Analysis of risks factors associated with construction projects in urban wetlands ecosystem

Asumadu, George; Quaigrain, Rhoda Ansah; Owusu‐Manu, De‐Graft; Edwards, David John; Oduro-Ofori, Eric; Kukah, Augustine Senanu Komla; Nsafoah, S.K.

doi:10.1080/13504509.2022.2130465

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“…Perhaps, the biggest conundrum is for the government to balance the need and drive for wealth creation while at the same time conserving natural resources such as wetlands. All this happens in a country where there is increase in population and demand for land for other uses as it is the case with other developing countries (Asumadu et al, 2023). There is need for many local-level studies to support evidence-based wetland management practices which this study contributes to.…”

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Stakeholders’ perceptions of wetland conservation and restoration in Wakiso District, Uganda

Kadoma,

Perry,

Renaud

2023

Environ Dev Sustain

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Natural wetlands are critically important to the lives and livelihoods of many people. Human activities result in the degradation of wetlands globally, and more so in developing countries prioritizing fast economic growth and development. With an increasing population in their immediate surroundings, wetlands in Wakiso District, Uganda, have become over-exploited to meet human needs. Policies, plans and projects have been put in place aiming at wetland conservation and restoration, but with limited stakeholder participation, have achieved limited success. Our research objective was to identify stakeholders, their perceptions, and understand the role these perceptions play in wetland conservation and restoration activities. To achieve these objectives, we used the ecosystem services concept within a qualitative, multi-site case study research approach. Findings show that stakeholders hold divergent perceptions on wetland ecosystem services, perceiving them as source of materials, fertile places for farming, cheap to buy and own, as well as being “God-given”. Furthermore, wetlands as habitats are perceived as not prioritized by central government. Implications for conservation and restoration vary with stakeholders advocating for (1) over-use, wise-use or not-use of wetlands and their resources, (2) educating and sensitization as well as (3) the implementation of the available laws and policies. This paper explores the findings and important implications for the conservation and restoration of wetlands in Wakiso District, Uganda.

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Stakeholders’ perceptions of wetland conservation and restoration in Wakiso District, Uganda

Kadoma,

Perry,

Renaud

2023

Environ Dev Sustain

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“…Existing literature (Cobbinah & Darkwah, 2016;Cobbinah & Nyame, 2021;Dodman et al, 2017;Eshetu et al, 2021;Munshifwa et al, 2021) provided an important broader context on the nature of African urbanization and encroachment of urban green spaces across African cities. Specific insights into the status, causes and consequences of wetland encroachment were gleaned from the works of Asumadu et al (2023)…”

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“…Between the year 1984 to 2002, the Malagarasi-muyovozi wetlands has declined by 45 percent, from 36.35km 2 to 19.91km 2 (Materu et al, 2018). In Ethiopia, wetland areas in rice producing communities has reduced from 3114 hectares in 1973 to 1060 hectares in 2014 (Desta et al, 2022) Research has shown that wetland encroachment in African cities is caused by the combination of rapid urbanization, industrialization, and real estate development (Asumadu et al, 2023;Munshifwa et al, 2021;Xu et al, 2019). Rapid urbanization -characterized by high population growth and its attendant construction of new residential, commercial, and industrial development and expansion of existing public infrastructure -remains the major threat to wetland conservation in African cities.…”

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“…More so, property owners experience a drop or loss of rental income, as prospective tenants stay away from flood prone areas (Attakora-Amaniampong et al, 2016). Yet, they may incur high cost of maintenance, as property development in wetlands can lead to long-term battles with water surges and continuous flooding (Asumadu et al, 2023). The valuables of people are also destroyed during flooding.…”

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Pathways To Sustainable Real Estate Investment In Sub Saharan African Countries: the 22nd Annual AfRES Conference

