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UGSpace is the institutional repository of the University of Ghana. UGSpace is an open access electronic archive for the collection, preservation and distribution of digital materials to:

  • facilitate the deposit of digital content of a scholarly or heritage nature
  • and ultimately share, preserve and promote the intellectual output of the University in a managed environment.

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  • Book Chapters  
    Review books or articles provide a critical and constructive analysis of existing published literature in a field, through summary, analysis, and comparison, often identifying specific gaps or problems and providing recommendations for future research. These are considered as secondary literature since they generally do not present new data from the author's experimental work. Review articles can be of three types, broadly speaking: literature reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. It also the researcher to stay abreast of new literature in the field.
  • Conference Proceedings and Papers  
  • Grey Literature  
    Grey literature consists of research and information produced outside conventional publishing channels, such as reports, policy briefs, working papers, and conference materials. It offers valuable insights and data that complement peer-reviewed sources, supporting research, policy, and practice.
  • Heritage Materials  
  • Institute of African Studies (IAS) J. H. Kwabena Nketia Archives  
    The J. H. Kwabena Nketia Archives preserve Ghanaian and African cultural heritage through music, oral traditions, photographs, and audiovisual collections. Guided by Professor Nketia’s vision that African traditional arts must be collected, preserved, practiced, and continually inspire creative expression, the Archives serve as a living resource for scholarship, teaching, and innovation

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    The Gold Coast Leader (July 1905)
    (The Gold Coast Leader Office, Saltpond Road, Cape Coast, 1905-07) Gold Coast Leader
    The Gold Coast Leader was a weekly newspaper that reported on local, national, and international news, with an emphasis on colonial, political, and social issues affecting the Gold Coast.
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    The Gold Coast Leader (June 1905)
    (The Gold Coast Leader Office, Saltpond Road, Cape Coast, 1905-06) Gold Coast Leader
    The Gold Coast Leader was a weekly newspaper that reported on local, national, and international news, with an emphasis on colonial, political, and social issues affecting the Gold Coast.
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    The Cybersecurity Instruments and Policy Framework of Ghana's Electoral Commission: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study
    (University of Ghana, 2025) Anthony, D. J. K.
    This study investigates the Cybersecurity Instruments and Policy Framework of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC), tracing its evolution from 2012 to 2024. Employing a qualitative longitudinal design, the research explores how the EC has developed, implemented, and adapted cybersecurity measures to safeguard electoral integrity in the digital age. The study draws on in-depth interviews with officials from the EC, Cyber Security Authority (CSA), CERT-GH, civil society organizations, development partners, and election experts. It is guided by Joseph Nye’s theory of power diffusion and Bruce Schneier’s surveillance and trust framework, both of which illuminate how authority, control, and legitimacy operate within cyberspace and democratic institutions. Findings reveal that Ghana’s EC has moved progressively from ad hoc and reactive cybersecurity practices, seen during the 2012 and 2016 election cycles, to more structured and proactive frameworks by 2024, particularly after the passage of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (Act 1038). Despite significant improvements, including the introduction of biometric verification, encrypted data transmission, and inter-agency collaboration with CSA and CERT-GH, the study identifies gaps such as the EC’s non-designation as a Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), limited independent audits, and insufficient year-round cyber readiness. The research concludes that Ghana’s electoral cybersecurity landscape remains dynamic, requiring continuous investment in technical tools, institutional coordination, and human capacity development. It recommends establishing a permanent Election Cybersecurity Unit, strengthening compliance with Act 1038, conducting regular penetration tests, and aligning EC practices with international standards such as ISO 27001. The study contributes to scholarship by providing the first longitudinal analysis of Ghana’s electoral cybersecurity evolution and its implications for digital governance and democratic resilience.
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    Adoption of Genetically Modi ied Maize Technology in Ghana
    (Research on World Agricultural Economy, 2025-09) Otokunor, P.B.; Onumah, E.E.; Dey, A.E.; Kodua, T.T.; et al.
    The paper investigates farmers’ awareness of genetically modi ied maize technology, perceived challenges, willingness to adopt, and the factors influencing their decision. This research employs Binary Probit model and Kendall’s constraint ranking technique for the analyses, based on cross‑sectional data from 550 maize farmers across ive regions in Ghana: Northern, Bono,Ashanti, Western,andVolta. Theresultsdemonstratethat79%ofthe farmers areawareofGMmaize,and60%expresswillingnesstoadoptthetechnology. Keyfactorsinfluencingtheir willingness to adopt genetically modi ied maize include age, farm size, experience, extension services, and input costs. The top three constraints farmers perceive are limited consumer demand for GM maize, high costs of plant ing materials, and concerns over the crop’s potentially shorter lifespan. The study recommends intensifying GM maize awareness and beneits through workshops and educational initiatives. Additionally, direct sales channels for farmers should be promoted to boost their income. Furthermore, extension service delivery should be intensi ied with theneededlogisticstoenablethemattendtotheneedsoffarmersadequately,includingthedissemination of GMcrops. Wealsorecommendthatpolicymakersshoulddevelop channels through which farmers can sell their grains after harvesting so that they would be assured of a ready market for their GM produce.
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    Monetary Policy, Trade and Unemployment in Sub-Saharan Africa
    (University of Ghana, 2025) Appiadu, A. B.
    The study examined the relationship between monetary policy, trade and unemployment in Sub-Saharan Africa during the period of 2001 to 2022 using a quantitative approach. Employing panel data set from 39 countries in the region, the research assessed how fluctuations in monetary policy rates and trade openness influence unemployment outcomes, while accounting for the effects of key economic variables such as inflation rate, real GDP growth, government expenditure, FDI, and level of institutionalized democracy. The Generalised Methods of Moments (GMM) dynamic panel data estimation technique was used to estimate the study’s variables. The GMM was chosen to account for reverse causality problem and deal with the potential problem of endogeneity common with dynamic models. The GMM technique also allowed for the lagged dependant variable to be included as an independent variable. The results of the study highlight a strong persistence of unemployment in the Sub-Saharan African region over time. The findings indicate an inverse relationship between trade openness and aggregate unemployment rates and a positive relationship between trade openness and youth unemployment rates. Monetary Policy rates were found to have effect on youth unemployment but not on aggregate unemployment rates in Sub-Saharan Africa. The joint effect of monetary policy and trade openness on youth unemployment rates was positive. Based on the findings, it is recommended that governments of Sub-Sahara African Countries should actively formulate and implement policies that enhance trade, reduces and eliminates barriers to trade, effectively allocate resources to sectors that offer comparative advantage and promote employment in the region. Central banks should also consider the differential impacts of monetary policy frameworks on various demographic groups and design policies that specifically address the needs of the youth on the labour market in Sub-Saharan Africa.