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Home Office, United Kingdom
GHANA COUNTRY ASSESSMENT APRIL 2002 COUNTRY INFORMATION & POLICY UNIT IMMIGRATION & NATIONALITY DIRECTORATE HOME OFFICE, UNITED KINGDOM CONTENTS I. Scope of Document 1.1 - 1.5 II. Geography 2.1 - 2.2 Economy 2.3 III. History 3.1 - 3.2 IV. State Structures The Constitution 4.1 - 4.3 Political System 4.4 - 4.8 Judiciary 4.9 - 4.15 Military 4.16 (i) National Service 4.17 Internal Security 4.18 - 4.22 Legal Rights/Detention 4.23 - 4.24 Prisons and Prison conditions 4.25 - 4.30 Medical Services 4.31 - 4.38 Educational System 4.39 - 4.41 V. Human Rights V.A Human Rights Issues Overview 5.1 - 5.4 Freedom of Speech and the Media 5.5 - 5.11 Freedom of Religion 5.12 - 5.19 Freedom of Assembly & Association 5.20 - 5.25 Employment Rights 5.26 - 5.28 People Trafficking 5.29 - 5.34 Freedom of Movement 5.35 - 5.36 V.B Human Rights - Specific Groups Women 5.37 - 5.43 (i) Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) 5.44 - 5.45 (ii) The Trokosi system 5.46 - 5.48 Children 5.49 - 5.55 Ethnic Groups 5.56 - 5.60 Homosexuals 5.61 V.C Human Rights - Other Issues Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) 5.62 Annexes: Chronology of Events Political Organisations Prominent People References to Source Material I. Scope of Document 1.1. This assessment has been produced by the Country Information & Policy Unit, Immigration & Nationality Directorate, Home Office, from information obtained from a variety of sources. 1.2. The assessment has been prepared for background purposes for those involved in the asylum determination process. -
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. -
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 ......................................................................................................... -
Cape Saint Paul Wilt Disease of Coconut in Ghana: Surveillance and Management of Disease Spread
AGRONOMIE – ENVIRONNEMENT Cape Saint Paul Wilt Disease of coconut in Ghana: surveillance and management of disease spread 1 Joe NKANSAH-POKU Abstract: 2 The Cape Saint Paul Wilt Disease (CSPWD), a lethal-yellowing type disease of coconut has René PHILIPPE been in Ghana since 1932. Aerial and/or ground surveys were undertaken to assess the current status 1 Robert Nketsia QUAICOE of the disease spread. The survey showed that the spread of the disease for the past 5 years has mainly 1 Sylvester Kuuna DERY been the expansion of existing foci. However, new outbreaks were identified at Glidzi in the Volta, Arthur RANSFORD3 Bawjiase and Efutu Breman in Central regions. After the resurgence in the Volta region in 1995, the Woe-Tegbi-Dzelukope corridor has remained endemic, but less aggressive. Pockets of healthy groves re- 1 CSIR – OPRI, Coconut Programme, main along all the coastline and inland of known disease zones. Eradication of diseased palms at P.O. Box 245, Sekondi, Ghana Ampain focus lying just about 60 km to the Ivorian border, and disease situations on new replanting <[email protected]> with MYD × VTT hybrid are discussed. 2 UPR 29, CIRAD – BIOS, Key words: Cape Saint Paul Wilt Disease, coconut, aerial survey, disease management Campus Int de Baillarguet, 34398 Montpellier, France 3 CSDP, Ministry of Food & Agriculture, P.O. Box 245, Sekondi, Ghana The Cape Saint Paul Wilt Disease (CSPWD), a McCoy et al. [5] pointed out that most second- disease situation on new replanting plots with lethal-yellowing type disease of coconut has ary spread of lethal yellowing disease occurs the hybrid, MYD × VTT. -
GHANA COUNTRY ASSESSMENT OCTOBER 2001 Country
GHANA COUNTRY ASSESSMENT OCTOBER 2001 Country Information and Policy Unit CONTENTS 1. SCOPE OF THE DOCUMENT 1.1 - 1.5 2. GEOGRAPHY 2.1 - 2.2 3. HISTORY 3.1 - 3.9 The Economic situation 3.10 - 3.14 4. INSTRUMENTS OF THE STATE Political situation Recent Events 4.1 - 4.3 The Constitution 4.4 - 4.7 The Police 4.8 – 4.9 The Judiciary 4.10 - 4.17 Arrest, detention and the death penalty 4.18 - 4.22 Prisons 4.23 - 4.24 Health care 4.25 - 4.28 4.29 - 4.35 5. HUMAN RIGHTS: GENERAL Introduction 5.1 - 5.4 Freedom of Assembly 5.5 - 5.9 Freedom of Association 5.10 -5.12 Freedom of Speech and the Press 5.13 - 5.24 Freedom of the Individual 5.25 - 5.27 Freedom of Movement 5.28 - 5.29 Freedom of Religion 5.30 - 5.34 Freedom from Racial Discrimination 5.35 6. HUMAN RIGHTS: SPECIFIC GROUPS Ethnic groups 6.1 - 6.4 Religious groups 6.5 - 6.7 Homosexuals 6.8 The disabled 6.9 7. HUMAN RIGHTS: WOMEN AND CHILDREN Women 7.1 - 7.4 (i) Female Genital Mutilation 7.5 - 7.6 (ii)The Trokosi system 7.7 - 7.9 Children 7.10 - 7.15 (i) Education 7.16 – 7.18 8. HUMAN RIGHTS: OTHER ISSUES Civil disturbances 8.1 - 8.4 Security situation 8.5 (i) National Service 8.6 Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) 8.7 ANNEX A: POLITICAL PARTIES ANNEX B: PROMINENT PEOPLE PAST AND PRESENT ANNEX C: CHRONOLOGY ANNEX D: Committees for the Defence of the Revolution (CDRs) ANNEX E: BIBLIOGRAPHY 1 1. -
