KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

COLLEGE OF ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING

PL 351: PLANNING WORKSHOP III

THEME: PLANNING FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC

TRANSFORMATION
ASSIGNMENT THREE: REVIEW OF KEY SECTORS/INDICATORS OF THE
DISTRICTS AND IDENTIFICATION OF DATA NEEDS
GROUP 41

NAME: INDEX NUMBER

SERE LAWRENCE 2693020

AGYEI FRANCISCA 2676320

STELLA AKOSUA OWUSU-ACHAW 2692120

AFEDO SETH YAW GANYO 2675820

AMOAKO BOATENG KWAKU 2677520

WORKSHOP TUTORS: ASSISTED BY;

DR. (MRS.) GIFTY ADOM-ASAMOAH EMMANUAL OTI NANI

DR. (MRS) THERESA Y. BAAH-ENNUMH MARK AKITE

DR. MICHAEL OSEI ASIBEY MISS SEDINAM BARNEY

MISS BELINDA AMEYAA
 CHAPTER ONE

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction

Development is basically the aim to improve upon the living conditions of the people. To
achieve this result, development of all the various sectors thus; physical, economic, (agriculture,
industry, and services) environment, institutional and political sectors. Identifying the data gaps
is very important prior to the data collection to identify the data gaps and know what types of
data are needed to understand the current situation and their sources. The assignment focuses on
understanding the development situation of the study District (Afigya Kwbare South District) by
reviewing their key sectors and indicators for designing relevant data collection instruments to
guide the preparation of district plans.

1.2 Objectives

The objectives of the assignment are;

 To identify factors affecting the key sectors and analyse the existing development issues
of the study district
 To acquire skills of compiling and analysing relevant secondary data
 To enhance the ability to design research approaches including the design of data
collection instruments to be used to obtain the required data from the field

1.3 Scope

1.3.1 Contextual Scope

In context, the assignment covers the review of the review of key sectors of the districts,
identification of data needs as well as preparation of questionnaires.
1.3.2 Geographical Scope

The area of study is the Afigya Kwabre South District which forms part of the Ashanti Region of
Ghana.

Plate 1.1: Spatial linkage of Afigya Kwabre South district, 2023

Source: Group construct,2023

1.4 Methodology

 Secondary data collection which involved reviewing of relevant documents related to the
various sectors of the assigned districts
 Secondary data sources reviewed includes NDPC guidelines and Afigya Kwabre South
Medium-Term Development Plan
 Based on the data reviewed the household and institutional questionnaires were designed
to prepare a detailed profile for the district
 CHAPTER TWO

DEFINITION OF TERMS AND REVIEW OF NDPC GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING

DISTRICT MEDIUM TERM PLANS (DMTDP)

2.1 Introduction

It is important to know some key terms in relation to the assignment to understand what the
assignment is about. However, this chapter focuses on definition of some key terms that will be
used in the course of the assignment.

2.2 Definition of terms

2.2.1 Data Needs

Data needs are specific requirements or specifications for the data that is needed by an
organization, system, or individual to achieve their objectives or make informed decisions
(Polkinghorne, D. E. 2005). It is also explained by UCLA libraries (2022) as a well-thought-out
research question that helps u identify what you are going to explore and the specific data you
need.

2.2.2 Data Gap

Data gap is defined as data for particular elements or social groups that are unknowingly missing
when policy is made on the basis of large datasets.

2.2.3 Sectors

A sector is an area of an economy in which businesses share the same or related business
activity, product, or service.
2.2.4 Medium Term Development Plans

Medium Term Development Plan is a set of comprehensive development programs, activities

and projects initiated by the government through covered entities to support and give direction to
government efforts.

2.3 Background of NDPC guidelines

The national development planning commission has prepared a long-term national development
policy framework spanning the period 2018 to 2057. It is the connection with this that the
guidelines are being provided to facilitate the preparation of district medium term development
plan.

