Dr. Maxwell Ba-an Tengolzor, a lecturer at the Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies, is leading a project to transform the grass economy in Northern Ghana. Apexnewsgh reports
With funding from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the project aims to turn 10 million tons of grass into productive resources, such as charcoal, briquettes, biochar, and paper.
Dr. Ba-an explained that the project is training rural women in three regions – Upper East, Upper West, and Northern Region – to produce these resources and use biochar as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers. The project has already conducted training sessions, conferences, and workshops in all three regions.
The ultimate goal is to leverage the grass economy to influence social protection policies at the local government level, particularly in areas such as school feeding programs and poverty alleviation initiatives.
To achieve this, Dr. Ba-an and his team have invited technical experts, social welfare directors, agriculture departments, forestry services, and other stakeholders to a national policy forum in Bolgatanga.
Professor David Millar, President of the Millar Institute, addressed stakeholders at a forum, emphasizing the institute’s goal to revolutionize the North’s economy through innovation. He highlighted the district assembly as the primary target for this initiative, leveraging the region’s natural advantage as the “grass land” of Ghana.
Meanwhile, addressing stakeholders at the forum, Professor Millar encouraged stakeholders to champion this innovation through the assembly, stressing the importance of educating donors about the initiative’s regional focus and potential national benefits.
He explained that, although a national dialogue was initially planned, the institute opted to begin with district-level discussions to ensure grassroots engagement and ownership.
By focusing on the district assemblies, the Millar Institute aims to empower local communities to drive economic growth and development, positioning the North as a model for sustainable innovation in Ghana.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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