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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.Item type:Item, Access status: Open Access , Viral Disease Control Strategies Effect on Technical Efficiency of Layer Farmers in the Bono Region of Ghana(University of Ghana, 2025) Ayertey, D.Viral diseases among layer chickens threaten income of small to medium holder commercial farmers in Ghana. Strict adherence to biosecurity measures aids in controlling the spread of these diseases and hence improves production efficiency thus increasing income. Limited knowledge, high cost of chemicals, irregular veterinary visits and negligence on the part of farmers constrain farmers from implementing good biosecurity practices. The study sought to assesses technical efficiency and biosecurity practices influencing technical efficiency levels of layer production in Bono Region of Ghana. A normalized Cobb-Douglas production function is employed using cross sectional data of 161-layer producers in 2 districts (Dormaa Central and Dormaa East) in Bono Region. Inputs such as feed consumption, water consumption, vaccination and other medications and hired labour (man-days) were used and the output being crates of eggs produced per thousand birds. The study found that the quantity of feed and water consumption are the most significant factors negatively and positively affecting the egg levels of layer production. All the input variables respond positively to the output except feed consumption. Layer producers are about 92% efficient in terms of production. Majority of the farmers representing 53.3% were from the ages of 41 to 50 years with a mean age of 44 years. Layer farmers are largely dominated by males representing 81% of the sample size interviewed. However, Membership of farmer-based organizations, deworming, disinfection and rearing of other birds are the key factors that significantly explain the variations in production efficiency. Other biosecurity factors that were mentioned and mostly practiced were the use of footbath, litter disposal, deworming, frequent in house cleaning and veterinary visits on farms. The findings suggest that irregular visits by veterinary officers to farms for increased education are important. This education should focus on the significance of practicing biosecurity measures on farms. Additionally, farmers need to be educated on the early detection of viral poultry diseases and its control mechanisms. Ensuring strict adherence to combinations of biosecurity practices by layer farmers is key. These actions can lead to an increase in efficiency levels, ultimately resulting in higher output. It is recommended that, there should be implementation of comprehensive vaccination schedules and timely vaccination of birds among these farmers.Item type:Item, Access status: Open Access , Evaluation of the Quality of Reclaimed Soils at Anglogold Ashanti Iduapriem Mines, Ghana(University of Ghana, 2023) Badu, J. K.The assessment of reclamation status must include soil biogeochemical indicators that are sensitive to management. This study was conducted in the Iduapriem concession, Tarkwa to determine the (a) biodiversity of the study sites, (b) characteristics of the soil profiles of the reclaimed sites and the natural forests, (c) quality of rehabilitated mined soils. Therefore, six mined sites viz B1 Pit (Site B), ITSF (Site C), OTSF (Site D), B1S/E (Site E-9), B2&3 (Site E-18), and B1N (Site E-21) under four different modes and varied ages of reclamation were selected for the study. The Neung natural forest (Site A) was used as the control site for the study. For the biodiversity assessment, the floristic and earthworm composition in each site was estimated using the Shannon-Wiener, Margalef’s, Pielou equitability, and the Czekanowski similarity coefficient indices. A 100 cm deep profile was dug at each site and samples were taken at 10 cm intervals. Each profile was described morphologically and their physicochemical characteristics were compared with the control site. Soils were also sampled from all selected sites at 0-20 cm depth using an auger for soil quality assessment. The collected soil samples were transferred to the laboratory and subjected to the physical, chemical, biological analyses and principal component analysis (PCA) to determine soil quality index. The highest Shannon-Wiener diversity index value of 3.13 was obtained at Site A (natural forest). However, at Site B had an index value of 2.64 which came close to Site A. Whereas Site C had an index value of 1.19, Site D had an index value of 1.62. Among the same mode of reclamation, Site E-9, Site E-18 and Site E-21 had an index value of 1.23, 1.82 and 1.76 respectively. Whereas a total number of 954 earthworms were collected from the study area, 30 were collected from Site A. A population of 540 earthworms were collected from Site B, 43 from Site C, while Site D recorded 129 earthworms. However, Sites E-9, E-18 and E-21 produced 6, 5 and 201 earthworms, respectively. The Shannon-Wiener earthworm diversity index was in order of Site B (0.89) > Site E-18 (0.82) > Site A (0.58) > Site D (0.57) > Site C (0.48). However, the index value for Sites E-18 and E-21 was 0 for each site. The use of heavy mining equipment in transporting, dumping and spreading the reclamation materials, compacted the soils. This resulted in higher bulk densities, poor soil structure and limited root distribution within profiles of the reclaimed sites. However, the reverse was the case in the natural forest. Except for the tailing provenance reclaimed sites (Sites C and D) that had a neutral pH, the other reclaimed soils and the natural forest soil were in the range of strongly acid to extremely acid condition. The natural forest recorded the highest soil organic matter, total carbon, total nitrogen. However, in the reclaimed sites, it occurred in the following order: Site B > Site E-21 > Site E-9 > Site E-8 > Site D > Site C. Considering the vertical cross section of the individual profiles of the reclaimed soils, it is clear to conclude that the similar and uniform properties observed from the reclaimed profiles is due to cumulative impact of anthropogenic activities rather than pedogenic. The, PCA selected bulk density, aggregate stability, CF, Exch. acidity, total P, C: N, Cmic and SFD as the final MDS. However, the SQI for the natural forest was 0.687. Whereas in the reclaimed sites, SQI was 0.527 at Site B, Site C had 0.197 and Site D had a quality index of 0.310. At Site E, the value of SQI increased with reclamation age which occurred in the following order: Site E-21 (0.589) > Site E 18 (0.424) and Site E-9 (0.320). The mode of reclamation had significant impact on the physicochemical and biological properties of the reclaimed soils than the age of reclamation. Hence a better performance of the conventionally reclaimed site (Site B) than the haphazardly reclaimed sites. The findings of the study indicate that topsoil management and replacement is very crucial in the recovery of degraded mined lands.