Conflicts are a cause of high poverty levels among the people of Northern Ghana, a survey has shown.
These conflicts are due to disputes over land, political and traditional leadership and competition for natural resources.
Madam Janet Adama Mohammed, Programme Director for Conciliation Resources, an advocacy organisation for peace in West Africa, said a General Social Survey (GSS) conducted by her outfit two years ago indicated that Northern Ghana, comprising the Northern, North East, Savannah, Upper East and Upper West Regions, had the highest poverty levels due to conflicts.
Madam Mohammed was addressing stakeholders in Tamale at a Regional dialogue under the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund (CSSF) project on the drivers of conflict and security in Northern Ghana.
Tamale, March 13, - Dr Alhassan Sulemana Anamzoya, Chief Executive of the Northern Development Authority (NDA) has emphasised the need for peace in the area saying A peaceful and generally productive Northern Ghana will make it possible for government to provide a good life for all Ghanaians. Dr Anamzoya said, It is noteworthy that we cannot build Northern Ghana without a strong focus on a peaceful, just and inclusive society as there can be no peace without sustainable development an
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