Impact of alternative development on reducing the security threat posed by cannabis cultivation: A case of Tain District, Ghana
Kofi Boateng,
Manpaya M,
Owusu-Manu D
Abstract:Purpose: Cannabis cultivation has supported the local economy and culture of Nsawkaw, Badu, and other communities in the Tain District of the Bono Region for many years. The cultivation's security threat was also important, according to this study's respondents. However, any Alternative Development (AD) program to replace this old enterprise must entail community engagement, youth participation, entrepreneurial development, and finances to preserve the culture and tradition of the people. Methodology: Qualitat… Show more
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