Women's empowerment and gender equality have been given attention by development
practitioners and communities over the last two decades. Studies show, however, that in the …

The writing of this chapter was motivated by a quest to develop a research methodology or
paradigm that can juxtapose the double but intertwined conceptual frameworks …

Traditional leadership often coexists with modern political institutions; yet, we know little
about how traditional and state authority cues—or those from male or female sources—affect …

The groundbreaking announcement made in July 2020 about the first female running mate
for the largest opposition political party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), pending …

The regularization of rights to commercial tree species, or “tree registration,” is being
promoted by the State (Forestry Commission of Ghana) and non-governmental …

The study investigated crucial factors influencing role performance of community leaders in
rural development activities (RDAs) in Southwestern Nigeria. A multi‑stage sampling …

The social history of life in South Africa depicts women as victims of various kinds of abuse,
namely, verbal, emotional, physical and psychological. Women experience abuse at the …

This transnational feminist study described and interpreted the experiences of women within
the context of community development in rural Ghana. The purpose of this study was to …

The SFMP supports the Government of Ghana's fisheries development policies and
objectives and squarely aims to assist the country to end overfishing and rebuild targeted …

Women leaders in environmental management face unique opportunities and challenges in
both developed and developing countries. In developed countries, opportunities include …