Oxfam America
For Civil Society To Participate In Developing A Transparent System For Managing Ghana's Oil Wealth
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Amount$500,000
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Program
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Date Awarded11/15/2010
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Term24.0 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Overview
Ghana’s intention to begin oil production at the end of 2010 provides a window of opportunity for civil society organizations (CSOs) and others to influence the development of policies and systems for managing oil wealth responsibly and for monitoring the use of the oil proceeds. Over the past year, Oxfam America has been assisting Ghanaian CSOs to make informed contributions to Ghana’s new policy and regulatory framework for petroleum production. A full-time "oil coordinator" has helped to organize and coordinate the CSOs’ oil advocacy platform. A renewal grant would continue this important work by supporting citizen oversight of the oil revenues that are about to begin flowing. Funds would also expand CSO monitoring of expenditures from oil proceeds at the national and local levels to ensure that Ghana’s new oil wealth translates into better quality services for Ghanaian citizens.
Oxfam America (Washington, DC) – Project; Renewal; $500,000 over 2 years; 52% of project budget
About the Grantee
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www.oxfamamerica.org
Address
77 North Washington Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
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