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Kofi Adu – Boahen, & Ekow, J. F
Ghana Geographical Association (GGA) & Ghana Geographical Techers’ Association (GGTA). Notre Dame, Sunyani, Ghana 26th -30th August, 2014
Paper presented:
Coastal environmental injustice in Ghana: the activities of coastal sediment miners in the Elmina, Cape Coast and Moree area.
Abstract
Human impact has increased stunningly during the last century with coastal problems being onemanifestation of environmental injustice with ecological, economic, and social dimensions on coastal resources. The study sought to assess the residents’ perception of coastline changes in the milieu of the rampant sand mining activities along the Elmina, Cape Coast and Moree coastline of Ghana. The study employed the purposive sampling technique: 100 respondents were engaged from the selected study areas through simple random sampling method. Interviews, Focus group discussions, observations and questionnaire were the main instruments used. The study revealed that beach sand mining is widespread across the Elmina-Cape Coast-Moree coastline and takes place in several forms, with the magnitude of sand taken from the beach being dependent on the transportation medium and the purpose to which sand is to be put. It is considered that the 1995 National Environmental Policy has become outdated and the sections dedicated to the coastal zone are irrelevant due to new research data and trends in administration. The time is right for a concerted national policy dedicated to only the coastal zone that takes into consideration the multiplicity of use of the zone and adopts an integrated management approach.
Human impact has increased stunningly during the last century with coastal problems being onemanifestation of environmental injustice with ecological, economic, and social dimensions on coastal resources. The study sought to assess the residents’ perception of coastline changes in the milieu of the rampant sand mining activities along the Elmina, Cape Coast and Moree coastline of Ghana. The study employed the purposive sampling technique: 100 respondents were engaged from the selected study areas through simple random sampling method. Interviews, Focus group discussions, observations and questionnaire were the main instruments used. The study revealed that beach sand mining is widespread across the Elmina-Cape Coast-Moree coastline and takes place in several forms, with the magnitude of sand taken from the beach being dependent on the transportation medium and the purpose to which sand is to be put. It is considered that the 1995 National Environmental Policy has become outdated and the sections dedicated to the coastal zone are irrelevant due to new research data and trends in administration. The time is right for a concerted national policy dedicated to only the coastal zone that takes into consideration the multiplicity of use of the zone and adopts an integrated management approach.
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 14, 2015
Kofi Adu – Boahen, Dei, L. A, Atampugre, G and Antwi K. B
Ghana Geographical Association (GGA) & Ghana Geographical Techers’ Association (GGTA). Notre Dame, Sunyani, Ghana 26th -30th August, 2014
Paper presented:
Are they under any management options? An evaluation of coastal lagoon management plans in Ghana
Abstract
Management of coastal lagoons has become a crucial issue for environmental and sustainable development in the international discourse as they are now major sites for diverse economic activities. The study sought to evaluate the existing coastal lagoon management plans in the global perspective and situate it in the case of Ghana. The review shows that Ghana have ratified a number of international management conventions and the traditional management approaches to coastal lagoon seems to accentuate the fulcrum of lagoon management. Among the traditional management plans include taboos and outright bans which has been sufficiently used to maintain the ecological integrity of the lagoon environment. Again as a result of education, religion and modernisation many of the areas which operated under common property’ laws and with rising economic pressures, these areas are being exploited unsustainably with local fines and punishments being ignored or disregarded. It is therefore recommended that the scheme of integrated coastal zone management is absorbed to embrace the other management options in order to achieve sustainable coastal resource management.
Management of coastal lagoons has become a crucial issue for environmental and sustainable development in the international discourse as they are now major sites for diverse economic activities. The study sought to evaluate the existing coastal lagoon management plans in the global perspective and situate it in the case of Ghana. The review shows that Ghana have ratified a number of international management conventions and the traditional management approaches to coastal lagoon seems to accentuate the fulcrum of lagoon management. Among the traditional management plans include taboos and outright bans which has been sufficiently used to maintain the ecological integrity of the lagoon environment. Again as a result of education, religion and modernisation many of the areas which operated under common property’ laws and with rising economic pressures, these areas are being exploited unsustainably with local fines and punishments being ignored or disregarded. It is therefore recommended that the scheme of integrated coastal zone management is absorbed to embrace the other management options in order to achieve sustainable coastal resource management.
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 14, 2015
Jonah, F. E., & Adu-Boahen, K., (2014). Coastal environmental injustice in Ghana: the activities of coastal sediment miners in the Elmina, Cape Coast and Moree area. GeoJournal, Springer, 79,
Abstract
Human impact has increased stunningly during the last century with coastal problems being onemanifestation of environmental injustice with ecological, economic, and social dimensions on coastal resources. The study sought to assess the residents’ perception of coastline changes in the milieu of the rampant sand mining activities along the Elmina, Cape Coast and Moree coastline of Ghana. The study employed the purposive sampling technique: 100 respondents were engaged from the selected study areas through simple random sampling method. Interviews, Focus group discussions, observations and questionnaire were the main instruments used. The study revealed that beach sand mining is widespread across the Elmina-Cape Coast-Moree coastline and takes place in several forms, with the magnitude of sand taken from the beach being dependent on the transportation medium and the purpose to which sand is to be put. It is considered that the 1995 National Environmental Policy has become outdated and the sections dedicated to the coastal zone are irrelevant due to new research data and trends in administration. The time is right for a concerted national policy dedicated to only the coastal zone that takes into consideration the multiplicity of use of the zone and adopts an integrated management approach.
