Role of rural infrastructural development in alleviating poverty in Ghana: A case of Jukwa, Central Region

Abstract

Rural infrastructure provides essential production conditions such as telecommunication, roads, medical services and educational facilities which enhances development in a rural setting. It is therefore pertinent to assess the state of infrastructural development on the quality of life of the inhabitants of Jukwa. The study employed a descriptive survey design and 600 house hold heads were targeted. Questionnaire/interview schedule, focus group discussion and observation checklist were used to collect data. The data obtained from the field was analyzed using SPSS (version 16). It was noted that a huge infrastructural gap exists within the Jukwa community which serves as a contributing factor to the socio-economic woes of the inhabitants. It is recommended that, the District Assembly see to the supervision and possible completion of all on-going and stalled projects captured in the District Assembly’s Medium Term Development Plan (DMTD 2010-2013). This will ensure accountability and rural development and will serve as a catalyst for taking the people from the poverty cycle. The completion of these stalled projects will help reduce the infrastructural gap that exist in the area