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- Title
The vulnerable state of the Ghana coast: The case of Faana-Bortianor.
- Authors
Oteng-Ababio, Martin; Owusu, Kwadwo; Addo, Kwasi Appeaning
- Abstract
Coastal communities worldwide are becoming increasingly vulnerable to a wide range of potential hazards including shoreline erosion and coastal resource degradation. The problem is exacerbated due to rapid urbanization and the concomitant anthropogenic beach changes which influence coastal processes. The lack of basic services and disaster warning as well as response mechanisms makes the situation daunting. Using mainly qualitative methods, which include two Focus Group Discussions and 17 in-depth interviews, the authors explore the perception of respondents in regard to coastal erosion and how to mitigate the observed condition. The research incorporates both physical and social science knowledge. Our key finding is that although the Faana coastline is eroding at a significantly high rate, residents are resolved to maintain their occupancy for as long as they have the opportunity to practise their trade. The authors argue that proactive measures can be taken to reduce vulnerability and provide the enabling conditions for communities to absorb and bounce back from disruptions in basic services and economic activities.
- Subjects
GHANA; COASTS; EROSION; SEA level; COASTAL zone management; COMMUNITIES; URBANIZATION
- Publication
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies, 2011, Vol 3, Issue 2, p429
- ISSN
2072-845X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4102/jamba.v3i2.40