Across sub-Saharan Africa, the mining industry is pivotal to generating capital required stimulate economic growth and finance critical infrastructure for citizens. The sector also a major source of direct indirect employment. But at same time, there are legitimate concerns from donors policy makers, that way in which being promoted Africa breeds rentier economies, destroys environment, threatens livelihoods those residing rural communities. Focusing on Ghana, this paper reflects critically...

Women play significant roles in the society and their involvement community planning development are well appreciated by many international bodies. This paper sought to explore contribution of female traditional leaders (queen mothers) which often tend focus on male counterparts (kings or chiefs). Twenty-five (25) queen mothers Akuapim North District Ghana (study area) were selected for study. As a cross-check get true picture mothers, 125 residents area also randomly Questionnaire in-depth...

The prevalence of COVID-19 in cities worldwide has impacted diverse groups people, with the effects being debilitating on those living slums, older persons, persons disabilities and migrant workers. In this paper, we examine pandemic internal workers Accra, Ghana's migration hotspot measures implemented by government to help them cope pandemic. Findings showed that have devastating impacts Many lost their livelihoods were forced return places origin. Besides, poor conditions put at risk...

This article assesses the institutional arrangements for sourcing credit and constraints facing SMEs in accessing to finance their operations Assin North Municipality of Central Region, Ghana. A descriptive cross sectional survey research design was employed study. sample size 80 respondents drawn study questionnaire instrument used collecting data. The reveals that friends or family members were principal sources funding available SMEs. Also, high collateral requirements, level taxation...

Solid waste management has become a daunting task for municipal and district authorities who seem to lack the capabilityand logistics deal with escalating situation. This paper examined residents’ perceptions attitudes towardsurban solid in Berekum Municipality Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. Using survey questionnaire in-depth interview guide, data was gathered from 150 randomly selected household respondents three purposively key institutions. The Theory Planned Behaviour which provides...

Involving persons to whom transport services are affected in the design and management of infrastructure should not be viewed as a privilege but right-based approach that ensures successful implementation policies. However, some Low Medium Income Countries (LMICs), this social accountability principle public policy is often neglected projects devoid genuine concerns. This study assessed how stakeholder engagements across organizations (state-private) within (private-private) affect policies...

Nipa palm is a plant of great value to communities due its social, environmental, and economic benefits. Effective management the supply chain for products derived from nipa resources essential provide with suitable channels selling each type product. This study aims map structure six different products. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews 100 households engaged in cultivation. The analysis focused on characteristics products, existing challenges, current dynamics....

Across the globe, supply of quality electricity and timely provision requisite services are very important to consumers.However, in Ghana, service provided by public companies hardly meet expectations consumers regulatory bodies.Dissatisfaction with supplied clients has strained relationship between providers their clients.In its quest improve Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) implemented a set internal control measures.In this paper, we assess measures rolled out NEDCo from...

The prevalence of COVID-19 in cities across the world has impacted various category people, especially people living slums, older persons, persons with disabilities and migrant workers. In this paper, we examine effects pandemic on internal workers Accra, Ghana's migration hotspot measures implemented by Government to help them cope pandemic. Findings showed migrants. particular, their conditions health-seeking behaviour put at risk contracting spreading virus. response through lockdowns...