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    Planning Regimes in Accra, Ghana.
    (University of Waterloo, 2017-06-05) Frimpong, Jesse
    ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to identify why different planning regimes exist in Accra, Ghana. While addressing this question, many other issues are addressed such as: 1. What is the process of planning in various communities in Accra? 2. What is the cause of the absence of planning in many low-income settlements? 3. How has colonisation shaped current planning processes in Accra? A qualitative approach grounded in a literature review and key informant interviews reveal why different planning regimes exist. The study shows that three distinct planning regimes exist in the city of Accra, because of the complexities associated with planning. The multiple players and actors involved in planning, such as international funders, local and international NGOs, customary landowners, and individuals all impact planning which causes different residential planning regimes across Accra. The lack of adequate funding, indigenous communities, class structures, overstepping of planning laws, are all among the many factors affecting neighbourhoods in Accra. Recommendations focused on good planning practices and better implementation laws. Most importantly, the central theme and overall advice focused on developing planning practices in Accra, that fit the unique nature of the African landscape, values, and culture.
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    The Role of Local Knowledge in planning and managing urban solid waste: the tale of two (2) West African Cities, Accra and Kumasi, Ghana
    (University of Waterloo, 2007-02-19T19:43:00Z) Demanya, Benoit Klenam
    Ongoing and potential developments with regards to solid waste management have raised concerns about well being in African cities. There is also growing concern among environmental managers, scientists, and the public that the pace and scale of human activities may lead to adverse environmental and health impacts. These concerns have been worsened by two factors: (1.) That all attempts so far made at dealing with the present situation of solid waste handling in African cities have either failed or only met with moderate success; and, (2.) There is significant economic, spiritual and cultural value placed on the city's development in Africa, therefore, a deterioration in its environment spells further difficulties for improving conditions of development. To date however, very little research has been conducted on the role local knowledge has to play in managing urban solid waste in the context of African cities. This study is a contribution on this topic, using case study cities of Accra and Kumasi in Ghana, West Africa where it was found that local knowledge plays a role not only in the day-to-day decision making of the actors involved, but also in the management of solid waste activities through, the employment of appropriate technology, the creation of awareness around local waste practices, education, adherence to norms and beliefs, and also in stopping littering and encouraging proper waste practices.