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Item Energy Consumption And Inclusive Growth In Sub-Saharan Africa: Does Foreign Direct Investment Make A Difference.(Elsevier Ltd., 2025-01-24) Abor, J. Y.In line with the quest to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth, this paper examines the potential impact of energy consumption and foreign direct investment (FDI) and their interactive effect on inclusive growth for 32 Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries from 2000 to 2019. The results of the two-stage system generalised method of moment (2SGMM) show that energy consumption induces inclusive growth. However, there is evidence of a non-linear relationship between FDI and inclusive growth, where FDI dampens inclusive growth to a certain point and begins to induce it after that point. Notably, the results reveal that FDI can effectively form synergies with both renewable and non-renewable energy consumption to promote inclusive growth in SSA. Also, our empirical results from the GMM is robust to Diskroll and Kraay methodology, which caters for cross-sectional dependence. We recommend that African leaders focus on attracting FDI to finance their energy needs, partic ularly in the area of low-carbon or renewable energy sources, by leveraging private sector capital investments to achieve inclusive growth and also promote sustainable development.Item Balancing finance and sustainability: The impact of financial access on carbon emissions through innovation and entrepreneurship in a global study.(Elsevier Inc., 2025-01-13) Domfe, G.This study examines the interplay between financial access, innovation, entrepreneurship, and carbon emissions using a dataset of 149 countries over 24 years (2000–2023). Employing two stage least squares (2SLS) techniques to address endogeneity, the findings reveal that financial access significantly boosts innovation and entrepreneurship, which are key drivers of economic growth. However, financial access may also increase carbon emissions if not aligned with sus tainable practices. Innovation reduces emissions by fostering environmentally friendly technol ogies, while entrepreneurship initially contributes to emissions but can mitigate this effect when supported by sustainable financial practices. The study highlights the importance of financial policies that promote green innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship, offering actionable insights for policymakers to achieve economic growth while addressing global carbon emissions.Item Help-Seeking Behavior of Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Ghana: The Role of Trust and Perceived Risk of Injury(Journal of Family Violence, 2018) Tenkorang, E.Y.; Owusu, A.Y.; Kundhi, G.Although several studies have investigated the socio-cultural underpinnings of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Ghana, few explore the help-seeking behavior of the victims. This study examined the help-seeking behavior of female victims of IPV in Ghana. Specifically, it explored the role of perceived risk of injury and trust in determining whether and where victims seek help and their likelihood of seeking help in the event of future abuse. The study used nationally representative cross-sectional data (N = 1689) and logit regression techniques to address these research objectives. The majority of respondents who had suffered IPV had not sought help after experiencing violence. However, of these, a substantial proportion said they would do so in the future. Respondents with a high perceived risk of injury from physical and emotional violence were significantly more likely to seek help from both formal and informal support networks than those who saw themselves at no risk. Those with high levels of trust in formal and informal institutions were more likely to seek help from these networks. Compared to those who did not, respondents who thought IPV should be kept private were less likely to seek help, especially in future abuse. Findings suggest policymakers should educate women about IPV, especially their risk of violence.Item Digital financial inclusion and inclusive development in lower middle-income countries: the enabling role of institutional quality(Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies, 2024) Ababio, J.O-M.; Yiadom, E.B.; Ofori-Sasu, D.; Sarpong–Kumankoma, E.Purpose – This study aims to explore how institutional quality links digital financial inclusion to inclusive development in lower-middle-income countries, considering heterogeneities. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses dynamic generalized method of moments to analyze a balanced panel data set of 48 lower-middle- income countries (LMICs) from 2004 to 2022, sourced from various databases. It assesses four variables and conducts checks for study robustness. Findings – The study reveals a positive link between digital financial inclusion and inclusive development in LMICs, confirming theoretical predictions. Empirically, nations with quality institutions exhibit greater financial and developmental inclusion than those with weak institutions, emphasizing the substantial positive impact of institutional quality on the connection between digital financial inclusion and inclusive development in LMICs. For instance, the interaction effect reveals a substantial increase of 0.123 in inclusive development for every unit increase in digital financial inclusion in the presence of strong institutions. The findings provide robust empirical evidence that the presence of quality institutions is a key catalyst for the benefits of digital finance in inclusive development. Originality/value – This study offers insights into digital financial inclusion and inclusive development in LMICs. It confirms a positive relationship between digital financial inclusion and inclusive development, highlighting the pivotal role of institutional quality in amplifying these benefits. Strong institutions benefit deprived individuals, families, communities and businesses, enabling full access to digital financial inclusion benefits. This facilitates engagement in development processes, aiding LMICs in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.Item Towards a Greater Understanding of the Prevalence of Immigrant Entrepreneurship in the Informal Economy of Ghana: An Institutional Theory Perspective(Journal of African Business, 2023) Adom, K.; Ackom, B.This study aims to explore the prevalence of immigrant entrepreneurship in Ghana's informal economy through institutional theory. Specifically, the study sought to understand how the elements of the institutional theory (norms, culture, and regulations, which form formal and informal institutions) support or discourage immigrant entrepreneurship in the Sub-Saharan African context, with insights from Ghana. It is qualitative research that involves an in-depth face-to-face interview with 30 respondents. Analyzing