International journal of engineering research and technology, Oct 28, 2015
Strengthening agriculture is critical for facing the challenges of rural poverty, food insecurity... more Strengthening agriculture is critical for facing the challenges of rural poverty, food insecurity, unemployment, and sustainability of natural resources. Small scale irrigation farming has been recognized as an important avenue for improving the well being of poor people living in arid and marginal areas of the world. The study examined the contribution of irrigation schemes to poverty reduction in the Garu-Tempane District with reference to Bugri and Gagbiri communities in NorthEastern Ghana. In conducting this research various participatory tools of data collection including interviews, observation and focus group discussions were used. Despite some bottlenecks identified as affecting the smooth operations of irrigation schemes, the irrigation schemes still serve as a major avenue of poverty reduction in these communities. The contribution of small scale irrigation farming to poverty reduction in these communities were in the form of food security, improved household incomes and ability of farmers to access social services such as education and health services for their families. The schemes had the potential of generating income for the growing number of unemployed people especially in the immediate communities. In the Garu-Tempane District of NorthEastern Ghana, small scale irrigation farming constitutes a major source of livelihood for the people especially in the dry season when the absence of rains makes the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals (which is the major economic activity of the people) very difficult and almost impossible.
Small scale irrigation farming has been recognized as an important avenue for improving the well ... more Small scale irrigation farming has been recognized as an important avenue for improving the well being of poor people living in arid and marginal areas of the world. The contribution of small scale irrigation can be seen in its ability to ensure food security as well as contribute to the income of farmers. In the Garu-Tempane District, small scale irrigation farming is a major source of livelihood for people in the district. Despite the importance of the irrigation schemes to dry season farming the schemes face challenges such as inadequate water, inadequate canals, choked and broken canals due to frequent breakdown and inadequate repairs which affect their effective operation. Although the major use of the dam waters was dry season farming, animal watering and fishing were also found to be significant uses of the dam waters. In northeastern Ghana as it is in many parts of the third world, external development agencies support the formation of Water User Associations (WUAs) for the management of community-based irrigation schemes. Although, the management of the schemes and the use of the dam is the responsibility of the community represented by the WUAs it was revealed by the study that, in the management of challenges that confront small scale irrigation schemes, WUAs depended on the supportive roles of traditional authorities as well as district assemblies for discharging their management responsibilities more effectively.
International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research
The study discusses adaptation practices and the resilience of smallholder farmers to agriculture... more The study discusses adaptation practices and the resilience of smallholder farmers to agriculture productivity. The study sampled 248 women smallholder farmers in the study communities. Purposive sampling techniques were used to gather data from women smallholder farmers. The findings indicate that drought, pest and disease infestation, reduced rainfall, and flooding were climate change occurrences that affect crop yields as farmers record low productive output. The findings also indicate that mixed cropping, mixed farming, integrated soil fertility management and forecasting were adaptation practices. Findings further show that livelihood diversification, climate-smart agriculture (CSA), dry season gardening and improved variety were also the major resilience strategies among women smallholder farmers. The study recommends that the Ministry of Food and Agriculture should prioritize a dry season gardening support scheme for women smallholder farmers to sustain their adaptative capac...
American Journal of Economics and Business Innovation
Record keeping is important in development because it provides recorded information critical in b... more Record keeping is important in development because it provides recorded information critical in business entities’ strategic development. The study aimed to look into record keeping and its effects on the development of small-scale enterprises in the Sissala West District of Ghana’s Upper West Region. The study collected data through questionnaires and observations. The study also drew 95 people from a list of small businesses in the Sissala West district as a sample size. The findings show that record-keeping practices are not widely encouraged among small-scale enterprises, and that businesses cannot appreciate the benefits of record-keeping because it is not widely used. Findings also show that capacity factors are important to most small business owners. Findings also show that most small-business owners lack the knowledge and experience needed to use modern technology to keep records. It is suggested that the Ghanaian government (GoG), the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Bu...
