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View article: Ghana's Cocoa: Farmers' Perceptions of Climate Change and Its Effect on Yield and Livelihood
Ghana's Cocoa: Farmers' Perceptions of Climate Change and Its Effect on Yield and Livelihood Open
This study investigates the perceptions of cocoa farmers in Offinso and Adansi Districts, Ghana, regarding the impact of climate change on their yields, income, and food security. The findings aim to inform policy development and potential…
View article: Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions through shade systems and climate-smart soil fertility interventions in cocoa landscapes in the Semi-deciduous ecological zone of Ghana
Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions through shade systems and climate-smart soil fertility interventions in cocoa landscapes in the Semi-deciduous ecological zone of Ghana Open
Minimizing nitrogen losses, improving fertilizer management practices, and adopting sustainable agricultural practices are essential for mitigating the climate impacts of fertilizer use and promoting agricultural sustainability. This study…
View article: Understanding and addressing climate change impacts on cocoa farming in Ghana
Understanding and addressing climate change impacts on cocoa farming in Ghana Open
It is an undeniable fact that climate change has negative effects on cocoa production and has thus led to reduced yields in Ghana. This has affected cocoa farmers living standards due to their high dependency on income from sales of cocoa …
View article: Addressing Conflicts over Resource Use in Ghana: The case of Operations Vanguard and Cow Leg
Addressing Conflicts over Resource Use in Ghana: The case of Operations Vanguard and Cow Leg Open
Ghana is endowed with natural resources including forests, minerals, water and grazing lands which have made significant contributions to national development. At the same time, competing demands for these resources have created many confl…
View article: Carbon storage and biodiversity conservation in a changing landscape: the case of Barekese and Owabi watersheds in Ghana
Carbon storage and biodiversity conservation in a changing landscape: the case of Barekese and Owabi watersheds in Ghana Open
This study was carried out to explore the effect of land-use intensification by examining variation in species composition, carbon stocks and soil fertility for the Barekese and Owabi watersheds. A nested plot design of five plots of size …
View article: EXPLAINING POLITICAL PARTY VIGILANTISM AND VIOLENCE IN PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTIONS IN GHANA
EXPLAINING POLITICAL PARTY VIGILANTISM AND VIOLENCE IN PARLIAMENTARY BY-ELECTIONS IN GHANA Open
Electoral violence often perpetrated by political party vigilante groups in Ghana has been a major setback to Ghana’s drive towards democratic maturity. In particular, acts and incidence of violence have been alarming during parliamentary …
View article: China and Africa: Model of South-South Cooperation?
China and Africa: Model of South-South Cooperation? Open
Chinese officials often claim that their country’s massive involvement in Africa is an example of “South-South cooperation” with tremendous potential to unlock Africa’s development prospects. They maintain that China’s economic involvement…
View article: China’s Security and Economic Engagement in West Africa: Constructive or Destructive?
China’s Security and Economic Engagement in West Africa: Constructive or Destructive? Open
Chinese officials tend to claim that Chinese economic and security activities in Africa are based on the principles of equality and mutual benefits (win-win), thus they are generally beneficial to the nation-building and development of Afr…