Livelihood vulnerabilities and diversification of fishing households in Ghana. Issue 7 (3rd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Amevenku, Francis K. Y.; Kuwornu, John K. M.; Seini, Alhassan W.; Osei-Asare, Yaw B.; Anim-Somuah, Henry
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 29:Issue 7(2019)
• Page Start: 867
• Page End: 881
• Publication Date: 2019-10-03
• Subjects: Environment (built and natural) – agriculture, climate change -- Labour and livelihoods – poverty reduction -- economics; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2019.1636933
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

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.