Development Studies Research Papers/Topics

Assessing the Transition from Survival to Sustainability: Case of Wechiau Community Hippo Sanctuary in Upper West Region of Ghana, West Africa

Abstract In the past 50 years, humans have changed ecosystems more rapidly to meet growing demands for food, fresh water, timber, fibre and fuel. This has resulted in substantial decrease in biodiversity, including the hippopotamus (hippo) population. There are currently about 150,000 hippos left in the world. Their status will change from vulnerable to endangered if threats are not controlled. The threats include destructive exploration and exploitation for human survival through hunting for...

An Appraisal Of Recruitment, Selection And Placement Processes At The Ghana Institute Of Languages

ABSTRACT This study was aimed at examining recruitment, selection and placement processes at Ghana Institute of Languages and the extent to which the human resource and administrative department of the Institute has contributed to achieving the mission and vision of the Institute. Out of one hundred and sixty one members of staff, questionnaires were distributed to ninety three of them. Both primary and secondary sources of research methodology including questionnaires and interviews were e...

Promoting Sustainable Development Through Peace, Security And Resource Governance In The Upper West Region

ABSTRACT The study focused on the prospect for and challenges to sustainable development in the Upper West Region. The issues examined related to sustainable development, peace, enhanced security and resource governance. A survey design was used in collecting data from 164 respondents comprising security officers, farmers, chiefs, opinion leaders, CBOs and NGOs to ascertain their views on the subject matter. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data from the identifiable stake holder...

Human Resource Capacity Building: Assessing The Effect Of Training Of Branch Managers In Ghana Commercial Bank Limited

ABSTRACT Among the management training and development programmes that have been instituted in Ghana Commercial Bank limited is the Modular Management Development Programme (MMDP). This is an integrated training and development programme designed for 134 Branch and Manager and potential Branch Managers to bridge their knowledge and skills gaps to enable the bank meet the challenges posed by intense competition and changing custome! needs. This research, (which is in partial fulfilment for a ...

Land Use Planning As A Tool For Environmental Management: A Case Of The Tamale Metropolis

ABSTRACT Environmental degradation has been exacerbated where there has been absence or weak land use planning and regulations to ensure orderly human settlement development. The first land use plan for Tamale was formulated in 1969 for the period 1970 – 1985 and received statutory approval in 1975. The plan is still the legal frame-work within which developments are carried out This study investigated the problem of planning and development in Tamale which is not due to unavailability of ...

Human Resource Management Practices In Selected Hotels In The Accra Metropolis

ABSTRACT This study aimed at finding out if human resource management (HRM) practices are employed stringently in the hospitality industry particularly the hotel industry to attract, equip and maintain the right people to deliver quality service. It had an objective of finding out the perception of management of hospitality facilities on HRM practices such as recruitment, selection, training and motivation to get the right people to offer quality service and to reduce labour turnover. The s...

Motivation And Attitude Of Teachers In New Juaben Municipality

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to examine the extent to which motivation affects the attitude of teachers using content and process theories of motivation. Stratified and systematic sampling procedures were used to select a sample size of 64 teachers comprising of 43 males and 21 females and purposive method was also employed to select 16 key informants consisting of 11 Heads of Institutions in both public and private schools and 5 senior personnel at the New Juaben Municipal Educ...

Challenges In The Implementation Of Durable Solutions For Refugees In Ghana

ABSTRACT This study examined the challenges that the various refugees institutions, organizations, and allied bodies or agencies face in the implementations of durable solutions for refugees in the country. The purposive and accidental sampling techniques were used to select 65 respondents from UNHCR Ghana, Ghana Refugee Board, International Organization for Migration as well as Krisan/ Sanzule/Ekwei, and Budumburam refugee camps. The main instruments used for data collection were interview...

Adolescent Sexual And Reproductive Health Awareness In Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District

ABSTRACT Sexual and reproductive health is fundamental to the development of human capital. However, early age at sexuality exposes adolescents to the health risk of early pregnancy and childbearing, sexually transmitted infections, unsafe abortions, lost of socio-economic benefits and thereby affecting the realization of their human capital potentials. Descriptive cross-sectional design, questionnaire and interview schedules were the methods employed in data collection. Probability and non-p...

Challenges Facing Effective Implementation Of The Health Insurance Scheme In The Assin North Municipality

ABSTRACT The study sought to analyse the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Assin North Municipal Assembly. In all, 138 NHIS subscribers and three key informants comprising the manager of Assin North NHIS, the head of one accredited NHIS pharmacy and the head of one accredited NHIS health centre were selected for the study. Questionnaires and interview guide were the research instruments that were used to collect data from the field. In addition to this, purpos...

Examination Of Employee Motivational Practices At Merchant Bank In The Kumasi Metropolis

ABSTRACT The general objective of this study was to examine employee motivational practices at Merchant Bank in the Kumasi metropolis. The study was a descriptive study. The study population was 104 from the four branches in the Kumasi metropolis, out of this number, 85 (48 clericals, 33 supervisors and 4 managers) were selected as the sample size for the study. A multiphase sampling technique used was to select the participants. A questionnaire was used as the major tool to collect data fr...

The Socio-Economic Effects of Commercial Pineapple Farming on Farm Employees and Communities in the Awutu-Effutu-Senya District

Abstract This project attempts to identify the implications of commercial pineapple farming in the Awutu-Effutu-Senya District for farm workers and communities. Primary data were gathered using questionnaires, interviews as well as observations made in the farms and communities. Secondary data sources included published and unpublished official documents, new papers and the Internet. The report concludes that although pineapple farms offer employment opportunities for both citizens and migra...

Recruitment And Selection Processes Of International Mining Companies: The Case Of Anglogold Ashanti (Iduapriem) And Golden Star (Bogoso/Prestea) Limited

ABSTRACT The primary focus of this study was to investigate the recruitment and selection processes used by two International Mining Companies, Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited (AAIL) and Golden Star (Bogoso/Prestea) Limited (GSBPL) operating in GHANA. To achieve the purpose of the study, 127 employees comprising top management, senior and junior staff were interviewed using self administered questionnaire. The primary data was supplemented with secondary information collected from the co...

Role Of Asafo Groups In The Effutu Chieftaincy Conflict In The Effutu Municipality In The Central Region Of Ghana

ABSTRACT Chieftaincy is one of the oldest and most cherished of Ghana’s traditional institutions which interpret our indigenous system of governance as it has evolved through centuries. Chiefs, through cultural activities like festivals are seen as agents of development. However, this colourful and vibrant part of our culture is fraught with long standing chieftaincy disputes in many parts of the country. The chiefs and people of Winneba have had their fair share of conflicting encounters...

Effects Of Public-Private Partnership On Waste Management In The Ho Municipality

ABSTRACT The study set out to investigate the effects of Public-Private Partnership on waste management in the Ho Municipality. The study is a descriptive research of how waste management is carried out by both public and private sectors in the municipality. It aims at presenting relevant information on the effectiveness of Public-Private Partnership in waste management. The study covered 129 respondents made up of 89 households in the municipality, 20 market women, 10 Environment Officers,...


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