MIHOSO International Organizes Public Expenditure Tracking Survey Training in Sunyani and Berekum
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MIHOSO International a reputable organization committed to providing
Public Health, Social Advocacy, Capacity buiding Training, Sharing of
Resources, and Provision of Livelihood Empowerment programmes to
target women, Youth and Children in Ghana have organized a Public
Expenditure Tracking Survey in Sunyani and Berekum in the Brong Ahafo
Region.
The program which targets all artisans and associations within the
municipality is funded by World Bank and The Government of Ghana with
partnership MIHOSO International and SNV Ghana under 3years duration.
Program Coordinator, Mr. Thomas Benarkuu said it's organized once a
quarter to train SPEFIA Members on developmental issues and how
citizens can contribute as well as engage the assembly in
developmental issues.
According to him, the Pubic Tracking Survey (PETS) is a quantitative
survey of the supply side of public services.
"The unit of observation is typically a service facility and/or local
government i.e. frontline providers like schools and clinics. The
survey collects information on facility characteristics, financial
flows, outputs (services delivered), accountability arrangements,
etc."
He added that, Budget allocation alone can be a poor indicator of the
quality and quantity of public service delivered in countries with
weak institutions.
"While shifting of budgetary resources to priority sectors like
education and health is a good first step, it is crucial to ascertain
where and how the allocated sum gets spent. They highlight not only
the use and abuse of public money, but also give insights into the
concepts of capture, cost efficiency, decentralization, and
accountability."
In a related development: The Sunyani Municipal Assembly has built 24
administration projects, 53 education projects, 77 bole-holes, 15
KVP's, 8 water closet, Provision of 18 waste containers, 11 Health
projects, 2 Security projects, 18 dump sites cleared, 16 electricity
projects and 226 road projects under the development of Urban
Projects.
Compiled By: Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku