Urban agriculture is gaining global recognition as a strategic response to rising urban food insecurity, environmental degradation, and socioeconomic vulnerability. This study critically assesses the role of urban agriculture in enhancing food security and promoting sustainabilit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3392
Urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa has accelerated dramatically, with urban populations projected to reach 50% by 2030, yet this growth has exacerbated land tenure insecurity, particularly for migrants. This mixed-methods study examines the intersection of urbanization and land t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i72182
This paper highlighted the socio-economic and cultural disruptions endured by indigenous communities affected by compulsory land acquisition for state-led development initiatives. The objective was to assess how effectively current legal frameworks protect indigenous rights durin...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2025/v22i61048
The paper evaluated the effects of climate change, particularly temperature increases, on commercial real estate in Ayeduase and Kotei, Ghana. The research identified rising temperatures as a significant risk affecting property values, operational efficiency, and sustainability....
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i34782
Roshel Ayimaa, Irene-Nora Dinye & Romanus Dogkubong Dinye·Advances in Research·2026
Housing affordability had emerged as a critical urban challenge in Ghana, yet empirical evidence at the sub-city level remained limited. This study examined the dynamics of rental affordability in Asokore Mampong, a rapidly urbanizing municipality within the Kumasi Metropolis. Us...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i11580
Rapid urbanization in Ghana has intensified the proliferation of informal settlements. Approximately 45% of the urban population reside in slums characterized by inadequate housing, insecure tenure, and limited access to basic services. This paper explores Land Value Capture stra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i102483
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
Climate change poses significant threats to the built environment, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa where rapid urbanisation intersects with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, flooding, and energy insecurity. While the building sector is widely recognised for its role in cl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22877
This paper assessed the relationship between secure land rights and agricultural productivity, focusing on food security outcomes in Ghana. While previous literature had explored tenure security across sub-Saharan Africa, this study uniquely analyzed Ghana’s dual customary-statut...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2025/v51i51953