2.4 Relevance of the NDPC guidelines

The guideline has been designed to;

 Enhance knowledge of the institutional context for plan preparation;

 Provide the medium-term national development policy context for plan preparation by
districts
 Present a step-by-step guide for preparing a district development plan;
 Define the format and content of a district development plan;
 Provide some recommended tools and analytical techniques to support the process of plan
preparation by a district assembly;
 Enhance understanding of the link between the national development policy framework
and implementation of international development frameworks such as au agenda 2063, un
agenda 2030 (SDGs), etc.; and
 Provide a guide for ensuring effective public participation in the preparation of a district
2.5 Stages and Processes in the Guideline for Plan Preparation (NDPC guideline)

Figure 3.1 depicts the processes involved in the preparation of the District Medium Term

Performanc Situationa Prioritization of Formulation of

e review l analysis development goals, objectives
issues and strategies

Formulation
Planning for Identification
Planning for monitoring of
of
communicatio and implementable programmes
n strategy evaluation activities
and sub
programs

Plate 2.1: An organogram which shows flow of information

Source: DMTDP
 CHAPTER THREE

GEOGRAPHICAL CHARACTREISTICS

3.1 Introduction

The first chapter details the natural and physical environment, spatial analysis, as well as surface
accessibility to services; and their various implications to development planning.

3.2 Natural & Physical Environment

Brady., & Prior, J. (2020). The natural environment consists of the land-based ecosystems such
as grasslands and forests, aquatic ecosystems, such as rivers and wetlands, and coastal and
marine ecosystems such as the mangroves and sea-grass meadows. The natural environment is
very essential in the aesthetic and environmental lives of organisms. The natural environment
may include all the living and non-living beings that are naturally occurring, which is not man
made. The importance of the natural environment cannot be underestimated. The forests, rivers,
oceans and soils provide us with the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we irrigate our
crops with. Living organisms also rely on them for numerous other goods and services and we
depend on them for our health and wealth.

Mackerron, G., & Mourato, S. (2014). The natural environment has a positive correlation with
the health of individuals and living organisms in the ecosystem. Poor natural environment leads
to illness and decrease in wealth and a good and well balance natural environment leads to
wealth and increase in health.

Huisman, E.R., Morales, E., van Hoof, J., &Kort, H.S. (2012). The physical environment
consists of all the different factors of nature, including air, trees, natural vegetation, lakes and the
ocean. The physical environment is the external surroundings and conditions in which we live
and influence the health of the individual. The purity of a district’s physical environment greatly
impacts the health and well-being of the population.
3.2.1 Location and Size of Afigya Kwabre South District

Afigya Kwabre South District is located in the central part of Ashanti Region of Ghana between
Latitudes 6.893867 and 6.894077, and Longitudes -1.68917 and -1.52372. The district has an
area of 122 square kilometres (12,188.3 hectares). The

district is bounded by Suame Municipal Assembly and Tafo Municipal Assembly to the South,
Afigya Kwabre North to the North, Atwima Nwabiagya North to the West, Sekyere South to the
North East, and Kwabre East Municipal to the South East.

Afigya Kwabre South District is a dormitory area due to its proximity to Kumasi and it also has a
high population growth rate and a rapid expansion of settlements. This high population growth
rate led to increase in waste management and correlates positively with high demand of facilities
in the district.

Plate 3.1: Spatial linkage of Afigya Kwabre South district, 2023

Source: Field survey, 2023
3.2.2 Geology

The geology of the district is characterized by Voltaian and Dahomeyan. The first aspect, the
Voltaian formation comprises of Shale, lime-stone, mudstone and sandstone. The Dahomeyan
formation consists of metamorphic rocks such as gneiss and scheist.

The abundance of granite rock in the district supports the quarry industry. This will continue to
be a major source of employment and income and so the citizenry must be encouraged to take
advantage of the potential.

The natural environment of the district is slowly losing its purity and importance due to the
increase in population and its attendant problems such as sand winning and real-estate and its
effects on the environment.

