Abstract:
This study aimed at investigating the socio-economic effects and
resettlement challenges associated with the construction of the Bui Hydro
Power Dam on the Black Volta River at the Bui Gorge in Ghana. It used the
qualitative research methodology with the use of both a set of structured
questionnaire and focus group discussions. It was found that affected
communities in the Bui Dam area had been resettled into new areas. However,
most of the resettlers had lost some property or some intrinsic benefits
associated with the former residences. Resettlers were quite content with new
housing accommodations provided them but were dissatisfied with other
forms of compensation they received such as that relate to land. Major
challenges in the resettlement process that were identified include lack of
involvement of local rulers in decision-making and poor information
dissemination to indig
