The study is mainly concerned with the location of the community of No.1 in the F district, it gives responses to the questions related to ‘what’, ‘why’, ‘who’, ‘how’ in relation to socio-political organization. The findings of the study is basically for academic purposes and also serve as base for other planners, policy makers and public administrators and developmentalist in local and regional areas. Give insight for the town administrators about the existing and emerging socio-economic challenges of the community members in relation with the socio-economic services provided by the town administration. It would also address environmental issues of the community. The study contains five chapters, thus chapter one deals with the location of the community, community layout, sketch map of Ghana, sketch map, chapter two talks about the socio-political organization, history of the community, the languages spoken by the people, the social structures and in the community, traditions, Custom, Festivals, Taboos, ethnicity, kinship, chapter three addresses the environment, sanitation and source of water, the state of the vegetation, bushfires, type of houses built, chapter four tackles the economic activities of the people, various types of occupation and their challenges, tourist attraction sites in the community, chapter five handles the conclusions, findings and recommendations. It also reflects the interest and aspiration of the local people, as well as their demands.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
CHAPTER ONE
LOCATION
CHAPTER TWO
2.1 HISTORY OF THE COMMUNITY
2.2 THE LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY THE PEOPLE
2.3 THE SOCIAL STRUCTURES AND INSTITUTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY (Religion, schools, hospitals etc)
2.4 TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
2.5 TRADITONS, CUSTOMS, FESTIVALS, TABOOS etc FESTIVAL
2.6 ETHNICITY, KINSHIP, etc
2.7 THE ASSEMBLY MEMBER(S) AND THE UNIT COMMITTEE AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
2.8 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE MODERN AND TRADITIONAL INSTITUTION
CHAPTER THREE
THE ENVIRONMENT
3.1 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT – THE STATE OF VEGETATION, ACTIVITIES OF CHAINSAW OPERATORS, BUSHFIRES etc
3.2 BUILT ENVIRONMENT – TYPES OF HOUSES (MUD, BRICKS, BLOCKS, ROOFING TYPE, EROSION etc
3.3 SANITATION AND SOURCE OF WATER
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 VARIOUS TYPES OF OCCUPATION AND THEIR CHALLENGES
4.2 TOURIST ATTRACTION SITES IN THE COMMUNITY
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 CONCLUSION
5.2 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
5.3 RECOMMENDATION
Research Objectives and Themes
This study aims to provide a comprehensive socio-economic profile of the No.1 community in the F district, identifying local challenges and opportunities to support academic research and future policy interventions.
- Socio-political organization and local governance structures.
- Economic activities, primary farming practices, and associated challenges.
- Environmental conditions, including infrastructure and sanitation.
- Cultural heritage, traditions, and the role of local institutions.
Excerpt from the Book
2.1 HISTORY OF THE COMMUNITY
The community of No.1 was discovered by two old men, namely K and KA in the year 1909. At that time, Praso was not in existence. These men migrated GF and came to settle. During those days, the whole place was a forest not even route roads. These old men were farmers, the tilled the land and invested all their wealth into cocoa farming. They brought along two wives and their children. Because the invested their wealth into cocoa farming, there was hardship so the engaged themselves in barter trading. These farmers used canoe to cross to the other end of the Pra river. Food crops was used in exchange of fish. The Pra bridge was not visible at that era. These old men were the one’s who tilled the Pra forest.
The hardship made their wives to opt out of the marriage, they worked hard and their cocoa farmer started to pick up. They started earning sufficient income from their cocoa farm. These farmers wives got to know their husbands have started to acquire wealth from their cocoa farming, so these women used their children as an excuse to visit their husbands once more. These women told their husbands ‘’because of their children, they have come to stay for good. Due to this circumstance, these farmers sat down one day and said ‘’saa na mbaa w) h) ee, saa na omu pe hia,’’ and decided to name their community Mbaapehia.
Summary of Chapters
INTRODUCTION: The chapter outlines the global and local context of poverty in rural Ghana and defines the research aim of grasping the socio-economic life of the No.1 community.
CHAPTER ONE: Provides the geographical context and layout of the No.1 community within the F district.
CHAPTER TWO: Details the history, social structures, religious and political institutions, and the relationship between traditional leadership and modern governance.
CHAPTER THREE: Discusses the natural and built environment, including vegetation, housing types, and communal sanitation.
CHAPTER FOUR: Examines the economic activities of the community, focusing on farming, labor types, agricultural challenges, and local resources.
CHAPTER FIVE: Reviews the study's conclusions, summarizes findings, and offers expert recommendations for community development.
Keywords
Development, Socio-economic, Community, No.1, Agriculture, Farming, Traditional Institutions, Governance, Sanitation, Akwambo, Rural development, Chieftaincy, Infrastructure, Cultural heritage, Poverty reduction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research focuses on the socio-economic profile and life of the No.1 community in the F district, analyzing its organizational, environmental, and economic structures.
What are the core thematic areas covered?
Key areas include historical origins, local socio-political organization, agricultural practices, community environment, and the interplay between traditional and modern governance.
What is the main goal of the project?
The goal is to grasp the extent of the social and economic life of this deprived community and to provide information that can assist planners, policymakers, and administrators.
Which scientific methodology was applied?
The researcher employed a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews and key informant sessions with elders, farmers, and petty traders to gather primary data.
What topics are discussed in the main chapters?
The main sections cover geographical location, histories, traditional institutions, socio-political structures, environmental conditions, and the challenges faced by local farmers.
Which keywords best describe this study?
Keywords include community development, socio-economic life, rural Ghana, agricultural activities, traditional customs, and local governance.
Why are there no medical facilities in the No.1 community?
The study notes an absence of medical facilities, attributing past failures in building a medical center to internal political divisions within the community.
What are the identified taboos in the community?
One notable taboo is that community members are prohibited from visiting farms on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to pay homage to their river, Asma.
What is the origin of the "Akwambo" festival?
The festival, which means "path clearing," commemorates the arrival of the founding settlers of the four towns in the area.
What is the primary obstacle to the community's progress?
According to the research findings, a lack of unity and disparities related to political affiliations serve as the root cause hindering the community's development.
- Quote paper
- Emmanuel Annan (Author), 2022, A community study on socioeconomic activities and development. An internship report, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1288739
