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University of Education, Winneba Public Perspective of Flood Management in the Effutu Municipality in the Central Region of Ghan
University of Education, Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA PUBLIC PERSPECTIVE OF FLOOD MANAGEMENT IN THE EFFUTU MUNICIPALITY IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF GHANA ROBERT QUARTEY (8180490002) A thesis in the Department of Social Studies Education, Faculty of Social Science, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Social Studies Education) in the University of Education, Winneba JUNE, 2019 University of Education, Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh DECLARATION Student’s Declaration I, Robert Quartey, hereby declare that this research, with the exception of quotations and references contained in published works, which have all been duly identified and acknowledged has not been submitted either in part or whole for another degree elsewhere. Signature: ………………………………… Date: ……………………………………… Supervisor’s Declaration I certify that the preparation of the project work was supervised in accordance with the guidelines on supervision of project work laid down by the University of Education, Winneba. Name of Supervisor: Dr. Isaac Eshun Signature: …………………………… Date: ………………………………… iii University of Education, Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh DEDICATION This work is dedicated to my dear family: wife, Mrs. Diana Quartey and mother, Mrs. Adelaide Kwakye. iv University of Education, Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I acknowledge the Almighty God who is the source of wisdom and all understanding. God has been good to me in the process of producing this research work. My gratitude goes to my supervisor, Dr. Isaac Eshun, for his feedbacks, concern and the many valuable comments and suggestions. -
Table of Contents
Table of Contents Page LIST OF ACRONYMS a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Scope of Study 1 1.2 Background – Volta River Authority 2 1.3 Proposed Aboadze-Volta Transmission Line Project (AVTP) 3 1.4 Legal, Regulatory and Policy Considerations 5 1.5 Future developments by VRA 8 2.0 Description of proposed development 10 2.1 Pre-Construction Activities 11 2.2 Construction Phase Activities 12 2.3 Operational Phase Activities 17 2.3.1 Other Operational Considerations 20 3.0 Description of Existing Environments 21 3.1 Bio-Physical Environment 21 3.1.1 Climate 21 3.1.2 Flora 25 3.1.3 Fauna 35 3.1.4 Water Resources 43 3.1.5 Geology and Soils 44 3.1.6 General Land Use 51 3.2 Socio-Economic/Cultural Environment 51 3.2.1 Methodology 53 3.2.2 Profiles of the Districts in the Project Area 54 3.2.2(a) Shama - Ahanta East Metropolitan Area 54 3.2.2(b) Komenda - Edina - Eguafo - Abirem (KEEA) District 58 i 3.2.2(c) Mfantseman District 61 3.2.2(d) Awutu-Effutu-Senya District 63 3.2.2(e) Tema Municipal Area 65 3.2.2(f) Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese 68 3.2.2(g) Ga District 71 3.2.2(h) Gomoa District 74 3.3 Results of Socio-Economic Surveys 77 (Communities, Persons and Property) 3.3.1 Information on Affected Persons and Properties 78 3.3.1.1 Age Distribution of Affected Persons 78 3.3.1.2 Gender Distribution of Affected Persons 79 3.3.1.3 Marital Status of Affected Persons 80 3.3.1.4 Ethnic Composition of Afected Persons 81 3.3.1.5 Household Size/Dependents of Affected Persons 81 3.3.1.6 Religious backgrounds of Affected Persons 82 3.3.2 Economic Indicators -
An Epidemiological Profile of Malaria and Its Control in Ghana
An Epidemiological Profile of Malaria and its Control in Ghana Report prepared by National Malaria Control Programme, Accra, Ghana & University of Health & Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana & AngloGold Ashanti Malaria Control Program, Obuasi, Ghana & World Health Organization, Country Programme, Accra, Ghana & The INFORM Project Department of Public Health Research Kenya Medical Research Institute - Wellcome Trust Progamme Nairobi, Kenya Version 1.0 November 2013 Acknowledgments The authors are indebted to the following individuals from the MPHD, KEMRI-Oxford programme: Ngiang-Bakwin Kandala, Caroline Kabaria, Viola Otieno, Damaris