Quantitative Outcomes as at 21^st October 2024

1. Farmer Engagement and Training:
   • Over 1,000 farmer leaders trained across various locations including Ghana, and Benin. Each leader represents networks of smallholder farmers averaging five acres per farmer, extending the project’s reach to a substantial portion of the smallholder farming community across these countries.
   • Four major sensitization workshops conducted in Dambai, Wa, Bolgatanga, and Ofinso in Ghana, engaging diverse groups including chiefs, queen mothers, farmer network leaders and agricultural directors.
2. Reduction in Chemical Input Use:
   • A 60% decrease in chemical fertilizer usage reported among farmers who have adopted organic inputs, composting practices, and other agroecological techniques promoted during workshops.
3. Expansion of Agroecological Practices:
   • Adoption of sustainable techniques such as the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) and Alternative Wetting and Drying (AWD) practices implemented on over 5,000 hectares of rice and maize fields, leading to improved water management and reduced methane emissions.
4. Geographic and Policy Outreach:
   • Four regional stakeholder engagements held in Kigali, Nairobi, Benin, and Ghana, involving key regional bodies such as Africa Climate Action Partnership, Agroecology Coalition, ECOWAS, SADC, and EAC. These engagements facilitated policy alignment discussions and advanced the development of agroecological and circular economy frameworks.
5. Enhanced Knowledge and Skills Development:

5. Farmers and local stakeholders reported a significant increase in knowledge regarding sustainable practices, such as organic farming, soil health management, and emission reduction techniques. Feedback from workshops indicates that 95% of participants felt more confident applying agroecological methods on their farms.
6. Community Mobilization and Commitment:
   • Chiefs, queen mothers, and local farmers have expressed strong commitments to become agents of change in their communities. Testimonials from events in Dambai and Wa highlighted local leaders’ readiness to mobilize their communities against agricultural burning and promote organic input use, showing increased ownership of the sustainable farming agenda.
7. Policy Influence and Institutional Strengthening:
   • Successful partnerships with 5 local and regional institutions have strengthened capacity for agroecology training and policy development. A draft policy guides on agroecology and the circular economy have been developed and are under review by stakeholders for national and regional endorsement.
8. Promotion of Youth and Gender Inclusion:
   • The project has made strides in engaging women and youth, particularly through collaboration with the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG). Women and youth represent about 60% of participants in sensitization workshops, enhancing their roles in decision-making processes and providing them with economic opportunities through sustainable farming practices.
9. Progress in Environmental Conservation:
10. The establishment of the multicultural technology park and the widespread adoption of agroecological techniques have led to improved soil health, better water management, and reduced emissions, contributing to ecosystem restoration and resilience in farming communities at least on 5000 acres of land.
11. Digital Reach and Community Engagement:
12. The project has successfully garnered over 3,000 subscriptions on its Facebook page, illustrating a growing online community that actively follows and engages with the project’s activities, updates, and educational content.
13. Similarly, the project’s YouTube channel has attracted over 1,000 subscriptions, indicating significant interest in visual and interactive content such as education videos, media reports, workshops, training sessions, and agroecology demonstrations.

Media institutions have reported on the project’s sensitization workshops, policy engagements, and ongoing developments like the establishment of the multicultural technology park. This extensive coverage has amplified the project’s message, reaching broader audiences beyond the immediate project areas.

Extensive Media Coverage:

1. The ACE4ES project has been featured in over 100 media reports from a range of local, national, and regional media institutions. This includes coverage by print media, radio, television, and online platforms, highlighting the project’s diverse activities, workshops, and achievements in sustainable agriculture and climate action.