Commissioned by The World Bank, this research analyzed the complex interconnections between poverty, environment, gender, and infrastructure in Ghana. The study sought to understand local perceptions of the gender-poverty-environment nexus and its interaction with infrastructure and sustainable development initiatives, aiming to identify ways to transform negative linkages into positive outcomes.
This rapid assessment study was conducted to gather information on the potential impacts of the global economic crisis on the Ghanaian economy. The study identified the categories of Ghanaians most affected by the financial downturn, providing early insights into the economic vulnerabilities resulting from the crisis.
This project involved a baseline study on the social dimensions of climate change in Ghana within the broader context of the Economics of Adaptation. In May 2009, a Field Validation Survey was conducted in 8 selected sites across the 4 agro-ecological zones to capture people’s experiences in coping with climate variability and environmental degradation. Additionally, Participatory Scenario Development (PSD) workshops were held at both national and regional levels, where diverse stakeholders developed realistic adaptation pathways for various livelihood groups and prioritized investments for short-, medium-, and long-term adaptation.