2023

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It is my distinct privilege and honor to welcome you the University of Nairobi, and to those who are visiting Kenya for the very first time, Karibuni sana and I hope you get enjoy the conference as well as the hospitality of the Kenyan People. The 22nd AfRES Annual Conference themed "Pathways to sustainable real estate investment in the Sub Saharan African (SSA) Countries." marks a significant milestone in the field of Real Estate, and it is with great enthusiasm that we extend our warmest welcome to the 200+ delegates from across Africa and the world participating in this prestigious event. This conference has been organized by the Faculty of Built Environment and Design.Last Week, The Country hosted the Africa Climate Summit alongside the Africa Climate Week with a special focus on driving green growth and advancing climate finance solutions. As part of the Climate Summit, the University collaborated with Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) to host a high level inter-generational dialogue tagged, Africa driving Climate Adaptation solution & jobs. In addition, members of Faculty presented various scholarly papers during the summit. It was a powerful testament to our collective commitment to addressing the pressing climate challenges facing our continent.Today, as we host the 22 nd Annual AfRES Conference, Kenya, once again has the unique honor of being the focal point for knowledge exchange and collaboration among real estate practitioners and scholars from all corners of the globe. The 180 scholarly papers to be presented during this conference will address emerging issues in the Real Estates markets.Allow me to express my deep appreciation for the longstanding partnership between the University of Nairobi and the African Real Estate Society (AfRES). Our very own Mrs. Catherine Kariuki, a distinguished member of the Faculty of Built Environment and Design, served as the President of AfRES in 2020 and 2021. Catherine is a renowned expert in the field of Real Estate in the region and has served society with unwavering dedication and commitment.Ladies and Gentlemen, today we also have another significant milestone to celebrate as a university. The University of Nairobi and the International Finance Corporation will sign a Licensing agreement that will see the University implement The Green Building Market Transformation Program and Edge Application to empower our students with the knowledge and skills they need to be leaders in the field of sustainable construction. We will also create a pool of highly skilled professionals who can help Kenya transition to a more sustainable future.In addition, this partnership will help us transform our campuses into beacons of sustainability. We will actively implement green building practices and vigorously pursue EDGE certification for our campus buildings. This will make our university a model for sustainable development, and it will inspire others to follow our lead. I am confident that this partnership will be a success. Together, we can create a more sustainable future for K...

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“…These agents can then transmit the risks to other organizations. The agent’s ability to affect or control the harmful outcome, as well as the actor’s ability to bear the risk, are both important factors in determining whether a party will be able to bear the risk (cost of risk bearing) (Asumadu et al , 2022). At the commencement of a conventional PPP contract procurement process, a RA plan is frequently supplied to the contractor together with the bidding materials (Li et al , 2005).…”

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Fuzzy quantitative risk allocation model (FQRAM) to guide decision-making on risk allocation in Ghanaian public-private partnership (PPP) power projects

Kukah

Owusu‐Manu

Badu

et al. 2023

JFMPC

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Purpose Public-private partnership (PPP) power projects are associated with varying risk factors. This paper aims to develop a fuzzy quantitative risk allocation model (QRAM) to guide decision-making on risk allocation in PPP power projects in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach A total of 67 risk factors and 9 risk allocation criteria were established from literature and ranked in a two-round Delphi survey using questionnaires. The fuzzy synthetic evaluation method was used in developing the risk allocation model. Findings The model’s output variable is the risk allocation proportions between the public body and private body based on their capability to manage the risk factors. Out of the 37 critical risk factors, the public sector was allocated 12 risk factors with proportions = 50%, while the private sector was allocated 25 risk factors with proportions = 50%. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research presents the first attempt in Ghana at endeavouring to develop a QRAM for PPP power projects. There is confidence in the model to efficiently allocate risks emanating from PPP power projects.

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Analysis of risks factors associated with construction projects in urban wetlands ecosystem

Cited by 12 publications

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Stakeholders’ perceptions of wetland conservation and restoration in Wakiso District, Uganda

Stakeholders’ perceptions of wetland conservation and restoration in Wakiso District, Uganda

Pathways To Sustainable Real Estate Investment In Sub Saharan African Countries: the 22nd Annual AfRES Conference

Fuzzy quantitative risk allocation model (FQRAM) to guide decision-making on risk allocation in Ghanaian public-private partnership (PPP) power projects

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