Perception of The Effects of Social Intervention Programmes on Poverty Reduction in The Shai-Osu Doku District

Abstract

This study sought to investigate the perception of effect on social intervention programmes on poverty reduction in the Shai-Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed to address the research objectives. A survey involving 306 beneficiaries was conducted to collect the quantitative data while focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were used to collect the qualitative data. Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were respectfully used to analyse the quantitative and qualitative data. Findings of the studies showed that, the disability common fund has helped a beneficiary to purchase a tricycle which brings income. A LEAP beneficiary out of the intervention was able to rent land for farming. The study also identified some challenges as working against the effectiveness of the programmes. A suggestion was made to initiate more social intervention programmes and address the identified challenges to make the programmes effective.