The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) who emerged winner of the prestigious One Awards in 2020 has begun activities geared towards finding solutions to address government deficits and improve the social welfare of communities. Based on this PPDC engaged Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), The Government, and Members of two communities in Anambra state (Okija and Achalla) 

Our aim was to strengthen the capacity of the local communities and build knowledge around civic rights and responsibilities; including that of the under-represented communities consisting of women, disabled and the elderly people on what governance and contract delivery means and the value it adds to their lives.

During the engagement, PPDC focused on sharpening advocacy and dialogue skills of local CSOs and building their capacity to understand and use civic-tech platforms for contract analysis and investigation, reporting and advocacy for system improvement. We also engaged the government on improving disclosure practices through open contracting and encouraged them to include more contractual data on priority sectors like health and education on the Anambra State Open Contracting Portal. 

Press Statement: A New Web Address For Anambra Open Contracting Portal

On the 28th of April, 2021, PPDC released a press statement to formally inform members of the public about the change of the web address of the Anambra State Open Contracting Portal from mepbdp.org.ng/ocds/ to bpp.an.gov.ng/ocds/

This replacement was as a result of the change in website host from the Anambra State Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development Partners to the Anambra State Bureau of Public Procurement.

Click here to view the full statement. 

Synopsis Of 2020 National FOI Ranking 

The Freedom of Information Act, 2011 is the bedrock of PPDCs work because it provides information about projects delivered in local communities and enables us to track the projects to ensure value for money and citizens satisfaction.

NOA Trains State Directors, FOIA Desk Officers On Understanding And Effective Application Of The FOIA, 2011

In a bid to promote the utility of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)2011 which is  necessary for open governance, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) organized a capacity building training for State Directors and FOIA Desk Officers. 

Open Contracting Capacity Building For ASUBEB

PPDC has been supporting the Anambra state government to promote transparency, accountability, and public engagement through several activities, one of which is the deployment of an open contracting system.

The Public and Private Development Centre through the Macarthur Foundation support grant on education enlisted the services of its “Education Monitors” to track projects within Kaduna and Ekiti metropolis in August 2020.

Click here and here for full information on the projects.

Webrangers For Cyber Safety

The Digital Inclusion and Safer Internet (DISI) a core program of PPDC that  seeks to promote universal access to ICTs and provides education on online safety visited the Royal Destiny International School, Kubwa to establish a webrangers club for its Students.

After the five-day engagement In Anambra, We were on radio to discuss the topic “Community Action For Improved Service Delivery” The conversation dwelt on the need for everyone to be involved in project implementation and how this can yield improved service delivery. We also shared some of our findings during our engagement in the state and some commitments.

Click the link here to view coverage on our YouTube channel.