Kinyoki, Jonesmus Mutua and Stella Kasura; we are also grateful to the help provided by Philomena Efua Nyarko, Abena Asamoabea, Osei-Akoto and Anthony Amuzu of the Ghana Statistical Service for help providing parasitological data on the MICS4 survey; Catherine Linard for assistance on modelling human population settlement; and Muriel Bastien, Marie Sarah Villemin Partow, Reynald Erard and Christian Pethas-Magilad of the WHO archives in Geneva. We acknowledge in particular all those who have generously provided unpublished data, helped locate information or the geo-coordinates of data necessary to complete the analysis of malaria risk across Ghana: Collins Ahorlu, Benjamin Abuaku, Felicia Amo-Sakyi, Frank Amoyaw, Irene Ayi, Fred Binka, David van Bodegom, Michael Cappello, Daniel Chandramohan, Amanua Chinbua, Benjamin Crookston, Ina Danquah, Stephan Ehrhardt, Johnny Gyapong, Maragret Gyapong, Franca Hartgers, Debbie Humphries, Juergen May, Seth Owusu-Agyei, Kwadwo Koram, Margaret Kweku, Frank Mockenhaupt, Philip Ricks, Sylvester Segbaya, Harry Tagbor and Mitchell Weiss. The authors also acknowledge the support and encouragement provided by the RBM Partnership, Shamwill Issah and Alistair Robb of the UK government's Department for International Development (DFID), Claude Emile Rwagacondo of the West African RBM sub- regional network and Thomas Teuscher of RBM, Geneva. -
July-August 2020 Bulletin
Public Procurement Authority: Electronic Bulletin July-August 2020 Submit 2020 Procurement Plan Using PPA’s Onlinc Procurement Planning System (http://planning.ppaghana.org/) Page 1 Public Procurement Authority: Electronic Bulletin July-August 2020 e-Bulletin Theme for July-August (2020):Risk Management in Supply Chain Management MANAGING RISKS IN THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT SYSTEM IS A In this Edition COLLECTIVE ACTION Managing risk in the public procurement systems is a collective action - Pg. 1,8,9,10,11,12,13, 14 & 15 Online Submissions - Pg. 3,4 & 5 Editorial - Pg.6&7 Non/Partial Competitive methods of procurement- inherent risk and mitigation factors- Pg. 16 & 17 Procurement news around the world- The Public Procurement Authority in Ghana, since its establishment, has sought to ensure Pg. 18 public funds are expended in a judicious, economic and efficient manner through fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory procurement processes that promotes a competitive local Did You Know? - Pg. 19 industry. With the backing of the Act 663 as amended, the Authority continues to address weaknesses in the Public Procurement system in order to ensure Value for Money is achieved. Our Letters –Pg. 20 Risk as defined by ISO/Guide 73:2009(en) is “the effect of uncertainty on objectives”. In Procurement pursuance of the Authority’s object, there are inherent risks within the procurement system Humour Pg. 21 that emanates from the actions or inactions of stakeholders. These risks threatens the Advertiser’s achievement of Value for Money in the Public Procurement System which calls for effective Announcement – management. Many of the risks can translate into opportunities for all stakeholders and also Pg. -
Ghana Gazette
GHANA GAZETTE Published by Authority CONTENTS PAGE Facility with Long Term Licence … … … … … … … … … … … … 1236 Facility with Provisional Licence … … … … … … … … … … … … 201 Page | 1 HEALTH FACILITIES WITH LONG TERM LICENCE AS AT 12/01/2021 (ACCORDING TO THE HEALTH INSTITUTIONS AND FACILITIES ACT 829, 2011) TYPE OF PRACTITIONER DATE OF DATE NO NAME OF FACILITY TYPE OF FACILITY LICENCE REGION TOWN DISTRICT IN-CHARGE ISSUE EXPIRY DR. THOMAS PRIMUS 1 A1 HOSPITAL PRIMARY HOSPITAL LONG TERM ASHANTI KUMASI KUMASI METROPOLITAN KPADENOU 19 June 2019 18 June 2022 PROF. JOSEPH WOAHEN 2 ACADEMY CLINIC LIMITED CLINIC LONG TERM ASHANTI ASOKORE MAMPONG KUMASI METROPOLITAN ACHEAMPONG 05 October 2018 04 October 2021 MADAM PAULINA 3 ADAB SAB MATERNITY HOME MATERNITY HOME LONG TERM ASHANTI BOHYEN KUMASI METRO NTOW SAKYIBEA 04 April 2018 03 April 2021 DR. BEN BLAY OFOSU- 4 ADIEBEBA HOSPITAL LIMITED PRIMARY HOSPITAL LONG-TERM ASHANTI ADIEBEBA KUMASI METROPOLITAN BARKO 07 August 2019 06 August 2022 5 ADOM MMROSO MATERNITY HOME HEALTH CENTRE LONG TERM