3.2.3 Soil and Agriculture land

The district is located in the semi-deciduous forest zone. The zone is characterized by relatively
high rainfall. The major rainy season occurs between March and mid-July. The original
vegetation is forest and this has largely been degraded by lumbering, expansion of settlements
and farming. Crops cultivated in the district include, cocoa, oil palm, citrus, avocado pear,
plantain, maize, cassava, cocoyam, cowpea, vegetables etc. Generally, the district is endowed
with good soils for agricultural development. More than 90% of the soils are developed from
granite except a small area of the north-east and south west where they are developed over
sandstone and lower Brimian Phylite respectively.

The top soils are mainly of sandy loamy and so are susceptible to erosion. Preventive measures
are important in cultivation of the soils. Practices such as cover cropping, mulching, avoidance
of burning etc., to protect the topsoil are very useful

3.2.4 Relief and Drainage(map)

The landscape is a dissected plateau with heights reaching 244m to 366m above sea level. The
plateau forms part of the Mampong – Gambaga scarp. The landscape is predominately
undulating resulting in erosion along the slopes.
The relief in the district is generally undulating with altitude ranging from 244-304m. Isolated
hills around Buoho also have altitudes up to 304m. The undulating nature of the relief of the
district makes flow of water much easier. Beside the river valleys, there are few waterlog areas.
This again supports the growth of deep-rooted crops and plants.

3.2.5 Climate and climate change

Like most areas that lie in the wet semi-equatorial forest zone in Ghana, the District has bi-modal
rainfall pattern. The major rainfall period begins from March to July peaking in July. The nation
has seen changes in the rainfall pattern which is attributed to changes in the climatic conditions.
As these and other changes will become more pronounced in the coming years if little is done to
manage the environment, the effect of these conditions of the environment and society in general
will be in dire.

Over the years, the activities of mankind have released large amounts of carbon dioxide and
other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The majority of greenhouse gases come from
burning fossil fuels to produce energy, although deforestation, industrial processes, and some
agricultural practices also emit gases into the atmosphere.

Rising global temperatures have been accompanied by changes in weather and climate. Because
so many systems are tied to climate, a change in climate can affect many related aspects of where
and how people, plants and animals live, such as food production, availability and use of water,
power and transportation systems, and health risk. The extent of environmental degradation and
the district’s dependence on agriculture make it imperative to green our environment.

3.2.6 Vegetation

Afigya Kwabre South District lies in the semi – deciduous forest zone of Ghana which does not
differ much in appearance from the rain forest. The flora and fauna are diverse and composed of
different species of both economic and ornamental tree species with varying heights, game and
wildlife. Common tree species that can be found in the municipality includes; Entandrophragma
(the twelve species of deciduous trees of the mahogany family Meliaceae), Chrysophyllum,
Albidum and many more to mention (BUREAU OF INTEGRATED RURAL DEVELOPMENT,
2001). Most of the trees shed their leaves during the dry season, but not at the same time for all
the trees of the same species. The rapid land use and land cover clearance due to agricultural
expansion (GEIST AND LAMBIN), population growth and urbanization have triggered forest
reduction in the district. Also, the ecologically unfriendly farming practices, stone quarrying
activities and illegal chain saw operations and “galamsey” have resulted in the natural vegetation
cover being degraded into secondary forest. The once rich forest within the district has therefore
undergone extensive changes.

3.2.7 Natural Resource Utilization

The natural resources comprise of mineral resources, arable lands, and forest and water
resources. The mineral resources are largely clay and gold deposits which could be utilized in
producing burnt bricks for the construction industry and mining of gold ore to produce jewellery.
The available technologies for extracting the existing resources are manual/physical labour and
open cast mining and sand washing.