Human impact has increased stunningly during the last century with coastal problems being onemanifestation of environmental injustice with ecological, economic, and social dimensions on coastal resources. The study sought to assess the residents’ perception of coastline changes in the milieu of the rampant sand mining activities along the Elmina, Cape Coast and Moree coastline of Ghana. The study employed the purposive sampling technique: 100 respondents were engaged from the selected study areas through simple random sampling method. Interviews, Focus group discussions, observations and questionnaire were the main instruments used. The study revealed that beach sand mining is widespread across the Elmina-Cape Coast-Moree coastline and takes place in several forms, with the magnitude of sand taken from the beach being dependent on the transportation medium and the purpose to which sand is to be put. It is considered that the 1995 National Environmental Policy has become outdated and the sections dedicated to the coastal zone are irrelevant due to new research data and trends in administration. The time is right for a concerted national policy dedicated to only the coastal zone that takes into consideration the multiplicity of use of the zone and adopts an integrated management approach.
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 14, 2015
Adu-Boahen K, & Adu-Boahen O. A. (2015). Accessibility and enrolment of girls in Junior High Schools in the Kpone and Manhean communities of Tema Municipality. Distance Forum, 4,
Abstract
This study was designed to determine the accessibility and enrolment levels of girls to Junior High Schools education in the Kpone and Manhean communities. The study adopted a non-experimental research design. Specifically, the study was descriptive in nature. The simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were employed to select 88 parents and 91 students respectively. However, the head teachers (3) were included to represent the three selected schools in the study. Questionnaires were used to solicit responses from students and parents whiles interview guide was used for the head teachers. Statistical Product and Service Solutions, (SPSS version 16.0) was employed to analyse the data. Frequencies, percentages and tables were used to present the data. The study revealed that the enrolment rate of boys is higher than that of girls in the district. It showed that the factors responsible for drop-out among the girls are poor academic performance, teenage pregnancy, financial problems and the traditional idea that the office of the girl child is kitchen. The study recommend that motivation and mentoring should be encouraged thus female academics should themselves be actively involved in advocating for the increased enrolment of girls and women in the education and issue of sensitisation can be taken up by the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
This study was designed to determine the accessibility and enrolment levels of girls to Junior High Schools education in the Kpone and Manhean communities. The study adopted a non-experimental research design. Specifically, the study was descriptive in nature. The simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were employed to select 88 parents and 91 students respectively. However, the head teachers (3) were included to represent the three selected schools in the study. Questionnaires were used to solicit responses from students and parents whiles interview guide was used for the head teachers. Statistical Product and Service Solutions, (SPSS version 16.0) was employed to analyse the data. Frequencies, percentages and tables were used to present the data. The study revealed that the enrolment rate of boys is higher than that of girls in the district. It showed that the factors responsible for drop-out among the girls are poor academic performance, teenage pregnancy, financial problems and the traditional idea that the office of the girl child is kitchen. The study recommend that motivation and mentoring should be encouraged thus female academics should themselves be actively involved in advocating for the increased enrolment of girls and women in the education and issue of sensitisation can be taken up by the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 14, 2015
Adu-Boahen, K., Mireku, O.D., Acheampong, P. K., Mariwah, S., & Mensah A. K. (2015). Institutionalising Community Participation in Watershed Management: A Study of the Inchaban Watershed in the Western Region of Ghana. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 5,
Abstract
Currently, the participatory watershed approach has now become necessary in any developmental activity especially with regards to natural resource management. However, in spite of the numerous advantages of this management approach, there are still major challenges that militate against its successful implementation in most developing countries. This paper explored the need, challenges, and the extent to which the participatory approach has been incorporated into the management of the Inchaban Watershed found in the Western Region of Ghana. Using two non-probability sampling methods: purposive and convenience, a total number of 41 key respondents were selected. With in-depth interviews and focus group discussions guides, information relating to the importance, challenges and the extent of community involvement was solicited from local chiefs, management and user institutions, and individual users in the Inchaban Watershed. The study revealed that the watershed management institutions could not attract the valuable initiatives of the local users in monitoring and evaluation stages because these users were coerced. It is therefore recommended that local communities should be induced to support the conservation of the watershed using public education and workshops organised by the district regulatory institution such as the Forestry Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Mining Commission.