Globally, climate change adaptation initiatives have significantly improved recipient farmers’ li... more Globally, climate change adaptation initiatives have significantly improved recipient farmers’ livelihoods by increasing their resilience, production, and overall standard of living. Climate adaptation results in noticeably higher yields from food crops. Climate change events have had a detrimental impact on farmers in Ghana, especially in the Upper East region. This includes producers of legumes in the Bongo District, which is a part of the fragile savanna semi-arid zone. The growing food insecurity and failure of legume crops point to serious losses in climate change adaptation methods. Farmer’s adaptation strategies have fallen short over time, necessitating a revision of programs to assist growers of legumes in the Bongo District. The obstacles connected with indigenous and contemporary adaptation techniques to climate change are also examined in this study, along with local and contemporary stakeholders’ involvement in adaptation efforts. The primary data was gathered through t...
International journal of management & entrepreneurship research, Feb 16, 2023
The relationship between alcohol consumption and conflicts is explored in several contexts. Littl... more The relationship between alcohol consumption and conflicts is explored in several contexts. Little research has been conducted on the subject in Wa. This research explores the relationship between alcohol consumption and conflicts where alcohol consumption is on the increase. This exploratory research is focused on the post-positivist posture. A quantitative research design is used to collect data from both primary and secondary sources for analysis using sphinx IQ software. Some self-administered questionnaires are used for data collection. Results show that alcohol consumption is strongly associated to household conflicts. In addition, the results also show that alcohol consumption is associated to street conflicts. It is found that alcohol consumption is associated to religious conflicts. The findings imply that there should be a rigorous segmentation and hyperpersonalisation of the alcohol beverage market in order to meet the local consumers'core needs and real expectations. To the best of authors knowledge, this is an exploratory research in the Ghanaian Upper West context that shows the relationship
American Journal of Arts and Human Science, Feb 13, 2023
Surface waters are the main drinking water source for many rural communities in Ghana including W... more Surface waters are the main drinking water source for many rural communities in Ghana including Wa West District and Togmaa in particular. The water crisis in Togmaa is a threat to quality sanitation and health in the community. This necessitated the study. A case study approach enabled the researchers to delve much into the phenomenon under study. The methodology included the use of a mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative). The sampling technique used was simple random and purposive sampling. A semi-structured interview guide was used to gather data from 39 households as sampled for the study. Key informant interviews were also used to gather data from chiefs, assemblymen, Magazia (women leader) and the Wa West District Assembly. The study also used observation to observe the water sources in the community. Data gathered from Semi-structured interviews were coded and entered into the SPSS to generate results and presented in Microsoft word using pie charts, bar charts and tables. With the qualitative data using Key Informant Interviews were transcribed and classified under themes with quotes from respondents. The results and conclusions from the study revealed that Togmaa community lack a portable water source compelling resident to drink from polluted pounds; it was also found that community members' enthusiasm to contribute to a borehole facility is thwarted by the poor household income status. Other findings revealed that the people of Togmaa believe the Government of Ghana has the main responsibility to provide them with a water facility, even though they are also willing to contribute their human resource and meagre incomes towards getting a befitting water facility.
