FY21 Ghana – CLIN 2 Quarter 2 Progress Report: Power Africa West Africa Energy Program (WAEP)

The program is implemented by Deloitte Consulting LLP under Task Order No. 720-674-19-F-00008. The FY21 Ghana-Only Activities (CLIN 0002) Quarterly Progress Report covers the period from January 1, 2021, through March 31, 2021. The report highlights the major activities undertaken by WAEP during the reporting period. These activities include continued work with energy sector stakeholders on the policy framework for Distributed Energy Resources (DER), as well as the development of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure the program's continuity in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program management, finance, and operations section of the report provides an overview of the program's organizational structure, financial performance, and operational activities. The section highlights the program's achievements in terms of staff recruitment, training, and capacity building. The risks, challenges, and mitigation measures section of the report identifies key challenges facing the program, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and outlines the measures being taken to mitigate these risks. The section highlights the program's efforts to adapt to the changing environment and ensure the continuity of its activities. The key activities for the next quarter section of the report outlines the program's priorities and objectives for the next quarter. These activities include continued work on the policy framework for DER, the development of a Change Management Program (CMP), and the implementation of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. The report also includes several appendices, including an organizational chart, a program travel log, success stories, and a detailed activity progress report. These appendices provide additional information on the program's activities, achievements, and challenges. The program's performance against indicators is tracked and reported in the program performance against indicators section of the report. The section highlights the program's achievements in terms of energy access, energy security, and economic growth. Overall, the FY21 Ghana-Only Activities (CLIN 0002) Quarterly Progress Report provides a comprehensive overview of the West Africa Energy Program's activities, achievements, and challenges during the reporting period. The report highlights the program's efforts to promote energy access and security in West Africa and its commitment to ensuring the continuity of its activities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program's work on the policy framework for DER is a key area of focus, with the aim of promoting the development and deployment of DER technologies in West Africa. The program's efforts to develop a BCP and implement a CRM system are also highlighted as key achievements. The report also highlights the program's commitment to capacity building and staff development, with a focus on building the capacity of energy sector stakeholders in West Africa. The program's efforts to promote energy access and security in West Africa are also highlighted, with a focus on promoting economic growth and development. The report concludes by outlining the program's priorities and objectives for the next quarter, including continued work on the policy framework for DER, the development of a CMP, and the implementation of a CRM system. The report also highlights the program's commitment to ensuring the continuity of its activities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.