Land use change is one of the significant drivers of ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss, with widespread consequences on ecosystem services essential for human livelihood. The role of land use change on biodiversity and ecosystem services is equally vital in Ghana. Fores...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2026/v23i21274
Urban sprawl in Ghana is most pronounced in large cities such as Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale. Inadequate urban growth policies, coupled with the prevalence of customary land tenure systems, have encouraged horizontal urban expansion at the expense of agricultural lands and bioclima...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22886
The background of this study is the recognition that as cities in sub-Saharan Africa continue to grow at a rapid rate, the urban development of peri-urban agricultural zones has important implications for the food system and livelihoods. Such impacts are thoroughly gendered in na...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i112654
This study aimed at examining vulnerabilities of persons with disabilities (PWDs) during natural disasters, addressing critical gaps in existing research by analyzing systemic failures in policy, practice, and data across various contexts. The methodology integrated seven key dim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i82328
Aims: This systematic review explored the integration of urban green space (UGS) as part of settlement upgrade activities in developing countries, specifically sub-Saharan Africa and Ghana. As its aim, the review analyzed the environmental, social, and economic implications inher...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i84957