ASHANTI BROFOYEDU-KENYASI KWABRE MR. FELIX ATANGA 23 August 2018 22 August 2021 DR. EMMANUEL 6 AFARI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LIMITED PRIMARY HOSPITAL LONG TERM ASHANTI AFARI ATWIMA NWABIAGYA MENSAH OSEI 04 January 2019 03 January 2022 AFRICAN DIASPORA CLINIC & MATERNITY MADAM PATRICIA 7 HOME HEALTH CENTRE LONG TERM ASHANTI ABIREM NEWTOWN KWABRE DISTRICT IJEOMA OGU 08 March 2019 07 March 2022 DR. JAMES K. BARNIE- 8 AGA HEALTH FOUNDATION PRIMARY HOSPITAL LONG TERM ASHANTI OBUASI OBUASI MUNICIPAL ASENSO 30 July 2018 29 July 2021 DR. JOSEPH YAW 9 AGAPE MEDICAL CENTRE PRIMARY HOSPITAL LONG TERM ASHANTI EJISU EJISU JUABEN MUNICIPAL MANU 15 March 2019 14 March 2022 10 AHMADIYYA MUSLIM MISSION -ASOKORE PRIMARY HOSPITAL LONG TERM ASHANTI ASOKORE KUMASI METROPOLITAN 30 July 2018 29 July 2021 AHMADIYYA MUSLIM MISSION HOSPITAL- DR. -
Ghana Marine Canoe Frame Survey 2016
INFORMATION REPORT NO 36 Republic of Ghana Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development FISHERIES COMMISSION Fisheries Scientific Survey Division REPORT ON THE 2016 GHANA MARINE CANOE FRAME SURVEY BY Dovlo E, Amador K, Nkrumah B et al August 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... 2 LIST of Table and Figures .................................................................................................................... 3 Tables............................................................................................................................................... 3 Figures ............................................................................................................................................. 3 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 BACKGROUND 1.2 AIM OF SURVEY ............................................................................................................................. 5 2.0 PROFILES OF MMDAs IN THE REGIONS ......................................................................................... 5 2.1 VOLTA REGION .......................................................................................................................... 6 2.2 GREATER ACCRA REGION ......................................................................................................... -
Ghana Poverty Mapping Report
ii Copyright © 2015 Ghana Statistical Service iii PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Ghana Statistical Service wishes to acknowledge the contribution of the Government of Ghana, the UK Department for International Development (UK-DFID) and the World Bank through the provision of both technical and financial support towards the successful implementation of the Poverty Mapping Project using the Small Area Estimation Method. The Service also acknowledges the invaluable contributions of Dhiraj Sharma, Vasco Molini and Nobuo Yoshida (all consultants from the World Bank), Baah Wadieh, Anthony Amuzu, Sylvester Gyamfi, Abena Osei-Akoto, Jacqueline Anum, Samilia Mintah, Yaw Misefa, Appiah Kusi-Boateng, Anthony Krakah, Rosalind Quartey, Francis Bright Mensah, Omar Seidu, Ernest Enyan, Augusta Okantey and Hanna Frempong Konadu, all of the Statistical Service who worked tirelessly with the consultants to produce this report under the overall guidance and supervision of Dr. Philomena Nyarko, the Government Statistician. Dr. Philomena Nyarko Government Statistician iv TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................. iv LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................................... vi LIST OF FIGURES .................................................................................................................... vii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................ -
National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report