Currently, the participatory watershed approach has now become necessary in any developmental activity especially with regards to natural resource management. However, in spite of the numerous advantages of this management approach, there are still major challenges that militate against its successful implementation in most developing countries. This paper explored the need, challenges, and the extent to which the participatory approach has been incorporated into the management of the Inchaban Watershed found in the Western Region of Ghana. Using two non-probability sampling methods: purposive and convenience, a total number of 41 key respondents were selected. With in-depth interviews and focus group discussions guides, information relating to the importance, challenges and the extent of community involvement was solicited from local chiefs, management and user institutions, and individual users in the Inchaban Watershed. The study revealed that the watershed management institutions could not attract the valuable initiatives of the local users in monitoring and evaluation stages because these users were coerced. It is therefore recommended that local communities should be induced to support the conservation of the watershed using public education and workshops organised by the district regulatory institution such as the Forestry Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Mining Commission.
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 14, 2015
Adu-Boahen K, & Dadson I. Y., (2015). General synthesis of soils and biogeography.
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Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 14, 2015
Oduro, R., (2015). Public sector accounting and finance. Accra: Bigmikes Publications. . ISBN:
Abstract
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 13, 2015
Gadzo, G. S., Akoto, R. & Gatsi, J. G (2014). Post-merger analysis of the financial performance of SG-SSB. International Journal of Financial Economics, 3,
Abstract
The study focused on the post-merger analysis of the financial performance of SG-SSB. Data for a ten year period from 2004 to 2013 was used to analyse the financial performance. The analysis and discussion of the data point to three key findings. First, the study revealed that there is a significant difference in the financial performance of the bank’s pre acquisition and post-acquisition periods. In relation to the determinants of the post-acquisition financial performance of the bank, it was found that, the mergers and acquisition of SG-SSB has had a positive impact on the financial performance of the bank. It was also found that, macro-economic variables have an adverse relationship with the financial performance of the bank. It is therefore recommended that SG-SSB should strengthen its banking processes to enhance efficiency of operations and further improve the liquidity of the bank.
The study focused on the post-merger analysis of the financial performance of SG-SSB. Data for a ten year period from 2004 to 2013 was used to analyse the financial performance. The analysis and discussion of the data point to three key findings. First, the study revealed that there is a significant difference in the financial performance of the bank’s pre acquisition and post-acquisition periods. In relation to the determinants of the post-acquisition financial performance of the bank, it was found that, the mergers and acquisition of SG-SSB has had a positive impact on the financial performance of the bank. It was also found that, macro-economic variables have an adverse relationship with the financial performance of the bank. It is therefore recommended that SG-SSB should strengthen its banking processes to enhance efficiency of operations and further improve the liquidity of the bank.
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 13, 2015
Gyensare, M.A., Otoo, E.A., Asare, J-A., & Twumasi, E. (2015). Antecedents and consequence of employee turnover intention: Empirical evidence from Ghana. Management Science Letters, 5,
Abstract
Guided by the theory of reasoned action, this study found support for the hypothesized inverse relationship between work-related factors and employee turnover intention on the one hand, and turnover intention and perceptions of accountable absence legitimacy on the other hand. Specifically, the higher employees’ turnover intent, the lower their perceptions about the accountability of their absence behaviour and vice versa. The findings highlight the need to consider turnover intention as a salient construct that plays a dual role, first as a consequence variable to job satisfaction, affective and normative commitments, and next as an antecedent to accountable absence legitimacy in the workplace. The article concludes with a discussion on the significance of lessening employee turnover intent as a means of mitigating the perceptions of absence legitimacy in the workplace.
Guided by the theory of reasoned action, this study found support for the hypothesized inverse relationship between work-related factors and employee turnover intention on the one hand, and turnover intention and perceptions of accountable absence legitimacy on the other hand. Specifically, the higher employees’ turnover intent, the lower their perceptions about the accountability of their absence behaviour and vice versa. The findings highlight the need to consider turnover intention as a salient construct that plays a dual role, first as a consequence variable to job satisfaction, affective and normative commitments, and next as an antecedent to accountable absence legitimacy in the workplace. The article concludes with a discussion on the significance of lessening employee turnover intent as a means of mitigating the perceptions of absence legitimacy in the workplace.
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 13, 2015
Ofosu-Kusi, Y. (2014). Dreams, expectations and troubled existence: Childhood in the terrains of informality in Accra, Ghana. In B. Lundt & U. Marzolp (Eds) Narrating (Hi)stories in West Africa. Berlin: Lit Verlag.
Abstract
The astounding level of disorganization in Accra is demonstrated by the myriad of makeshift structures and the palpable lack of attention to laws and regulations. The ability to live and indulge in street-level commerce without recourse to relevant laws has over the years been a major attraction for children and young people. However, the lives of these children are marked by drama, from the initial thought of migration to the real-life experiences in the city, especially within the context of the implausible assumption of ready employment, a steady stream of income and a good city life. Following a programme of qualitative research, 31 children were variously engaged in collaborative dialogues through planned and unplanned encounters, and supplemented by photographic data from photo-elicitation. The interactively generated accounts arising from the study are deployed to show that a sea of difference exists between children’s dreams and expectations of Accra - often appropriated from hearsay and stories - and their experiential realities.
Faculty of Social Sciences EducationJul 10, 2015
