Citizens’ Watch Q3 2024

Introduction

The Q3 2024 edition of Citizens’ Watch highlights key advocacy efforts, policy engagements, and development initiatives championed by SEND GHANA. This quarter, the organization made significant strides in promoting inclusivity in the cocoa sector, advancing human rights for People Living with HIV/AIDS, empowering cocoa farmers, and strengthening governance through citizen participation.

Key Highlights

1. Promoting Inclusivity in the Cocoa Sector – Advocating for accessible cocoa industry documents for People with Disabilities (PWDs) to ensure full participation in the cocoa value chain.
2. Protecting Human Rights – Addressing discrimination against People Living with HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) patients through a legal and policy review session.
3. Empowering Cocoa Farmers – Organizing a training workshop to educate farmers on new global regulations affecting cocoa production.
4. Strengthening Governance – Engaging citizens and policymakers to ensure political accountability ahead of Ghana’s 2024 elections.
5. Cocoa Farmers’ Advocacy – The Ghana Civil-Society Cocoa Platform (GCCP) is calling for a 60%+ increase in farmgate cocoa prices to protect farmers’ livelihoods.

Who Should Read This Report?

This publication is essential for policymakers, civil society organizations, development partners, journalists, and citizens invested in governance, economic justice, and sustainable development in Ghana.