International Forum on Promoting Grasscutter for business in West-Africa

Accra, Ghana 12-16 December 2005

Appendixes
Appendix 1: List Of Participants

Country Family Name First Name Organisation Postal Address Telephone E-mail
Pays Nom Prénom Organisation Adresse Postale Téléphone

ga_mensah@yahoo.com ;
Benin MENSAH, Dr. Guy Apollinaire INRAB/ CRA-AG 01 BP 2359 RP, Cotonou (00229) 21 322421 gamensah2002@yahoo.fr
Benin TOIGBE, Dr. Emile G. DE/ MAEP/BENIN BP 2041, Cotonou delevage@intnet.bj
Benin MENSAH Charles BP 722, Cotonou (00229) 95428251 cpomalegni@yahoo.fr
Koomlan Yelindo 01 BP 2359 Recette pricipale, bricead@yahoo.fr ;
Benin MENSAH Kadjinou Brice INRAB/ CRA-AG Cotonou (00229) 95286277 ajakakpo@refer.sn
Benin MENSAH Edouard Romeo INRAB/ CRA-AG 01 BP 2359 RP, Cotonou (00229) 21 322421 edouardmensah@yahoo.fr
Benin MENSAH Gladys INRAB/ CRA-AG 2 BP 2359 RP, Cotonou (00229) 21 322421 immeldamensah@yahoo.fr
Marie Audille
Benin WAMA Leticia BP 98 Tanguieta (00229) 90930104 laetitiasossou@yahoo.fr
Benin GNANMI Yoro Raouf BP 98, Tanguieta (00229) 23830154
Benin KPERA Gnanki Nathalie INRAB/ CRA-AG BP 1915 Abomey-Calavi (00229) 90939445 nathbiche@yahoo.fr
(00229) 90905040 /
Benin BOGNONVI Marius BØRNEfonden BENIN 01 B.P. 722, Cotonou 21308499 akploganv@yahoo.fr
Benin BABADJIDE, Dr. Veterinaire Sans Frontiere
hnjakoi@yahoo.com;
hnjakoi@jhotmail.com;
Cameroun NJAKOI Henry HEIFER International Box 467, Bamenda, Cameroon (00237) 3363822 / 7743477 hpicam30@yahoo.com

Cameroun ISAAH Box 467, Bamenda, Cameroon

Project D’elevage des Ministère de l’Elevage des Pêches

Aulacodes au Cameroun et des Industries Animales
Cameroun ENGAMBA Philip Didier (PEAC) - Cameroun (MINEPIA) Yaoundé (00237) 7729365 engamba1@yahoo.fr
U.S. Peace Corps -
Cameroun YEBIT George Cameroun Box 215, Yaounde (00237) 774 1556 gyebit@cm.peacecorps.gov

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 Agence de Promotion
Initiativel locales de
NOUNYAN Marthe Ngonzeg development durable
Cameroun NGUIMBIS Mbambath (APROMILD) BP 4296, Yaounde (00237) 2210249 / 2210778 apromild@yahoo.fr
Cameroun WANZIE, Dr. Chris S. IRAD wanziec@yahoo.com
Association Nationale des
eleveurs d'aulacodes du
Cameroun PEYO nee NJIOSE Lisette Florence Cameroun BP 30348, Yaounde (00237) 9525971 Peyoflorence@yahoo.fr
Germany MACK, Dr. Rolf GTZ Rolf.Mack@gtz.de
Federal Ministry of
Environment Department of
Nigeria OMENI Fidelis Forestry, Abuja PMB 468, Garki, Abuja (00234) 8023198394 fedelodomeni@yahoo.com
Sierra
Leone ALLIEU Patrick Folomu Farmer 9 Mambu Street, Kenema pfallieu@yahoo.com
François Joseph
Togo AGBOLI Yawo yawojoseph@hotmail.com

Togo AHLIJAH Kwassi George BP 7128, Lome-Togo (00228) 2255340 / 9041049 kwassiahlijah@yahoo.fr
Togo AGBODJAN Edoevi Omer CIRADD BP 167 Kpalime (00228) 4410623 edomer56@hotmail.com
Togo GAMLI Justine CIRADD BP 167 Kpalime (00228) 4410623 ciradd2000@yahoo.fr
Kossi
Togo DACKEY Agbenyega FUD BP 579 Kpalime (00228) 9395251 fudorg@yahoo.com
Togo KUMATSE Kokou Messan AGRELTO BP 167 Kpalime (00288) 4410623 wuilliman@yahoo.fr
Togo GBEDEDZI Akouvi ESPOIR BP 187 Kpalime (00288) 4410623 ciradd2000@yahoo.fr
Togo WOAMEKPO Elly ENSEMBLE BP 10186 (00228) 2268549 / 9355305 ellywoam@yahoo.fr

