1. PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF GHANA BIODIVERSITY CLEARING HOUSE MECHANISM (CHM) A PRESENTATION AT THE REGIONAL CHM ANGLOPHONE PARTNERS WORKSHOP- TANZANIA 9TH TO 12ST MARCH, 2015

2. INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE
CURRENT SITUATION
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE
MESTI/NFP
NBC
CONTRIBUTORS
NBC
MFNR
MOFA
NGOs
ACADEMIA

3. CURRENT AVAILABLE CAPACITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN THE NATIONAL CHM
THESE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
CHM-NFP about to change
An I.T unit with one personnel having some understanding of the CHM
Trained contributors available in the country.

4. CHALLENGES AND HOW WE ARE COPING WITH THEM
Two more staff have been added.
Inactive national contributors
Photos yet to be uploaded.

5. The Ministry needs to provide adequate budget for the CHM.
HOW TO DEVELOP THE NATIONAL CHM EFFECTIVELY IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GHANA’S NBSAP
The Ministry needs to provide adequate budget for the CHM.
More dedication on the part of the CHM staff.
There is the need to retrain and strengthen the network of the national contributors.

6. WHAT WE INTEND DOING TO ENHANCE THE CHM
Revive and motivate contributors to be active.
Develop a communication strategy for the CHM in Ghana.
Build the capacity of staff and contributors.

7. THANK YOU