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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 ........................................................................................................ -
Parasitic Infections and Maternal Anaemia Among Expectant Mothers
Tay et al. BMC Res Notes (2017) 10:3 DOI 10.1186/s13104-016-2327-5 BMC Research Notes RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Parasitic infections and maternal anaemia among expectant mothers in the Dangme East District of Ghana Samuel Crowther Kofi Tay1, Emmanuel Agbeko Nani1 and Williams Walana2* Abstract Background: Parasitic infections are of public health concern globally, particular among at risk groups such as preg- nant women in developing countries. The presence of these parasites during pregnancy potentiate adverse effects to both the mother and the unborn baby. This study sought to establish the prevalence of some parasitic agents among antenatal attendees in the Dangme East District of Ghana. A cross-sectional prospective study was conduct between April and July, 2012. Venous blood specimens were collected from each participant for haemoglobin estimation and malaria microscopy. In addition participants’ early morning mid-stream urine and stool specimens were analyzed microscopically for parasitic agents. Results: A total of 375 pregnant women were involved in the study, of which anaemia was present in 66.4% (249/375). However, parasitic infections associated anaemia prevalence was 49.6% (186/375). In all, 186 cases of para- sitic infections were observed; 171 (44.0%) were single isolated infections while 15 (4.0%) were co-infections. Plasmo- dium species were significantly associated with anaemia (13.3%, χ2 23.290, p < 0.001). Also, the presence of Schisto- soma haematobium (3.7%, χ2 7.267, p 0.008), Schistosoma mansoni= (5.3%, χ2 5.414, p 0.023) and hookworm (3.7%, χ2 11.267, p 0.008)= were significantly= associated with anaemia in pregnancy.= Except= where co-infections exist (3.7%,= χ2 11.267,= p 0.001), the rest of the single infections were insignificantly associated with anaemia. -
Health Care and Infrastructure in Accra, Ghana
Health Care and Infrastructure in Accra, Ghana Jennifer L. Pehr Advanced Issues in Urban Planning 27 April 2010 Page 1 of 21 Introduction Ghana, located in West Africa, was the first of the colonized countries in Africa to declare its independence. Accra is Ghana‟s capital city, and serves as the geographic and economic gateway to this region. The city‟s diverse economy is home to both local and regional traders as well as many international companies. Since its independence, Accra‟s population has increased rapidly. In 1957, the city had a population of approximately 190,000 (Grant &Yankson, 2003); today, the city‟s population is estimated to be over three million (Millennium Cities Initiative website). Accra experienced a period of rapid spatial expansion in the 1980s, and has been urbanizing rapidly ever since. Much of the city‟s growth has not been planned, and as a result, Accra‟s spatial expansion in recent years has occurred in some of the poorest areas of the city. This unfettered and unplanned growth has had severe implications for the population of Accra, and is most pronounced in the lack of basic urban infrastructure, including water and sanitation, transportation, education and health care in many parts of the city. In January 2010, Accra partnered with the Millennium Cities Initiative (MCI) to become a “Millennium City.” MCI works with underserved urban areas in sub-Saharan Africa to help them eradicate extreme poverty and to attain the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) (MCI website). To fully realize a city‟s social and economic potential, needs assessments are conducted in many areas, including education, gender, water and sanitation, health and opportunities for economic development and foreign direct investment. -
CR-+Ekumfi 2017+APR.Pdf
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION This document is the sixth Annual Progress Report (APR), and an assessment of the progress of implementation of the development plan developed for the district covering the period January 2017 - December 2017. The Development Plan was prepared from the government’s Medium- Term National Development Policy Framework - The Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda II (GSGDA II), 2014-2017 with the underlying theme as socio-economic transformation, which involves a change in structure and composition of the national output in ways that enhance broad-based, inclusive and sustainable growth. The 2017 APR has been prepared from the assessment of the status of indicators and targets adopted for monitoring the progress of key policy and programme interventions. It also documents key policy measures and strategies implemented during the year to bring about the expected change in indicators. 1.1 PURPOSE OF THE MONITORING AND EVALUATION FOR THE STATED PERIOD The purpose of this document is to assess key policy measures and strategies implemented during the year to bring about the expected change in indicators. 1.2 SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DMTDP Monitoring visits to project sites were organized. Four District Planning Co-ordinating Unit (DPCU) meetings and site meetings were organized, and public fora to improve social accountability in the district. Public hearings were also organized in all the Area Councils. In as much as the implementation of the Medium Term Development Plan saw a lot of progress, it was not without challenges. Some challenges were met during the implementation period. -
Flooding in the Greater Accra Region Claims 12 Lives on April 15, 2019