Togo ALEMDJRODO Adama ENSEMBLE BP 1635 (00228) 2279700 yannial2@yahoo.fr

Togo AGBEBLE Kodjo Bourgeons Daver BP 3759, Lome Togo (00228) 9190600 Apiba2002@yahoo.fr
Togo BEBAY, Dr. Charles-E.
Ghana SCHAEDLICH Petra Forum c/oFSD Box 39, Ho (00233) 024 4155117 Petra.Schaedlich@gmx.net
Ho Municipal Grasscutter (00233) 020 4000270 / 020
Ghana BOTCHWANY Clemence Farmers Association Box 14, Abatia Agorve 4000271
Ho Municipal Grasscutter
Ghana KUNAWOTOR Esinu Farmers Association Box 439, Ho (00233) 024 3156762
Ho Municipal Grasscutter (00233) 091 27796 / 024
Ghana AGAMA Evans Farmers Association Box 365, Ho 3607691
 Ho Municipal Grasscutter
Ghana TETTEY Godwin Farmers Association c/o MoFA-MADU, Box 165, Ho (00233) 091 27725
Ho Municipal Grasscutter
Ghana AGBOLOSU Anthony Farmers Association Box HP 17, Ho (00233) 091 26787
Ho Municipal Grasscutter
Ghana ADOR Charles Farmers Association Box 165, Ho (00233) 024 4854076
Grasscutter Association
Ghana FIATU Margaret Pokuasi Box AN 20, Achimota-Accra
Grasscutter Association
Ghana VELIANO Steven Pokuasi Ao/cH20, Achimota-Accra (00233) 024 3351932
Grasscutter Association Box AE 11, Kwabenya, Atomic/
Ghana EMI-REYNOLDS Rebecca Pokuasi Accra (00233) 020 8151511
Grasscutter Association
Ghana AMPONSAH James Pokuasi Box AH 20, Achimota-Accra
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana AMANKWA Bright Farmers Association Box 16671, Accra (00233) 024 4640715
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana NARH Augustina Farmers Association Box 10069, Accra (00233) 024 4638644
ODARTEY Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana GOLIGHTLY Frederick Farmers Association Box KN 2523, Kaneshie-Accra (00233) 024 4270382 thecheffred@yahoo.com
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana WERNEGAH Beatrice Farmers Association (00233) 024 4141268
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana ANTWI BOASIAKO Anna Farmers Association Box OD 199, Accra (00233) 024 4780256
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana PEPRAH Paaku Farmers Association Box 2514, Kaneshie North-Accra (00233) 024 3554197
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana SAPPOR Stephen Farmers Association Box 2141, Accra (00233) 024 4066186 Teyesappor@yahoo.com
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana OCRAN WILLSON Mary Farmers Association Box 1450, Mamprobi-Accra (00233) 027 7317647
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana DOSOO Katey Micheal Farmers Association Box KN 214, Kaneshie-Accra (00233) 027 7708023
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana OTUTEYE Alice A. Farmers Association Box GP 14723, Accra (00233) 024 4058080 aliceotuteye@yahoo.com
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana ASAMOAH Emmanuel Farmers Association Box ST 255, STC, Accra (00233) 021 413499 asamono@yahoo.com
 Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana CUDJO Emmanuel Farmers Association Box SD 120, Accra (00233) 027 74775123
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana APPIAH-KUMI Isaac Farmers Association Box KN 17046, Accra (00233) 021 238802 gloriousbay@email.com
AMOAH- Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana DWARMIND John Farmers Association Box CT 1374, Accra (00233) 0277 552268
Young Farmers Network (00233) 020 8714719 / 024
Ghana NUTAKOR Dennis Wise Association Box CT 1014, Accra 4633969
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana BOATENG Paul Farmers Association Box 792, Accra (00233) 024 2245126
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana MUSKSON Prosper Farmers Association Box 7047, Accra (00233) 027 779998
Ablekuma Grasscutter (00233) 020 8118206 / 021
Ghana AMPONSAH Joseph Farmers Association Box CT 5671, Cantonment-Accra 516239 j-amponsah@yahoo.com
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana EGHAN Anthony Farmers Association Box 89, Accra (00233) 024 3153060
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana EDJAH Mary Farmers Association Box GP 14829, Accra (00233) 021 318044
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana OPOKUWAA Rose Farmers Association (00233) 027 7707338
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana BADU James Farmers Association Box LA 660A, Accra (00233) 024 4565714
Kpeshie Grasscutter
Ghana BABA Fattal Farmers Association Box TN 354 T/Nest, Accra (00233) 021 711005
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana EYIN Joseph Farmers Association (00233) 024 4965614
Kpeshie Grasscutter
Ghana CHARWAY Nicholas Farmers Association (00233) 024 4849671
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana ADIKA Patrick Farmers Association Box 81157, Accra (00233) 027 7806879
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana AWULA Kwasi Farmers Association (00233) 021 416987
Ministry of Food and
Ghana ADZAKRO Patience Agriculture Box M 196, Accra (00233) 021 852066
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana DARFOUR Joseph Farmers Association (00233) 027 7334844
 Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana ADJAKA-ADJEI Engelheart Farmers Association Box 1305, Accra (00233) 024 4183126 adjaamant@yahoo.com
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana NANA-HAWA Yahaya Farmers Association Box 2935, Accra (00233) 024 4798436 hanaas@yahoo.com
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana BOAMAH YEBOAH Doris Farmers Association Box DS 1172, Accra (00233) 024 4634420
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana OFORI Samuel Farmers Association Box 335, Dansoman-Accra (00233) 024 4061281
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana OPOKU- BADU Gabriel Farmers Association Box 127, Darkoman- Accra (00233) 024 4149712 opoku_badu@yahoo.com
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana POKU- KESSIE James Farmers Association Box OD 257, Accra (00233) 024 4387836
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana ANSAH Harriet Farmers Association Box 370, Accra (00233) 027 7367302
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana IBRAHIM Abdulkarim Farmers Association Box KN 280, Accra (00233) 020 8153233
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana ADDO Samuel Ernest Farmers Association Box 131, Accra (00233) 027 7671633
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana APAGYA-BONNEY Aba Farmers Association Box SK 881, Sakumono-Accra (00233) 024 3267751
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana ESSUH-ABBAN Kenneth Seth Farmers Association Box 464, Malam-Accra (00233) 024 4563953
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana AGBENYEGAH Eric Anane Farmers Association (00233) 028 253744
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana AWOMA Kwesi Farmers Association Box WJ 23, Weija-Accra (00233) 024 4150107
Ablekuma Grasscutter (00233) 024 4150107 / 021
Ghana APPIAH James Kingsley Farmers Association Box WJ 23, Weija-Accra 851509
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana APPIAH Joshua Farmers Association Box 31, Accra
Ablekuma Grasscutter
BENTIL Joseph Farmers Association
Ablekuma Grasscutter
ODEI Stephen Farmers Association
Ablekuma Grasscutter
BAAH Cynthia Farmers Association
 Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana CUDJOE Ebenezer Farmers Association
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana OSUMAN John Farmers Association
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana ABBANS K.S.E. Farmers Association
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana AGBEVI Mohammed Alhaji Farmers Association
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana AMOAH O. Emmanuel Farmers Association
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana AQUAH Ethel Farmers Association
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana AQUAH Cecilia Farmers Association
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana DJIN Emmanuel Farmers Association Box 9786, Airport-Accra (00233) 027 7147960
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana ADUSEI Rees Farmers Association Box CT 4, Accra (00233) 024 3108568
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana AFLOE Emmanuel Tetteh Farmers Association Box OD 615, Odorkor-Accra (00233) 028 8222308
Kpeshie Grasscutter
Ghana BUADU James Ashirifi Farmers Association Box LA 660, Accra (00233) 024 4565714
La Grasscutter Farmers
Ghana OKOE Daniel Martey Association Box LA 411, Accra (00233) 024 4767028
Ghana OMARI K. Nash Eden Turom Farms Box 611, Nkawkaw (00233) 024 4803364

