About us
The Sisaala Development Network (SiDNet) is a development-oriented organization focused on improving the socio-economic conditions of the Sisaala area in the Upper West Region of Ghana.
SiDNet was established in 2021 to unite the Sisaala people and advocate for development projects that benefit the community. The maiden Presideng of SiDNet, Dr Yunus Dumbe, officially launched the network in June, 2024, highlighting the disparity in development levels within the Sisaala area.
Our Values
The following shall be the core values of SiDNet:
- Service to God and community
- Solidarity with brothers and sisters
- Commitment and selflessness
- Upholding community spirit
- Shared aspirations and responsibility for the development of Homeland
- Mutual Respect, Professionalism, Integrity and Transparency (R-PIT)
- Support for the deprived communities and needy people
Leadership
The Sisaala Development Network (SiDNet) is governed by a 13-member Executive Committee (ExeCo) with a 2-year term, renewable once, and members can contest again after a 2-year lapse following two consecutive terms, with provisions for votes of no confidence and interim succession.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee (ExeCo) consists of thirteen (13) members as follows:
- President
- Vice-President
- Secretary
- Assistant Secretary
- Treasurer
- Assistant Treasurer
- National Organizer
- Deputy National Organizer
- Diaspora Organizer
- Youth Coordinator
- Deputy Youth Coordinator
- Women’s Coordinator
- Deputy Women’s Coordinator
In addition to the thirteen-member ExeCo, there are representatives from the four districts/municipality of Sisaala Land (Lambussie District, Sisaala East Municipality, Sisaala West District and Wa East District) and the President of the National Sisaala Students Union
Membership
To be a member of SiDNet, one must be at least twenty-one (21) years old and registered on her/his own volition. It is also open to individuals and organizations that support SiDNet's mission and objectives.