In a move aimed at fostering inclusive economic growth and enhancing the livelihoods of persons living with disabilities (PWDs), the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA) has shifted its support strategy from blanket cash handouts to the distribution of customized tools and startup items tailored to the specific business needs of beneficiaries.
At a recent empowerment event led by the Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Samuel Tetteh Kwashie Morton, 21 beneficiaries received equipment and capital designed to help them establish or grow their small businesses. Items distributed included deep freezers, display fridges, ovens, bags of charcoal, sewing machines, and assorted provisions—each matched to the entrepreneurial goals of the individual recipients.
Mr. Morton highlighted that this targeted support represents a new, practical approach by the Assembly, one aligned with the government’s broader agenda to promote sustainable livelihoods and reduce dependency among vulnerable populations. “This is not charity—it’s investment in human potential,” the MCE emphasized. “We want to empower persons with disabilities to become economically self-reliant and active contributors to their communities.”
He encouraged beneficiaries to remain focused and use the tools provided to grow sustainable ventures that would support both themselves and their families, stressing the importance of accountability and proactive communication with social welfare authorities.
Madam Edna Parku, the Municipal Social Welfare Officer, explained that the initiative is funded through the Disability Common Fund and is guided by an assessment of each recipient’s business plan or income-generating potential. She expressed optimism that with the right support, persons with disabilities could build viable businesses and shatter societal stereotypes about their capabilities.
“We want these individuals to become symbols of possibility,” she said. “This programme isn’t just about financial aid—it’s about recognition of talent, dignity, and entrepreneurship.”
Assembly Member for the Laaloi Electoral Area, Ms. Regina Amanquah, welcomed the intervention but also called for greater efficiency in fund disbursement, emphasizing that delays could undermine the momentum and impact of such empowerment initiatives.
The KKMA’s efforts mark a growing shift towards inclusive development practices, where support for marginalized groups is tied to long-term capacity building and economic integration, rather than short-term relief.