The arable lands are utilized for the cultivation of oil palm, oranges, cocoa, maize, rice,
vegetables and livestock rearing. Farmers employ basic farming implements such as hoes and
cutlasses and simple irrigation schemes in utilizing these resources. The water resources
comprise mainly of rivers and ground waters. They are utilized in livestock rearing, rice and
vegetable production, domestic uses and the construction industry. The available technologies
for extracting these existing resources are Borehole drilling and irrigation canals, Water tankers
for construction industry and domestic consumption.

3.2.8 Analysis of the conditions of the natural and built environment

The population of Afigya Kwabre South Disrict comprises people who rely on the ecosystem
which include forest and its products for most of their basic needs, including firewood, building
materials, and medicinal plants. Due to this, there is pressure on the natural environment. For
medicinal purposes for example; One hundred and six medicinal plants belonging to 45 families
were reported to cure 68 different human diseases. The most frequently used plant part was the
leaves (52%). Decoction (57.5%) and oral administration (58.3%) were the most utilised herbal
preparation and administration route respectively. Cleistopholis patens had the highest UV (0.54)
with pain & fevers and skin diseases having the highest ICF values (0.88 and 0.85 respectively).
Furthermore, new medicinal uses of Hilleria latifolia and ten other species were recorded for the
treatment of the traditional local disease, ashram.
Also, some of the tree species are used for manufacturing purposes such as producing tables and
chairs for students and several others.

3.2.9 Analysis of the impact of Human Activities

Human activities in the Afigya Kwabre South district have caused more harm than good to the
district. These human activities include “galamsey”, illegal chainsaw operations, slash and burn
agriculture and stone quarrying. These activities are gradually affecting negatively the climatic
conditions such as rainfall patterns and temperature in the municipality. Also, these activities
have high tendency to affect the standards of the local community members who rely more on
resources of natural forest ecosystem (Benefo, 2008).

Table3.1 Human activities that destroy the environment in Afigya Kwabre District

Activities Area

Sand winning Ankaase, Wawase, Mpobi, Mposu and

Swedru

Lumbering Wawase, Ankaase, Dumakyi, Nantan, Mposu

Building in water ways Buoho, Afrancho, Mowire, Atimatim,

Taabuo
Source: DMTP,2022
Table 3.2 Data needs and collection method for environmental situation and condition of built
environment

Research Sector Data Needs Data-collection Method

Environmental situation and Field study
Geographical characteristics
condition of built environment

Tourism Field study

Condition of the built
Environment

Land use analysis Field study

Condition of the built
environment

Source: Group’s construct, 2023.

 CHAPTER FOUR

DEMOGRAPHIC AND CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS

4.1 Introduction

This section entails the review on population size and growth rates, population structure,
dependency ratio, migration and emigration, and rural-urban split.

4.2 Population size, growth rates and sex ratio

The 2010 Population and Housing Census put the district population at 93,508. The location of
the district has a potential for faster growth. The district has assumed a dormitory status serving
the Regional Capital, Kumasi. Again, due to the pressure on land in Kumasi, some developers
are moving from the metropolis to the district. The acquisition of large tract of land by Suame
Magazine Industrial Development Organisation (SMIDO) at Adubinsokese in the district for
activities of garages and CLOSAG Housing Project in the same community are also attracting
people and industrial activities to the district.

Table 4.1 Population Size from 1960-2010

Level Total Population

1960 1970 1984 2000 2010 * 2021 %
Increase
0ver 2010
Ghana 6,126,815 8,579,313 12,296,081 18,845,265 24,658,823 28,258,057 14.60
Ashanti Region 1,109,133 1,481,638 2,090,100 3,600,358 4,780,380 5,530,050 15.68

Afigya - - - 93,508 125,844 34.6

Kwabre South

Source: Population and Housing Census Reports (1960, 1970, 1984, 2000, 2010),
Table 4.2 Population of Top Ten Communities

