CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The Fourth Annual Progress Report provides a comprehensive assessment of the implementation of the recommendations in the National Programme of Action for the period January – December 2011. Methodology In keeping with the APRM principle of ownership and civil society participation, the NAPRM-GC adopted an open and participatory approach in collecting and collating data and information for the preparation of the Sixth Annual Progress Report. This approach was to further deepen civil society involvement in the APRM process and thereby improve ownership of the process amongst the Ghanaian community. As with previous reports, the Governing Council adopted a four-pronged participatory approach in collecting and collating data and information for the preparation of this Report. The first approach requested data from public sector actors – Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). MDAs reported on progress made in implementing specific actions raised in the National Programme of Action (NPOA) that fell under their purview. MDAs were required to indicate for each issue: 1. Progress made in implementing the recommendations 2. Challenges and constraints they face in implementation 3. The way forward/remarks Sixth Annual APRM Progress Report: January – December 2011 1