http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/618 2026-04-23T21:01:01Z 2026-04-23T21:01:01Z Dery, G. L. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/880 2016-11-02T15:10:47Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: WIDOWHOOD RITES AMONG THE TALENSI OF THE UPPER EAST REGION Authors: Dery, G. L. Abstract: In many parts of the world, widowhood rites are widely believed to be practices that a bereaved spouse has to go through upon becoming a widow. It is a period in which a woman transitions from her marital status as a wife to a widow in the family and community.Different societies attach different customs and values to widowhood, and these have a strong influence on how it is experienced. The study therefore sought to examine the performance and effects of widowhood rites among the Talensi of the Upper East Region in Ghana. The survey employed both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in the gathering of data. These involved the administration of sixty questionnaire, ten key informant interviews and focus group discussions. The study revealed that 98.4% of widows undertook widowhood rites under the traditional widowhood rites; 62% of the widows undertook the rites said the performance of widowhood rites was harmful; 50% of the widows had their farm lands confiscated; 15% not supported by anybody and have no peace of mind and 13% had no recognition in the community. The following recommendations were made.Resourcing and empowerment of the National and Regional Houses of Chief to continuously review the traditional practices including widowhood rites; strengthen the capacity of relevant state agencies with the mandate to ensure social protection for widows. The government programme on Livelihood Empowerment againstPoverty (LEAP) be expanded to cover all non-working widows.This will enhance their livelihood and upkeep of widows and therefore protect them against exploitation and violence. Description: MASTER OF ARTS IN NGO MANAGEMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Awaki, A. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/634 2021-06-24T11:44:02Z 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: EFFECT OF MICROFINANCE ON THE LIVELIHOOD OF RURAL WOMEN: THE CASE OF ZABZUGU DISTRICT Authors: Awaki, A. Abstract: The Zabzugu District, one of the deprived districts in the Northern Region, was selected to study the impact of Microfinance Institution (MFI) on the livelihoods of women. A descriptive approach was adopted for the study. Primary and secondary data were used. Two sets of questionnaires were administered in the study; one each for clients of the MFI and the officials of the MFI. Combinations of purposive and convenient sampling methods were used to select the MFI and the clients for the study. The main findings were that the presence of MFIs has contributed to a large extent, an increase in access to credit and savings mobilization. This contributed in women’s ability to improve their petty trading, hence increase their income, and subsequently leading to good health and education for their families, acquisition of assets and taking part in household decision making. Based on the findings it is recommended that financial education be intensified by financial institutions to educate women on financial services available and how to access them through meetings and seminars. Also the District Assembly should encourage MFIs to establish their branches in rural areas.

2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Adda, G. B. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/633 2021-06-24T11:49:39Z 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: THE EFFECTS OF BUSHFIRES ON FOOD SECURITY IN THE SISSALA EAST DISTRICT Authors: Adda, G. B. Abstract: This study was conducted on the effects of bushfires on food security in the Sissala East District of Ghana. The sample size was two hundred and ninety one(291) respondents out of which two hundred and eighty six (286) respondents responded to the instrument forming a response rate of 95 percent using a simple random sampling technique to select the respondents for the study. The objectives of the study were; to assess the factors that cause bushfires, to find out the effects of bushfires on production levels of farmers, assess the effects of bushfires on food security in the Sissala East District, to find out earlier interventions to minimize bushfires in the study area and finally to find out the constraints to bushfires prevention as well as measures that can be adopted to reduce the menace in the Sissala East District. The study revealed that there were several factors that cause bushfires in the Sissala East District which majority of them stated Fulani herdsmen and the activities of hunters as the major causes and others such as unattended fires from adjoining communities, charcoal burners, indiscriminate disposal of cigarette butts and arsonists who at times set fire on farms. The study revealed that bushfires affects food production levels of farmers resulting in transitory food insecurity in the Sisaala East District since many of the affected people could only have food for four to five months after harvest, and that some interventions such as community bushfire volunteers squads, creating of fire belts around farms, and regular bushfire sensitization could minimize the occurrence of bushfires and the enactment and enforcement of bye-laws could also reduce the constraints of bushfires prevention in the SissalaEast District. The study recommended that the District Assembly and the Traditional Authority should enact bye laws to regulate the activities ofFulani herdsmen, hunters slash and burn agriculture as well as charcoal burners and severe sanctions to culprits of bushfires.

2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Dongballe, F. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/632 2021-06-24T11:51:08Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE WA MUNICIPALITY: CHALLENGES AND OPTIONS Authors: Dongballe, F. Abstract: The situation of waste management in emerging cities of developing countries is challenging. This study was undertaken to establish the underpinning causes of poor waste management in the Wa Municipality and to suggest options to deal with the challenges. The study adopted a descriptive research design through the use of questionnaire surveys; and in-depth interviews. The study reveals that residents have been dumping waste improperly and indiscriminately within the study area. Also poor communal participation in waste management, inadequate logistics and lack of a definite schedule for collecting waste in the municipality was identified, as major challenges confronting waste management. The study recommends that households should be sensitized and educated on good waste management practices to whip up their interest in waste management.

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