NO POPULATION DISTANCE FROM DISTRICT

TOWN
. 2010 (census report) CAPITAL, KODIE (KM)
1. Atimatim 18,465 8.6
2. Nkukua Buoho 5,960 2.6
3. Afrancho 5,675 3.5
5. Taabuom 4,816 4.0
4. Wioso 4,254 1.0
6. Bronkong 4,090 3.5
7. Ankaase 3,877 8.0
8. Adwumankase Kese 3,300 5.6
9. Kodie 3,269 0.0
Adomankuma Broho
10 2,952 4.0
Krobo
TOTAL 56,658
Source: Population and Housing Census Reports, 2010

It is clear that 60.6% of the population is concentrated in the ten (10) largest communities; this is
an indication that these communities are fast being urbanized. This implies that there is going to
be increasing pressure on existing social facilities in these communities. Thus, there is the need
to plan adequately to cater for the increasing population.

The sex structure of the district indicates 48.7% for males and 51.3% for females. According to
2010 Population and Housing Census Report, the district has a population density of 332.5 sq.
km

From the 2010 Population and Housing Census, the household size for the district is 4.4. The
dependency ratio of the district is 1:0.82 from the 2010 Population and Housing Census Report.
The people in the district are mainly Christians that is 78.9% of the total population. This is
followed by Islamic religion with 13.8% of the population whiles traditionalist and other
worshippers form about 7.3%
4.3 Population Structure

Merimans, P.G.,&Hedrick (2011)Population structure is the presence of a systematic difference

in frequencies between population.

Table 4.3 Data needs on population structure (2023)

Research Sector Data Needs Data-collection Method

Demographic characteristics Population Structure Interview guide

Source: Group’s construct, 2023

4.4 Migration and Emigration

Migration is the movement of people from one geographical area to another for economic or
social reasons.

Table 4.4 Data needs for Migration

Research Sector Data Needs Data-collection Method

Demographic characteristics Migration Interview guide

Source: Group’s construct, 2023

Table 4.5 Data needs for Emigration

Research Sector Data Needs Data-collection Method

Demographic characteristics Emigration Interview guide

Source: Group’s construct, 2023

4.5 Culture

Culture is the way of people of a particular group of people. The culture of the people determines
their life style and can influence their activities in terms of economic activities. This aspect
depicts a review on ethnicity and religion, kingship systems/clans, traditional set-up (organogram
showing the hierarchy), Marriage and family systems, traditional festivals, music and dance and
their significance, cultural practices (positive and negative practices and their implications for
the development of the District, taboos and their significances, traditional symbols, crafts and
their significance, communal spirit/community participation in development projects (examples
of community-initiated projects), chieftaincy disputes and their effects on the development.

Table 4.6: Data needs for culture

Research Sector Data Needs Data-collection Method

 Marriage and family systems Interview guide

Traditional festivals Interview guide

Music and dance and their significance Interview Guide

Cultural practices (positive and negative

practices) and their implications for the Interview Guide
development of the district

Taboos and their significances Interview Guide

Traditional symbols, crafts and their

Interview Guide
significance
Communal spirit/community participation
in development projects (examples of Interview Guide

Culture community-initiated projects)

Chieftaincy disputes and their effects on
the development of the district. Interview Guide

Source: Group’s own construct, 2023.

 CHAPTER FIVE

SPATIAL ORGANIZATION

5.1 Introduction

For spatial organization, there was no data provided in the revised draft of the District Medium
Term Development Plan(DMTDP) on settlement patterns or spatial distribution of the population
by settlements, location and distribution of services and facilities, surface accessibility to
services (health, education, banking, extension services, police, periodic market centres and
postal services), commodity flows, spatial analysis of the settlement system/functional/scalogram
analysis and agricultural and industrial production areas. However, there will be a need to
prepare a collection instrument for our perusal.