Ghana OMARI Edmond Eden Turom Farms Box 611, Nkawkaw (00233) 024 4803364
Kwahu East Grasscutter
Ghana OSEI Asante Association Box 263, Nkawkaw (00233) 024 4676468
Kwahu East Grasscutter
Ghana DANKYIRA Stephen Association Box 767, Nkawkaw
Kwahu East Grasscutter
Ghana OSEI-DANFOUR Samuel Association Box 611, Nkawkwa (00233) 020 8277069
Kwahu East Grasscutter
Ghana FERKA Amos Association Box 521, Nkawkaw (00233) 024 2129996
Kwahu East Grasscutter
Ghana ATTAKRA C.W. Association Box 552, Nkawkaw
 Kwahu East Grasscutter
Ghana AMEYAW Abraham Association Box 7, Nkawkaw (00233) 024 4513351
Kwahu East Grasscutter
Ghana AMEYAW Eric Asante Association Box 99, Nkwakaw
(00233) 020 8162634 / 024
Ghana SEFA-ASANTE Ernest Beenu Yena Enterprise Box KF 565, Koforidua 4950616 njuagrifo@yahoo.com
Ghana AMOAKO APAU Anthony BARGFA Box 34, Chiraa, B/A (00233) 061 24115
Ghana MISSAH AKWEI Matthew BARGFA Box 133, Sunyani (00233) 061 26763
Francis Kwabena
Ghana AMPEM-DARKO Baffour Box 1, Wamfie, B/A
Ghana CHAME Paul Tano Distrist Box 30, Duayaw Nkwanta (00233) 024 3061528
Ghana OPPONG Samuel BARGFA (00233) 024 3170503
Ghana ASARE Mensah BARGFA Box 480, Sunyani (00233) 024 3170503
Ghana TWUM James Appah BARGFA Box 598, Sunyani (00233) 024 4546215
Ghana ANTWI Isaac Tano North District Box 12, Tanoso, B/A (00233) 024 4969023
Asutifi Grasscutter Farmers
Ghana BOAFO Stephen Oko Association Box 16, Kenyasi, B/A (00233) 024 3987600
Techiman Grasscutter
Ghana AFENA Kwasi Farmers Association Box 288, Techiman (00233) 020 8233639

Ghana AGYEI Samuel.C BARGFA Box 316, Berekum (00233) 020 8433532
Techiman Grasscutter
Ghana WILLIAMSON Kwasi Ata Farmers Association Box 85, Techiman (00233) 024 4094350
Tano Dist. Grasscutter
Ghana BAFFOUR Awuah Thomas Farmers Association Box 30, Duayaw Nkwanta
Box 30, Duayaw Nkwanta, Box
Ghana KUSI-DUAH Albert BARGFA 473 Sunyani (00233) 020 8497948
Berekum Grasscutter
Ghana OWUSU Stephen Farmers Association Box 40, Berekum (00233) 024 2131590
Berekum Grasscutter
Ghana ANSU Florence Farmers Association Box 353, Berekum (00233) 024 33629707
Berekum Grasscutter
Ghana ASANTE Mary Henewaa Farmers Association Box 398, Berekum (00233) 020 8172581
Berekum Grasscutter
Ghana SERWAA Janet Farmers Association Box 17, Berekum (00233) 020 8292394
Berekum Grasscutter
Ghana OFORI YEBOAH James Farmers Association Box 351, Berekum (00233) 020 8235094
 Berekum Grasscutter
Ghana KYERE Boateng Farmers Association Box 119, Berekum (00233) 020 8126325
Grasscutter Producer
Ghana BOGOBLEY Kwame Cooperatives, Goaso Box 124, Goaso
Ghana KUMAH Kwabena Fred Resource Link Foundation Box WC 371, Wenchi (00233) 024 3509869 fredkumah@yahoo.com
(00233) 020 8140367 / 024
Ghana BEMPAH Bernard BEMCOM Box 341, Techiman 3644480 director@bemcom.org
Samari Nkwanta Grasscutter
Ghana BOATENG Kwesi Rearing Youth Group c/o Ashanti ADP, Box 119, Ejura (00233) 0565 22032
Samari Nkwanta Grasscutter
Ghana SEIDU Abubakari Rearing Youth Group c/o Ashanti ADP, Box 119, Ejura (00233) 0565 22032
DJANG- Faculty of Agric. Extension,
Ghana FORDJOUR Kwadwo UEW Box 40, Mampong- Ashanti (00233) 020 8166724 ktfdjang@yahoo.com
Ghana ANNOR Yaw Sekyere UCW/Mampong-Asanti Box 40, Mampong- Ashanti (00233) 020 8226300 sayannor@yahoo.com
Ghana FISCIAN Prempeh University of Cape Coast UCC, Cape Coast (00233) 020 8227674 pfiscian@yahoo.co.uk
samknyame02@yahoo.com;
Ghana NYAME Samuel Kofi IUCN C/O FSD, Accra (00233) 024 4321439 samuel.kofi.nyame@iucn.org
Opobrow Agric Service
Ghana OPOKU Eugene Mantey import Box LG 150, Legon (00233) 024 4721431 eugenemantey@yaoo.com
Wildlife Division, Forestry Box M 239, Ministry Post Office, (00233) 021 664654 / 021
Ghana NUNOO Vivian Commission Accra 662360
Ghana JANSEN OIC Takoradi
Ghana AMOAH MoFA Takoradi

Ghana BAMPOE Emmanuel MoFA Box 160, Berekum (00233) 0642 22169 eabampoe@yahoo.com

Ghana FIAGBENU Seth River view farms Box 13, Adidome, Volta Region (00233) 024 4946289
Ghana TWENEBOA Kofi MoFA Oda District, Koforidua

Center for the Development (00233) 051 24581 / 051 kadjei72@yahoo.com,

Ghana ADJEI Benedict Ofosu of People Box KS 5606, Kumasi 30881 clcksi@africaonline.com.gh

Ghana ARKORFUL Kwamina MoFA Box 14, Tamale (00233) 024 4599648 kwaminato@yahoo.com
Ghana APIJGA S.Y. MoFA, Bolga (00233) 072 23465
Ghana AKLESI-KUMA Geoffrey CSIR Animal Research Box AH 20, Achimota (00233) 024 3217459 geoffreyak@yahoo.com
Ghana ATIEMO Eugene BRRI/ KNUST (00233) 024 3921279
Ghana ATSUTSEY Walter Box CO 638, Tema (00233) 024 3088488 watusoo@yahoo.com
 Ministry of Women and
Ghana TACKIE Marian-A. Children Affairs Box M186, Accra (00233) 021 688184 Ext 217 Mtackie2005@yahoo.com
Ministry of Women and Box AT 198, Achimota Market,
Ghana ATULUK Francisca Children Affairs Accra (00233) 024 4457422 atucess@yahoo.com
(00233) 021 666823 / 024
Ghana XETOR William Ghana Education Service Box M148, Accra, Ghana 3522084

Franklyna (00233) 061 28580 / 024

Ghana MANTE Francesca GTZ-RuTIPP GTZ-RuTIPP, PMB, Sunyani 4311520 franciscamante@yahoo.com
(00233) 061 28580 / 024
Ghana OWUSU-SEKYERE K.B. GTZ-RuTIPP GTZ-RuTIPP, PMB, Sunyani 4311519

