Media personalities in a discussion with Pauliina Sarvilahti and Mariana Madeira<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
UNICEF Ghana Chief of Social Policy and Inclusion, Pauliina Sarvilahti, has advocated for the enhancement of the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme to reach more vulnerable people.<\/p>\n
She said LEAP should be linked to other policies that provide essential services, such as healthcare to further enhance poverty reduction efforts in the country.<\/p>\n
Ms. Sarvilahti stressed that improvements were necessary to meet the approaching Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets.<\/p>\n
She urged the government to increase the value of LEAP payments to 20% of household consumption, ensure timely payments to beneficiaries, and target the right people to help them plan effectively and use the funds judiciously.<\/p>\n
She made the call at the UNICEF Ghana media engagement on child poverty in collaboration with the Embassy of Brazil, a strategic partner for UNICEF in the Global Alliance Against Hunger.<\/p>\n
The meeting also discussed Brazil\u2019s role in the G20\u2019s Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, emphasising its voluntary nature and UNICEF\u2019s involvement.<\/p>\n
Ghana\u2019s multi-dimensional child poverty index was detailed, highlighting that 73% of children face deprivations in at least three of eight dimensions, according to data from UNICEF. Additionally, approximately 28 % of children in Ghana are classified as monetarily poor.<\/p>\n
Social Protection Specialist, Christiana Gbedemah, stated that the LEAP program had alleviated pressure and burdens on families.<\/p>\n
However, she noted that despite the substantial benefits for families and households, gaps in the implementation process remained.<\/p>\n
She said stakeholders were working towards the recertification process for poverty alleviation programmes, noting the need for dynamic enrollment and better targeting.<\/p>\n
Brazilian Ambassador to Ghana, Mariana Madeira, explore how Ghana can become part of the \u2018Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty\u2019 initiated by Brazil.<\/p>\n
She underscored the importance of collective action to combat hunger and poverty, noting that the deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was fast approaching.<\/p>\n
Sharing Brazil\u2019s experience, she said that the country had successfully implemented cash transfer programmes like LEAP in its social intervention initiatives.<\/p>\n
She underscored the importance of evidence-based advocacy to secure funding and political support to eradicate poverty and hunger.<\/p>\n
A Daily Guide Report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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