ABSTRACT This study examines the role of religious bodies in the peace building process of the intra-Islamic conflicts in Wa. The objective was to find out generally, the main causes of the intra-Islamic conflicts in Wa and how religious bodies play a role in the peace building processes. A sample size of 100 respondents from predominantly Muslim settlements in Wa were contacted. Some Muslim leaders and scholars were also interviewed for their views and opinions. Questionnaires were given to ...
ABSTRACT This thesis examines the means and ways in which rural tourism contributes to the enhancement of rural livelihoods at Paga. To date little is known about the empirical evidence linking rural tourism and livelihood enhancement at Paga. In order to gain better understanding of relevant issues in the context of the study, the sustainable livelihood framework which addresses livelihood assets, transforming structures and processes, vulnerability context, and livelihood strategies in orde...
ABSTRACT Domestic violence is a universal problem found in all societies around the world. Victims feel reluctant to speak of it in public. This is because of the shame and stigmatization associated with it. The focus of this study was to investigate women’s socio-demographic characteristics and their experience of domestic violence using Awutu Senya East District as a case study. The research employed a quantitative approach which administered close ended questionnaire to 120 women above ...
ABSTRACT This study set out to explore and ascertain the increasing use of plastic bags and the environmental effects they have on people. It was also to recommend possible approaches that can be adopted to reduce the environmental impact of the plastic bag waste. The aim of the research was to investigate consumers’ attitudes towards the use of plastic bags, their level of awareness of the environmental hazards posed by the indiscriminate disposal and lack of management of the plastic bag ...
ABSTRACT Over the years, the pineapple export sector has been Ghana‟s best option for integrating her smallholders into the global economy. This was one of the primary objectives for the promotion of NTAEs under the SAPs. The sector guaranteed higher incomes for participating farmers and more foreign exchange for the national economy (Danielou & Ravry, 2005; Gatune et al, 2013). Over the years, however, participation of Ghanaian smallholders has been weakened, leading to dwindling fortunes ...
ABSTRACT Mobile money (MoMo) has witnessed significant increase in adoption since its inception into the Ghanaian financial market in 2009. Available statistics by the Bank of Ghana show that between 2012 and 2017, the number of registered MoMo customers increased by 534%, and active MoMo customers increased by 3,119%. With this performance, it is expected that MoMo will drive financial inclusion by not only providing users with a service to make money transfers but graduating them to use oth...
ABSTRACT The study set out to examine the emergence of impact investing in Ghana. The research is to identify what the challenges to the growth of Impact Investing (II) in Ghana are, whiles exploring who the key actors are and the opportunities available to these actors and potential actors. To help reach the set out aim, the following question were asked: 1. What is the current landscape of II in Ghana? 2. What are the major challenges to the growth of II in Ghana? 3. What opportunities exis...
ABSTRACT Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have over the years developed to become an important driver of economic growth. Ideas are transformed into opportunities which have provided jobs for a large number of people outside formal jobs through the setting up of small businesses. This study focuses on the Ga-East municipality. The objectives are to identify the factors that lead to MSMEs success and also the major challenges faced by MSMEs operators. Using an ordered probit model w...
ABSTRACT Human capital development is very important to national development. One way by which human capital development can be achieved is through formal education. Policies in education which seek to reward teachers are necessary to ensure that teachers perform for national development goals to be achieved The purpose of the study was to investigate the role the Ghana Education Service rewards systems play in motivating teachers to perform. The research investigated the reward systems and p...
ABSTRACT The study explores the nature of HIV and AIDS stigma felt by PLWHAs and the effect this has on them in the Assin Fosu Municipality. This was pursued through examining the effect of stigma on the PLWHAs and assessing the coping strategies of the PLWHAs. Descriptive and cross-sectional research designs were adopted to study the 256 HIV carriers from the Saint Francis Xavier Hospital at Assin Fosu. Interview schedules were used to collect data from the respondents. Statistical tools use...
ABSTRACT This study examined afforestation in Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District (AEED). The study was cross-sectional as well as descriptive and made use of interview schedules and questionnaire to collect data. The simple random, quota and systematic sampling techniques were used for household respondents, while the purposive and simple random techniques were employed in getting responses from departmental heads and tree growers respectively. Questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussion an...
ABSTRACT Corporate governance has several dimensions. This dimension determined the corporate governance performance of listed companies in Ghana and found out whether the companies that adhere to good corporate governance practices create value as reflected in the companies’ return on equity. Research questionnaires were administered to directors of sampled listed companies. Data was collected from the annual reports of the sampled companies and the Annual Facts Book of the Ghana Stock Exc...
ABSTRACT Girls lag behind boys at all levels of fonnal education in Ghana. Enrolment, retention, and transition and achievement rates for girls are always lower than that of boys. This means that even many of the girls who are enrolled in school do not complete Junior Secondary School. There is the strong belief that negative parental attitude must be blamed for the low level education of girls. The purpose of the study was, therefore, to examine current parental attitude towards the educatio...
ABSTRACT The study sought to assess the effect of motivation on the performance of Ghana Armed Forces schools and selected public schools in the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis. Four research questions were posed to guide the study. The descriptive survey design was used. All basic schools in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis constituted the accessible population. However, only six public schools and six armed forces schools were involved in the study. A total of 177 respondents, comprising 12 head...
ABSTRACT The Northern Region is witnessing protracted and relapsed conflicts and attempts at restoring enduring peace, largely, through Western models, particularly, the formal court system, have not been successful. This study analyses conflicts and conflict management mechanisms in the Northern Region of Ghana towards a comprehensive and sustainable management of the conflicts. The study is purely qualitative, employing the multiple case study design. Sixty-two participants were, purposivel...