World Vision International- (00233) 024 4129686 / 024

Ghana YAWSON Augustine Ghana Box 8, Daboase, W/R 2603861 augustar2001@yahoo.co.uk
Ghana MANEY Joseph B. Box 26, Atebubu
World Vision International- (00233) 020 8139855 / 0567
Ghana APOH Felix Ghana Atebubu 22054 felix_apoh@wvi.org
World Vision International- (00233) 020 8149004 / 0567
Ghana OHENEWAA Kate Ghana Box 73, Atebubu 22054 ohenewaa kate@yahoo.com
World Vision International-
Ghana TAHIRU Gomina Ghana Box 73, Atebubu (00233) 0567 22052
World Vision International-
Ghana NYAME Kwabena Ghana Box 41, Kwame Danso

World Vision International-

Ghana SACKEY-ADDO Alex Ghana Ashanti ADP, Box 119, Ejura (00233) 0565 22032 Lasa592002@yahoo.com
World Vision International-
Ghana OWULA Edward Frederick Ghana Box 41, Kwame Danso (00233) 020 8257301 edwarddowulah@yahoo.com
Ghana OSTINA Hope Richard Animal Research Box AH 20, Achimota-Accra (00233) 024 4727434 hotsyina@yahoo.com
Tropenbos International-
Ghana OWUSU Bossman Ghana Box UP 982, KNUST, Kumasi (00233) 024 4882367 bossbii@yahoo.com
Social Enterprise G11, Regimanuel Estates,
Development Foundation of Nungua Barrier, Sakumon, Accra, (00233) 021 716860/1 / 020 send@africaonline.com.gh;
Ghana NYAME Steve West-Africa Ghana 8112322 fdkfreeeman2@yahoo.com
Ghana WOLTERS Sonja WAPCA Accra (00233) 024 4729116 sonja.wolters@wapca.org
Ghana AGYA-YAO Festus Courage Accra Zoo Accra (00233) 024 4993175 prtambar@hotmail.com
Ghana BAKAI Daneil T. MoFA, Ada Foah (00233) 096333
MoFA RADU ,Western (00233) 031 91243 / 024
Ghana ADJALOO Rebecca Region MC 1708, Takoradi 4830952 adjaloo@yahoo.com
Ghana ASARE-MENSAH Baffour MoFA, Eastern Region Box 8, Koforidua (00233) 024 4573732
Ghana ASOMANI Edem MoFA, Eastern Region Box 8, Koforidua (00233) 024 3156957
Ghana Rural Action Support
Ghana AMOAKO Eric Programme Box 20550, Accra (00233) 021 233834 graspasewa@yahoo.com
(00233) 021 665888 / 024
Ghana KPOR George ISU, MoFA Accra Box M37, Accra 4774309 9kkpare@yahoo.co.uk
Tanoso North Grasscutter
Ghana NKRUMAH Patricia Association (00233) 024 4969023
Ghana KYE Augustine Harris Church Box 1, Fomina (00233) 024 3572497
Ghana AMEDE Emma MoFA, Fomina Box3 4, Fomina
Grasscutter Associatiion
Ghana OWUSU Albert Berekum Deeper life, Box 67, Berekum
Ghana ADDY Paulina WIAD, MoFA Box M37, Accra (00233) 021 668921 addypolly@yahoo.com
Ghana ECKAI Matten Box MB 65, Accra (0023) 020 8213596 martyneck@yahoo.com

Ghana NUKPEZAH Julius Atsu MoFA-APD Box 5779, Accra-North (00233) 021 666374 juliusm@yahoo.com

Ghana AFUTU Mavis Kaalebi MoFA-APD Box 5779, Accra-North (00233) 021 324212 mklamryea@yahoo.co.uk
Ghana BEKOE Edwin MoFA-APD Box 5779, Accra-North (00233) 020 8117430 addekoe@yahoo.com

Ghana TETTEH Andrew Robert MoFA-APD Box 5779, Accra-North (00233) 024 4424623 rswerdna@yahoo.com
Ghana DAGBUE E.K. MoFA-APD
Ghana MoFA-APD
(00233) 021 912179 / 024
Ghana ANING, Dr. Kwame Goerge CSIR-Animal Production Box AH 20, Achimota 4641352 kganing@yahoo.com
Ghana TEYKO Samuel T. T & N Teyko farmers LTD B0x TN 123, Accra-North (00233) 024 4196906 niiteyko@yahoo.com
(00233) 6750000 /
Ghana SALINAS Fernando FAO Box GP1628, Accra 7010930/Ext 3199 Fernando.Salinas@fao.org
Ghana PAPE DJIBY Kone FAO Box GP1628, Accra (00233) 024 4319548 pape.kone@fao.org
Ghana YAPI Atse FAO Box GP1628, Accra
Ghana SAMWINE Justin FAO Box GP1628, Accra
Ghana YEBOAH, Dr. Elsaid FAO Box GP1628, Accra
Ghana OTTERDIJK, van Robert FAO Box GP1628, Accra
Ghana AESCHLIMAN Chet FAO Box GP1628, Accra
(00233) 675000 Ext.
Ghana AMETORGOH Ernest FAO Box GP1628, Accra 2140 Ernest.Amtorgoh@fao.org
(00233) 021 286214/ 5 / 024 ran@cctcgroup.com;
Ghana NAJJAR Raja Modern Aqua Farms Box KIA 30443, Accra 4549909 aquafarms@cctcgroup.com
AFOLEY
Ghana SACKEYFIO Patricia MoFA, Labadi
MoFA, Sekyeredumasi,
Ghana GABTEY Mary West Box 48, Edubiase (00233) 024 4752760
Ghana OGBEDEI OKO Comfort MoFA, Labadi Box TN 1839, Accra (00233) 024 3716102

Ghana ADUSAH Gladys Serwaa ECASARD ecasard@ghana.com

Ghana FILIUS Peter ECASARD ecasard@ghana.com
Animal Research Institute/
Ghana NAAZIE Dr. GSAP
Animal Research Institute/
Ghana SOTTIE Edmund GSAP Box AH 20, Achimota-Accra (00233) 024 4702529 edsottie@yahoo.com
Aboadi Rural Agric
Technology Centre,
Ghana KORANTENG Smith Takoradi Box MC 1708, Takoradi (00233) 031 91243
Ghana MINTAH Paul Paul Minta Farms / CBRD C/o CBRDP-Zone II, Kumasi (00233) 020 8185251
Ghana ADDO Phyllis Noguchi Memorial Institute
Ghana KWAPONG Margaret Farmbee LTD Box 9581, Airport-Accra (00233) 024 4361412
Godwin Senjo University of Development
Ghana DZOAGBE Kwaku Studies Box TL 1892,Tamale (00233) 027 7798201
Pusupusu Agric and Human Box 44, Asiakuma, Eastern
Ghana DUODU Babima Afari research development Region
Ghana OWUSU Osei MoFA Box 5779, Accra-North (00233) 0244012259
Ghana ODONKOR Jacob Youth employment Box LA 501, Accra (00233) 021 765464 sally_ydp@hot mail.com
Ghana LARTEY Zabdiel MoFA Box 5779, Accra-North zabdiel156@yahoo.com

