African Literature and Language Studies

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Implementing Community-Based Agriculture Revitalization Programmes in Northern Ghanaian Rural Communities: Comparative Longitudinal Economic Impact Studies in Tanzania

Hakizimana Masanja, Mkwawa University College of Education Changole Sserunkuwa, Mkwawa University College of Education Kamasi Mwanga, Department of Research, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam Kabanda Shinyereko, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18852817
Published: April 17, 2007

Abstract

Community-based agriculture revitalization programmes have been implemented in various regions to address food security and economic disparities. Qualitative and longitudinal data collection methods were employed, including surveys, interviews, and financial record analysis over several years. A notable proportion (30%) of participating households saw an increase in their annual income by more than 25%, attributed to improved agricultural techniques and market access facilitated by the programmes. The findings suggest that community-based agriculture revitalization programmes can have significant positive impacts on rural economic development, albeit with varying degrees of effectiveness across different contexts. Future research should explore scalability and sustainability strategies for these programmes in diverse geographical settings.

How to Cite

Hakizimana Masanja, Changole Sserunkuwa, Kamasi Mwanga, Kabanda Shinyereko (2007). Implementing Community-Based Agriculture Revitalization Programmes in Northern Ghanaian Rural Communities: Comparative Longitudinal Economic Impact Studies in Tanzania. African Literature and Language Studies, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18852817

Keywords

African geographycommunity developmentagricultural economicsqualitative researchlongitudinal studiesrural sociologyparticipatory methods

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