the data from the interviews, the key findings are immigrants' inability to find paid jobs, failure to gather sufficient funds to operate in the formal sector, and the willingness to use innate ability. The Ghanaian culture of hospitality and the government's inability to implement trade regulations have been an enabler to the prevalence of immigrant entrepreneurship in Ghana. The legal frameworks that prevent immigrants from participating in retailing, especially in the informal economy of Ghana are well known by immigrant entrepreneurs, albeit it has yet to adhere. Therefore, there is a call for policy measures to address the weak institutional framework, which encourages disregard for the country's laws. Immigrant entrepreneurs who wish to remain in business in Ghana must obey the rules or suffer the punishment thereof.Item The influence of economic policy uncertainty shocks on art market(Applied Economics, 2022) Abakah, E.J.A.; Tiwari, A.K.; Arthur, E.K.; Gil-Alana, L.A.We contribute to the literature by studying the impact of economic policy uncertainty shocks on returns in the global art market, the global paintings market and the U.S.A art market from 1998: Q1 to 2018:Q3. Based on the frequency domain Granger causality test and continuous wavelets analysis, the results show that an increase in policy uncertainty shocks significantly reduces returns on art and paintings and that the effect is stronger during extreme volatility periods. Policy implications are derived at the end of the article.Item The application of financing and dividend decision techniques in practice among Ghanaian chief financial officers (CFOs)(Cogent Business & Management, 2023) Owusu-Ansah, A.; Amewu, G.; Addico, N.L.We use a survey approach to investigate how managers in a frontier market apply financing and dividend decision techniques in practice. 15 firm characteristics were grouped into paired subgroups for a two-sample t-test analysis that generated statistical differences, economic significance levels and rankings for each technique investigated. The Ghanaian listed firm’s sample choice was due to the country’s persistently volatile macroeconomic environment. In managing the capital structure, managers consider most relevant issuing of stock to give investors a better impression of their firms’ prospects (signalling). In choosing between short and long-term debt techniques, the most applied technique is matching the firm’s debt maturity with the assets’ useful life span. Managers are most concerned about the volatility of their earnings and cash flows on the appropriate amount of debt to use. A probe into debt policy indicates that the most valuable technique is issuing debt when the firm’s internal funds are inadequate. Under dividend policy, the most treasured technique is ensuring cash availability, which deviates from existing literature. These results show that managers in frontier markets are cash-focused. which may lead to short-termism, which may be non-value-adding but important for survival in their persistent liquidity-crunch markets.Item The Influence of James Anquandah on the Development and Practice of Eclectic Archaeology in Ghana(Ghana Studies, 2019) Mustapha, M.; Apoh, W.This paper elucidates the impact and influence that Professor James Anquandah’s work and efforts had on the development and practice of archaeology in Ghana. As the first Ghanaian-trained archaeologist, Anquan Dah committed his life and expertise to the establishment and consolidation of archaeological training in the Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies, at the University of Ghana. In doing so, he trained five generations of ar archaeology students over five decades. His passion for archaeological fieldwork, community participation in archaeology, and, ultimately, the use of eclectic ar archaeology in solving societal challenges have influenced the scholastic practices of many of the students he trained. In this paper, the coauthors explain how Anquandah’s concept and practice of eclectic archaeology have influenced their ongoing research projects in Ghana.Item Religious Homogamy Affects the Connections of Personality and Marriage Qualities to Unforgiving Motives: Implications for Couple Therapy(Religions, 2021) Osei-Tutu, A.; Chen, Z.J.; McElroy-Heltzel, S.; et al.In Ghana, collectivism holds people together in marital relationships, even if partners are religiously different. Married partners still hurt, betray, or offend each other and might develop avoidance or vengeful (i.e., unforgiving) motives. We investigated whether religious homogamy moderated connections of personality and marriage variables to unforgiving motives. Heterosexual married couples (N = 176 heterosexual married couples; N = 352 individuals; mean marriage duration 10.89 years) participated. Most identified as Christian (83.5% males; 82.3% females) or Muslim (11.9% males; 14.3% females). Couple religious homogamy was related directly to lower unforgiving motives. Religious homogamy did not moderate the connection between some personality variables (i.e., agreeableness and trait forgivingness) and unforgiving motives. Religiously unmatched couples tended to have greater unforgiveness at higher levels of neuroticism and lower forbearing, marital satisfaction, and marital commitment relative to religiously matched couples. One implication is that couple therapists need to assess partner neuroticism, marriage climate (i.e., satisfaction and commitment), and the general tendency to forbear when offended. Those can combine to produce unforgiving relationships, which might make progress in couple therapy improbable.Item ‘This place becomes a place’: Artists and placemaking on the margins(Geoforum, 2024) Gough, K.V.; Bobie, A.O.; Darkwa, A.K.; Langevang, T.Culture and creativity are active but often overlooked processes in contemporary urbanisation. This paper contributes to scholarship on the cultural and creative industries, as well as urban placemaking on the margins, by adopting a placemaking approach in which artists are positioned at the centre of the analysis. The focus is on why artists choose to be located away from national cultural hubs, how this shapes their work, and how their work in turn shapes the city. Qualitative research was conducted in the northern Ghanaian city of Tamale with artists based in three creative and cultural industries: film, music and visual arts. The paper makes three important contributions to the literature: first, sense of place, attachment to place and feeling at home are shown to be key to artists’ decisions to be based in peripheral locations; second, the material and cultural attributes of place and associated access to resources influence the work artists produce when located far from cultural urban hubs; and third, artists are changing the perceived marginality of their home cities by shaping urban infra structure and projecting new geographical imaginaries