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Inclusive and resilient local economies: Building capacity for local economic development in Ghana

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  • James Kwame Mensah

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Whereas previous research has acknowledged the significance of capacity building for development, there is little research on the capacity building typologies for local economic development (LED) actors at the local level. Adopting the community capitals framework, this study attempts to fill this gap by examining the LED capacity-building typologies and challenges in Ghana. Data for the study was collected through in-depth interviews with local government officials and LED experts in Ghana. The findings revealed six capacity building typologies and three LED capacity building challenges. This study argued that LED capacity building is an indispensable element in the development of local economies. It is recommended that these LED capacity typologies be used to develop a comprehensive LED capacity building framework.

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  • James Kwame Mensah, 2024. "Inclusive and resilient local economies: Building capacity for local economic development in Ghana," Community Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 55(5), pages 668-688, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:comdev:v:55:y:2024:i:5:p:668-688
    DOI: 10.1080/15575330.2024.2366202
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