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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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Item type:Item, Access status: Open Access , The Nigerian Chronicle(Nigerian Chronicle Office, Kumolu House, Shitta Street, Lagos, Southern Nigeria., 1913-08) Johnson, Chris (Editor)A weekly review of progress in politics, economics, and commerce, and of general news, especially as affecting the two Nigerias.Item type:Item, Access status: Open Access , The Nigerian Chronicle(Nigerian Chronicle Office, Kumolu House, Shitta Street, Lagos, Southern Nigeria, 1913-10) Johnson, Chris (Editor)A weekly review of progress in politics, economics, and commerce, and of general news, especially as affecting the two Nigerias.Item type:Item, Access status: Open Access , Gender Mainstreaming in Strategies and Policies Addressing Climate Change. The Case of Ghana.(University of Ghana, 2024) Kofigah, J. K.This thesis examines the integration of gender perspectives into climate change policies in Ghana, focusing on the challenges and opportunities for gender mainstreaming within national climate strategies. The study used a qualitative methodology, evaluating key documents such as the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS), Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions (GH-NDCs), and various international agreements Ghana is a signatory to, including the Paris Agreement and the Kyoto Protocol. Despite the growing recognition of gender's role in climate change adaptation and mitigation, the research reveals that while gender-responsive policies are acknowledged, practical implementation remains inconsistent. The study highlights the critical role of women, especially in rural areas, who are disproportionately affected by climate change due to their social roles in agriculture, water collection, and household resource management. Key challenges to effective gender mainstreaming in Ghana’s climate policies include cultural norms, insufficient political will, lack of gender-disaggregated data, limited financial resources, and weak institutional frameworks. However, there are significant opportunities for advancing gender equality through targeted capacity-building programs, improved access to resources and climate financing for women, and the strengthening of institutional collaboration between gender and climate-related agencies. One key recommendation the study found was to increase the number of women leaders involved in developing climate policies so that they can better integrate women’s perspectives and ensure that gender responsive measures are fully implemented in policy strategies. The thesis concludes that while progress has been made, further efforts are needed to ensure that gender-sensitive strategies are fully implemented, empowering women to take on leadership roles in climate governance and adaptation efforts. Addressing these barriers will be crucial for building a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable climate future in Ghana.Item type:Item, Access status: Open Access , The Nigerian Chronicle(Nigerian Chronicle Office, Kumolu House, Shitta Street, Lagos, Southern Nigeria., 1913-08)A weekly review of progress in politics, economics, and commerce, and of general news, especially as affecting the two Nigerias.Item type:Item, Access status: Open Access , Beyond Borders: The Climate-Induced Mobilities of Fulani Pastoralists to Ghana(University of Ghana, 2024) Sarkodie, A.This study examines the dynamics of climate-induced Fulani pastoralist migration to Ghana, focusing on how environmental changes transform traditional migration patterns and challenge conventional notions of state sovereignty, citizenship, and security. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research was conducted in selected communities in Agogo (Ashanti Region), Navrongo and Paga (Upper East Region), and Poyentanga and Naaha (Upper West Region). The study employed semi structured interviews and participant observation with Fulani pastoralists and local community members to explore the evolving nature of Fulani mobility. The research reveals three key findings. First, climate change-related environmental degradation and resource scarcity are altering historical patterns of seasonal migration, compelling Fulani pastoralists toward more permanent settlement arrangements and challenging traditional concepts of borders and sovereignty. Second, these environmental transformations are generating complex social dynamics around belonging and citizenship, with local and national actors negotiating new forms of community integration as intergenerational differences emerge in how Fulani communities adapt to changing circumstances. Third, state and regional actors are driving the securitization of climate-induced migration, creating new challenges for regional governance and human security while simultaneously spurring innovative local governance mechanisms for resource management and conflict resolution. Utilizing thematic analysis supported by NVivo software, this study employs a constructivist theoretical framework that emphasizes how social actors interpret and respond to environmental changes, highlighting the agency of Fulani pastoralists in negotiating their adaptive strategies. The Fulani migration issues underscores broader regional challenges in adapting governance structures to climate-induced migration. Specifically, local and national stakeholders must develop flexible, collaborative approaches to manage transboundary migration. A key recommendation is the development of participatory, multi-level governance mechanisms that recognize pastoralists' mobility rights while addressing host communities' security and resource concerns.