ABSTRACT Gender mainstreaming in rural water and sanitation services delivery has been found to be one of the ways to ensure sustainable services. Despite its advantages, the challenges of effective gender mainstreaming into rural water and sanitation still remain. The main objective of the study was therefore to examine the challenges and propose practical strategies for enhancing gender mainstreaming. The study combined different methodologies including a review of relevant literature and e...
ABSTRACT This study surveyed teachers perception and utilization of educational trip in teaching Social Studies in Senior High School in Biakoye and Kpando Districts in the Volta Region of Ghana. Four research questions guided the study: 1) What is the perception of teachers regarding the concept of educational trips and experiential learning? 2) How are teachers motivated towards the use of educational trips in teaching Social Studies? 3) To what extent are the challenges confronting teacher...
ABSTRACT Over the years, solid waste disposal in Ghana has become a major challenge to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). As a result of urbanisation and increasing densities, Metropolitan Assemblies finds it difficult to deal with the large quantities of solid waste generated in their area of jurisdiction. This study investigated the nature of the urban solid waste situation in Cape Coast Metropolis, and the causes of the problem from the perspective of key stakeholders...
ABSTRACT In Ghana, civil societies have played important role in national development in an unco-ordinated manner. The aim of this study was to examine the contribution of United Civil Society Organisation of Nzema East District (UCSOND) to local governance in Nzemaland. The research assessed the activities of UCSOND at the grassroots, for example how its capacity enables it to play its role. The challenges facing the union were also examined. Case study approach was used to assess UCSOND’s...
ABSTRACT Obstetric fistula(OF) was eradicated in developed countries through improved access to Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Care (CEmOC) and services but the condition is still prevalent in developing countries such as Ghana due to inadequate access to CEmOC and poor access to health facilities mostly in remote areas. This study sought to explore the socio-economic effects of OF on its sufferers in the Central Region of Ghana. The study adopted qualitative research approach and case stu...
ABSTRACT The study examined the view of people including the girl-child, parents and teachers on the enrolment and retention of the girl-child on school at the basic level, in GaWest Municipality. It considered the socio- economic characteristics of the girl-child that affect her education and other factors that motivates or de- motivates the girlchild to study in school. Qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing phenomenological design. Samples were drawn from the Amasaman circui...
ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to explore the empirical evidence involving the role of parental involvement in academic achievement of high achieving students in the Central – Tongu District of the Volta Region of Ghana. The study was qualitative research with a case study design conducted in the Central-Tongu District of the Volta Region involving Adidome Senior High and Mafi-Kumase Senior High Technical Schools.Twelve (12) respondents comprising six (6) parents of high achievers and si...
ABSTRACT Ghana’s decentralisation policy has the agenda of socio-economic transformation which stimulate democracy, political equity and people's active participation at the local level. Local level development planning plays an important part in the decentralisation process. This study set out to examine the prospects and challenges of citizen participation in development planning in the Ga West Municipality. The study was based on both primary and secondary sources of data. Primary data w...
ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to explore the empirical evidence involving the role of parental involvement in academic achievement of high achieving students in the Central – Tongu District of the Volta Region of Ghana. The study was qualitative research with a case study design conducted in the Central-Tongu District of the Volta Region involving Adidome Senior High and Mafi-Kumase Senior High Technical Schools.Twelve (12) respondents comprising six (6) parents of high achievers and si...
ABSTRACT The rights of persons affected by leprosy (PALs) have been violated over the years and it appears policies and measures put in place to protect them have not been working. The specific objective of this study is to determine the extent of stigmatisation and discrimination against PALs. This thesis seeks to find out the factors and effects of stigma and discrimination and how public institutions are accessible to PALs. It further seeks to determine the relationship that exists between...
ABSTRACT The study was “analysis of plastic waste management in the Bolgatanga Municipality”. The objectives focused on plastic waste disposal practices, factors that accounted for poor plastic waste management, effects of poor plastic waste management and prospects for recycling plastic waste. The study employed a descriptive survey design through which all views were taken from residents, traders and staffs of waste management institutions. The researcher used participatory approach in ...
ABSTRACT Successive governments in Ghana have pursued numerous public sector compensation reform programmes with the object of attracting and retaining a high calibre of trained professionals capable of rendering quality service in the public sector. In spite of the laudable goal, teachers in the country’s public service continue to search for greener economic pastures and as and when they find the opportunity elsewhere, they quit the profession, thus raising attrition of teachers. The stud...
ABSTRACT The study examined the view of people including the girl-child, parents and teachers on the enrolment and retention of the girl-child on school at the basic level, in GaWest Municipality. It considered the socio- economic characteristics of the girl-child that affect her education and other factors that motivates or de- motivates the girlchild to study in school. Qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing phenomenological design. Samples were drawn from the Amasaman circui...
ABSTRACT Background Rotavirus gastroenteritis is a major contributor to the overall burden of diarrhea disease in Africa. Close to 40% of hospital admissions are as a result of diarrhea in children below the ages of five years are traceable to rotavirus. There is incomplete immunity after infection; however repeated infections tend to be less severe than the severity of the first rotavirus infection. Methods The study estimated the effect of repeated episodes of the number of severe rotavirus...
ABSTRACT This thesis explored the peace process in the Alavanyo-Nkonya area. The main objectives were to examine the nature of the peace process in the Alavanyo-Nkonya area; the actors in the peace process; the conditions militating against the peace process and the measures that are needed to achieve a positive peace in the AlavanyoNkonya conflict area. The thesis employed Saunders’ (1999) Public Peace Process and multi-track diplomacy approach as a theoretical framework to understand how ...