International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research, 2023
The relationship between alcohol consumption and conflicts is explored in several contexts. Littl... more The relationship between alcohol consumption and conflicts is explored in several contexts. Little research has been conducted on the subject in Wa. This research explores the relationship between alcohol consumption and conflicts where alcohol consumption is on the increase. This exploratory research is focused on the post-positivist posture. A quantitative research design is used to collect data from both primary and secondary sources for analysis using sphinx IQ software. Some self-administered questionnaires are used for data collection. Results show that alcohol consumption is strongly associated to household conflicts. In addition, the results also show that alcohol consumption is associated to street conflicts. It is found that alcohol consumption is associated to religious conflicts. The findings imply that there should be a rigorous segmentation and hyperpersonalisation of the alcohol beverage market in order to meet the local consumers'core needs and real expectations. To the best of authors knowledge, this is an exploratory research in the Ghanaian Upper West context that shows the relationship
International journal of engineering research and technology, 2015
Strengthening agriculture is critical for facing the challenges of rural poverty, food insecurity... more Strengthening agriculture is critical for facing the challenges of rural poverty, food insecurity, unemployment, and sustainability of natural resources. Small scale irrigation farming has been recognized as an important avenue for improving the well being of poor people living in arid and marginal areas of the world. The study examined the contribution of irrigation schemes to poverty reduction in the Garu-Tempane District with reference to Bugri and Gagbiri communities in North-Eastern Ghana. In conducting this research various participatory tools of data collection including interviews, observation and focus group discussions were used. Despite some bottlenecks identified as affecting the smooth operations of irrigation schemes, the irrigation schemes still serve as a major avenue of poverty reduction in these communities. The contribution of small scale irrigation farming to poverty reduction in these communities were in the form of food security, improved household incomes and ...
Small scale irrigation farming has been recognized as an important avenue for improving the well ... more Small scale irrigation farming has been recognized as an important avenue for improving the well being of poor people living in arid and marginal areas of the world. The contribution of small scale irrigation can be seen in its ability to ensure food security as well as contribute to the income of farmers. In the Garu-Tempane District, small scale irrigation farming is a major source of livelihood for people in the district. Despite the importance of the irrigation schemes to dry season farming the schemes face challenges such as inadequate water, inadequate canals, choked and broken canals due to frequent breakdown and inadequate repairs which affect their effective operation. Although the major use of the dam waters was dry season farming, animal watering and fishing were also found to be significant uses of the dam waters. In northeastern Ghana as it is in many parts of the third world, external development agencies support the formation of Water User Associations (WUAs) for the management of community-based irrigation schemes. Although, the management of the schemes and the use of the dam is the responsibility of the community represented by the WUAs it was revealed by the study that, in the management of challenges that confront small scale irrigation schemes, WUAs depended on the supportive roles of traditional authorities as well as district assemblies for discharging their management responsibilities more effectively.
According to the UN World Water Development Report 2 (2006: V), "Water is an essential life susta... more According to the UN World Water Development Report 2 (2006: V), "Water is an essential life sustaining element. It pervades our lives and is deeply embedded in our cultural backgrounds". It is required for the survival of all living creatures and to spur social and economic development, and at the heart of the challenge of socioeconomic development in relation to water is the issue of climate change (UN, 2006). To highlight the above challenge of climate change the IPCC (2007) predicted that present environmental variability precipitated by climate change is likely to cause an increase in global temperatures, changed weather patterns, rise in sea levels and lead to more recurrent and severe weather events. Africa is seen as one of the continents which are most vulnerable to environment and climate variability and change because of multiple stress and low adaptive capacity (Parry et al., 2007). Brown and Crawford (2008) also suggested that a lot of doubts exist about the longterm patterns of climatic and environmental variability and their likely effects on the livelihood activities of the poor. They are also of the opinion that the poor face considerable challenges in dealing with the effects of climate change, and this could reduce their livelihood choices. According to Stern, (2007) the likely effects of environmental variability and climate change are many. The many consequences of climate change projections on sub-Saharan Africa are that it will have a major effect on agricultural production by the end of the 21st century, and this could hamper the hope of reducing poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, a region where the majority of the population live in rural areas and rely on smallholder agriculture as their main source of livelihood (Slater et al. 2007; Assan et al. 2009; Yanda and Mubaya, 2011). West Africa is considered to be one of the regions likely to be most affected by climate change. Its vulnerability is as a result of its geographical and climatic features. The region has five main bio-geographical features with the savannah, which is vulnerable to little changes in climatic features, occupying about 60% of the surface of tropical Africa (Laube, 2007). This therefore makes the assertion of Jain (2014:1) very relevant in this part of the region, where the Upper East Region (UER) is located when she said in her PhD thesis that: Increased Adaptive Capacity Appropriate Adaptation Reduced Vulnerability Livelihood Outcome