Benefits and Challenges of Community-Based Ecotourism in Park-Fringe Communities: the Case of Mesomagor of Kakum National Park, Ghana
Tourism Review International, Vol. 21, pp. 81–98 1544-2721/17 $60.00 + .00 Printed in the USA. All rights reserved. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3727/154427217X14866652018947 Copyright © 2017 Cognizant, LLC. E-ISSN 1943-4421 www.cognizantcommunication.com BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF COMMUNITY-BASED ECOTOURISM IN PARK-FRINGE COMMUNITIES: THE CASE OF MESOMAGOR OF KAKUM NATIONAL PARK, GHANA ISHMAEL MENSAH Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana Community-based ecotourism (CBE) is seen as a viable model for achieving conservation and improved livelihoods for park-fringe communities. In view of that, many communities in Ghana, including Mesomagor, have embraced the concept. Yet, most studies have employed quantitative methods and failed to examine the challenges of community participation in ecotourism development. Therefore, this study employed qualitative methods to analyze the benefits and challenges of CBE in the Mesomagor community of the Kakum National Park. This involved key informant interviews of 15 stakeholders using a semistructured interview guide. The results of the study show that though the community had made some modest economic gains, especially in infrastructural development, the project was confronted with a number of challenges including apathy towards participation, limited employment and revenue-sharing opportunities, lack of local capacity to manage the project, and destruction of farms by stray elephants from the park. Key words: Community-based ecotourism (CBE); Community; Revenue sharing; Kakum National Park (KNP); Ghana Introduction miners, hunters, and gatherers, the pursuit of their economic activities could eventually result in the Community-based ecotourism (CBE) projects have depletion of natural resources. -
Decentralisation and Poverty Alleviation in Rural Ghana
Decentralisation and Poverty Alleviation in Rural Ghana PhD Thesis Peter Ohene Kyei 19 JUL 2000 The copyright of this thesis rests with the author. No quotation from it should be published without the written consent of the author and information derived from it should be acknowledged. A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the Department of Geography, University of Durham, England 2000 Declaration This thesis has been composed by myself and it has not been submitted in any previous application for a degree. The work reported within was executed by myself, and all information cited is acknowledged at the appropriate point in the text. Statement of Copyright The copyright of this thesis rests with the author. No quotation from it should be published without prior written consent and information derived from it should be acknowledged. Dedication To Abigail my beloved wife and our lovely children Abstract Decentralisation of government has been a major policy direction of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) as an adjunct to the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) imposed on low income countries. Decentralisation is consistent with the neo-liberal policies of the Bank aimed at liberalising the economy and reducing the control of centralised bureaucracies. The emphasis in SAPs on the reduction of public spending has in many cases increased poverty. This has led to the growth of a new emphasis on decentralisation and participatory development to reduce poverty. The link between participation and local governance has become seen as an important means of improving the effectiveness of services and of empowering the poor to participate in the development processes that affect their lives. -
CSR Communication: a Study of Multinational Mining Companies in Southern Ghana
