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Socio-economic development and migration in rural Ghana : report from field research in Amedzofe, Volta Region

  • 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 groupsMigration 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.show moreshow less

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Author:Ronja Bohnenkämper, Christina Fußeder, Georgios Emmanouilidis, Cornelia Emmert, Mathias Haberger, Nils Hartmann, Leonie Hohlfeldt, Franziska Jäckel, Janina Körber, Johannes Listl, Falk Ostendorp, Alvaro Pantaleon Osuna, Luzie Steinmetzer, Lena Thurl, Christian UngruheORCiD, Jonas Wagener, Stefanie Wehner
URN:urn:nbn:de:bvb:739-opus4-14865
DOI:https://doi.org/10.15475/mitrawa.upa3
Series (Serial Number):Migration, translocality and development in times of climate change. Mitra|WA Working Paper Series (3)
Editor:Christian Ungruhe, Alvaro Pantaleon Osuna, Stefanie Wehner
Document Type:Report
Language:English
Year of Completion:2024
Date of Publication (online):2024/09/03
Date of first Publication:2024/09/03
Publishing Institution:Universität Passau
Release Date:2024/09/03
Tag:agriculture; communication; education; gender; housing; land use; migration; research-based learning; translocality
Issue:3
Page Number:25 Seiten
Institutes:Sozial- und Bildungswissenschaftliche Fakultät
Dewey Decimal Classification:3 Sozialwissenschaften / 30 Sozialwissenschaften, Soziologie / 300 Sozialwissenschaften
open_access (DINI-Set):open_access
Licence (German):License LogoCreative Commons - CC BY - Namensnennung 4.0 International