Ghana DORNU SOLI Ebenezer MoFA, Accra Box 14658, Accra (00233) 024 4714518
Ghana TAWIAH John Kwasi BARGFA Box 22, Chiraa, B/A
Ghana AMISAH Patrick Ghana Prisons Service Box 129, Accra (0233) 020 8123005 patmisah@yahoo.com
 Development Action Box SU 129, Suhum, Eastern
Ghana AMOH Kwasi Association Region (00233) 020 8178936
(00233) 024 4763261 / 021
Ghana AWUKU Hanson Ghana Prisons Service Box 129, Accra 777052
Pokuase Grasscutter (00233) 028 8234735 / 021
Ghana ADU-AGYEI Moses Frank Farmers Association Box CT 2497, Accra 504865
Pokuase Grasscutter
Ghana TACKIE Yeboah Farmers Association Box AH 20, Accra (00233) 020 8492264
Ghana ASCHKAR Yasser Wireweaving Industries Box AN5791, Accra (00233) 024 4313124
Ghana KWAPONG Emmanuel K. APEX Bank Accra

Ghana MANTEY Jemima MoFA Box 218, AMA, Accra (00233) 024 3369087
Kpeshie Grasscutter
Ghana ODOTEI William Farmers Association

Ghana AHIAD M. K. MoFA Box 160, Berekum (00233) 024 4418136 mkahiad@yahoo.co.uk
Shai Grasscutter Farmers
Ghana OLAGA Charity Association
Shai Grasscutter Farmers
Ghana CRONIKA T.T. Association
Ghana NARTEY Jonathan MoFA, Accra
Ghana CLOTTEY Alfred MoFA, Accra

