Gloria Garba
Gloria Garba is the Head of Case Management (i.e. the grievance and redress mechanism) of the LEAP Programme. She has years of experience in Ghana’s cash transfer programme. Before assuming the role of the Head of Case Management, she was the LEAP Programme Analyst. This role of an analyst did not only expose her to the intricate dynamics of the design and implementation of social protection and cash transfer programmes but also challenged her to examine the LEAP programme closely.
Gloria has the drive to challenge herself through continuous learning. This is manifest her education achievements. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Development Studies (with specialization in Social Policy for Development) from International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of the Erasmus University in The Netherlands. Another Master of Arts Degree in Social Policy from Centre of Social Policy Studies of the University of Ghana.
Indeed, the pursuit of the two Master’s Degree programmes have broadened her perspectives on poverty, social policy, social protection and the development issues therein – with both local and international orientations. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Integrated Development Studies from the University for Development Studies, Tamale. In addition, she has avail herself in competency-based trainings such as Certificate in Gender and Development from China Women’s University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; and Certificate in Project Management from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra.
All these exposes and experiences have been useful to her appreciate of human condition and her current role; head of Grievance Redress Mechanism (Case Management) of the programme.
Finally, Gloria has a strong interest in development issues and policy options that are likely to generate systematic, sustainable and inclusive development.
Achaligabe Colson Akanbasiam (Mr) is the Head of Case Management of the LEAP programme. He has over 15 years working experience in both governmental and non-governmental organisations. He holds a Master of Philosophy Degree in Gender and Development (Norway) and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with Political Science (Ghana).
Alhaji Lateef Mamudu is a senior civil servant and has Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting from Tamale Polytechnic and a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Ghana Institute Of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA).
Thomas Boateng Quaison holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Information Studies from University of Ghana. He has undergone training on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) including Evaluation of Social Programmes at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA) at the University of Ghana Business School and Project Management Professionals (PMP) at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.
Richard Azina Nartey joined the LEAP team in September 2013 as Assistant to the Head of Operations Unit, having previously worked as a Programme Officer on the National Social Protection Strategy at the Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Richard worked with Youth and Women Empowerment (CSO) as Youth Coordinator, Project Manager and Executive Director.
Felix Kwaku Logah Felix Kwaku Logah is the head of operations for the LEAP Programme. He is the lead in planning and implementing LEAP Programme design parameters. He is responsible for targeting and enrollment activities. He is a professional Social Worker who holds Masters degree in Development Studies, Bachelor in Social Work and Clinical Psychology, Certificate in Public Heath all from University of Ghana, Legon. Trained in Designing and Implementing Social Cash Transfer in the Economic and Policy Research Institute, Cape Town -South Africa, Trained in Development Evaluation (IPDET) in Carleton University, Ottawa-Canada.
Dzigbordi Kofi Agbekpornu is the National LEAP Manager and is responsible for leading the team at LEAP Management Secretariat to achieve the Programme objectives. He also coordinates and manages programme activities across the country at regional, district and community levels.
Jeremiah Yanney is a City & Guilds of London Institute Certificate & Diploma holder in Microprocessors and Microcomputer Technology, Microsoft A+, Networking+ and (MCP) Microsoft Certified Professional, (MCSE) Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, FSK systems. He has specialized skills in Hardware, Networking, Systems administration, MIS consultancy, training, and a Certificate in Social protection (CSPS, University of Ghana).