About the Project

The Ghana Productive Safety Net Project 2 (GPSNP2) is a flagship social protection initiative of the Government of Ghana, designed to strengthen safety net systems, improve productivity, and enhance sustainable incomes for poor and vulnerable households nationwide. The project spans the period 2022–2026 and builds on the successes of the original GPSNP to expand impact and deepen institutional capacity. GPSNP2 is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), within Ghana’s decentralized governance framework. The MLGCRA leads the implementation of the Productive Inclusion (PI) and Labour-Intensive Public Works (LIPW) components, as well as aspects of the Project Management components, while the MoGCSP oversees the Safety Net Transfers and Social Protection Systems Strengthening components.

Our Vision

To contribute to inclusive economic growth by empowering poor and vulnerable households to improve their incomes, build productive assets, and strengthen resilience against shocks.

Our Development Objective

In line with the World Bank–supported program framework, the objective of GPSNP2 is to expand and enhance social safety nets that improve the incomes and productivity of the poor in Ghana.

What We Do

GPSNP2 delivers integrated support through six core components :

Productive Inclusion

Supports vulnerable households with skills and financial support to grow sustainable incomes.

Labour-Intensive Public Works

Provides temporary jobs while improving community infrastructure and local assets.

Safety Net Programs

• Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty(LEAP)
• Cash Transfers and Ghana School Feeding(GSFP) Payments.

Social Protection System Strengthening

Strengthens systems and policies to improve social protection delivery.

Project Management, Coordination and Institutional Strengthening

Ensures effective coordination, monitoring, and institutional capacity building.

Contingent Emergency Response Component

Enables rapid funding and response during national emergencies.

How We Work

GPSNP2 operates through Ghana’s decentralized institutional structure, working closely with Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). The MLGCRA Coordinating Unit (MCU), headquartered in Accra, leads coordination with five zonal offices located in Bolgatanga, Tamale, Wa, Kumasi, and Koforidua to support implementation nationwide.
Our implementation approach is guided by:

Strong institutional coordination through Project Oversight and Technical Committees
Robust financial and procurement management systems
Environmental and social safeguards frameworks
Gender mainstreaming and social accountability mechanisms
A functional Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)

Our Impact

Through targeted productive support, temporary employment, cash transfers, and system strengthening, GPSNP2 is:

Supporting extreme poor households to graduate from poverty
Increasing access to income-generating opportunities
Strengthening resilience to economic and climate-related shocks
Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Ghana’s social protection programs

GPSNP2 represents a strategic investment in people, building pathways from vulnerability to productivity, and from poverty to sustainable livelihoods.