Flooding in the Greater Accra Region claims 12 lives on April 15, 2019 BACKGROUND/ DEMOGRAPHY Map of the Greater Accra Region ü The Greater Accra Region is the administrative capital of Ghana, occupying a total land area of 3,245 square kilometres. ü In terms of population, it is the second most populous region after the Ashanti Region, with a population of 4,010,054 according to the 2010 population census. This accounts for 15.4 per cent of Ghana’s total population. © Wikipedia ü Politically, administration of the region is organized through the Local Government system. Under this administration system, the region is divided into five districts namely Accra Metropolitan Area, Tema Municipal Area, Ga East District, Ga West District, Dangme West District and Dangme East District. ü The Accra Metropilitan Area is administered by a Chief Executive, representing the Central Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Accra_Region#/media/ Government but deriving authority from an File:Districts_of_the_Greater_Accra_Region_(2012).svg Assembly headed by a Presiding Member elected from the members of the Assembly. ü In the last few years, severe floods hit the capital city, Accra. For instance, on June 3rd 2015, heavy rains caused flooding that impacted many parts of the Greater Accra Region. Over 200 people lost their lives, many were displaced and a number of properties destroyed. ü In addition to this, are the costs of disrupted livelihoods and economic activities coupled with health risks brought about by the floods. INCIDENT PROFILE Following the recent rains that hit some parts of the country, 12 lives have been lost in the Greater Accra Region. -
The Composite Budget of the Ada West District Assembly
REPUBLIC OF GHANA THE COMPOSITE BUDGET OF THE ADA WEST DISTRICT ASSEMBLY FOR THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR Page | 1 For Copies of this MMDA’s Composite Budget, please contact the address below: The Coordinating Director, Ada West District Assembly Greater Accra Region This 2014 Composite Budget is also available on the internet at: www.mofep.gov.gh Page | 2 Contents SECTION I: ASSEMBLY’S COMPOSITE BUDGET STATEMENT BACKGROUND ...................................................................................................... 4 Establishment ....................................................................................................... 4 Area of Coverage .................................................................................................. 4 Population / Structure ........................................................................................... 4 District Economy .................................................................................................. 4 Roads .................................................................................................................. 6 Agriculture ........................................................................................................... 6 Industry .............................................................................................................. 6 Service, Trade and Commerce .............................................................................. 6 Education ........................................................................................................... -
Radio Campaigns on Child Labor and Trafficking
SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PROJECT (SFMP) Radio Campaigns on Child Labor and Trafficking SEPTEMBER, 2017 This publication is available electronically in the following locations: The Coastal Resources Center http://www.crc.uri.edu/projects_page/ghanasfmp/ Ghanalinks.org https://ghanalinks.org/elibrary search term: SFMP USAID Development Clearing House https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/content/search.aspx search term: Ghana SFMP For more information on the Ghana Sustainable Fisheries Management Project, contact: USAID/Ghana Sustainable Fisheries Management Project Coastal Resources Center Graduate School of Oceanography University of Rhode Island 220 South Ferry Rd. Narragansett, RI 02882 USA Tel: 401-874-6224 Fax: 401-874-6920 Email: [email protected] Citation: Friends of the Nation. (2017). Radio Campaign on Child Labor and Trafficking. The USAID/Ghana Sustainable Fisheries Management Project (SFMP). Narragansett, RI: Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island and Friends of the Nation. GH2014_COM049_FoN. 36 pp. Authority/Disclaimer: Prepared for USAID/Ghana under Cooperative Agreement (AID-641-A-15-00001), awarded on October 22, 2014 to the University of Rhode Island, and entitled the USAID/Ghana Sustainable Fisheries Management Project (SFMP). This document is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The views expressed and opinions contained in this report are those of the SFMP team and are not intended as statements of policy of either USAID or the cooperating organizations. As such, the contents of this report are the sole responsibility of the SFMP team and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. -
THE REPUBLIC of GHANA Global Medium Term Note Programme
THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA Global Medium Term Note Programme Under this Global Medium Term Note Programme (the “Programme”), the Republic of Ghana (the “Issuer”) may from time to time issue notes (the “Notes”) denominated in any currency agreed between the Issuer and the relevant Dealer (as defined below). Notes may be issued in bearer or registered form (respectively “Bearer Notes” and “Registered Notes”). The Notes may be issued on a continuing basis to one or more of the Dealers specified under “Overview of the Programme” and any additional Dealer appointed under the Programme from time to time by the Issuer (each a “Dealer” and together the “Dealers”), which appointment may be for a specific issue or on an ongoing basis. References in this Base Prospectus to the “relevant Dealer” shall, in the case of an issue of Notes being (or intended to be) subscribed by more than one Dealer, be to all Dealers agreeing to subscribe such Notes. An investment in Notes issued under the Programme involves certain risks. For a discussion of these risks see “Risk Factors”. This Base Prospectus has been approved as a base prospectus by the Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA") as competent authority under Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "Prospectus Regulation"). The FCA only approves this Base Prospectus as meeting the standards of completeness, comprehensibility and consistency imposed by the Prospectus Regulation. Approval by the FCA should not be considered as an endorsement of the Issuer or of the quality of the Notes that are the subject of this Base Prospectus. Investors should make their own assessment as to the suitability of the Notes. -