CSR Communication: A Study of Multinational Mining Companies in Southern Ghana Joe Prempeh Owusu-Agyemang, MPharm, MBA & MRes 2017 Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the Business Department, Kingston University, London. Supervisors: Dr Fatima Annan-Diab Dr Nina Seppala i Abstract In recent years, there has been significant interest in communication on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (Tehemar, 2012; Bortree, 2014). Yet, it is impractical to assume a one- size-fits-all definition for CSR (Crane and Matten, 2007; Walter, 2014). Therefore, this becomes an important area for research as CSR communications play a vital role in any CSR strategy in the business world, more especially in Ghana. Consequently, a good CSR communication can address the increasing cynicism about CSR when it is done effectively (Du et al., 2010; Kim and Ferguson, 2014). While a body of research exists about CSR communication at a theoretical level (Brugger, 2010; Schmeltz, 2012), there is a lack of empirical research investigating the topic in a particular policy and cultural content (Emel et al., 2012). The aim of this study was to address the limited research on CSR communication in Ghana. It empirically investigated whether the CSR dimensions (Triple Bottom Line) and effective CSR message components are positively linked with CSR stakeholder’ approval. The effects of individual characteristics including education and gender were also tested on the relationships. The study integrates insights from stakeholder theory (Vaaland et al., 2008; Wang, 2008) supported by both legitimacy theory (Perk et al., 2013) and institutional theory (Suddaby, 2013) to explain the planned base for CSR communication. -
The Awutu-Effutu-Senya District
University of Ghana http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh The S o c io -E c o n o m ic Effects o f C o m m er cia l Pin ea pple Fa rm in g o n Farm Em plo yees a n d C om m unities in THE AWUTU-EFFUTU-SENYA DISTRICT C ollins O sae ID#: 10174261 This D issertation is S ubm itted t o the Un iv e r sity o f G h a n a , L e g o n in P a r t ia l F u lfilm en t o f the R e q u ir em en t f o r the A w a r d o f M A D e v e lo p m e n t S tu dies D e g r e e May 2005 University of Ghana http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh (J374483 $2>V£-Osl bite, C-\ University of Ghana http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh D e c l a r a t io n I hereby declare that except for acknowledged references, this work is the result of my own research. It has never been presented anywhere, either in part or in its entirety, for the award of any degree. Collins Osae Prof. John Kwasi Anarfi Main Supervisor University of Ghana http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh D e d ic a t io n I dedicate this work to all young people desiring to maximise their academic potentials through higher education. University of Ghana http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh A cknowledgments I remain forever grateful to God for granting me this rare opportunity to unearth a hidden potential. -
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. -
Adansi South District Assembly Sub Programme 2.2 Infrastructure Development
Table of Content PART A: STRATEGIC OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................... 3 1. ESTABISHMENT OF THE DISTRICT ....................................................................................... 3 2. VISION ....................................................................................................................................... 4 3. MISSION .................................................................................................................................... 4 4. GOALS ....................................................................................................................................... 4 5. CORE FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 4 6. DISTICT ECONOMY .................................................................................................................. 4 a. AGRICULTURE ................................................................................................................... 4 REPUBLIC OF GHANA b. INDUSTRY .......................................................................................................................... 5 c. ROADS ................................................................................................................................ 5 d. EDUCATION ....................................................................................................................... 7 e. HEALTH .............................................................................................................................