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Foreign visitors' perceptions of panafest' 97: A study in tourism special events

Amenumey, Edem Kwesi (University of Cape Coast, 1998)

PANAFEST is an emerging special event of international repute in Ghana. The festival which was first held in 1992, seeks to among others, unite peoples of African descent across the world to enhance the development of the ...
Determination of flood risk zones in Accra and Tema Metropolis

Nyarko, Benjamin Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2000-08)

Accra has been experiencing periodic flooding that affects properties and lives. For instance on 4th and 5th June 1994, 8 persons lost their lives and 80 million cedis worth of properties belonging to Paloma Company were ...
Socio-cultural dimensions of buruli ulcer infection in the Upper Denkyira district

Adomah, Agnes-Rita (University of Cape Coast, 2003-06)

Buruli ulcer, a disease of the skin is endemic in some parts of Ghana and currently has no cure. Researches are still being conducted to get more information on the disease. This study assessed the perception of and reactions ...
Stakeholders' perception of domestic tourism promotion: The case of Kumasi Metropolis

Aidoo, George Eduenoo (University of Cape Coast, 2006-01)

The study used a modified systems framework for analysing the role of stakeholders in tourism promotion, to explore and analyse the level of collaboration and coordination between the private and public stakeholders in ...
Private participation in the Tema Port container terminal and its implications for stevedoring companies in Ghana

Obilie - Odei, Regina (University of Cape Coast, 2006-08)

Containerisation has gradually become a dominant method of moving cargo the world over since its introduction in the 1960s and so has investment in container terminals. Container terminals form a central part of the transport ...
Refugee-host interaction: Case of Krisan refugee settlement in Ghana

Agblorti, Samuel Miledzi (University of Cape Coast, 2006-11)

Views on host-refugee interactions are as varied as the activities of refugees. Some studies consider the outcomes of these interactions as symbiotic. To some, host populations take advantage of the vulnerable situation ...
Community - based natural resources management and livelihood improvement: the case of Amansuri Conservation and Integrated Development Project (ACID) in Jomoro district in Ghana

Mensah, Christopher (University of Cape Coast, 2008-01)

The environment has since time immemorial been useful to human beings. However, demands of development have put a great deal of pressure on the environment to the point that it is undergoing rapid transformation which ...
Social support systems for the aged in the Bawku municipality

Ayabilla, Richard Akumbas (University of Cape Coast, 2008-07)

The global ageing population is increasing in number and in proportion, although at different rates in different parts of the world. Ageing involves biological, psychological, economical and social change throughout the ...
Utilization of hotels in the Central region: A case study of hotels in the Cape Coast and Elmina municipalities

Anaman, Ato (University of Cape Coast, 2008-11)

The importance of hotels as central in the development of tourism cannot be underestimated - because they serve as the home base of the tourist (Fridgen, 1991) and also contribute to about 30 percent of the tourist's budget ...
Factors affecting the implementation of guidance and counselling services in selected colleges of education in Ghana

Frempong, Fred Effa (University of Cape Coast, 2009-12)

The purpose of the study was to examine factors that affected implementation of Guidance and Counselling services in three of the Colleges in Ghana. This was necessitated since it appeared that Colleges were not effectively ...
Access to and management of portable water in the Ga West municipality

Adjakloe, Yvonne Ami (University of Cape Coast, 2010-03)

The supply of potable water to the home is vital because water is a prerequisite for existence. Due to the growing scarcity of fresh water which is a result of increased needs for water, management becomes the essential ...
Scientific medical practitioners and traditional medicine in contemporary Ghana: A study of attitiudes and perceptions

Asante, Emmanuel (University of Cape Coast, 2010-05)

Traditional Medicine (TM) has been practised in Ghana from time immemorial and many Ghanaians still patronise the services of traditional medical practitioners (TMPs). However, TM has not been integrated into the formal ...
Influence des èlèments syntasiques anglais sur lècrit des apprenants du Francais langue ètrang ère (fle) au Ghana. Les cas de quelques ècoles secondaires dans la m ètropole de Cape Coast

Fiadzawoo, Jonas Kwabla (University of Cape Coast, 2010-05)

Ghana after her independence adopted English Language as the official language of the country. English therefore enjoys the highest status more than other Ghanaian Languages since it is widely used as medium of communication ...
Provision of social support for the aged in the Cape Coast metropolis

Arthur, Alphonsus (University of Cape Coast, 2010-07)

With the increasing number of the aged in Ghana, social support for this segment of the population is gradually becoming an issue of great concern. There is debt of research on this. This study is therefore an attempt to ...
Causes and consequences of informal settlement planning in Ghana: A case study of Aboabo, a suburb of Kumasi metropolis

Mensah, Collins Adjei (University of Cape Coast, 2010-07)

Inadequate attention to urban land-use planning and practices could result in the proliferation of unauthorised structures which could destroy the health, beauty and convenience of cities. This thesis sought to investigate ...
Provision of social support for the aged in the Cape Coast Metropolis

Arthur, Alphonsus (University Of Cape Coast, 2010-07)

With the increasing number of the aged in Ghana, social support for this segment of the population is gradually becoming an issue of great concern. There is debt of research on this. This study is therefore an attempt ...
Spatio-temporal information and analysis of land use/land cover changes in the Muni-Pomadze wetland

Atampugre, Gerald (University of Cape Coast, 2010-11)

Land use/land cover dynamics in wetland catchments is poorly understood; even though it is an important indicator of wetland ecological health. The study was aimed at detecting and quantifying Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) ...
Maternal health and women's rights in the Ga district

Mprah, Wisdom Kwadwo (University of Cape Coast, 2010-12)

Every, year at least half a million women die from pregnancy-related causes of which, 99% come from developing countries. The root cause of this situation is due to the fact that the decision-making power women regarding ...
lithological responses to sea erosion along the coasline from gold hill (Komenda) to Amissano (Saltpond)

Anim, Mabel (university of cape coast, 2012-07)

Sea erosion, attributed to sea level rise and human activity, has become a threatening phenomenon confronting many coastal settlements worldwide. It has caused destruction to many coastal resources. Measures employed to ...
Simulating spatial growth patterns of urban areas in Ghana: An agent based modeling approach

Inkoom, Justice Nana (University of Cape Coast, 2013-01)

In Sub-Saharan Africa, rapid urban growth has outstripped the capacities of central and local government to control and regulate urban land development; hence people construct their homes on available lands most of which ...

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