The Regional Department of Social Welfare, in fulfilment of its mandate to monitor Social Protection activities undertook monitoring of the LEAP cash grant disbursement to beneficiaries in Ho West District on 22nd January, 2021. Payment was monitored by the Regional Team comprising the Regional Director and three staff of the Department at Eight (8) pay-points, namely Vane, Dzolopuita, Dzolo-Gbogame, Dodome, Kpedze, Ashanti Kpoeta, Aflakpe, and Klave. The total number of beneficiaries paid in the Eight (8) pay-points was Fifty-nine (59). Eleven communities were paid all together.

The monitoring Team looked out for best practices and challenges and advised accordingly. The beneficiaries were also advised on the judicious use of funds by the Regional Monitoring Team. Most beneficiaries were present at the pay-point.