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Traditional authorities’ role in the management of shared dams in the Builsa North Municipality, Ghana.

Afful, A.K. (University of Education, Winneba, 2014-02)

Traditional leaders are crucial to the management of shared dam water, particularly in rural communities of developing countries. Their roles are meant to ensure equitable use and sustenance of the dam water shared among ...

Socially gated communities and urban development. A case of selected Christian Religious Groups in Ghana.

Sopore, Adjei (University of Education, Winneba, 2024-06)

Religion is a vital and fascinating component of sociocultural that has to be looked at. Some religious organizations in Ghana have their territory reserved just for their members and are isolated from other communities. ...

Exploring the livelihood changes of land dispossessed in Peri urban areas. The case of ‘Jirapa-Dubai’ in Jirapa Municipality of the Upper West Region.

Iddrisu, D. (University of Education, Winneba, 2024-04)

Peri-urban areas are characterised by their prime locations and proximity to urban centres. Due to scarcity of prime locations in urban areas; private investors have immense interest in lands in communities that are ...

Examining the effects of desertification on food security among female-headed households in the Garu and Tempane Districts of Ghana.

Awini, O (University of Education, Winneba., 2024-04)

Desertification is one of the serious environmental problems that pose a threat to the food security of people in the affected areas of the world. It is said to be consuming the Sahel-Sudan savannah transitional zone of ...

Assessment of water pollution and biodiversity change of the Muni-Pomadze lagoon and its catchment in Winneba, Ghana

Boanu, N. Y. (University of Education, Winneba, 2020)

The study sought to investigate water pollution and biodiversity change of the muni- Pomadze lagoon and its catchment in Winneba, Ghana. This is an onsite study hence much of the data were taken in the form of water ...

Rainwater quality assessment in Sefwi Dwinase, western north region of Ghana

Fiati, F.W (University of Education, Winneba, 2020-11)

Rainwater is considered to be one of the reliable means of water supply to sustain life. In Ghana, there have been efforts to create awareness and interest in RWH to achieve national water coverage. However, atmospheric ...

Landscape dynamics and related geo-hazard in the Ga South Municipality, Ghana

Otoo, E. A. (University of Education, Winneba, 2020)

Given the extent of human activities and the level of excavations taking place, the Mile11 Hills have become a potential geo-hazard zone. This study sought to investigate the extent of landscape change, it causes and ...

Analysis of ecosystem services of the Atewa range forest reserve in the Eastern Region, Ghana

Fiati, J. N. (University of Education, Winneba, 2020)

The study sought to analysed ecosystem functioning and services of the Atewa Range Forest Reserve (ARFR). Land cover change analysis was done to assess the change in state of vegetative cover of the reserve. Remotely sensed ...

Solid waste management; knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of residents of Techimantia, Ahafo Region, Ghana

Tuu, M. B. (University of Education, Winneba, 2023)

The study examined the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of residents of Techimantia toward solid waste management. It specifically sought to; determine residents’ knowledge on solid waste management; examine the values ...

Perception of community members on the impact of logging on medicinal plants; a case on Bobiri forest reserve

Boampong, E. (University of Education, Winneba, 2023)

Many Ghanaian rural communities depend on forest medicinal plants for health and income, but logging threatens the sustainability of these ecologically and medicinal valuable species. This research study examined community ...

Knowledge and use of insecticide treated nets in Krachi East Municipality-Oti region

Magar, D. N. (University of Education, Winneba, 2022)

Malaria is one of the commonest diseases affecting people in Sub- Saharan Africa of which Ghana and the Krachi East Municipality are included. To reduce its prevalence and incidence in Krachi East Municipality, health ...

Rainwater quality assessment in Sefwi Dwinase, western north region of Ghana

Fiati, F. W. (University of Education, Winneba, 2020)

Rainwater is considered to be one of the reliable means of water supply to sustain life. In Ghana, there have been efforts to create awareness and interest in RWH to achieve national water coverage. However, atmospheric ...

Challenges facing slum inhabitants in Ghana a study of the Wa Municipality

Balugubanue, I. H. (University of Education, Winneba, 2023)

Slums are increasingly becoming a ubiquitous feature of the urbanization process in Global South countries such as Ghana. Many slum inhabitants are trapped in poverty, terrible housing conditions, squalor and inadequate ...

Local associations and sustenance of communal living in Asamankese

Pomeyie, C.N. (University of Education Winneba, 2022)

In Africa, social relationships and the benefits there of are part of the established historical structures. People believe the recent copied lifestyle of individualistic living by a section of Ghanaians is the cause ...

Poor housing and its effects on low-income renters in Ghana the case of Wenchi Municipality

Achamwie, P. K. (University of Education, Winneba, 2021)

Shelter is one of the fundamental needs for human survival aside food and clothing. However, provision of adequate housing to accommodate people especially, the urban poor has been a challenge in developing countries. This ...

Implications of cop 26 forty-five percent reduction in carbon emissions on disasters, economic growth and multidimensional poverty

Acquah, I. (University of Education Winneba, 2023)

The Conference of Party [COP] 26 proposed a forty-five percent (45%) reduction in carbon emissions by all countries before the year 2030. The measure is expected to reduce the world’s temperature by 1.50C and disasters. ...

Housing affordability among Public sector workers the case study of Sekondi -Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly

Appiah Addi, J. (University of Education, Winneba, 2021)

Housing has come to be accepted on various platforms as one of the most essential elements in our lives. The need to provide adequate, decent and affordable housing has remained a top priority of every government in ...

Assessing the impacts of quarrying on the geological structure of Weija hills in Ga South Municipality

Bonful, E.Y (Unversity Of Education,Winneba, 2020)

Quarrying has become an important socio-economic activity in many societies as it provides a number of services for human well-being. This notwithstanding, the unique environmental characteristic of every proposed site ...

Livelihood strategies and land cover in the Ga central municipality

Tackie-Yarboi, D (Unversity Of Education,Winneba, 2020)

The work of human activities and its rapid effects on the land and the environment especially in neighbouring districts like the Ga Central Municipality close to cities like Accra cannot be overlooked. The continuous ...

Forest cover change analysis, the establishment of plantation forest by local farmers in Offinso North District

Acheampong, R.D (Unversity Of Education,winneba, 2020)

Deforestation has been on the rise in worlds’ tropical forest from the late 20th century. Africa has lost more than 19 million ha of its forest. However, Ghana recorded a net gain of 1.96% in forest cover in 2018. This ...

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