RP Emerging Technologies Ghana
Emerging Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study in Dangbe East District of Ghana African Technology Policy Studies Network RESEARCH PAPER | No. 9 Mahu Seth Agbeve Atsu Titiati Wilhemina Quaye Emerging Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study in Dangbe East District of Ghana Mahu Seth Agbeve Atsu Titiati TMT Energy Consult Ltd TMT Energy Consult Ltd Osu-Accra Osu-Accra Wilhemina Quaye Food Research Institute Accra Emerging Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study in Dangbe East District of Ghana Mahu Seth Agbeve Atsu Titiati TMT Energy Consult Ltd TMT Energy Consult Ltd Osu-Accra Osu-Accra Wilhemina Quaye Food Research Institute Accra Table of Contents Acknowledgement 4 Abstract 5 1. Introduction 6 2. Literature Review 9 3. Methodology 11 4. Results & Finding 16 5. Conclusions & Recommendations 37 References 39 Websites Consulted 40 The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) is a multi- disciplinary network of researchers, private sector actors and policy makers promoting the generation, dissemination, use and mastery of science, technology and innovation (ST&I) for African development, environmental sustainability and global inclusion. ATPS intends to achieve its mandate through research, capacity building and training, science communication/dissemination and sensitization, participatory multi-stakeholder dialogue, knowledge brokerage, and policy advocacy. Published by the African Technology Policy Studies Network P O Box 10081, 00100 GPO Nairobi Kenya 2011 Published by the African Technology Policy Studies Network ISBN: 978-9966-1552-7-6 Emerging Technologies for Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study in Dangbe East District of Ghana | 3 Table of Contents Acknowledgement 4 Abstract 5 1. -
PTF Bi Annual Newsletter Dec 2020 – May 2021
POWER to the Fishers Project Biannual Newsletter December 2020 – May 2021Edition In This Issue: ❖ Training on Best Fish Handling Practices ❖ Construction of Fish Processing Centers ❖ Engagement with Fisherfolk on Management Regime ❖ Inauguration of Fish Processing Centers ❖ Partnership Agreement with CCM ❖ NHIS Registration & Renewal Exercise ❖ Meeting with Financial Service Providers ❖ Year 2 Learning Workshop ❖ VSLA Formation & Monitoring ❖ Enterprise Development Training ❖ Inter-District Dialogue Funded by: Implemented by: Community Centered Training on Best Fish Construction Activities (Smoking Centres, Stove Handling Practices and Use of the Ahotor Oven. Host Assessments & Provision of Stoves) The project strategically adopted a hybrid approach, which combines the fish-processing Centre (FPC) model and the stove host model. Following this approach, the FPC model focuses on the construction of modern fish processing centres for communal use, while the stove host model aims at the construction of improved fish smoking ovens in the households of selected fish processors for their use. Owing to the nature of the fish smoking business in the coastal communities, the stove host model is deemed as the best approach to combine with the FPC model to Training on improved fish packaging methods in the Otuam enhance the fast rate of adoption of the fish smoking community The Power to the Fishers project organized training technology. Moreover, during the preparatory phase sessions for fish processors in Kesewokan, Apo and Anlo towards the construction of the FPCs, the project faced Beach communities in the Shama district in December 2020, some challenges, which justifies the need for the stove and also for fish processors in Otuam, Kontankore, host model. -
For Local Governance in Ghana: Results from a Case Study of Dangme West District
CBMS Network Session Paper Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) for Local Governance in Ghana: Results from a Case Study of Dangme West District Felix A. Asante Abena Oduro A paper presented during the 5th PEP Research Network General Meeting, June 18-22, 2006, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) for Local Governance in Ghana: Results from a Case Study of Dangme West District By Felix A. Asante Abena Oduro February, 2006 1 Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Local Government and Decentralization System 1.3 Evaluation of Existing Poverty Monitoring System 1.4 Objectives of the Study 2. Methodology 2.1 Welfare Indicators 2.2 Design of Survey Instrument 2.3 Field Survey and Data Collection 2.4 Problems, Challenges and Lessons Learnt 3. Analysis and Results 3.1 Social and Demographic Characteristics 3.2 Education 3.3 Political Participation (Electoral Process) 3.4 Employment 3.5 Health 3.6 Reproductive Health and Child Mortality 3.7 Housing Conditions 3.8 Provision of Basic Utilities 3.9 Expenditure and Livelihood 3.10 Peace and Order 3.11 Access to Social and Community Services and Programmes 4. Conclusions Appendix 1: Community-Based Monitoring System – Household Questionnaire 2 CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 Background Since 1983, Ghana has implemented a number of programmes to stabilize the macro economy, promote growth and subsequently reduce poverty. The latest programme to be implemented by Ghana in her poverty reduction efforts is the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). Ghana opted for the enhanced Highly Indebted Poor Country (HIPC) initiative of the Bretton Woods Institutions (BWIs) in February 2001.