Located in West Africa, Ghana in 1957 became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gain its independence. Agriculture, especially for cocoa and oil palm, is a major driver of the economy, accounting for one-third of the GDP. Approximately 68% of Ghana’s land is used for agriculture and 15% is used as permanent natural pastures.
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Land Area
22,753,300 ha
GDP/Capita
5,435.2 USD
Total population
32,833,000
Urban population
56.1 %
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Women owning land
3.7 %
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06 December 2022
The Land Portal is hiring researchers with expertise on Liberia, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Mozambique, Ghana, and The Gambia. We are particularly seeking qualified applicants for Sierra Leone and will keep positions open until they are filled.
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Each consultant will undertake…
06 December 2022
O Land Portal está contratando pesquisadores(as) com experiência na Libéria, Serra Leoa, Zimbábue, Sudão, Moçambique, Gana e Gâmbia. Aplicar até 20 de janeiro.
Descrição do trabalho
Cada consultor(a) realizará uma pesquisa documental completa e conduzirá um estudo de escopo no respectivo país…
06 December 2022
O Land Portal está contratando pesquisadores(as) com experiência na Libéria, Serra Leoa, Zimbábue, Sudão, Moçambique, Gana e Gâmbia. Aplicar até 20 de janeiro.
Descrição do trabalho
Cada consultor(a) realizará uma pesquisa documental completa e conduzirá um estudo de escopo no respectivo país…
Customary land tenure is seen as social trust held by stools, skins, or lineages for past, present and future generations living on that land. More than one quarter of the adult population feels insecure about their tenure rights.
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14 December 2023
Ensuring secure land tenure is crucial for improving land development, as both local and foreign investors often hesitate to engage in land transactions when there is uncertainty about ownership rights. The term "Land Tenure Insecurity" refers to the apprehension that someone else might claim…
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Qual a raiz da desigualdade? A posse tradicional e os direitos da mulher à terra na África Ocidental
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Em grande parte da África Ocidental, as mulheres são consideradas como as responsáveis pelo fornecimento de alimentos para a família. Entretanto, as mulheres não apenas possuem menos terra, mas também enfrentam diversos obstáculos no acesso à mesma através de repasses…
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