{"id":704,"date":"2026-06-19T13:15:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T13:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elizak.local\/projects\/capability-statement-elizka-relief-foundation\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T11:46:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T11:46:43","slug":"capability-statement-elizka-relief-foundation","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/wpd2.hapaweb.com\/Elizak\/projects\/capability-statement-elizka-relief-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Capability Statement: Elizka Relief Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EXECUTIVE SUMMARY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elizka Relief Foundation is a multidisciplinary development organisation operating at the nexus of environmental restoration, agribusiness, and policy advocacy. We serve as the primary operational bridge between international development agendas including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union&#8217;s Agenda 2063\u2014and the critical governance structures of Ghana&#8217;s Traditional Authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We do not just design strategies; we execute them on the ground.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CORE COMPETENCIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Management Consultancy &amp; Policy Coordination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grant Architecture:<\/strong> Technical proposal design for international funding mechanisms.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diplomatic &amp; Policy Liaison:<\/strong> Representing stakeholders at the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), ECA-organized ARFSD, and human rights sessions in Geneva.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stakeholder Governance:<\/strong> Managing complex interfaces between government ministries, international NGOs, and local Traditional Councils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2. Environmental &amp; Climate-Smart Agribusiness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-013ffa12 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One Health Sentinel:<\/strong> Strengthening rural veterinary infrastructure to prevent zoonotic disease outbreaks, acting as a global sentinel for public health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blue-Green Restoration:<\/strong> Expertise in River Basin, focusing on riparian buffer management, biodiversity monitoring, and land reclamation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Agro-Processing &amp; Value Chain:<\/strong> Developing sustainable models for aquaculture, canning, and packaging of local commodities to ensure food security.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Conference Organizing &amp; High-Level Convening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>End-to-End Summit Management:<\/strong> From the first Africa Summit at KNUST (2012) to the Africa Diaspora MSMEs Investment Summit in Scotland (2019).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protocol &amp; Logistics:<\/strong> Full-service management of international forums, side events, and capacity-building workshops with rigorous adherence to diplomatic and traditional protocol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. ICT4D &amp; Rural Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digital Transformation:<\/strong> Deploying smart-monitoring tools for rural infrastructure, enabling real-time performance tracking and proactive maintenance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solar-Powered Resilience:<\/strong> Implementing integrated solar solutions for education (digital labs), healthcare (clinics), and agriculture (water pumping).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PROVEN TRACK RECORD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ARMMGoS (2020\u2013Present)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lead facilitator for preparatory workshops and capacity-building for the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>International Side-Event Management (2018\u2013Present)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organized high-level side events at the UN High-Level Political Forum (New York), ECA-ARFSD, and UN Human Rights events (Geneva).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JIRCAS Collaboration (2011\u20132018)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strategic partner for project implementation and summit organization with the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences in Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diaspora Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organized the Africa Diaspora MSMEs Investment Summit and Excellence Awards (Glasgow, 2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THE ELIZKA EDGE (DIFFERENTIATORS)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Social License to Operate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All interventions are developed in direct consultation with the Asanteman Council and local Traditional Authorities, ensuring deep-rooted community support and project stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Global-to-Local Translation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We translate global frameworks like Agenda 2063 into actionable, community-scale \u201cBlue-Green\u201d projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data-Driven Transparency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We utilize ICT4D dashboards to provide real-time impact metrics, ensuring donors and partners have total visibility into project progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/wpd2.hapaweb.com\/Elizak\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Headshot_Kofi-Kankam_1111-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpd2.hapaweb.com\/Elizak\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Headshot_Kofi-Kankam_1111-1-2.jpg 413w, https:\/\/wpd2.hapaweb.com\/Elizak\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Headshot_Kofi-Kankam_1111-1-2-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kofi Kankam<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>President &amp; CEO<\/strong><br><strong>Co-Chair, ARMMGoS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strategic oversight for all international partnerships, policy advocacy, and traditional governance engagement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CONTACT INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd USTED Campus; Tanoso \u2013 Kumasi; Ashanti Region, Ghana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcde +233(0)501222227 \/ +233(0)12222228<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elizkafoundation.org\">https:\/\/www.elizkafoundation.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2709\ufe0f info@elizkafoundation.org<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For CSO Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sponsor or collaborate on our Technical Experts, Capacity Building and Policy Advocacy initiatives to drive sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Let&#8217;s create lasting impact together.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Tech Innovators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us in deploying ICT4D tools for monitoring, data analytics and smart infrastructure in rural communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Government &amp; Donors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help us scale evidence-based solutions in environmental restoration, agri-business and rural infrastructure for resilient communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A strategic overview of Elizka&#8217;s institutional strengths, implementation logic, and partnership value across restoration and development work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1389,"menu_order":6,"template":"","project_focus":[9],"project_type":[12],"class_list":["post-704","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","project_focus-institutional-strategy","project_type-strategic-platforms"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpd2.hapaweb.com\/Elizak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project\/704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpd2.hapaweb.com\/Elizak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpd2.hapaweb.com\/Elizak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/project"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wpd2.hapaweb.com\/Elizak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project\/704\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpd2.hapaweb.com\/Elizak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1389"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpd2.hapaweb.com\/Elizak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"project_focus","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpd2.hapaweb.com\/Elizak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project_focus?post=704"},{"taxonomy":"project_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpd2.hapaweb.com\/Elizak\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/project_type?post=704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}