Description
Book SynopsisDeforestation in Ghana is a research-based analytical study that explains the disconnect between the declared deforestation policy intentions and their outcomes in Ghana. Intended as a case study of the renewable resources policy process in developing economies, this book provides complete information and clarification about the phenomenon of continued deforestation in Ghana in spite of the long history of policies and actions to control it. Author Michael Asante''s detailed in-depth analysis of historical, political, economic, and cultural factors and events fully explain the unending destruction of the forests in Ghana. He provides experts, students, and all others with rational, practical answers and recommendations for this lingering problem.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 List of Figures Chapter 2 List of Tables Chapter 3 Preface Chapter 4 Acknowledgements Chapter 5 Introduction: Defining the Problem of Deforestation in Ghana Chapter 6 Review of Related Literature Chapter 7 The Forest Policy Process in Colonial Ghana Chapter 8 Contextual Setting of the Deforestation Policy Process in Ghana: Discussion of the Explanatory Model Chapter 9 Review of the Content of Deforestation Policies in Post-Independence Ghana Chapter 10 The Power and Dominance of Heads of Government and Politicians Over the Ghanaian Forest Policy Process Chapter 11 The Roles of Bureaucratic and non-Governmental Institutions in Determining the Outcome of the Forestry Policy Process Chapter 12 An Ineffective Department of Forestry: Explanatory Factors Chapter 13 Recap and Policy Recommendations Chapter 14 Appendices Chapter 15 Endnotes Chapter 16 Bibliography Chapter 17 Index
