A vibrant construction industry in a developing country, that mobilizes human and local material resources the development maintenance of buildings, housing physical infrastructure, is an important means to promote increased employment accelerate economic growth. Ghana, country about 22 million people, currently has one fastest growing economies West Africa. The Government Ghana (GOG) recently set target annual growth rate 8% above, up from rates 5–6% past five years (2001–05). It intends...

This study aims to assess the economic benefits of seasonal climate forecasts in West Africa based on a random survey 354 maize farmers and use contingent valuation method. Results indicate that need accurate between 1 2 months before onset rains. The most desirable dissemination channels are radio, local elders, farmer meetings extension agents. likely used farming strategies change of: planting date, crop acreage, variety, production intensification. vast majority willing pay for...

We analysed householders' access to improved water for drinking and other domestic uses in five selected low-income urban areas of Accra, Ghana using a survey 1,500 households. Our definitions were different from those suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO). The results revealed that only 4.4% respondents had compared 40.7% WHO definition. However, 88.7% 98.3% Using logistic regression analysis, we established significant determinant was income. uses, factors education, income...

Abstract Using a discrete choice experiment, this article analyzed maize farmers' stated preferences for seasonal weather forecast attributes in Zimbabwe. Specifically, the study assessed most preferred of modern forecasts to guide investment priorities. The mixed logit model, which accounts taste heterogeneity, was employed analyze data. results show that farmers place positive utility on downscaling village level, bundling with agronomic advisory information, and long lead time 6 months...

Climate change poses significant threats to agricultural productivity in Africa particularly regions that are dependent on rainfed agriculture. Despite the critical role of climate Information Services (CIS) promoting adaptive practices, there is limited understanding their impact investment Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA). This study addresses this knowledge gap by examining how different sources CIS influence smallholder maize farmers’ decisions invest CSA practices. Using a...

Abstract Despite the contention that risk and uncertainty play an important role in agriculture North Florida South Alabama, very little is known about producers' perceptions of risk. This paper describes procedures used results obtained from a statistically random survey farmers' importance various sources alternative management practices. Initially, farmers were asked to define then rank responses based on relative each their operation. Summary statistics, Chi-square analyses, logistic...

We undertook a study that evaluated the public weather services used by people working in formal sector of Ghana based Accra, capital city Ghana. The employed randomly-sampling survey technique to request information from 102 respondents on their use and produced Meteorological Agency (GMet), country's official producer archival meteorological data, information, products services. results analysis data indicated virtually all GMet. users generally considered quality be moderate quality....

We analyzed the effects of urbanization on use arable land in Sagnarigu municipality Greater Tamale Area Ghana. The study involved a random survey 300 farming households to establish their land-use patterns and valuation, an analysis satellite remote sensing data for years, 2000, 2010 2020 related cover changes area. Out responding household heads, 88.3% were usufruct landowners; remaining 11.7% tenants. hedonic pricing method was used analyse values. value negatively influenced by distance...

Since immemorial times, farmers especially in Africa have built and transmitted orally from one generation to another a complex network of seasonal climate knowledge enabling them lower variabilities vagaries. Despite the prominent role this system smallholder farming, empirical studies relative production process, use economic valuation inform decision-making are scanty. Travel cost method, descriptive statistics two-step Heckman method used analyse value indigenous forecasts (ISCF) Benin....

The study dealt with the analysis of macroeconomic impact national presidential elections in Ghana during Fourth Republican period from 1992 to 2016 based on effects these economic growth, government budget deficits, inflation and interest rates. Using annual data covering period, 2016, indicated that did not lead significant increase growth as measured by changes real gross domestic product (GDP). However, deficits election years was established. Further, quarterly 100 periods we showed...

The rapid population growth and economic expansion in Ghana over the last decade have made management of its increasingly important necessitating detailed confidential studies on use birth control methods. This paper reports a highly survey-based study undertaken to assess extent awareness factors influencing methods among 120 women aged between 15 49 years, their reproductive lifespan, at Abokobi, suburb Accra, Ghana. analysis showed that age was main factor responsible for general level...

We developed regional input–output tables for Northern Ghana using the latest 2018 national input-output table and 2021 population housing census data. Four variants of location quotient concept, based on employment data 17 industries, were used derivation output impact multipliers. A comparative analysis results was undertaken derived multipliers compared to those generated from involving The Round (RLQ) best four quotients assessed regionalization table. RLQ are consistent with evidence...

We examined the causes of poor sanitary condition in Gbawe, a low-income suburb Accra, capital city Ghana current era one worst epidemics cholera Accra which has been linked to improper disposal wastes. This survey-based study identified improved and unimproved methods for household solid The likelihood person using an method disposing wastes increased with increasing income but it decreased number members. A conclusion arising from is need local government authorities abolish fees charges...

This study assessed the factors which influenced households' choice of waste disposal methods using cross-sectional data 547 households from seven districts in Brong-Ahafo region Ghana. Indiscriminate dumping solid wastes open spaces by was pivotal method that analysed economic theories related to consumption behaviour. We established large household sizes were associated with increased likelihood wastes. Increased also linked lack formal education or schooling head, availability electricity...

During the Fourth Republican electioneering era in Ghana, starting November 1992, presidential elections are conducted every four years. The 2000 and 2012 closely coincided with national population censuses of 2010, respectively. We constructed meso-level models, based on concept “average district voter”, to analyse factors influencing voter turnout rates. results analysis indicated that voting was a normal good estimated inelastic price income elasticities demand for this good. As expected,...

This report is a summary of the methods and findings research project that evaluated social economic benefits meteorological services in Australia. The were basic public weather several specialist user-pay commercial used by business firms sectors national economy. Overall, results indicated quality selected was high. In addition, these extensive, resulting high benefit–cost ratios. Copyright © 1998 Royal Meteorological Society

We analysed the factors influencing level of cross-border tourism from Brunei Darussalam to Eastern Malaysia based on a random survey 675 Bruneian residents returning land and sea trips using simple statistical multiple regression analysis. The results revealed that age respondents, personal income, perceived quality as better place rest relax, goods services in Malaysia, use alcohol by respondents having family members friends living were significant affecting number visits Malaysia. This...

The spatial population dynamics of an Old World screwworm fly, Chrysomya bezziana Villeneuve (OWS), outbreak in Australia have been modelled two ways. first model uses weekly growth indices derived from climatic data to predict the adult female population. second is a detailed cohort life-cycle model. Due technical and time constraints, index preferred as biological component much larger bioeconomic because its smaller program size faster execution. In deciding whether adoption would be at...