Studies of the consumption patterns in ruminant livestock productions and supply chains have become necessary as important determinants of food security globally and good health. The main aim of this study is to examine the meat food system and food security, consumption patterns and the involvement of West African international migrants in the meat industry in Accra, Ghana. Also, the study will identify shortfalls in the meat industry, governance, and policy framework to tackle the identified shortfalls. The research objectives of the study are to:
- Map the spatio-temporal flows of meat into Accra and Ghana.
- Investigate the structure of the city meat supply chain and examine the critical infrastructure in the meat value chain.
- Examine the causes and involvement of West African Migrants in the meat industry in Accra.
- Investigate how migrants construct their activities and livelihood in the meat industry in Ghana.
- Examine the local policies and deficiencies impinging migrants’ involvement in the meat value chain and food production.