(00233) 021 686555 / 024

Ghana TETTEH Ruby MOTI 3235553
(00233) 024 4722855 / 021
Ghana SENAYAH Mark MOTI 686536
Ghana MANEY Joseph Odododiodio Youth
Ghana AMARTEIFIO Dennis Odododiodio Youth Box 2143, Accra (00233) 024 3655128
Ghana YANNEY Eben Odododiodio Youth Box 5136, Accra (00233) 020 8730361
Ghana QUARCOO Ofori Tei Odododiodio Youth Box JT313, Accra (00233) 024 3281815
Ghana DUNCAN Abraham Odododiodio Youth Box ST36, Accra (00233) 027 7072961
Ghana TETTEY Raymond Ngleshie Youth Box ST36, Accra (00233) 027 7440429
Ghana ABDULAI Yakubu A.E.S.D ( MoFA), Accra Box M 82, Accra (00233) 024 4124098
Ghana MAWUTOR Global Church Box 129, Nima-Accra (00233) 024 4181304
AWUMEE Emmanuel
Ghana OCANSEY Edmund Pig Farmers Association Box 6651, Accra (00233) 027 7135009
Ghana DARKU Paul Pig Farmers Association Box 6651, Accra (00233) 020 8210008
Ghana APPIAH George Poultry Farmer Box 49, Tamale (00233) 027 6086180
Ghana OSAFO ANSONG Nana BoxCT5539, Accra (00233) 024 623881 noansong@yahoo.com
Ghana ANKRAH Dora D. MoFA (00233) 020 8129912
Ghana ANIM-JUMPAH Godwin A. K. Box DC625, Dansoman-Accra
Ghana AIDOO Jimmy Box MB61, Accra (00233) 020 8129989
Ghana SAM Kojo Box 18869
Ghana ANKAH J.H.K. MoFA-APD BoxAN 5779, Accra-North (00233) 024 3269745
Ghana ADJEI Elizabeth
Ghana HAIZEL Daniel Box AN19301, Accra-North
Ghana NETTEY Anna B. ECLOF/GHANA Box 919, Accra (00233) 021 779701 eclofgh@africaonline.com
Ghana KUMAGAH Sulemana HEIFER International Box 393, Hohoe (00233) 020 8363103 / 024
4595366
Ghana ATUWO-AMPOH Samuel HEIFER International Box 269, Hohoe (00233) 024 4026355
Ghana OWUSU-SARFO K.S. Box 12, Techiman (00233) 024 3653164
Ghana AMEYAW Ntim M. Box 388, Techiman
Ghana ADOTEY Brown Dev. Action Association Box DK 98, Accra (00233) 021 315894
Ghana DWAAH-MENSAH Maxwell Box792, Accra (00233) 024 4628189
Agric Science Dep,
Odorgono Sec. Sch.
Ghana ADJEI Abraham Kpeshie Grasscutter
Farmers Association
Ghana ADDY D.A Ablekumah Grasscutter (00233) 024 3324792
Farmers Association
Ghana BRITWUM OPOKU Yaw Goldfields Gh. Ltd Box 26, Tarkwa (00233) 024 4363998 yawb@goldfildsghana.com
Ghana DEBRE AMOAH Samuel Ministry of Private Sector BoxLT327, Accra-North (00233) 024 4876813
Development & PSI amoahsam@yahoo.com
Ghana ANSU Nash Technoserve Box 135, Accra (00233) 024 3227755
Ghana DONKOH Elvis ICED Box KA 16461, Accra (00233) 024 4483482
Ghana KUMEGA Anthony Forum / Hohoe Grasscutter Box 358, Hohoe
(00233) 024 4586722 / 0934
Farmers Association
22737
Ghana ODAI Joshua Kpeshie Grasscutter Box TN 354, Accra (00233) 021 711005
Farmers Association
Ghana ODAI Jonathan Kpeshie Grasscutter Box TN 354, Accra (00233) 024 3512315
Farmers Association
Ghana MOHAMMED Essel (00233) 027 7440258
ISSAKA
Ghana TASUTA Akiko JICA Box 6402, Accra-North (00233) 024 3348826 tasuta . akiko@jica.co.jp
Ghana KONLAN Samson K. JICA Box 6402, Accra-North (00233) 024 3926636 / 021
774903 Konlansamson.GM@jica.co.jp
Ghana KWARTENG Dennis Box 8092, Accra (00233) 024 4270774
Ghana OKAI ANNAN Edward Kpeshie-La Association
Ghana AMEWUGA ADZEI Pastor K. Outreach for Christ Box MD383, Madina-Accra (00233) 020 8259795 / 021
International 506654
Ghana ABIWA-GLEME Stephen MoFA-APD Box AN 5779, Accra-North (00233) 024 4890051
Ghana OKINE K. Samuel MoFA-APD Box AN 5779, Accra-North (00233) 021 513796
Ghana CUDJOE Daniel Office of the President-
NORMERYO Castle
Ghana TETTEY Kenneth MoFA Box M 37, Accra (00233) 021 671533 kentettey@hotmail.com
Ghana DANKWAH Emmanuel N. Box 8, Kordiabe (00233) 024 3429233
Ghana SAAGBUL Karim MoFA Box M 37, Accra (00233) 024 3314406 saakada03@yahoo.co.uk
Ghana BEN-NAIMAH Steve C. SEND Foundation of West Box 736,Legon-Accra (00233) 024 4260655
Africa stevelibadzo@yahoo.com
Liberia NETTEY David N. Ablekuma Grasscutter
Farmers Association
Ghana KUSORGBOR Rodney A. Box 2202, Accra (00233) 024 4832307
Ghana OWUSU OBIMPEH Micheal MoFA, Berekum (00233) 024 4592218
Ghana FREEMAN DAVIS Jestina United Wellness Foundation Box CE 11212, Accra (00233) 024 4483149/7
Ghana BANNERMAN Agnes A. United Wellness Foundation Box CE 11212, Accra (00233) 024 4058558
Ghana AIDS
Commission/GHANET/TCAF (00233) 020 8466538
EBO MENSAH Frank Box PMB C 11, Tema
Ghana AIDS
Commission/GHANET/TCAF careafric@yahoo.com
AKOTO Samuel Box PMB C 11, Tema (00233) 028 8234215
Ghana ANTWI Isaac Platinum Horizon Box AD 98, Adabraka-Accra (00233) 024 4211681
Ghana AHIADU Richard Y. MoFA, Sogakope Box 2, Sogakope (00233) 024 4106401
Ghana BABE C.J MoFA, Sogakope Box 2, Sogakope (00233) 024 4051575
Ghana MoFA, Berekum
KPORGBE Christopher Box 160, Berekum (00233) 024 4589162
Ghana KYEI Osofo Box 1, Dompoase (00233) 024 4357479
Ghana ARICKAH Ben K. MoFA Box A 128, La-Accra (00233) 024 4710439
Ghana ANNAN Edward Box A 29, La-Accra (00233) 024 43556886
Ghana KOIKPI TSENKPO Nathaniel FORUM Box 45, Volta (00233) 020 8177894
Ghana FOX FM
(00233) 024 4590571 / 021
ASUBONTENG John Yaw Box KS 12001, Kumasi 82993
Ghana Ablekuma Grasscutter
Farmers Association
AMPONSAH Christiana Box CT 5671, Accra (00233) 020 8715076
Ghana TETTEH NARTEY Jonathan MoFA, Dodowa
Ghana ANIM-JUMPAH Godwin A.K. Box DG 625, Dansoman
Ghana MoFA-APD
(00233) 020 8150257 / 021
NARTEY TOKOLI Linda Box 5779, Accra-North 671003 linopaulo@yahoo.com
Ghana
ADDAI - BUADA Kenneth MoFA , Sewi Wiawso Box 63, Western Region (00233) 024 4248866
Ghana AMOAH Moses MoFA, Bimbilla Box 26, Bimbilla (00233) 071 23385
Ghana DASANA Natogmah MoFA, Bimbilla Box 26, Bimbilla (00233) 071 23385
Ghana ALIDU Bawa MoFA, Bimbilla Box 26, Bimbilla (00233) 024 3389758
Ghana OFUSO ADUFAH Maxwell Farmer,Tema Box SC512, Tema (00233) 024 4856108 adufahofosu@yahoo.com
Ghana
Kpeshie District grasscutter
TORTO OBODIA Samuel farmers Association kubuya@hotmail.com
Ghana
Kpeshie District grasscutter
ANANG Sulemana farmers Association
Ghana
Kpeshie District grasscutter
ODOI Peter A. farmers Association
Ghana OWUSU -SARFO K.S. TEGFA Box 12, Techiman (00233) 024 3653164
Ghana NTIM AMEYAW Francis TEGFA Box 388, Techiman
Ghana
KUMAH Fred Farmer Box WC 371, Wenchi (00233) 024 3509869
Ghana
Ghana AMEDE Emmanuel MoFA Box 34, Fomenso
Ghana ANKRA Dora MoFA Box M 37, Accra (00233) 021 687245
Ghana SEKYI Kweku (00233) 024 4150752 kwekusekyipr@yahoo.com
Ghana DOKU Ayokor MoFA, AMA Accra (00233) 021 712720
Sefwi Wiaso District
Ghana TAM-LARY Joseph Assembly Box 25, Sefwi Wiawso (00233) 024 4077421
Ghana SEFA DEBRAH Anane
Ghana ODAMTTEN Micheal T. (00233) 024 2516252

Organisers
OPPONG-ANANE,
Ghana Dr. Kwame MoFA-APD Box 5779, Accra-North (00233) 020 8158267 koanane2000@yahoo.com

Ghana YEBOAH Franklyn MoFA-APD Box 5779, Accra-North (00233) 024 4625260
Ghana YEBOAH Ruth GTZ-MOAP/MoFA-APD Box 5779, Accra-North (00233) 024 4933432 yeboa2006@yahoo.com

Ghana AGYEPONG Atta Box 9698, KIA, Accra (00233) 024 432 7847 agyepongk@hotmail.com

Ghana AHIABA Joshua GTZ-MOAP Box 473, Sunyani (00233) 024 4283888 joshmajude004@yahoo.com

Ghana ANTOH Theresa GTZ-MOAP Box 9698, KIA, Accra (00233) 024 4804012 tessantoh@yahoo.com

Ghana AMANKWAH Albert MoFA RADU, Brong Ahafo Box 86, Sunyani (00233) 024 3377485 a_k_amankwah@hotmail.com

Ghana BAKKER Lonneke FAO Box 1628, Accra (00233) 021 675000 lonneke.bakker@fao.org
Ghana HELOO John HEIFER International Box AN 7107, Accra (00233) 024 4322831 johnheloo@heiferghana.org
(00233) 021 7011229 / 027
Ghana KANLISI Roland HEIFER International Box AN 7107, Accra 7546789 rolandkanlisi@heiferghana.org
Ghana ADU E.K. Animal Research Institute Box AH 20, Achimota (00233) 024 4785992 nhyirapapa@yahoo.com
Ghana ANNAN Patrick MoFA Box AJ2, Ajumako (00233) 024 4727396
(00233) 061 23514 / 024
Ghana ALHASSAN, Dr. Mahama MoFA Box 165, Sunyani 4078860

