On Wednesday 19th November, 2025, the Ahafo Regional Co-ordinating Council (AhRCC), in partnership with IRC, organized a refresher orientation workshop for key stakeholders on the 2025 District Service Monitoring for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
The session, held at the RCC Conference Hall, Goaso, brought together representatives from all six districts in the Ahafo Region, officers from the RCC, and other WASH-related personnel aimed at strengthening their capacity to effectively track, report, and enhance WASH service delivery across the region.
In his welcome address, Mr. Jacob Adade Ntiamoah, Regional Development Planning Officer, speaking on behalf of the Ag. Regional Co-ordinating Director of the Ahafo RCC, Mr. Joseph Frimpong Naayo, emphasized the importance of accurate data collection in improving WASH service outcomes. He highlighted the critical role of the mWater Application, noting that its effective use would allow districts to gather credible data that “tells a
compelling story about Ahafo.”
He further encouraged participants to take active part in the training, stressing that their engagement would strengthen the region’s overall performance in the 2025 monitoring exercise.
The lead facilitator, Mr. Jeremiah Atengdem of IRC, began his presentation by stressing the significance of the WASH Master Plan, particularly its alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6). He underscored
the need for districts to align their monitoring activities with national and global WASH development priorities.
Mr. Atengdem also took participants through a practical orientation on WASH data collection, demonstrating how
accurate and consistent data should be gathered across various facilities, including schools, toilet facilities, water systems, healthcare centers, and other community-level WASH infrastructure. He emphasized standardized assessment methods, proper use of digital tools, and data quality assurance to ensure reliable reporting.
Officials from the Ahafo RCC reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to supporting Municipal, and District Assemblies (MDAs) to achieve improved WASH outcomes. They highlighted that this refresher training, held in collaboration with IRC, is part of broader efforts to standardize WASH monitoring procedures and strengthen
accountability across all districts.
Participants expressed appreciation to the RCC and IRC for organizing the timely training, noting that the sessions
had enhanced their technical capacity and adequately prepared them for the monitoring activities ahead.
As the workshop drew to a close, Mr. Jacob Adade Ntiamoah expressed appreciation to participants for their active
involvement throughout the training. He urged them to apply the knowledge and skills gained during the sessions
to ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely data collection during the monitoring period. He emphasized that the
effectiveness of the 2025 District Service Monitoring exercise depends on their commitment and professionalism,
as the data will directly influence planning and resource allocation for improved WASH service delivery in the
Ahafo Region.
The 2025 District Service Monitoring exercise will officially begin on 1st December, 2025 and end on 18th
December, 2025 during which district teams will undertake field assessments, facility inspections, and data
collection activities. The Ahafo RCC is optimistic that the strengthened capacity of district stakeholders will
contribute to more efficient monitoring and improved WASH service delivery across the region.
