Indigenous Work Ethics among Akan of Ghana

Botchway, De-Valera N.Y.M.; Sarpong, Awo Abena Amoa

doi:10.5339/rels.2015.work.14

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“…This nding may be so partly because of the adoption of Christianity by many Ghanaian communities, especially the coastal ones. Such Christian faith has relegated traditional shing and practices to the background (Diawuo & Issifu, 2015;Botchway & Sarpong, 2015). Again, 63% of the communities have an NGO advocating and working for marine resource management and conservation in those communities, while 37% of the communities have no such NGO privilege in their community.…”

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“…Thus, taboos are considered to be highly bene cial as it helps solve complex issues in these societies by conserving nature and the environment (Diawuo & Issifu, 2015;Becker & Ostrom, 1995). Authors have considered taboos to perform distinctly environmental functions of preserving and protecting vegetation and wildlife (Boamah, 2015;Botchway & Sarpong, 2015), and together with other cultural practices, taboos might serve as a contributing factor in uencing the management and conservation of some shing grounds (Koranteng et al, 2000).…”

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“…Beliefs and taboos systems have been the prime policies guiding traditional natural resource management, with various impacts on sustainability (Diawuo & Issifu, 2015). Some authors also believe that reviving such traditional values associated with taboos would be of bene t to modern society (Botchway & Sarpong, 2015). However, what constitutes such taboos and the sanctions for breaking them may vary from one culture to the other, since taboos vary among tribes within Ghana (Barre, et al, 2009).…”

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Marine biodiversity conservation: the cultural aspect of MPA in Ghana

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Dasmani

2022

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Studying fishers and fishing communities’ social-cultural structures are vital in policy-making concerning local ecosystem or marine sustainability. Previous studies on marine communities seldom neglected the role of culture in marine biodiversity conservation, especially an MPA establishment. In this study we; first explore the cultural practices in coastal communities in Ghana that are the potential for the conservation of the marine ecosystem (MPA); second, we examined the readiness of marine communities if the government takes the decision to carve out formerly fishing sites as an MPA site. Primary data was collected by using Key Informant Interviews (KII) with 20 chief fishermen and self-administered questionnaires to 491 fishermen across nine semi-urban, two urban, and 16 villages along the coast of Ghana. Adopting mixed method analysis, the study, among other things, underscored that the socioeconomic characteristics of fishermen are diverse and mixed. Most of the fishermen do not know what an MPA is but are willing to accept such initiative by the government and certain cultural practices are found to be conducive to an MPA initiative. Policy implications are discussed in the paper. JEL Codes: Q22, Q57, P48.

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2022

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“…This understanding is known as 'cosmovision.' "Cosmovision" is defined as "assumed interconnections between the human, natural, and spiritual realms," according to Botchway and Sarpong 34 . As a result, the Akan people thought that religion had a part in their daily lives.…”

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Sustainable fishing in Ghana: Lessons from indigenous Akan fishing ethics

Oppong¹

2021

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For many individuals in the Ghanaian culture, fishing is one of the activities that provide a source of income and nutrition. A lot has been written about fishing and its economic worth. Recently, there have been multiple complaints made by both the industry insiders and outsiders about various abuses and issues affecting the business. This has made many to wonder whether the fishing industry in Ghana is sustainable. Sustainable fishing has been a big issue of concern in Ghana. But what is sustainable fishing? Sustainable fishing, in this sense, is leaving enough fish in the ocean and other water bodies while simultaneously protecting ecosystems and endangered species. If the oceans and rivers are preserved, those who rely on fishing will be able to maintain their employment. This study investigates the phenomenon of Akan fishing ethicsas well as some of the lessons that may be learned from it in order to improve Ghana‟s fishing industry. Because some of the abuses and issues identified in the fishing sector are caused by domestic factors, this study believes that indigenous knowledge and practices on fishing can be used together with the modern means of fishing to address the apparent challenges in the fishing industry in Ghana.

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The multi-dimensional perspectives of taboos on gender roles of fisherfolk in the Global South

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In the Global South, small-scale fisheries may be highly influenced by taboos and traditional beliefs that are believed to maintain fishing pressure within sustainable limits, maintain ecosystem balance and mitigate risks associated with work at sea. However, despite their potentially significant role in mediating human-resource interactions, limited attention has been given to taboos in the context of small-scale fisheries. Among the socio-cultural taboos shaping participation in and benefits from fisheries activities, gender-specific taboos are particularly significant. Thus, this paper explores the role of gender taboos in sustainable and equitable small-scale fisheries management in the Global South. It also identifies and assesses the quality and scientific rigor of the key themes from the literature. A systematic literature review was conducted to assess the state of knowledge on taboos and small-scale fisheries and situate the role of gender-specific taboos within small-scale fisheries governance. Over 100 relevant publications were obtained and categorised using scanning and selection methods. The main emerging themes from the literature review included traditional ecological knowledge and taboos, conservation and management taboos, and gender taboos. The findings highlight the significance of taboos in shaping gender dynamics, livelihoods, and food security within small-scale fisheries; however, there remain many gaps in understanding the role of taboos in mediating fishing activities and in maintaining gender inequalities in the fisheries sector. Without this knowledge, gender inequalities could be further exacerbated where taboos are used as a management tool without considering the gender dimensions. This study, therefore, seeks to fill this gap by providing insights for fisheries managers and practitioners for managing fisheries in a way that considers these socio-cultural factors that shape access to, control over and the benefits derived from fisheries.

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Indigenous Work Ethics among Akan of Ghana

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Marine biodiversity conservation: the cultural aspect of MPA in Ghana

Marine biodiversity conservation: the cultural aspect of MPA in Ghana

Sustainable fishing in Ghana: Lessons from indigenous Akan fishing ethics

The multi-dimensional perspectives of taboos on gender roles of fisherfolk in the Global South

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