The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has began a nationwide monitoring exercise for the 100th payment cycle of Ghana’s flagship Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty program (LEAP) , as authorities seek to strengthen transparency and accountability in cash transfer delivery.
The exercise, which started last week and spans all 16 regions, is focused on supervising the disbursement of bi-monthly grants to beneficiaries under the LEAP initiative. Monitoring teams drawn from the ministry and partner institutions are visiting selected payment centers to oversee transactions, interact directly with beneficiaries and gather feedback on service delivery. The teams are also engaging district officials and community leaders to improve coordination at the local level.
The move comes as Ghana continues to rely on LEAP as a central pillar for social protection framework, targeting extremely poor households with regular income support. The program provides cash assistance to older persons without family support, individuals with severe disabilities who are unable to work, and orphaned and vulnerable children.
Beyond observing payment processes, the monitoring teams are conducting short educational sessions on social protection, child welfare and responsible use of the grants. Beneficiaries are being encouraged to prioritize essential household needs, including healthcare, education and nutrition.
The ministry said the oversight effort is intended to reinforce the integrity of the program and ensure that funds reach intended recipients, as the government works to expand social inclusion and reduce vulnerability among low-income households.
The 100th payment cycle marks a milestone for LEAP, which has evolved into one of Ghana’s most prominent poverty alleviation interventions, forming part of broader efforts to cushion vulnerable populations amid ongoing economic adjustments.
