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Grasscutter Farmers’ Risk Attitude, Management and Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Grasscutter Meat in Upper West Region, Ghana
(Sd. Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, 2024-06-30) Titus Stanislaus Saanaakyaavuure Dery
The study aims to evaluate the risk attitude and management of grasscutter farmers in Ghana and assess consumers’ Willingness to Pay (WTP) for grasscutter meat relying on the Rational Choice Theory and the Resilience Theory. A mixed method approach was employed to conduct a cross-sectional survey using structured questionnaires for grasscutter farmers (N = 52), grasscutter consumers (N = 241) and an interview guide for key informant interviews. Probit, bivariate and multivariate analyses were done using STATA version 14 for quantitative data while NVivo version 12 was used to analyse qualitative data. The results revealed that marketing and production risks were significantly associated with farmers' risk-taking experience (p ≤ 0.05). Gender, age, educational level, the number of dependents, years of rearing experience, farm size, off-farm jobs, income, and income generated from grasscutter sales were significantly associated with farmers’ risk attitude. The study showed that farmers’ major management strategies were calling on experts to check sick grasscutters (M=4.71; SD=0.54), presenting clean feed to grasscutters (M=4.69; SD=0.51), and networking with colleague farmers (M=4.67; SD=0.62). The results further revealed that the resilience variable's ‘purpose’ (p = 0.01), ‘self-reliance’ (p = 0.02) and ‘authenticity’ (p = 0.01) significantly correlated with farmers' resilience risk management. The study also revealed that the physical surroundings, location, availability of grasscutter meat, taste, softness or texture, loyalty, healthiness, and nutrient quality of grasscutter significantly influenced consumers' preference for grasscutter meat over other meat with a p-value = 0.01 for all. Additionally, gender, marital status, religion, education, income and household size were significantly associated with WTP. Results further showed no direct institutional policy support for grasscutter rearing in Ghana. The study concludes that farmers experience variable risks in rearing grasscutters, and intrinsic and extrinsic factors influence consumers’ willingness to pay for grasscutter meat. The study makes recommendations that farmers should be continuously educated on how to minimise the risks associated with grasscutter production.
Perceived Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in Nature-Based Tourism Destination: A Case Study of Mole National Park, Ghana
(Sd. Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, 2024) Benjamin Aapeple Bedigbee
Nature-based tourism (NBT) relies on the natural environment but is threatened by global climate change altering ecosystems and reducing biodiversity. This study addresses a gap in existing research by examining the vulnerability of nature-based tourism destinations in Ghana to climate change, with a specific focus on Mole National Park (MNP). MNP was purposively selected to study stakeholders' perceptions, adaptation strategies, and barriers to climate change. A qualitative case study approach served as the basis for the data collection and analysis, which involved 26 interviews with stakeholders such as MNP's managers, chiefs, A Rocha Ghana, Wildlife Society, West Gonja Municipal Assembly, Zaina Lodge, Mognori, and Murugu communities. Three focus group discussions (FGDs) were held with park managers only, a women's group only, and a men's group only to triangulate and verify information from all participants. Field observations triangulated information from key informants and focus group discussants. Patterns and similarities in responses from interviewees and discussants were identified by organizing the data into themes and categories, encompassing climate change perceptions, impacts, adaptation strategies, and barriers to adaptation. According to the study, MNP is vulnerable to rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, droughts, floods, and windstorms,
leading to water scarcity, wildlife stress, wildfires, and human-wildlife conflicts. Adaptation strategies found included artificial waterholes, controlled burning,
afforestation, and green accommodations. Barriers included financial constraints, socio-cultural beliefs, weak institutions, and limited technology. In light of these findings, government intervention and dedicated budget allocation are recommended to preserve MNP's ecological integrity and serve as a model for global climate change adaptation in NBT destinations.
The Extent of Re-Integration and Retention of School-Aged Mothers into the Formal School System in the West Mamprusi Municipality, Ghana
(SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, 2023-04-30) PULSON, A.
