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Towards a comprehensive model of human resource development research and practice: A systematic literature review 建立人力资源开发研究与实践的综合模式：系统文献综述

Ghana Journal of Development Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-28 DOI: 10.4314/gjds.v20i2.1

F. Opoku

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Exploring the extent of refuse use on urban cropping in Zongo of the Wa Municipality, Ghana 探索加纳瓦市宗戈垃圾对城市农作物影响的程度

Ghana Journal of Development Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-28 DOI: 10.4314/gjds.v20i2.3

Alfred Beyuo Naamwintome

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Accessibility of pedestrian infrastructure along arterial roads to persons with disabilities in Kumasi 库马西干道沿线行人基础设施对残疾人的无障碍性

Ghana Journal of Development Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-28 DOI: 10.4314/gjds.v20i2.2

A. K. Danso, Eric Paul Tudzi, Joshua Ayarkwa, Gloria Asiedu-Ampem, K. A. Donkor-Hyiaman

{"title":"Accessibility of pedestrian infrastructure along arterial roads to persons with disabilities in Kumasi","authors":"A. K. Danso, Eric Paul Tudzi, Joshua Ayarkwa, Gloria Asiedu-Ampem, K. A. Donkor-Hyiaman","doi":"10.4314/gjds.v20i2.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/gjds.v20i2.2","url":null,"abstract":"The rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to accessible built environments include the convenient and safe use of roads and pedestrian infrastructure. This is founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and other related international and local legislation. These notwithstanding, this paper sought to ascertain whether the accessibility needs of PWDs were amply factored into decisions on pedestrian infrastructure. The study adopted a descriptive research design. It involved the use of a checklist developed from the Accessible Side-walks and Street Crossing information guide and the Ghana Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment to assess pedestrian infrastructure along five arterial roads leading to Kumasi, the second most populous city in Ghana. Interviews were also used to ascertain the opinions of 122 PWDs on the inclusiveness of the pedestrian infrastructure. The study found that the pedestrian infrastructure was not as inclusive as required. Maintenance was not given due attention and most PWDs had challenges with the pedestrian infrastructure. The study concludes that irrespective of the prevalence of both international and local standards in Ghana, the accessibility needs of PWDs are not amply factored into decisions on pedestrian infrastructure. Accordingly, policy should dwell on holistic enforcement of the accessibility standards in design, construction and maintenance. These will support the quest to enhance accessible transport systems and consequently efforts towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11.","PeriodicalId":110495,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Journal of Development Studies","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139226513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Heterogeneous Effects of Demographic Factors on Healthcare Utilisation in Ghana 加纳人口因素对医疗保健利用的异质性影响

Ghana Journal of Development Studies Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.4314/gjds.v20i1.5

Samuel Sekyi, P. Laari, G. K. M. Ampofo

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Factors that Influence Women Agro-Processors Credit Utilization in The Northern Region of Ghana 影响加纳北部地区妇女农业加工者信贷利用的因素

Ghana Journal of Development Studies Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.4314/gjds.v20i1.12

Fadilah Mohammed, H. Zakaria, S. Boateng

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Contribution of Shea-Based Livelihoods to Income of Rural Women in North-Western Ghana 以牛油果为基础的生计对加纳西北部农村妇女收入的贡献

Ghana Journal of Development Studies Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.4314/gjds.v20i1.11

Rose Tanzile, N. Fielmua, M. K. Domapielle

{"title":"Contribution of Shea-Based Livelihoods to Income of Rural Women in North-Western Ghana","authors":"Rose Tanzile, N. Fielmua, M. K. Domapielle","doi":"10.4314/gjds.v20i1.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/gjds.v20i1.11","url":null,"abstract":"The shea industry is a self-contained industry, and it is argued that with critical investment in processing machinery and skill training of the primary actors, it can sustainably enhance the livelihoods of poor rural households. Following an investment in semi-mechanised shea butter processing projects in two communities in North-Western Ghana, this study examined the contribution of the projects to rural women’s income in the communities. Data were collected from 156 shea butter producers, using questionnaires, two key informant interviews and two focus group discussions with the executives of the producer associations. The study found that although farming is the main occupation of the majority of women, shea butter processing is the leading sector because it contributes relatively higher to women’s income. Intriguingly, the income from shea-based livelihood is higher than the minimum annual wage in Ghana. This implies that the shea sector has the potential of contributing to household income, just as the formal sector. In order to enhance the role of the sector towards livelihoods, continuous support to the primary actors (women), and the ability to link them to external market remain critical.","PeriodicalId":110495,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Journal of Development Studies","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134233335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Serial Callers: Hatchet Men or Political Communicators? 连续打电话者:打手还是政治传播者?

Ghana Journal of Development Studies Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.4314/gjds.v20i1.6

D. Tuurosong

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Factors Influencing Intentions and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccines in Ghana 影响加纳COVID-19疫苗意向和接受程度的因素

Ghana Journal of Development Studies Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.4314/gjds.v20i1.14

R. Udor, S. N. Eshun, A. M. Tampah-Naah

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On the Nexus of Foreign Capital Inflow, Volatility, Financial Development and Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Sectoral Approach 撒哈拉以南非洲外国资本流入、波动性、金融发展和经济增长的关系:一个部门方法

Ghana Journal of Development Studies Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.4314/gjds.v20i1.2

Yazidu Ustarz

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Factors Influencing Gender Inequality in Land and Property Ownership Among Peri-Urban Women in Minna, Nigeria 影响尼日利亚米纳城郊妇女土地和财产所有权性别不平等的因素

Ghana Journal of Development Studies Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.4314/gjds.v20i1.4

Naomi Ijadunola Popoola, I. Ojetunde, A. Sule, S. Okoh

{"title":"Factors Influencing Gender Inequality in Land and Property Ownership Among Peri-Urban Women in Minna, Nigeria","authors":"Naomi Ijadunola Popoola, I. Ojetunde, A. Sule, S. Okoh","doi":"10.4314/gjds.v20i1.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/gjds.v20i1.4","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the factors influencing gender inequality in land and property ownership among peri-urban women in Minna, Nigeria. The data for this study came from 622 women in 12 peri-urban localities of the 25 neighborhoods in Minna, Nigeria. A closed-ended questionnaire was administered by field assistants with the aid of mobile data collection application called kobotool. Descriptive statistics such as frequency count and proportion methods were used in describing the respondents’ socio-demographic patterns, level of ownership, and mode of acquisition. Inferential statistical techniques were also employed to analyze the data collected for the study such as chi-square and relative importance index. The chi-square test examined whether the underlying socio-demographic/economic characteristics of the two groups of respondents (Women without Property ownership and Women with Property ownership) are independent in terms of the level of property ownership. The study identified among others religious beliefs and orientations and Economic and financial constraints with relative importance index of 0.7412 and 0.7218 respectively, as the core factors constituting obstacles to women access to land/property among the respondents. The study recommends legislation from the state house of assembly on gender inclusion on issues relating to religious belief, Economic and financial empowerments in the study areas. ","PeriodicalId":110495,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Journal of Development Studies","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134041070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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