Table 5.1 Data needs on Spatial Organization

Research Sector Data Needs Data-collection Method

Settlement patterns or spatial
distribution of the population Field survey
by settlements
Location and distribution of
Field survey
services and facilities

Surface accessibility Field survey

Spatial Organization Commodity flows Field survey

Spatial analysis of the

settlement
Field survey
system/functional/scalogram
analysis
Agricultural and industrial
Field survey
production areas
Source: Group’s construct, 2023.
 CHAPTER SIX

DISTRICT ECONOMY

6.1 Introduction

Economy is the state of a nation in terms of the production and consumption of goods and
services and the supply of money within the country. It is the large set of interrelated production
and consumption activities that aid in determining how scarce resources are located.

The economy drives the nation. A sta

ble economy is necessary for the development of a country. The various sectors of the economy
are Agriculture, Commerce, Service and Industrial sectors. Development plans are made with
respect to these areas because the development of these sectors is a vital factor in development of
the economy. This part of the work elastrates the data gaps in the economic status of Afigya
Kwabere South District.

6.2 Employment Status

This particular part presents the type of data that is missing in the employment status of the
individuals. The table below shows the employment status data need in the district.

Table: 6.1 Data needs on employment status

Research sector Data needs Data-Collection Method

Proportion of the working population Questionnaire
(employed and unemployed)
Employment Gender and employment/unemployment Questionnaire
Status Causes of unemployment Questionnaire

Income levels and distribution Questionnaire

Source: Group’s construct, 2023.

6.3 Commerce

This section provides the data needs on commerce in Afigya Kwabre South District.

Table 6.2 Data needs on commerce

Research sector Data needs Data-Collection Method

Major commercial activities Interview guide
Contribution of the sector to income Interview guide
Commerce and employment (output)
Access to credit Interview guide
Marketing Interview guide
General problems and priorities in Interview guide
the sector
Source: Group’s construct, 2023.

6.4 Agriculture

Agriculture contributes massively to the development of nations and many districts and
municipalities. However, this is not the case in Afigya Kwabre South District. The story is
different. In the district, the agriculture sector contributes a little to its development. Here are
some of the data needs of the agriculture sector in the district.
Table 6.3 Data needs on Agriculture (crops, livestock, fish farming)

Research sector Data needs Data-Collection Method

Farming methods/systems Questionnaire

Average farm size Questionnaire
Major crops are grown and Questionnaire
production centres
Contribution to income and Questionnaire
employment output
Land acquisition/tenure Questionnaire
Production levels of the Questionnaire
various crops
Marketing and storage of Questionnaire
Agriculture (crops) produce
Post-harvest losses and Questionnaire
management practices
Access to extension services Questionnaire
and credit
Extension officer-farmer ratio Questionnaire
(compare to the national
standard and draw
implications)
Food security Questionnaire
Major animals reared Questionnaire
Farming systems Questionnaire
Production levels Questionnaire
Agriculture (Livestock) Access to veterinary services Questionnaire
Incidence of pests and Questionnaire
diseases
 Marketing Questionnaire
Type of fish reared Questionnaire
Method of rearing Questionnaire
Agriculture (fish farming) Production levels Questionnaire
Marketing Questionnaire
Source: Group’s construct, 2023.

6.5 Service

This part presents the data gaps on service in Afigya Kwabre South District

Table 6.4Data needs on Services

Research sector Data needs Data-Collection Method

Major services areas (formal and Interview guide
informal sectors in the district)
Financial institutions in the Interview guide
district
Contribution of the sector to Interview guide
Services
income and employment (output)
Service performance and Interview guide
marketing
Development problems and Interview guide
priorities of the sector
Source: Group’s construct, 2023

Table 6.5Data needs on Industry

Research sector Data needs Data-Collection Method

Industry Type and size of the industry (using Interview guide
knowledge for Agric. And Industrial
Development Policy course)
Contribution to income and employment Interview guide
Ownership type Interview guide
 Production technology Interview guide
Source of capital/finance to industrial Interview guide
activities
Source of raw materials Interview guide
Storage and marketing of products Interview guide
Waste disposal Interview guide
Production levels Interview guide
Marketing Interview guide
General problems and priorities in the Interview guide
industrial sector
Source: Group’s own construct, 2023

CHAPTER SEVEN

SOCIAL SERVICES

7.1 Introduction

This section entails a thorough review on education (formal, non-formal and skills and
entrepreneurial development), health, water and sanitation and energy in Afigya Kwabre South
District.

