Ghana is quietly rebuilding two systems that decide whether people are recognised by the state: a child's birth record, and the protection owed to a refugee. Under two new Demand-Driven Facility actions implemented by FMM West Africa Phase II, the Ghana Births and Deaths Registry and Health Service are teaming up to close a registration gap that still leaves about one in four children under five without an official record. Meanwhile, the Ghana Refugee Board is turning a hard look at its own gaps into a plan for reform.
The Strengthening Border Security in Ghana (SBS Ghana) project is funded by the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), and implemented by ICMPD, in collaboration with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).
Objective
The Specific Objective of the project is to contribute to the development of the long-term capability of Ghana border control authorities to control and manage its borders, to update border management information and communication systems and to ensure greater security for citizens and visitors while guaranteeing the respect for the rule of law and human rights standards.
Summary
The project proposes to contribute to reducing irregular migration, by strengthening cooperation at all levels including coordination with neighbouring countries (Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Togo), enhancing border security and by building capacities. This proposal is part of comprehensive support to the Government of Ghana’s migration policy and the 2018-2022 Ghana Immigration Service Strategic Plan.
SBS Ghana has two components:
- The first focuses on the support of the Ghana Immigration Service through capacity building, including human rights standards, and provision of equipment. The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Customs Authority will be associated with joint activities.
- The second component is dedicated to civil society organisations, media networks and local authorities: a specific call for proposals will support innovative projects to improve cross-border and mobility issues.
Countries
Ghana
Status
Completed
Duty Stations
Accra, Ghana
Duration
01.12.2019
to
31.12.2025
Donors
EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa
Partners
Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)
Implementing Agency
ICMPD