Does regional reorganization have implications on socio-economic development? Understanding Ghana's experience
International Journal of Public Leadership
ISSN: 2056-4929
Article publication date: 11 March 2021
Issue publication date: 25 January 2022
Abstract
Purpose
The study aimed at examining the regional reorganization and its implications on socio-economic development on the people of Oti region, Ghana.
Design/methodology/approach
The study utilized both textual data and in-depth interviews in context. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were used to select 35 participants from the Oti Region.
Findings
The study found some critical services, and public goods have been provided and established in Oti Region since its establishment. Furthermore, it was established that residents have mixed reactions in terms of their expectations of the establishment of the new region on their livelihoods.
Research limitations/implications
The conclusion and the outcome of this study cannot be generalized as a representation of the whole population of Oti Region due to a qualitative approach.
Practical implications
This study discovered country- and community-specific understanding, expectations and elucidations of socio-economic development.
Originality/value
The outcome of the study has expanded and further advanced the sparse literature in the domain, which could help politician and policymakers in future, policy direction and further help to ignite scholars' interest in the field in future
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Acknowledgements
The author hereby acknowledges the fruitful suggestions provided by Dr Alexander Preko in shaping this manuscript.
Citation
Nkrumah Agyabeng, A. (2022), "Does regional reorganization have implications on socio-economic development? Understanding Ghana's experience", International Journal of Public Leadership, Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPL-09-2020-0095
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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