Advocates for Community Alternatives (ACA), in partnership with SPARK Microgrants, has announced plans to roll out the Facilitated Collective Action Process (FCAP) in the West Mamprusi Municipality of Ghana’s North-East Region beginning September 2026.
The announcement follows a successful engagement visit by ACA’s team, including the Director of Community-Driven Development, Nana Ama Nketia-Quaidoo, Project Manager Godfred Osei Nimako, Senior Trainer George Nafiu Mpoah, and Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Jonathan Komla Agbenyega.
The visit aimed to finalize discussions with the West Mamprusi Municipal Assembly on the implementation of FCAP and to explore possible revisions to the FCAP model, including the introduction of new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tailored to the needs of beneficiary communities.
A major highlight of the visit was the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ACA and the West Mamprusi Municipal Assembly for the implementation of FCAP projects across 100 communities in the municipality.
Under the agreement, the Municipal Assembly will contribute counterpart funding of $400 toward each FCAP community project, amounting to a total investment of $40,000. ACA, on the other hand, will provide microgrant support of $8,000 for each community project to drive sustainable community-led development initiatives.
As part of the engagement, the ACA team visited the communities of Sandan-Fong and Kukua to assess their readiness and commitment toward the implementation of FCAP. The team also held a series of strategic meetings with officials of the West Mamprusi Municipal Assembly.
Speaking after the visit, ACA’s Director of Community-Driven Development, Nana Ama Nketia-Quaidoo, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to empowering communities through collective action and sustainable development.
“We are excited to officially partner with the West Mamprusi Municipal Assembly to implement 100 projects in 100 communities through the Facilitated Collective Action Process,” she said.
She emphasized the importance of community participation in achieving long-term development outcomes.
“From my experience, the secret to lasting change is not just funding, but collective action. When communities come together with a shared vision, the impact can be transformational,” she added.
Project Manager Godfred Osei Nimako also described the visit as demanding but rewarding.
“It was very stressful but extremely successful,” he noted, adding that he was impressed by the enthusiasm and preparedness demonstrated by the communities ahead of the planned FCAP rollout.
The upcoming implementation is expected to strengthen grassroots development, enhance local participation, and promote sustainable solutions across the West Mamprusi Municipality.
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