TY - RPRT A1 - Bohnenkämper, Ronja A1 - Fußeder, Christina A1 - Emmanouilidis, Georgios A1 - Emmert, Cornelia A1 - Haberger, Mathias A1 - Hartmann, Nils A1 - Hohlfeldt, Leonie A1 - Jäckel, Franziska A1 - Körber, Janina A1 - Listl, Johannes A1 - Ostendorp, Falk A1 - Pantaleon Osuna, Alvaro A1 - Steinmetzer, Luzie A1 - Thurl, Lena A1 - Ungruhe, Christian A1 - Wagener, Jonas A1 - Wehner, Stefanie ED - Ungruhe, Christian ED - Pantaleon Osuna, Alvaro ED - Wehner, Stefanie T1 - Socio-economic development and migration in rural Ghana : report from field research in Amedzofe, Volta Region N2 - Migration plays a significant role in Ghanaian society, particularly in rural areas where its impact is inextricably linked to socio-economic dynamics. In March 2023, a student field research field research project was conducted in Amedzofe as part of the international research project “Migration and Translocality in West Africa”, shedding light on various aspects of rural life through the lens of translocality. The field research aimed to address a wide range of topics related to rural livelihoods, focusing on migration and translocal aspects of everyday life. Six working groups embarked on a 10-day field research journey, employing mixed methods encompassing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. This extensive fieldwork followed a semester of intensive preparation, ensuring the thoroughness and depth of the study. The survey results were meticulously analysed and presented, providing valuable insights into the patterns, drivers and impacts of migration in the region. Additionally, the findings of the six working groups offered nuanced perspectives on various facets of rural life, including economic activities, social networks, cultural practices, education and gender aspects. This endeavour aims at fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding migration and translocality in rural Ghana. It is a testament to the dedication and vision of the late Prof. Dr. Malte Steinbrink, whose leadership and guidance were instrumental in the preparation and realisation of this study. T3 - Migration, translocality and development in times of climate change. Mitra|WA Working Paper Series - 3 KW - migration KW - translocality KW - agriculture KW - land use KW - housing KW - communication KW - education KW - gender KW - research-based learning Y1 - 2024 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:739-opus4-14865 IS - 3 ER - TY - RPRT A1 - Ejiba, Ikenna V. A1 - Olajide, Adeola O. ED - Ungruhe, Christian ED - Wehner, Stefanie T1 - Does translocality influence climate change adaption of rural farming households? : evidence from Arochukwu, southeast Nigeria N2 - Impacts of climate change are a burden for many rural communities in the global south, and particularly affect vulnerable farming households, that depend on agriculture for their sustenance. Understanding how vulnerable rural migrant households respond to this, from a translocal perspective can help to build households’ resilience to climate change. While studies in Nigeria have assessed the impact of migration as a means of adaptation, studies assessing the influence of vulnerable households, using this approach is limited. This study therefore assessed how translocality influence adaptation to climate change, for vulnerable rural households in Arochukwu, southeast Nigeria. To achieve this objective, a multistage purposive random sampling technique was used to collect data from rural farm households. Primary data were collected from the households in the Area of Origin (AoO) and Area of Destination (AoD) using survey and interviews, and analysed using mixed methods analysis. Results indicate that rainfall variability and high temperature are the most risks encountered, resulting in crop losses. As a means of adaptation, migrant and non-migrant households engage in off-season migration to urban and rural areas, with more migrant households engaging in off-season rural-urban and rural-rural migration. Among migrant households, flow of resources occur, with the type of item determining the medium of exchange; while households in the AoO pay less attention to agricultural investment. Migrant and non-migrant households also differ significantly in terms of the number of adaptation measures employed. Findings from the empirical analysis on the influence of translocality on adaptation indicate that, perception of climate change, household size, and the transfer of ideas, knowledge, and innovation by migrants to their households in the AoO significantly influence adaptation of rural farming households. The research makes a case for consideration of translocality in national adaptation plans, aimed at building resilience of rural households in Southeast Nigeria. T3 - Migration, translocality and development in times of climate change. Mitra|WA Working Paper Series - 5 KW - Climate Change KW - Vulnerability KW - Translocality KW - Migration KW - Adaption KW - Southeast Nigeria Y1 - 2025 U6 - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:739-opus4-15773 IS - 5 ER -