Abstract:
Several personalities in various ways have made important contributions
to this research. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisors,
Professor Kwaku Adutwum Boakye and Professor Francis Eric Amuquandoh for
their immense contribution to this thesis through their guidance, constructive
criticisms, stimulating discussion, tremendous encouragement and the goodwill
with which they guided this work. Without their intellectual dynamism this study
would not have been possible.
My profound gratitude goes to Mr Yaw Anhwere for his instrumental role
in gaining admission into this programme of study. I am indebted to Dr Kofi
Ayebi-Arthur for his invaluable support, advice, time, contributions and
encouragement. To Dr Christina Boateng, Kwaku Kissiedu and Enoch Apori
Ansah, I say thank you for your inspiration and timely support. God bless you all.
My profound gratitude to my parents, Mr Justice Acquah and Ms Janet
Mensah, my husband, Mr Emmanuel Ohene-Darko, my children, Glenn, Galia and
Gadiel Ohene - Darko and my siblings, Justice and Edward Acquah for their
unrelenting support, prayers, love and encouragement throughout my study.
Finally, I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to the heads and staff of
Food and Drugs Authority, Ghana Tourism Authority and the Environmental
Health and Sanitation Unit of the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly for granting
me time for interview and discussions amid their tight schedules. I am also
indebted to all food service providers for their cooperation and assistance
throughout my data collection.
