communities, without which international aid organizations would struggle to implement interventions effectively.

Nyavor who doubles as a board chairman for Savanna Signature, called for increased government partnership with local NGOs, particularly in implementing programs like the IMF and GPE, to maximize impact.

The government must collaborate more with local NGOs to enhance the outcomes of these programs.”

“In 2024, amidst the era of AI, it is concerning that we are still grappling with outdated policies from 2008 and 2015

We call on the government to expedite the review process, engage in wider consultations, and ensure policy coherence with practical implementation.”