ABSTRACT Informal workers as active agents could use collective identity as a means to achieve better working conditions for themselves. This study thus examined organising and decent work conditions among informal stone quarry workers in Ghana. The interpretivist approach and exploratory qualitative research design were adopted. A sample of 121 respondents from a population of 39,536 was selected from four districts. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used to sample waged and se...
ABSTRACT This is a case study of how community members were involved in the planning and management of the Community School Alliance (CSA) project in the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District (AEED). The main objective was to evaluate the nature and importance of community participation in the planning and management of the CSA project in AEED. The design of the study was evaluative, descriptive and cross sectional in nature. In all, four partnership school communities, namely Aworodo, Bisiase, Essia...
Abstract This study set out to investigate the relationship between breastfeeding and the nutritional status of children in Ghana. This stems from the fact that in spite of conflicting research findings on the benefits of prolonged breastfeeding, there is intensive breastfeeding compaign going on in the country. The 1998 GDHS data set was used in this study. Specifically, data on breastfeeding and other child feeding practices, childhood illnesses and anthropometry as well as some background ...
ABSTRACT The study sought to examine the general understanding of the concept of corruption, determine perception of prevalence of corruption in public institution, analyze the causes of corruption in public institutions, examine measures undertaken to curb corruption and provide recommendations on corruption to interested persons. The study drew a cross section of the general population within the Tema metropolis. Members of the public were interviewed within the study area all with the aim ...
ABSTRACT Small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) are well known to be efficient and prolific job creators and they make substantial contributions to developing economies. This study set out to examine the effects of corporate governance on financial performance of SMEs in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana. A quantitative research approach using simple random sampling procedure was employed to select the sample from each of the eleven submetropolises. A total of 500 owners/managers of SMEs were ...
ABSTRACT Civil society organisation (CSOs) have been working in the Talensi Nabdam District to promote and strengthen participation to ensure that resources meant for basic education delivery are fully accounted for and used as agreed. They have designed programmes to improve primary and secondary stakeholders involvement and commitment in basic education delivery. However, teacher workload, poor quality and participation in management of education delivery are still issues of great concern....
ABSTRACT The study set out to examine the impact of decentralisation in the governance of the Kwahu North District. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The data collection tools used were questionnaires and Focus Group Discussion guide. the study covered 136 respondents selected by means of purposive and simple random sampling techniques. The primary data collected were analysed using the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) Version 15.0 This study r...
ABSTRACT Solid waste managementis one of the major issues facing most countries globally. Solid waste was already a problem long before water and air pollution issues attracted public attention. Solid waste managementrepresents a major economic and environmental issue throughout the world. Governments have adopted public private partnership (PPP) as a solution for solid waste management because of the herculean nature of the waste management task in terms of finance and technical expertise....
ABSTRACT Managing post-disaster recovery is a critical stage in the disaster management process to ensure successful restoration of the damage caused to victims. The study assessed the management of post fire disaster recovery among market fire victims in Ghana, using Makola, Kantamanto and Kumasi Central Markets as cases. A mixed-methods research design was adopted. A total of 400 respondents were sampled from a population of 12,945. Interview schedule and interview guides were used to gath...
Abstract This study set out to investigate the relationship between breastfeeding and the nutritional status of children in Ghana. This stems from the fact that in spite of conflicting research findings on the benefits of prolonged breastfeeding, there is intensive breastfeeding compaign going on in the country. The 1998 GDHS data set was used in this study. Specifically, data on breastfeeding and other child feeding practices, childhood illnesses and anthropometry as well as some backgr...
ABSTRACT Alternative livelihoods programmes (ALPs) have been adopted as an alternative form of livelihoods for people whose original means of livelihood have been taken for other purposes. ALPs have been seen as viable option for people of the under privileged class. However, despite the increasing importance of ALPs in Ghanaian mining communities especially in the Obuasi Municipality, little studies have been conducted to assess the real impacts of the ALPs on the livelihood of the inhabita...
ABSTRACT Internet has countless benefits to the world, however, it has also been an easy platform for criminals to commit fraud. This research investigates the forms and prevalence of Internet fraud in Ghana specifically in Agona Swedru and examines its socio-economic implications on the peace and development of the town. Using qualitative research approach and snowball sampling technique, 10 Internet fraudsters were interviewed in Agona Swedru. Security Personnel and other key informants we...
ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to explore the extent to which the culture of the Church of Pentecost influenced the outcomes of change efforts of the Church during the period 1991-2009. Through an exploratory case study research design, 55 interview respondents and seven focus group discussion participants provided the data. Three embedded change efforts undertaken during the period 1991-2009 by the Church were used as the basis for data collection. The Statistical Package for ...
ABSTRACT The term free and fair election has now become a common phrase associated with the conduction of elections across the world. However, different interpretations are often given to free and fair elections which sometimes lead to misunderstanding among election stakeholders resulting in election conflicts. The study sought to assess the perceptions of the electorate on the extent to which the 2008 presidential and parliamentary elections were free and fair. A total of 156 respondents ...
ABSTRACT In both developed and developing countries, there has been a contemporary debate on the nature and merits of decentralisation and local government. However, most literature on decentralisation focused more on expectations and discourses than on practices and outcomes. This indicates that a comprehensive empirical rethinking is needed. This study examined the effects of decentralisation on local development in the Yilo Krobo District with specific focus on the capacity of the District...