Deforestation in Ghana: Explaining the Chronic Failure of Forest Preservation Policies in a Developing Country

by Michael S. Asante

Overview

Deforestation 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761822974
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/07/2005
Pages:	286
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Michael S. Asante is a Senior Planner in the Strategic Planning Division of Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

Table of Contents

Chapter 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