Ghana WEIDINGER Rita GTZ-MOAP Box 9698 KIA, Accra (00233) 024 4329056 Rita.Weidinger@gtz.de
Ablekuma Grasscutter (00233) 021 666325 / 021
Ghana OFEI Joyce Farmers Association Box AN 12589, Accra-North 413064 j100ioo@yahoo.com
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana FIAGBE Julius Farmers Association Box SD 120, Accra (00233) 027 7475123 jlooioo@yahoo.com

Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana OCANSEY Teye Farmers Association Box 6655, Accra (00233) 024 4785676 ablegrasscoop@yahoo.co.uk
 Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana OPOKU Patrick Farmers Association Box 2514, Kaneshie-North (00233) 024 3554197
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana YAKESIE Seth Farmers Association Box NG 572, Nungua-Accra (00233) 024 3053496 sethrosefarm@yahoo.com
Ghana BERMA Seidu GTZ-MOAP Box 473, Sunyani (00233) 061 27376
Ghana AGYAPOMAA Agnes BARGFA Box 477, Sunyani (00233) 024 3557558 Agesamopoku@yahoo.co.uk
Ghana TWENEWAA Hagar BARGFA Box 473, Sunyani (0233) 024 3375113 hagboafa @yahoo .co.uk
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana AMONOO Reginald Farmers Association Box 6506, Accra (00233) 024 4150752 kwekusekyigr!yahoo.com

Ghana DUKU-GYASI Kaakyire BARGFA, MoFA Box 635, Sunyani (00233) 024 2508631

Ghana SARKODIE Francis BARGFA Box 473, Sunyani (00233) 027 7139194

Ghana LOMOTEY Sowatey MoFA Box 84, Amasaman (00233) 024 4658840 godslo2000@yahoo.com
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana HUSHIE Brillant Farmers Association Box LG 699, Accra (00233) 027 77827256
(00233) 024 4841454 / 081
Ghana TACKIE-OTOO Nii UCC/MoFA Box 835, Koforidua 21718
Ghana NANA ADU Augustine BARGFA Box 19, Sunyani (00233) 024 4448692
MoFA/ District Grasscutter (00233) 0642 22169 / 024
Ghana YEBOAH Atta Association Box 160, Berekum 43373189
Ghana SERWAA Nana Ama Platinum Link, Accra (00233) 024 3838173 ammaserwaa@gmail.com
Ablekuma Grasscutter
Ghana VANDERPUYE Samuel Adam Farmers Association Box AN 11742, Accra-North (00233) 020 8152954 vandesainadam@yahoo.com
Ghana NKRUMAH Charles Platinum Link, Accra (00233) 024 3530603 platinumlink@gmail.com
Support Staff
Ghana MAMAH Mary GTZ-MOAP Box 473, Sunyani (00233) 024 4560762 mamahmary@yahoo.com

Ghana DANQUAH Caroline GTZ-MOAP Box 9698, KIA, Accra (00233) 024 4329443 caroabdanquah@gmail.com
(00233) 021 516872 / 3 /
Ghana AINGE Doreen HEIFER International Box AN 7107, Accra-North 501381 info@heiferghana.org
(00233) 021 516872 / 3 /
Ghana OPPONG Rita HEIFER International Box AN 7107, Accra-North 501381 info@heiferghana.org
Ghana DEI Beatrice MoFA-APD Accra
Ghana DENADI Ines Qualitype Accra (00233) 024 4522159
Ghana YENNAH, Dr. Robert Accra denesyel@yahoo.fr
Ghana SYME, Dr. Accra
Ghana Accra
Ghana OBENG Samuel GTZ-MOAP Box 9698, KIA, Accra (00233) 027 7398231
Ghana ANKRAH Wilson GTZ-MOAP Box 473, Sunyani (00233) 024 4523603
Ghana PRINCE HAYFORD Adjei GTZ-RuTIPP GTZ-RuTIPP, PMB, Sunyani (00233) 024 3318991
Ghana BEKOE James GTZ-MOAP Box 473, Sunyani (00233) 024 4521633
Ghana GLIKPO Philip MoFA-APD
(00233) 021 516872 / 3 /
Ghana NTI Abraham HEIFER International Box AN 7107, Accra-North 501381 info@heiferghana.org
(00233) 021 516872 / 3 /
Ghana KPELI Victor HEIFER International Box AN 7107, Accra-North 501382 info@heiferghana.org
Benin HONFOVOU Mesmin INRAB
Benin DADJE Aboubakar INRAB
Benin VIKPON Alphones MAEP
Appendix 2: Workshop Programme

Mon 12 Tue 13 Wed 14 Thu 15 Fri 16

Official Opening/ Opening of Challenges and Opportunities Developing a business plan Networking and Funding
Exposition in the Grasscutter Business Sharing on Field Visits How do stakeholders in the grasscutter
What to consider for a good business
What was new? value chain collaborate? Which
plan for grasscutter farming? How
Introduction into Value Chain of How to raise the productivity in measures help to enhance effective and
can good business planning support
Grasscutter captive grasscutter rearing? efficient collaboration? Are there
farmers in accessing funds?
Open Space on common issues for grasscutter
What financing models exist for
Housing promotion in West-Africa which need
grasscutter farmers?
Innovative Technologies and Approaches in special attention and how could they be
Market and Processing Where are the service gaps in
Grasscutter Promotion / Exchange of addressed? How to attract funding for
How are the marketing channels improving cost efficient Country Specific Experiences
Experiences grasscutter promotion in West-Africa?
for grasscutter products? What are appropriate housing for
How to reach farmers interest best?
the known and potential processed grasscutter?
What roles can the associations
products and what the marketing play? What support and funding Forum findings
outlets? Breeding
strategies are practiced? What are What are the main results from the
What breeding potentials are
the service gaps in existing forum? Are there any resolutions to
Bushmeat Crisis available in Africa? How are
grasscutter promotion? enhance common action in grasscutter
How does grasscutter production they exploited so far? How and
promotion in West-Africa?
contribute to reducing the pressure on by whom can the breeding of
bushmeat? domesticated breed be
Group Discussion on “Hot Issues”
accelerated?
What do I take back home? What is Closure
Grasscutter contributing to
Poverty Alleviation/ Wealth Feeding/ Health our group/ association going to do
Creation differently after this forum? What are
What are the opportunities to
How can grasscutter rearing address the next steps in West-Africa to
address feeding hazards?
(rural) poverty and enhancing promote grasscutter farming?
What ethno-veterinary practices
economic growth, especially for are used? What are the
marginalized groups in society? What emerging health issues? What
are the benefits and who are the actors the feeding challenges and
in promotion? opportunities in various agro-
ecological zones? Friday Afternoon - Optional:
Policies and Advocacy Touristic Excursion to the
How do policies support the captive Akosombo Dam
rearing of grasscutter? How can Exposition / Field trip/ Video
grasscutter promotion gain Shows
government and public attention?
What are the service gaps in existing
grasscutter promotion?