International journal of engineering research and technology, Oct 28, 2015
Strengthening agriculture is critical for facing the challenges of rural poverty, food insecurity... more Strengthening agriculture is critical for facing the challenges of rural poverty, food insecurity, unemployment, and sustainability of natural resources. Small scale irrigation farming has been recognized as an important avenue for improving the well being of poor people living in arid and marginal areas of the world. The study examined the contribution of irrigation schemes to poverty reduction in the Garu-Tempane District with reference to Bugri and Gagbiri communities in NorthEastern Ghana. In conducting this research various participatory tools of data collection including interviews, observation and focus group discussions were used. Despite some bottlenecks identified as affecting the smooth operations of irrigation schemes, the irrigation schemes still serve as a major avenue of poverty reduction in these communities. The contribution of small scale irrigation farming to poverty reduction in these communities were in the form of food security, improved household incomes and ability of farmers to access social services such as education and health services for their families. The schemes had the potential of generating income for the growing number of unemployed people especially in the immediate communities. In the Garu-Tempane District of NorthEastern Ghana, small scale irrigation farming constitutes a major source of livelihood for the people especially in the dry season when the absence of rains makes the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals (which is the major economic activity of the people) very difficult and almost impossible.
Small scale irrigation farming has been recognized as an important avenue for improving the well ... more Small scale irrigation farming has been recognized as an important avenue for improving the well being of poor people living in arid and marginal areas of the world. The contribution of small scale irrigation can be seen in its ability to ensure food security as well as contribute to the income of farmers. In the Garu-Tempane District, small scale irrigation farming is a major source of livelihood for people in the district. Despite the importance of the irrigation schemes to dry season farming the schemes face challenges such as inadequate water, inadequate canals, choked and broken canals due to frequent breakdown and inadequate repairs which affect their effective operation. Although the major use of the dam waters was dry season farming, animal watering and fishing were also found to be significant uses of the dam waters. In northeastern Ghana as it is in many parts of the third world, external development agencies support the formation of Water User Associations (WUAs) for the management of community-based irrigation schemes. Although, the management of the schemes and the use of the dam is the responsibility of the community represented by the WUAs it was revealed by the study that, in the management of challenges that confront small scale irrigation schemes, WUAs depended on the supportive roles of traditional authorities as well as district assemblies for discharging their management responsibilities more effectively.
International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research
The study discusses adaptation practices and the resilience of smallholder farmers to agriculture... more The study discusses adaptation practices and the resilience of smallholder farmers to agriculture productivity. The study sampled 248 women smallholder farmers in the study communities. Purposive sampling techniques were used to gather data from women smallholder farmers. The findings indicate that drought, pest and disease infestation, reduced rainfall, and flooding were climate change occurrences that affect crop yields as farmers record low productive output. The findings also indicate that mixed cropping, mixed farming, integrated soil fertility management and forecasting were adaptation practices. Findings further show that livelihood diversification, climate-smart agriculture (CSA), dry season gardening and improved variety were also the major resilience strategies among women smallholder farmers. The study recommends that the Ministry of Food and Agriculture should prioritize a dry season gardening support scheme for women smallholder farmers to sustain their adaptative capac...
American Journal of Economics and Business Innovation
Record keeping is important in development because it provides recorded information critical in b... more Record keeping is important in development because it provides recorded information critical in business entities’ strategic development. The study aimed to look into record keeping and its effects on the development of small-scale enterprises in the Sissala West District of Ghana’s Upper West Region. The study collected data through questionnaires and observations. The study also drew 95 people from a list of small businesses in the Sissala West district as a sample size. The findings show that record-keeping practices are not widely encouraged among small-scale enterprises, and that businesses cannot appreciate the benefits of record-keeping because it is not widely used. Findings also show that capacity factors are important to most small business owners. Findings also show that most small-business owners lack the knowledge and experience needed to use modern technology to keep records. It is suggested that the Ghanaian government (GoG), the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Bu...
