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Livelihood vulnerabilities and diversification of fishing households in Ghana

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  • Francis K. Y. Amevenku
  • John K. M. Kuwornu
  • Alhassan W. Seini
  • Yaw B. Osei-Asare
  • Henry Anim-Somuah

Abstract

This article reports on a study that employed the livelihood vulnerability approach and Simpson’s diversification index to examine the vulnerability and diversification of fishing households in Ghana, using primary data from 715 households. It found significant differences between the vulnerability indexes of the combined areas below the Akosombo dam and the area upstream of the dam. A majority of the households have diversified their activities. Therefore, policy interventions to make fishing households less vulnerable should focus on households upstream of the Akosombo dam. Policy interventions that enhance the diversification of the fishing households to enable them reduce their income risks are important.

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  • Francis K. Y. Amevenku & John K. M. Kuwornu & Alhassan W. Seini & Yaw B. Osei-Asare & Henry Anim-Somuah, 2019. "Livelihood vulnerabilities and diversification of fishing households in Ghana," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 29(7), pages 867-881, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:29:y:2019:i:7:p:867-881
    DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2019.1636933
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    1. Chinasa S. Onyenekwe & Uche T. Okpara & Patience I. Opata & Irene S. Egyir & Daniel B. Sarpong, 2022. "The Triple Challenge: Food Security and Vulnerabilities of Fishing and Farming Households in Situations Characterized by Increasing Conflict, Climate Shock, and Environmental Degradation," Land, MDPI, vol. 11(11), pages 1-20, November.

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