07/10/2026
💧 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ON COMMUNITY-LED WATER MONITORING AND EVIDENCE GATHERING INITIATIVE
On Monday, 5 October 2026, PINASOL Foundation continued its stakeholder engagement for the implementation of its Community-Led Water Monitoring and Evidence Gathering Initiative with a working visit to the Water Resources Commission (WRC) – Pra (Offin) Basin Secretariat in Kumasi.
The engagement was an opportunity for the PINASOL team to introduce the project, discuss its implementation approach and explore practical ways the Commission can contribute to strengthening community-led water monitoring and evidence gathering within the project communities.
The team had a very constructive discussion with the Pra Basin Secretariat, particularly around the importance of ensuring that community monitoring complements existing water-resource management and monitoring efforts.
The Commission welcomed the initiative and expressed its willingness to participate and support its implementation. As part of the discussions, both the WRC and the Environmental Protection Agency agreed in principle to designate technical focal persons who can support the project and facilitate ongoing technical engagement.
For PINASOL Foundation, this is an important step in ensuring that the voices and observations of communities are connected to the appropriate technical and regulatory institutions.
Through the project, PINASOL will work with communities to train 30 Community Water Defenders who will help monitor local water sources, document observations and contribute to the generation of credible evidence that can inform constructive dialogue and accountability.
We are grateful to the Water Resources Commission – Pra Basin Secretariat for receiving the PINASOL team and for the openness and commitment demonstrated during the engagement.
We look forward to working together to strengthen community participation in the protection and sustainable management of Ghana's water resources.
💧 Community knowledge + credible evidence + institutional collaboration = stronger water-resource protection.
PINASOL Foundation
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