7.2 Education

It is often said that education is a basic necessity for the development of every nation and for that
matter a district. The District Assembly over the years has taken keen interest in the development
of education. This section analyses the current education situation including physical
infrastructure, teaching staff strength, enrolment levels among others. This section entails the
gaps identified in the educational sector.
Table 7.1 Data gaps on education

Research sector Data needs Data-Collection Method

Number of schools in the district Interview guide

 and their categories
Ownership (private or public) Interview guide
Teacher-Pupil ratio as compared Interview guide
with national, regional or District
with similar characteristics
Spatial distribution of schools in the Interview guide
district
Conditions of school infrastructure Interview guide
Educational status of the people Interview guide
Education (Formal) (including literacy and illiteracy) in
the district
Gender participation in education Interview guide
Performance of pupils in BECE and Interview guide
WASSCE performance (2018-
2022) in core subjects
(Mathematics, English, Science and
Social Studies)
Status of implementation of the
school feeding program in the
District and other government Interview guide
program on education and
education problems and priorities)
Number of adult literacy classes in Interview guide
the district
Participation/enrolment levels of Interview guide
Education (non-formal) these classes
Challenges/problems confronting
the adult literacy classes)
Incidence of pests and diseases Interview guide
Marketing
 Vocational and technical training Interview guide
programmes for skills development
Education (skills and Youth development programmes Interview guide
entrepreneurial
development) Problems and priorities
Interview guide
Source: Group’s construct, 2023.

7.3 Health

Health they say is wealth. This particular section disseminates the data gaps on health in the
district.

Table 7.2 Data gaps on health

Research
Sector Data Needs Method of data collection

Health Outreach programs

Spatial distribution of
health
facilities
Staffing (Doctor-Patient
ratio, Nurse-Patient
ratio)
Reproductive health and
population management
Common diseases
Patronage of health
 facilities
Perception of health care
delivery in the district
Status of the National
Health Insurance
Scheme
Problems and priorities
of the Health Sector
Number of PLWHA
Programs for
prevention/management,
care and support
Source: Group’s own construct, 2023.

7.4 Water and Sanitation

Water and sanitation are important for human survival and wellbeing. The facilities to provide
and manage water and sanitation are presented in this section.

Table 7.3 Data needs on water and sanitation

Research Sector Data Needs Method of data collection

Water and Sanitation Liquid waste disposal Questionnaire
Availability of sanitary facilities Questionnaire
Condition of the facilities Questionnaire
 Percentage of people having
Questionnaire
access to sanitary facilities
General problems of water and
Questionnaire
sanitation
Source: Group’s own construct, 2023.

7.5 Energy

This section explains the type of energy that is use for cooking and lightning in the district.
Below is the data gap for energy in Afifya Kwabre South District.

Table 7.4 Data needs on energy

Research Sector Data Needs Data-collection Method

Energy Problems and priorities of the Questionnaire
energy sector
Type of energy use by the Questionnaire
Energy
current population for
cooking
Energy Type of energy use by the Questionnaire
current population for lighting
Source: Group’s construct, 2023
 CHAPTER EIGHT