ASANKO GOLD MINE – PHASE 1 DEFINITIVE PROJECT PLAN National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report Prepared by DRA Projects (Pty) Limited on behalf of ASANKO GOLD INC. Original Effective Date: December 17, 2014 Amended and Restated Effective January 26, 2015 Qualified Person: G. Bezuidenhout National Diploma (Extractive Metallurgy), FSIAMM Qualified Person: D. Heher B.Sc Eng (Mechanical), PrEng Qualified Person: T. Obiri-Yeboah, B.Sc Eng (Mining) PrEng Qualified Person: J. Stanbury, B Sc Eng (Industrial), Pr Eng Qualified Person: C. Muller B.Sc (Geology), B.Sc Hons (Geology), Pr. Sci. Nat. Qualified Person: D.Morgan M.Sc Eng (Civil), CPEng Asanko Gold Inc Asanko Gold Mine Phase 1 Definitive Project Plan Reference: C8478-TRPT-28 Rev 5 Our Ref: C8478 Page 2 of 581 Date and Signature Page This report titled “Asanko Gold Mine Phase 1 Definitive Project Plan, Ashanti Region, Ghana, National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report” with an effective date of 26 January 2015 was prepared on behalf of Asanko Gold Inc. by Glenn Bezuidenhout, Douglas Heher, Thomas Obiri-Yeboah, Charles Muller, John Stanbury, David Morgan and signed: Date at Gauteng, South Africa on this 26 day of January 2015 (signed) “Glenn Bezuidenhout” G. Bezuidenhout, National Diploma (Extractive Metallurgy), FSIAMM Date at Gauteng, South Africa on this 26 day of January 2015 (signed) “Douglas Heher” D. Heher, B.Sc Eng (Mechanical), PrEng Date at Gauteng, South Africa on this 26 day of January 2015 (signed) “Thomas Obiri-Yeboah” T. Obiri-Yeboah, B.Sc Eng (Mining) PrEng Date at Gauteng, South Africa on this 26 day of January 2015 (signed) “Charles Muller” C. -
University of Education, Winneba
University of Education, Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL LEVEL GOVERNANCE IN SELECTED DISTRICTS IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF GHANA AUGUSTA KYEREWAAH ASANTE MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY 2020 University of Education, Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL LEVEL GOVERNANCE IN SELECTED DISTRICTS IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF GHANA AUGUSTA KYEREWAAH ASANTE (8180140022) A Dissertation in the Department of Social Studies Education, Faculty of Social Science Education, Submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of the Degree of Master of Philosophy (Social Studies Education) in the University of Education, Winneba AUGUST, 2020 University of Education, Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh DECLARATION Student’s Declaration I, Augusta Kyerewaah Asante, declare that this thesis, with the exception of quotations and references contained in published works which have all been identified and acknowledged, is entirely my own original work, and it has not been submitted, either in part or whole for another degree elsewhere. Signature:………………………………… Date………………………….………… Supervisor’s Declaration I hereby declare that the preparation and presentation of this work was supervised in accordance with guidance for supervision of thesis as laid down by School of Research and Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba. Dr. Lucy Effeh Attom (Supervisor) Signature:………………………………… Date………………………….………… iii University of Education, Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The content of this work has been made possible through the effort, time, support and expertise of a number of people. First of all, I am highly indebted to all the authors whose works I quoted either directly or indirectly. -
PRECIOUS METAL, CHEAP LABOR Child Labor and Corporate Responsibility in Ghana’S Artisanal Gold Mines WATCH
H U M A N R I G H T S PRECIOUS METAL, CHEAP LABOR Child Labor and Corporate Responsibility in Ghana’s Artisanal Gold Mines WATCH Precious Metal, Cheap Labor Child Labor and Corporate Responsibility in Ghana’s Artisanal Gold Mines Copyright © 2015 Human Rights Watch All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America ISBN: 978-1-6231-31609 Cover design by Rafael Jimenez Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people worldwide. We scrupulously investigate abuses, expose the facts widely, and pressure those with power to respect rights and secure justice. Human Rights Watch is an independent, international organization that works as part of a vibrant movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all. Human Rights Watch is an international organization with staff in more than 40 countries, and offices in Amsterdam, Beirut, Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, Geneva, Goma, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, Nairobi, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Tunis, Washington DC, and Zurich. