This study used the stochastic frontier model to examine the technical, allocative and economic efficiency of maize production in northern Ghana using cross-sectional data for the 2011/2012 cropping season. Conventional inputs such as farm size, seed, fertilizer, labour and weedicides were statistically significant and had positive effects on maize output in northern Ghana using the Cobb-Douglas functional form. The mean estimates were 85.1%, 87.8% and 74.7% for technical, allocative and econ...
Global debates on social protection have raised concerns about the appropriateness of the targeting approach for better inclusion. This study contributes to these debates by exploring the specific challenges associated with the targeting mechanism adopted by the Ghana Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP) program within the Upper West Regional program district of Wa Municipality of Ghana. Qualitative data on beneficiaries’ perceptions and experiences with the LEAP programme were col...
The study examined the contributions of food aid provided by the World Food programme (WFP) towards ensuring girl-child enrolment and retention at the basic level in the Savelugu-Nanton Municipality. The study resorted to qualitative and quantitative approaches in data collection, analysis and presentation. Qualitatively, observation, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were the main techniques used. Quantitatively, the study employed face to face interviews for questionnaire...
Despite the increasing cost of supplying potable water to poor rural communities under Public-Private partnership models, mainstream literature has very little to offer about the effectiveness of these and other emerging models in capacity building projects for local participation in the determination and collection of water tariffs. This study adopted the before-and-after and the cross-sectional study designs to assess the effectiveness of the Tri-sector Partnership model in pro-poor water t...
The primary purpose of this study has been to examine the determinants, steps and processes of choice making among women in urban Tamale regarding their livelihoods pursuits. The study was conducted in the Tamale Metropolis and entailed the use of the survey design to guide data collection. Data collected was analyzed largely through qualitative methods with a small quantitative component. Data from the participants were obtained through a semi-structured interview guide with few focus group ...
Early marriage below 18 years in Ghana is against the constitutional rights of the victims. Notwithstanding, some communities within the Wa West District of the Upper West Region consider early marriage as a vehicle for providing protection for young girls. The research was carried out to explore the incidence of child marriage and its socio-economic effects on the girl-child in Wa West District of the Upper West Region of Ghana. The study adopted an exploratory design. Data for the study wer...
Rapid population growth and low economic standards of living have had consequences for agricultural land resources in Ghana. Land shortage and poverty taken together lead to non-sustainable management practices which contribute to the direct causes of land degradation. Land degradation in turn contributes to low and declining agricultural productivity which also contributes to the continuing or worsening poverty levels in Ghana. The Bongo District of the Upper East Region is no exception. The...
This thesis examines the effects of head porterage on children engaged in it. The study uses the qualitative methods to examine how head porterage which has become an economic venture for many affects the education of the girls engaged in it. The research sampled respondants using purposive sampling, snow ball sampling and convenience sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions and migration stories. Major findings in the study revealed that there w...
The purpose of this study is in three folds. First was to assess staff awareness levels and adherence of the Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act 663) of Ghana. Again, to assess age, job title and years of working experience of staff impact on their procurement law awareness as well, the challenges of operationalization of the Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act 663) of Ghana were examined. The study adopted a mix approach, comprising of review of relevant literature, interviews ten (10) top managem...
Formal education plays a vital role in the development of human capital for empowerment, therefore there is the need for parental and community involvement which can positively influence learners academic success regardless of a family's wealth or education. The study which is a descriptive survey, sought to find out the role of parents and community members in supporting girls education and also any other barriers which limit the education of girls in West Gonja District. The views of adult ...
In recent time's shea butter and rice processing has emerged as a promising economic activity. Shea butter especially has gained international recognition because of its therapeutic properties and the local is deemed to be high nutritional value than the imported foreign rice. The study basically sought to find out how micro credit has impacted on rural women involved in the production and processing of rice and shea butter. In view of the objectives stated, various research methodologies wer...
The study sought to appraise the role of Business Development Services in the Tamale Metropolis of the Northern Region of Ghana. The research problem was as a result of less developed small scale enterprises which have been plagued by seemingly neglect, poor planning, and lack of social capital. A descriptive study design was used to gather information from business development agencies and micro enterprise owners in the Tamale Metropolis. Both purposive and stratified simple random sampling ...
This study assessed the effect of the Credit with Education scheme on beneficiary household livelihood and food security in the Kassena - Nankana Districts. Primary data was collected by means of administrating semi-structured questionnaires to a sample of fifty beneficiaries. Secondary data was collected from District and Regional Assemblies, MoF A offices, libraries and through the Internet. The results indicates that the CwE scheme has improved beneficiaries household livelihood as 82.2% o...
The sustenance of a non-profit organization depends on its leadership and how the internal structures, systems and processes are managed. This study sought to examine the leadership factor in the sustenance of non-profit organizations. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires, documentary reviews and interview guides. Purposive and random sampling techniques were used to select 40 respondents from a target population of 100. The study reve...
The study sought to assess the empowerment of women through microfinance institutions in the Tamale Area of the Northern Region of Ghana. The research problem was as a result of varied household needs of women, inadequate funds by women to expand their businesses and the increase in the number of microcredit schemes in the area.A descriptive study design was used to gather information from 130 women, in four microfmance institutions. Purposive sampling procedure was used to select the respond...