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The System of Land Ownership and Its Effect on Agricultural Production: The Case of Ghana

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  • Inez Naaki Vanderpuye
  • Samuel Antwi Darkwah
  • Iva ŽivÄ›lová

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Most African continents have pressing issues on individual rights to property and natural resources, given the relatively poor economic conditions and the belief of personal ownership to a property right (Joireman, 2008). Ghana, like many African countries like Mozambique and Uganda, have laws to the right of property that is the traditional system of land rights. Most of the African countries depend on the large share of natural capital from the natural resources for the economic growth of the country. Some emerging economies can have sustained economic growth due to their reliance on natural resources such as oil and gas. This paper investigates property rights, land ownership, and land inheritance and their effect on agricultural production in Ghana. To undertake this research, a sample of 35 respondents were analysed using the SPSS software. The analysis was based on characteristics such as gender, age, and educational level of the respondents. The research results indicate that men inherit more than women, and family ownership is the most popular type of land inheritance in Ghana. Also, people with a lower level of education are likely to inherit the land and own land. Finally, the patrilineal system is the most popular system of inheritance in Ghana.

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  • Inez Naaki Vanderpuye & Samuel Antwi Darkwah & Iva ŽivÄ›lová, 2024. "The System of Land Ownership and Its Effect on Agricultural Production: The Case of Ghana," Journal of Agricultural Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 12(5), pages 1-57, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jasjnl:v:12:y:2024:i:5:p:57
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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