Globally, climate change adaptation initiatives have significantly improved recipient farmers’ li... more Globally, climate change adaptation initiatives have significantly improved recipient farmers’ livelihoods by increasing their resilience, production, and overall standard of living. Climate adaptation results in noticeably higher yields from food crops. Climate change events have had a detrimental impact on farmers in Ghana, especially in the Upper East region. This includes producers of legumes in the Bongo District, which is a part of the fragile savanna semi-arid zone. The growing food insecurity and failure of legume crops point to serious losses in climate change adaptation methods. Farmer’s adaptation strategies have fallen short over time, necessitating a revision of programs to assist growers of legumes in the Bongo District. The obstacles connected with indigenous and contemporary adaptation techniques to climate change are also examined in this study, along with local and contemporary stakeholders’ involvement in adaptation efforts. The primary data was gathered through t...
International journal of management & entrepreneurship research, Feb 16, 2023
The relationship between alcohol consumption and conflicts is explored in several contexts. Littl... more The relationship between alcohol consumption and conflicts is explored in several contexts. Little research has been conducted on the subject in Wa. This research explores the relationship between alcohol consumption and conflicts where alcohol consumption is on the increase. This exploratory research is focused on the post-positivist posture. A quantitative research design is used to collect data from both primary and secondary sources for analysis using sphinx IQ software. Some self-administered questionnaires are used for data collection. Results show that alcohol consumption is strongly associated to household conflicts. In addition, the results also show that alcohol consumption is associated to street conflicts. It is found that alcohol consumption is associated to religious conflicts. The findings imply that there should be a rigorous segmentation and hyperpersonalisation of the alcohol beverage market in order to meet the local consumers'core needs and real expectations. To the best of authors knowledge, this is an exploratory research in the Ghanaian Upper West context that shows the relationship
American Journal of Arts and Human Science, Feb 13, 2023
Surface waters are the main drinking water source for many rural communities in Ghana including W... more Surface waters are the main drinking water source for many rural communities in Ghana including Wa West District and Togmaa in particular. The water crisis in Togmaa is a threat to quality sanitation and health in the community. This necessitated the study. A case study approach enabled the researchers to delve much into the phenomenon under study. The methodology included the use of a mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative). The sampling technique used was simple random and purposive sampling. A semi-structured interview guide was used to gather data from 39 households as sampled for the study. Key informant interviews were also used to gather data from chiefs, assemblymen, Magazia (women leader) and the Wa West District Assembly. The study also used observation to observe the water sources in the community. Data gathered from Semi-structured interviews were coded and entered into the SPSS to generate results and presented in Microsoft word using pie charts, bar charts and tables. With the qualitative data using Key Informant Interviews were transcribed and classified under themes with quotes from respondents. The results and conclusions from the study revealed that Togmaa community lack a portable water source compelling resident to drink from polluted pounds; it was also found that community members' enthusiasm to contribute to a borehole facility is thwarted by the poor household income status. Other findings revealed that the people of Togmaa believe the Government of Ghana has the main responsibility to provide them with a water facility, even though they are also willing to contribute their human resource and meagre incomes towards getting a befitting water facility.