GENDER, VULNERABILITY AND EXCLUSION

8.1 Introduction

This particular chapter explains the data needs on vulnerability in the district

8.2 Vulnerability and Exclusion

Table 8.1 Data needs on gender, vulnerability and exclusion

Research sector Data needs Data-Collection

Method
HIV/AIDS-prone areas in the district (well-
mapped) Interview guide
statistics/percentages of vulnerable groups
in the district and their participation in
decision making Interview guide
Incidence of child abuse Interview guide
child trafficking, streetism, child poverty,
and rape in the district Interview guide
gender issues (gender roles,
responsibilities, needs and institutions) Interview guide
Gender, Vulnerability Categories of risks and shocks in the
and Exclusion district Interview guide
Disaster-prone areas in the district (well-
mapped) Interview guide
Special programs and safety nets put in
place for community-based rehabilitation
and education for the vulnerable and
excluded Interview guide
compliance and implementation of national
 and international conventions Interview guide
general problems and priorities of the
vulnerable and excluded in the district. Interview guide

Source: Group’s construct, 2023

CHAPTER NINE

GOVERNANCE AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY

9.1 Introduction

Governance refers to the system by which entities are directed and controlled. It is concerned
with structure and processes for decision making, accountability, control and behaviour at the top
of an entity. The local government seeks to promote the operationalization of decentralisation to
promote grassroot participation.

The District Assemblies are there to serve as the highest political administrative at the local level
to ensure that the locals are not left out with regards to development projects and decision
making and also to disseminate information from the government to the local people.

9.2 District Administration

This particular sector presents the needs under the district administration. The table below
illustrates the data needed in the district administration

Table 9.1 Data needs on district administration

Research sector Data needs Data-Collection Method

traditional authorities and structures Interview guide
development partners of the Assembly Interview guide
and their functions/activities
District Assembly on-going development projects in the Interview guide
 districts
general development problems and Interview guide
priorities of the District Assembly.
Source: Group’s construct, 2023

9.3 Judicial service

The district has no court established and operating in the district. Therefore, judicial services are
accessed outside in the adjoining Districts.

9.4 Security Ghana Police Service

Afigya Kwabre South is a district located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The security and
police service in Afigya Kwabre South are overseen by the Ghana Police Service, which is
responsible for maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and protecting life and property in
the district. The Ghana Police Service has a number of police stations located throughout the
district, including stations in Kodie, Ntonso, Ankaase and Juaso. These stations are staffed by
police are officers who responsible for responding to emergencies, conducting investigations,
and patrolling the local area.

In addition to the Ghana Police Service, there are also a number of private security companies
operating in Afigya Kwabre South. These companies offer a range of security services, including
guard services, electronic surveillance, and security consulting.

Overall, the security and police service in Afigya Kwabre South are focused on maintaining a
safe and secure environment for residents and visitors to the district. If you need to contact the
police in Afigya Kwabre South, you can do so by calling the emergency number 191 or by
visiting your local police station

9.5 Ghana National Fire Service

The fire service in Afigya Kwabre South is overseen by the Ghana National Fire Service
(GNFS), which is responsible for responding to fires, conducting fire safety inspections, and
promoting fire safety education in the district. The GNFS has a station located in Kodie, which
serves the Afigya Kwabre South district. The station is staffed by trained firefighters who are
equipped to respond to a wide range of fire emergencies, including building fires, bushfires, and
vehicle fires.

In addition to responding to fires, the GNFS also offers fire safety education and training
programs for businesses, schools, and community groups. These programs are designed to help
prevent fires and promote fire safety awareness in the local community.

If you need to contact the fire service in Afigya Kwabre South, you can do so by calling the
emergency number 192 or by visiting the Kodie fire station. It is important to note that the GNFS
is not only responsible for responding to fires but also offers rescue services such as responding
to accidents, floods and other emergencies that require their expertis

9.6 Conclusion

This assignment, therefore focused on understanding the development situation of the study
District –Afigya Kwabre South- by reviewing their key Sectors/indicators and designing relevant
data collection instruments to guide the preparation of district plans. We were required to
identify data gaps, type, sources and the methods for collecting such data. By gathering
additional data on these key sectors and indicators, it will be possible to gain a more
comprehensive understanding of the economic, social, and environmental factors that are
shaping the development of Afigya Kwabre South. This information can then be used to inform
policies and strategies that support sustainable development and improve the quality of life for
residents of the district
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