The “Your Voice 4 Matter!!” will aim at fostering inclusive governance by ensuring that underserved groups—particularly persons with disabilities (PWDs), women and those in hard-to-reach communities—are actively engaged in the Ghanaian political and governance processes. The project will facilitate debates and engagements between political parties and organizations representing these groups in Oti, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are reflected in party manifestos.

Through activities like town hall meetings, manifesto analysis engagements, and advocacy with Election Management Bodies (EMBs), the project will generate the following outputs:

• increased dialogue between political parties and marginalized groups,
• improved accessibility in election processes, and
• empowered organizations capable of effectively advocating for the needs of their communities.

The project is aimed at promoting equitable political participation and holding political actors, accountable to underserved groups. The project will make a significant difference by enhancing the visibility and influence of marginalized communities in Ghana’s governance at MMDAs, ultimately leading to more inclusive policies and equitable access to development opportunities and services for all citizens

Key Activities.

1.1.1 Conduct inception meetings with key stakeholders (RCC, Das, NCCE, Electoral Commission, political parties and other EMBs) in Oti region, using this opportunity to also carry out / establish baseline data.

1.1.2 Orient PWDs and marginalised groups on the election process using existing EC educational materials through townhall dialogues

 1.1.3 Organize roundtable discussions where political party representatives, EMBs, and representatives of marginalized groups, including PWDs and women, can engage in direct dialogue regarding campaign promises vis-a-vis needs of communities especially marginalised groups and PWDs.

2.1.1 Identify and train Focal Persons (FPs)  at identified Electoral Areas to work closely with the Electoral Commission, NCCE, Planners of MMDAs, Gender Desk Officers, Assembly Members, women, PWD groups and communities to maintain clear and accessible electoral information

2.2.1 Conduct audits of polling stations to assess their accessibility for PWDs and those in hard-to-reach areas to advocate for improvement with EMBs

2.2.3 Disseminate election-related information to marginalised groups via their mobile phone and CICs to keep them informed.

3.1.1 Establish district-level SMAGs in preparation of social accountability activities post the 2024 elections

3.1.2 Conduct workshops to empower marginalised groups with the knowledge and skills to effectively engage political parties while holding them accountable

3.1.3 Develop and deploy digital system to track election-related developmental promises across the 8 districts of Oti