Impact of Socio-Economic; Factors and Remittances on Food Security Situation Among West African Migrants in Accra

Ralph Armah, Mary B. Setrana, Peter Quartey (PI), Aba Crentsil, Cynthia Addoquaye Tagoe

This study seeks to examine the impact of socio-economic factors on food security status of West African migrants living in urban Accra. The study’s specific objectives are: 1) to map out the status of food security among West African migrants in urban Accra; 2) to determine the impact of socio-economic factors on food security situation of West African migrants in urban Accra; 3) to determine the extent to which cash and food remittances affect food security among West African migrants and 4) to examine the coping strategies and resilience of West African migrants in sustaining their food security statuses.

Organization(s): ISSER, University of Ghana

Team Members: Ralph Armah, Mary B. Setrana, Peter Quartey (PI), Aba Crentsil, Cynthia Addoquaye Tagoe

Funder: SSHRC PG, ISSER

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Ghana

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