The teenage girl faces several challenges as she attempts to move up the educational ladder. She is vulnerable to violence and susceptible to socio-cultural hindrances that pin down her educational ambitions. Several girls go through child labour, discrimination, early marriages and teenage pregnancy. The effect of teenage pregnancy includes among others, dismissal from home and school-dropout. In recognition of teenage pregnancy as a factor undermining female education in Ghana, the government through the Ghana Education Service formulated “The Ghana Education Service back to school campaign and re-entry policy” to re-admit female students after childbirth into the formal school system. This re-entry directive seeks to guarantee pregnant girls’ access to education after child birth. The primary objective of the study was to assess the re-integration and retention of school-aged mothers into the formal school system in the West Mamprusi Municipality. The study adopted the mixed method in a descriptive research design to collect and analyze data. Primary data was collected from 100 respondents including students, teachers, parents, among others. Data was collected using the key informant interviews, focus group discussion and questionnaires. The study revealed that all the respondents including 59% and 64% of the school-aged mothers agreed that the GES and the schools in the West Mamprusi Municipality played the role of awareness creation and sensitization on the re-entry policy as well as provision of guidance counselling services in schools for students. Using the Kendell Coefficient of Concordant ranking, it was revealed that the top three psycho-social challenges faced by school-aged mothers were maltreatment and discrimination, Childcare problems and learning difficulties with average mean score of 1.5, 1.6 and 1.6 respectively. School-aged mothers’ decision to return to school after child birth as indicated by the school-aged mothers was influenced largely by their personal ambitions (80%), pressure from their parents (70%) and support from NGOs (86%). Provision of basic Teaching and Learning Materials, sex education and motivational schemes were measures put in place by the GES and schools to retain school-aged mothers. The study recommended among other things that childcare facilities should be provided in schools to take care of school-aged mothers’ children to enable them concentrate on their studies.
Academic Libraries in the Context of Higher Education in Ghana: Insights from the SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies
(Information and Knowledge Management, 2025-03-31) KONLAN, B., DUKPER, B. K., AMOSAH, J.
The present study delves into examining and explicating the role and significance of academic libraries in the specific context of higher education in Ghana, particularly emphasising the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS). The results of this study divulge that the academic library at
UBIDS plays a paramount and pivotal role in bolstering and facilitating teaching, learning, and research activities. The faculty members and students of UBIDS recognise the library as a valuable and indispensable resource centre that provides access to scholarly materials and creates an environment conducive and
favourable for study and research. The study also identifies and pinpoints areas that need improvement, which includes, but is not limited to, the pressing need for strategic collection development, the imperative and crucial task of addressing various infrastructural challenges that impede and hinder equitable access to
electronic resources, and the necessity of enhancing user-centred services. The favourable reception and positive feedback of information literacy initiatives underscore the importance of equipping students with research skills. The challenges and obstacles related to funding and the digital divide present opportunities and possibilities for collaborative and concerted efforts and digital advancements. These findings significantly and substantially contribute to the understanding and comprehension of academic library management issues and practices in Ghana and underscore and emphasise the critical and crucial importance of continuous assessment and improvement to meet and satisfy users' ever-evolving and dynamic needs and requirements.
Marketing Academic Libraries Information and Services: an Overview of SDD-UBIDS Library System
(International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research, 2024-05-31) Konlan, B., Appiah, D .K., Daakyie, J.B.
The study examined the marketing of academic libraries’ information and services at the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies and the challenges as well as opportunities associated with this venture. The study was conducted using four participants who are librarians with different years of experience at the UBIDS library. The qualitative research design was adopted and an interview guide was used to gather data from the four participants.
The participants revealed through the interview that the key challenge facing the academic library is raising awareness about the academic library among users in their attempt to promote the services and resources of the library which consequently reduces patronage. The study
therefore recommended that librarians be trained in building cordial relationships with users. Also, the library should have a conducive environment for easy use. The comfort of library patrons should be ensured by providing enough lighting, high-quality furniture and restrooms
to survive the competition from its rivals.