ABSTRACT Migration is an enduring theme of human history and is considered one of the defining global issues of the twenty-first century. In Ghana, as in other parts of Africa, migration is largely informal and undocumented, making accurate data on the phenomenon extremely scanty. Migrants have been involved in a lot of activities that they are not permitted to do in the host country as defined within the borders of international protocols and agreements. Despite all this, there is little kno...
ABSTRACT There is scant scholarly attention on the gendered experiences of left-behind spouses living in the same socio-cultural environment in the context of internal migration. This study therefore compared the gendered experiences of left-behind wives and husbands in Northern Region of Ghana. Using Sequential Explanatory Strategy approach of mixed methods, the study purposively sampled 400 left-behind spouses from four administrative districts in Northern Region of Ghana. The study adopted...
ABSTRACT Countries worldwide could either be origin, transit or destination countries, or all three. Migration can be voluntary or forced, and the resultant effects for migrants and countries involved presents diverse challenges. In this regard, migration is therefore an important area of study. Research has been done on issues related to migration and identity. However, little is known about the inter-relation among migration, identity and land rights focusing on a particular group of long-t...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to examine the migration experience of the highly skilled Ghanaians who migrated to Canada through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). The study particularly seeks to find out the expectations of participants before emigration, their experiences as they attempted to participate in sectors for which they gained admission into Canada. The study was done in “multiple sites” in Canada: Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta Provinces and in Accr...
BACKGROUND OF STUDY In 1980, Samuel Doe seized control of the government of Liberia. Doe was the first non Americo-Liberian President in the country‟s history. Americo-Liberians are the descendants of freed African-Americans who founded and became the ruling class in Liberia. During his presidency, Doe gave virtually all positions of power to people from his own Krahn ethnic group and maltreated most other ethnic groups (Adebajo 2002). In 1989, Charles Taylor, an Americo-Liberian, formerly ...
ABSTRACT This study examined labour migration and associated development in the Nandom Traditional Area. The objective of the study was to find out whether labour migration is an option for improved livelihoods and development in the Nandom Traditional Area. Both returned migrants at Nandom and migrants at destination, Accra were interviewed. The field work was undertaken in two areas, namely Accra Metropolis and Nandom District. Mixed research method was used. Data was collected from both pr...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of oil discovery on inmigration and the consequent infrastructural challenges in the SekondiTakoradi Metropolis. The targeted and accessible population for the study included the residents, workers and key informants in Sekondi-Takoradi and the officials of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA). Through convenient sampling method forty (40) residents and workers in the area, representing 80% of the sample and ten (10) STM...
ABSTRACT Globally, there have been concerns about child migration, wellbeing and holistic child protection policy to address and protect migrant children. However, there is no comprehensive national migration policy managing migration in Ghana; hence it is being managed by different policies and legislations. The present study examined the policies and legal instruments that are directly and indirectly related to child migration in Ghana. The general objective was to examine how these policie...
ABSTRACT This study examined international migration and drug trafficking in Ghana. It specifically described trends in reported drug trafficking cases in Ghana from 2009 to 2015 and the socio-demographic characteristics of the people involved. It also identified the specific vulnerabilities and the perceived socio-economic benefits that influence migrants to engage in drug trafficking. Lastly, it described policy interventions implemented to deal with drug trafficking in Ghana and the chall...
ABSTRACT Child migration has existed for several decades globally and Ghana is of no exception. Even though this phenomenon has received research attention and has become one of the most researched areas in Ghana, most of the studies have largely focused on child rural-urban migration and their activities and experiences in the major cities of Ghana. It is against this background that, this study sought to find out how child migrants in some Island communities in the Volta Region of Ghana ge...
ABSTRACT Globally refugee integration has been one of the three durable solutions that has been used worldwide. Millions of refugees around the world live year after year with little hope of ever returning home. Some cannot because their countries are engulfed by endless conflict or because they fear persecution if they were to return. In cases where repatriation is not an option, finding a home in the country of asylum and integrating into the local community could offer a durable solution ...
ABSTRACT This long essay examines the Ghana’s management of Refugees’ issues. It looked at the total number of persons of concern in Ghana and their demographic characteristics. It also look at the Ghana’s strategy in managing refugees crises at the various Refugee Camps and urban areas in the country. The study specifically investigate three main questions, the number of PoCs in the country and their countries of origin. The socio-demographic characteristics of the PoCs. The strategies...
ABSTRACT Rural poverty and regional difference in social and infrastructural development has resulted in the high rate of rural-urban migration. This has brought about the rapid urbanization which results unmet demand for jobs and other opportunities. Many are now engaged in traffic entrepreneur business as a source of livelihood for their dependants and families both at the destination and origin. In pursuance of their source of livelihood which is selling on the street, traffic entreprene...
ABSTRACT This study was designed to investigate the effects of rural–urban migration on the migrant children left behind. A cross sectional study where data was collected using two structured questionnaires. Purposive sampling was used to recruit the study participants and these included eighty (80) children whose parents have migrated from the rural areas to the urban areas in Ghana and forty (40) Caregivers / relatives who attended to these children in the absence of their parents. Data o...
ABSTRACT Emigration of health professionals in Ghana has been a serious challenge to all successive governments and stakeholders in the health sector. In attempt to battle this emigration canker, governments have introduced policies and measures including the following; Additional Duty Hours Allowance (ADHA), Health Sector Salary Scheme (HSSS), Deprived Area Incentives as well as Vehicle Ownership Scheme. In the year 2010, the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS) was introduced to cushion all...