Cocktail
Thursday Evening - Optional:
Town Visit

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MONDAY: Opening
Registration participants 8:00 am
Opening Speeches
Chair: Director Animal Research Institute
Opening Prayer 9:00 am
Introduction of Chairperson
Welcome Address Director of Animal Production, MOFA, Dr. Kwame Oppong-Anane
Statement by Rep of Ghana’s Grasscutter Farmers Mrs. Rebecca Emi-Reynolds
Associations
Statement by Country Director of CBUD Dr. Amoako-Atta
Statement by Director Animal Research Institute Dr. Aning
Statement by Country Director of HEIFER Int. - Ghana Mr. John Heloo
Speech by the Honourable Minister for Agriculture, Rep. Hon. Ministre d’Agriculture, d’Elevage et de la Peche, Benin;
Livestock and Fisheries; Republic of Benin Mr. Toigbe
Statement by the FAO Regional Representative for Africa Mr. O.A. Edache
Statement by Private Investor Wireweaving Industries Ltd. Managing Director, Mr. Yasser Aschkar
Statement by His Excellency The German Ambassador Mr. Peter Linder
Key Note Address by the Honourable Minister for Food and Hon. Dept. Minister of Food and Agriculture, Ghana, Mr. Eledi
Agriculture, Ghana
Closing Remarks by Chairperson
Opening of the Exhibitions on Grasscutter Value Chain
Cutting of Sod for the Exhibition Grounds 10:30 am Ministers for Food and Agriculture, Ghana and Benin
Delegation walking through the Exhibitions Honourables led by Director for Animal Production Department and
Director for Animal Research Institutes, Ghana and Benin
Snack Break 11:00

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MONDAY: Setting the Scene
Introduction
Introduction of participants and their institutions 11:30 Facilitator
Programme Overview Facilitator
Introduction into Value Chain of Grasscutter 12:30 Rita Weidinger, GTZ-MOAP, Ghana
Lunch Break 13:00
Market and Processed ProductsChair:
Processed Grasscutter Meat – the Story of … 13:30 Processor
Grasscutter recipies ideal for your kitchen 13:50 Reginald Amonoo, Ablekuma Grasscutter Association, Ghana
Marketing of bred grass cutter products and by-products 14:10 Laeticia Wama, PROCGRN/ GTZ, Benin
Bushmeat Crisis Chair:
Managing wildlife sustainably for long term food security 14:30 Lonneke Bakker, FAO Regional Office for Africa
Using grasscutter husbandry against poaching 14:50 Raouffou Gnammi Yoro, Farmer, Benin
Coffee/Tea/Cacao Break 15:10
Grasscutter contributes towards MDG and PRSP
Grasscutter contributing to the Millenium Development 15:30 Dr. Rolf Mack, GTZ Germany; Brilliant Hushie, Greater Accra
Goals Grasscutter Farmers Association
Reaching the poor with marketable products 15:50 Farmer
Policies and Advocacy
Role of government in grasscutter promotion 16:10 J.K. Ankah, Dept. Director Animal Production, MoFA, Ghana
Advocacy and Education – an enabling environment for 16:30 John Heloo, Country Director HEIFER International-Ghana
grasscutter business
The private actor in the promotion of grasscutter 16:50 Farmer
Cultural Programme and Cocktail
Cultural Interlude and Cocktail 17:00 Master of Ceremony: John Heloo, HEIFER International-Ghana

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TUESDAY: Challenges and Opportunities in the Grasscutter Business
Introduction into Day 2 8:30 Facilitator

Challenges in the Development of the Grasscutter Business

Chair:
Productivity
Constraints in Development of Grasscutter Industry 8:50 Emmanuel K. Adu, ARI, Ghana

New research results in grasscutter husbandry 9:10 Dr. G.A. Mensah, INRAB, Benin

Housing
Compressed Earth Block Technology – an option for 9:30 Eugene Atiemo, Researcher BRRI, Ghana
Grasscutter Housing System
Appropriate Mesh for Grasscutter Housing 9:50 Yasser Aschkar, Managing Director Wireweaving Ltd., Ghana
Coffee/Tea/Cacao Break 10:30
Feeding/ Health
Chair:
Dry season feeding/ pelleting 10:50 E.J. Mensah, INRAB, Benin
Alimentation Bio comme Moyen de Prévention des Maladies 11:10 François Joseph Yawo Agboli, Farmer, Togo
en Aulacodiculture
Breeding
Captive breeding and improvement program of the larger Dr. G.A. Mensah and E.R.C.K.D. Mensah
grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus)
Lunch Break (or packed Lunch) 12:30
Field Trips – (4 sites) 13:30
Or:
Video Show

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WEDNESDAY: Exchange of Experiences
Introduction into Day 3 8:30
Experiences from the Field Visit/ Videos
Experience sharing/ Personal reflection on “what is new?” 9:00

Innovative technologies and approaches in Grasscutter Promotion – Exchange of Experiences (Open Space)
5 Open Space rounds of 45 minutes each 10:00

THURSDAY: Developing a Business Plan

Introduction into Day 4 8:30
Experiences from the Open Space (Feeding ideas into business planning)
Experience sharing/ Personal reflection on “what is new?” 9:00
Developing a Business Plan
Chair:
Technico-economic analysis of the grass-cutter rearing in 9:30 Epiphane Sodjinou, INRAB, Benin
Benin: cost of production, profitability and constraints to its
development
Financing product for grasscutter farmers 9:50 E. Kwapong, Managing Director APEX Bank, Ghana
Developing a Business Plan – A practical approach 10:10 K.B. Owusu Sekyere, RuTIPP Ghana and Nana Adu, Grasscutter
Farmer Sunyani
Coffee/Tea/Cacao Break 10:30
Country Specific Experiences Chair:

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Cameroon: 11:00 Florence Peyo, ANEAC, Ghana
The Challenges in the Grasscutter Farming in Cameroon:
the experience of the national grasscutter farmers
association
Togo
Nigeria
Benin
Lunch Break 12:30
Group Discussions on “Hot Issues”/ What remains unclear?
Group work 13:30 Facilitators
Presentation of Group Results 15:00

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FRIDAY
Networking amongst stakeholders in grasscutter promotion
Networking amongst stakeholders Rita Weidinger, MOAP, Ghana

Wrapping up and linking up

Summary of findings of the forum/ (Resolution?) Dr. Guy MENSAH, Rita WEIDINGER
Forum evaluation All participants
Closure
Official closure of Forum

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