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.hrw.org JUNE 2015 ISBN: 978-1-6231-31609 Precious Metal, Cheap Labor Child Labor and Corporate Responsibility in Ghana’s Artisanal Gold Mines Map .................................................................................................................................... i Summary and Key Recommendations ................................................................................. 1 Methodology .....................................................................................................................14 -
World Bank Document
Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized 29055 GHANA COUNTRY PROCUREMENT ASSESSMENT REPORT 2003 ANNEXES 1- 7 Vol. 3 June 2003 Ghana Country Department Africa Region List of Main Annexes ANNEX 1: PERSONS WHO WORKED ON THE CPAR ............................................... 2 ANNEX 2: LIST OF PERSONS MET .............................................................................. 3 ANNEX 3: LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ....................................................... 5 ANNEX 4: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS TO THE CPAR NATIONAL WORKSHOP OF MARCH 17-21, 2003..................................................................................... 6 ANNEX 5: CPAR MISSION – AIDE MEMOIRE .......................................................... 9 ANNEX 5A: LIST OF MISSION MEMBERS ............................................................... 14 ANNEX 5B: COMMENTS ON THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT BILL...................... 15 ANNEX 5C OPENING ADDRESS BY DR. G.A. AGAMBILA, DEPUTY MINISTER OF FINANCE AT THE CPAR NATIONAL WORKSHOP, M-PLAZA HOTEL, ACCRA, MARCH 18, 2003 ......................................................... 22 ANNEX 6: SUMMARY ASSESSMENT FORMS.........................................................24 ANNEX 7 : CPPR 2002 ACTION PLAN ....................................................................... 43 ANNEX 10: CUSTOMS AND PORTS CLEARANCE PROCEDURES .......................46 ANNEX 11: LIST OF PUBLIC SECTOR INSTITUTIONS ......................................... -
Awutu Senya West District Assembly
REPUBLIC OF GHANA THE COMPOSITE BUDGET OF THE AWUTU SENYA WEST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY FOR THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR 1 For Copies of this MMDA’s Composite Budget, please contact the address below: The Coordinating Director, Awutu Senya West District Assembly Central Region This 2014 Composite Budget is also available on the internet at: www.mofep.gov.gh 2 1.0 Vision and Mission 1.1 Vision: The Awutu Senya District Assembly aspires to become attractive centre for modernized agriculture, brisk commerce and a knowledge-based society in which all men, women and children are capable of utilizing available potentials and opportunities to contribute to development. 1.2 Mission: The District Assembly exists to facilitate improvement of the quality of life of the people within the Assembly’s jurisdiction through equitable provision of services for the total development of the district, within the context of Good Governance. 2.0 Brief Profile (Analysis of economic activities and progress so far) 2.1 Introduction: The current Awutu Senya District Assembly has been split by LI 2025 of 6th February 2012 into Awutu Senya East Municipal and the Awutu Senya District Assemblies. It performs the functions conferred on District Assemblies by the Local Government Act, 1993, Act 462 and LI 2024 of February, 2012. The Awutu Senya District is situated between latitudes 5o20’N and 5o42’N and longitudes 0o25’W and 0o37’W at the eastern part of the Central Region of Ghana. It is bordered by the Awutu Senya East Municipal and Ga South Municipal (in the Greater Accra Region) to the east; Effutu Municipal and the Gulf of Guinea to the south; the West Akim District to the north; Agona East and Birim South to the north-west, Agona West District to the west, and the Gomoa East separating the southern of the District from the main land.