Abstract Maize, the most important cereal in Ghana, is consum ed in alm ost all parts of the country. To ensure food security in Ghana, adequate availability of m aize m ust be ensured. However, w hether or not farm ers should devote their resources to the production of more maize is a question to be addressed. Since food security has more to do with availability than with production or self-sufficiency in the product, it was necessary to investigate w hether it is better for farm ers to gro...
ABSTRACT A number of Micro-Financial Institutions (MFIs) and Village Community Banks (VICOBA) have been working in Rorya District in providing financial services to support people’s efforts to improve their livelihoods. However, the level of livelihood outcomes in terms of income, food security and housing is still low. Therefore, the study on which this dissertation is based was done with the main objective to determine the influence of Village Community Banks (VICOBA) on livelihood outco...
ABSTRACT Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy in Malawi and accounts for more than 30% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 90% of the export revenues. Maize is the major cereal crop grown as staple food under rain-fed conditions, covers over 80% of the total agricultural area, and contributes 54% of the caloric intake. Maize production is the principle occupation and major source of income for over 85% of the total population in Malawi. Hunger and food insecurity for the entire nati...
Background A food considered as a taboo is strictly forbidden, for health, cultural or spiritual reasons. Food taboos are known from virtually all human societies and may be found in various forms all over the world. Pregnancy is viewed as a critical period in the life of women and is usually subjected to a number of food taboos as a way of safeguarding their lives and that of the unborn baby in Yilo Krobo, district Ghana. The study qualitatively assessed the presence of food taboos and ...
ABSTRACT The practice of reading and using food labelling information in purchasing pre-packaged food is very important. Unfortunately, in most communities in Ghana, people are not used to reading pre-packaged food labels. The study aimed at creating awareness of prepackaged food labelling among consumers. The objectives of the study were to determine awareness level of consumers of pre-packaged food labelling information; identify the effect of the food labelling information in purchas...
ABSTRACT The aim of the research was to assess the effects of land reform on human security in SubSahara Africa. The survey was guided by research objectives which were firstly, to explain the concept of land reform in Sub-Sahara Africa. Secondly, to assess the effects of land reform on human security in Sub-Sahara Africa. Thirdly, to examine the dynamics surrounding land reform on human security in Sub-Sahara Africa. Lastly, to proffer scholarly recommendations on workable plan of land refo...
ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to evaluate compliance to food safety and the practice of good hygiene in selected hospitals in the capital city of Ghana. This study adopted the case study design. The researcher used both qualitative and quantitative research approach. The population for the study was three hundred and twenty (320). The population consisted of all hospital food handlers and supervisors in charge of the catering services in inpatient hospitals in the Trust h...
ABSTRACT This study is aimed at assessing the impacts of land use change i.e. changing the use of village land from agricultural based activities to other uses like construction, mining industries etc in cities and municipal villages’ i.e., villages in town vicinity and to what extent has these changes have affected people’s livelihood in these villages and especially their food security. Applied were qualitative and quantitative methods of which cross-sectional survey method based on cas...
ABSTRACT The collapse of the strategic oil relationship between the U.S and the Middle East suppliers brought the Gulf of Guinea and the Niger Delta into a high profile global energy partnership. The strategic shift had developed as a form of buffer or counter weight against the insecurity of supply in the Persian Gulf. This study, therefore explores the rise of the Gulf of Guinea and Niger Delta as strategic partners. It illustrates the character of strategic or resource – rich region and...
ABSTRACT Tanzania is one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most popular and rapidly growing tourism destinations. Despite high economic growth stirred by fast tourism development, the level of poverty and unemployment is still very high. The rapid growth in tourism which translates into economic growth does not appear to have considerably improved local people’s income and reduced poverty in the country. Involvement of local people in the ownership of tourism enterprises is viewed as an important t...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to asses the role of Non Wood Forest Products (NWFPs) in improving livelihoods of the communities surrounding Jozani and Chwaka Bay National Park in Zanzibar. The study aimed to document, asses the status and contribution of NWFPs, identify roles of user groups and constraints towards development of NWFPs in the study area. Six villages were selected based on accessibility to the forests and availability of NWFPs. Study was conducted in two phases: Phase one...
Abstract The purpose of this study was to improve the brand image and perception of studying music courses. The research was qualitative in nature which encouraged the researcher to carry out an Action Research in the department of Music Business, Musicology and Technology in quest to improve the brand image and perception of studying music courses. The study identified the different perceptions the public have towards studying BSc Music Business, Musicology and Technology Honours degree at M...
ABSTRACT Tourism over the years has played a major role in many developing economies including Ghana. It competes with gold, cocoa and remittances as a key source of revenue for the state. For a successful and thriving tourism industry in any country, it there is the need to uphold tourists’ the safety and security as well as convince potential tourists of their safety and security at a destination. Thus, the state and other private tourist institutions have the responsibility to safeguard ...
ABSTRACT This study developed and evaluated infant – feed composite complementary food made from locally available foods which was fed to infants 6-12 months of age. Dried Moringa oleifera leaf was the fortificant. Yellow maize grains were fermented for 48h and oven – dried. Soybean seeds were boiled for 1h, dehulled and oven-dried. Moringa oleifera leaves were shade-dried. All the food materials were milled into fine flours. The proximate, energy, mineral and β-carotene contents of the ...
ABSTRACT The study analyzed Illegal Migrant‟s Impacts on National Security using Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania as a study area. Tanzania has been receiving migrants from Somalia and Ethiopia and beyond. Some of them have come to the country for the temporary stay while others have settled permanently in the country. While some have done so in accordance with the applicable laws, others have entered and settled in the country without following the applicable legal provisions. These are k...