International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research, 2023
The relationship between alcohol consumption and conflicts is explored in several contexts. Littl... more The relationship between alcohol consumption and conflicts is explored in several contexts. Little research has been conducted on the subject in Wa. This research explores the relationship between alcohol consumption and conflicts where alcohol consumption is on the increase. This exploratory research is focused on the post-positivist posture. A quantitative research design is used to collect data from both primary and secondary sources for analysis using sphinx IQ software. Some self-administered questionnaires are used for data collection. Results show that alcohol consumption is strongly associated to household conflicts. In addition, the results also show that alcohol consumption is associated to street conflicts. It is found that alcohol consumption is associated to religious conflicts. The findings imply that there should be a rigorous segmentation and hyperpersonalisation of the alcohol beverage market in order to meet the local consumers'core needs and real expectations. To the best of authors knowledge, this is an exploratory research in the Ghanaian Upper West context that shows the relationship
International journal of engineering research and technology, 2015
Strengthening agriculture is critical for facing the challenges of rural poverty, food insecurity... more Strengthening agriculture is critical for facing the challenges of rural poverty, food insecurity, unemployment, and sustainability of natural resources. Small scale irrigation farming has been recognized as an important avenue for improving the well being of poor people living in arid and marginal areas of the world. The study examined the contribution of irrigation schemes to poverty reduction in the Garu-Tempane District with reference to Bugri and Gagbiri communities in North-Eastern Ghana. In conducting this research various participatory tools of data collection including interviews, observation and focus group discussions were used. Despite some bottlenecks identified as affecting the smooth operations of irrigation schemes, the irrigation schemes still serve as a major avenue of poverty reduction in these communities. The contribution of small scale irrigation farming to poverty reduction in these communities were in the form of food security, improved household incomes and ...
Small scale irrigation farming has been recognized as an important avenue for improving the well ... more Small scale irrigation farming has been recognized as an important avenue for improving the well being of poor people living in arid and marginal areas of the world. The contribution of small scale irrigation can be seen in its ability to ensure food security as well as contribute to the income of farmers. In the Garu-Tempane District, small scale irrigation farming is a major source of livelihood for people in the district. Despite the importance of the irrigation schemes to dry season farming the schemes face challenges such as inadequate water, inadequate canals, choked and broken canals due to frequent breakdown and inadequate repairs which affect their effective operation. Although the major use of the dam waters was dry season farming, animal watering and fishing were also found to be significant uses of the dam waters. In northeastern Ghana as it is in many parts of the third world, external development agencies support the formation of Water User Associations (WUAs) for the management of community-based irrigation schemes. Although, the management of the schemes and the use of the dam is the responsibility of the community represented by the WUAs it was revealed by the study that, in the management of challenges that confront small scale irrigation schemes, WUAs depended on the supportive roles of traditional authorities as well as district assemblies for discharging their management responsibilities more effectively.
According to the UN World Water Development Report 2 (2006: V), "Water is an essential life susta... more According to the UN World Water Development Report 2 (2006: V), "Water is an essential life sustaining element. It pervades our lives and is deeply embedded in our cultural backgrounds". It is required for the survival of all living creatures and to spur social and economic development, and at the heart of the challenge of socioeconomic development in relation to water is the issue of climate change (UN, 2006). To highlight the above challenge of climate change the IPCC (2007) predicted that present environmental variability precipitated by climate change is likely to cause an increase in global temperatures, changed weather patterns, rise in sea levels and lead to more recurrent and severe weather events. Africa is seen as one of the continents which are most vulnerable to environment and climate variability and change because of multiple stress and low adaptive capacity (Parry et al., 2007). Brown and Crawford (2008) also suggested that a lot of doubts exist about the longterm patterns of climatic and environmental variability and their likely effects on the livelihood activities of the poor. They are also of the opinion that the poor face considerable challenges in dealing with the effects of climate change, and this could reduce their livelihood choices. According to Stern, (2007) the likely effects of environmental variability and climate change are many. The many consequences of climate change projections on sub-Saharan Africa are that it will have a major effect on agricultural production by the end of the 21st century, and this could hamper the hope of reducing poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, a region where the majority of the population live in rural areas and rely on smallholder agriculture as their main source of livelihood (Slater et al. 2007; Assan et al. 2009; Yanda and Mubaya, 2011). West Africa is considered to be one of the regions likely to be most affected by climate change. Its vulnerability is as a result of its geographical and climatic features. The region has five main bio-geographical features with the savannah, which is vulnerable to little changes in climatic features, occupying about 60% of the surface of tropical Africa (Laube, 2007). This therefore makes the assertion of Jain (2014:1) very relevant in this part of the region, where the Upper East Region (UER) is located when she said in her PhD thesis that: Increased Adaptive Capacity Appropriate Adaptation Reduced Vulnerability Livelihood Outcome
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