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    A study of the Ghana National Association of Teachers' programmes and its implications for membership commitment
    (2016) Boh, Johnson Kwaku
    This study seeks to understand the implications of the Ghana National Association of Teachers’ (GNAT) programmes on members, and to investigate the perception of members regarding their commitment to the union. The period, 1995 to 2014 was chosen because it marked the era of fragmentation of GNAT, and the formation of other teacher-unions which broke the monopoly of GNAT as the sole teachers’ union in Ghana. The main objective of the study is to examine the implications of member commitment on GNAT programmes. Specifically, the study intends to investigate the perceptions of satisfaction, participation and loyalty of union members. It also attempts to examine the responses of the union to challenges within the organization. The study was based on interviews of key informants and a survey of members and former members of GNAT. Structured questionnaires were used as instruments. Data Analysis was by the application of Excel and SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences). Presentations are displayed by graphs, frequency tables and pictorials. In order to understand commitment of respondents, the survey measures members’ satisfaction, participation and loyalty to GNAT. These variables are related to programmes, hence questions on variables were asked in relation to programmes. This study has found out that GNAT membership decline can be partially explained by decline in levels of member participation and satisfaction with programmes. The study, has however noted that despite members’ dissatisfaction with GNAT programmes, the majority of them are still committed to the union. One possible reason for the high loyalty of members could be the value that they attach to the union. The study therefore concludes that the members' perception is not, by itself, a sufficient variable for understanding the union’s decline. The study recommends that the communication system of GNAT be improved. It also recommends that due to changing composition of membership with respect to age and qualifications, there is need to broaden the professional development of members especially those in leadership positions by fashioning programmes to meet their needs. There is also need to engage members in establishing the training needs in the Ghana National Association of Teachers that would be included in the training programmes in order to make them more attractive.
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    Banking the un-bankable: an empirical study of risk and risk management by micro-financial institutions in Ghana
    (2013-08-02) Mawuko-Yevugah, Yvonne
    This research work explores the risks that microfinance institutions (MFIs) face in their operations and the risk management strategies they adopt to mitigate their risks. Microfinance institutions serve some of the world’s most financially challenged population who otherwise would not have access to banking services. Risk management within the context of microfinance banking has gained importance within the last decade due partly to the fact that most MFIs are adopting business/profitability principles in their operations. Also, due to the recent financial crisis, MFI cannot afford to be indifferent to risk management practices in the battle for survival, financial sustainability and self-sufficiency. The data for this study is from both secondary and primary sources; 48 MFIs in Ghana responded to a questionnaire made up of 25 questions. Analysis of the responses obtained was done using Chi-Square test of equal proportions, P-values and other descriptive statistics. The Analysis found that the microfinance institutions surveyed are aware of the types of risk inherent in their line of business and do in varying ways employ some form of risk management strategies to mitigate losses and enhance profitability. Since credit granting stands at the core of the operations of MFIs, the management of risk as a result of the credits extended is crucial for their survival and profitability.
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    Pulmonary tuberculosis treatment outcome in a rural setting in Northern Ghana
    (2007-02-23T12:22:43Z) Baiden, Rita
    Tuberculosis ranks among the top ten causes of global mortality. Globally it kills nearly 2 million people each year and is the second leading cause of death after Human Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS).Tuberculosis (TB) is primarily an illness of the respiratory system, and is spread by coughing and sneezing from an infectious person. Nearly a third of the world’s population is infected with the bacilli that causes TB and are at risk of developing tuberculosis (TB).1, 2 Left untreated, each person with active TB disease will infect on average between 10 and 15 people every year. In 2004, estimated per capita TB incidence was stable or falling in five out of six World Health Organization (WHO regions, but growing at 0.6% per year globally. The exception is the African region, where TB incidence was still rising.3, 4 HIV increases the risk of developing TB and accounts for much of the increase in countries where prevalence is high. 4 Co-infection is common and could be as high as 70% in high-burdened countries. Gains made in global TB control in the 1970 and 80s are being dramatically reversed by the effect of HIV/AIDS. HIV is the main reason for failure to meet Tuberculosis (TB) control targets in high HIV settings.3 Drug-resistant TB is a major problem. Resistance to single anti-tuberculosis drugs have been reported in almost every country surveyed. To make the situation worse, drugs resistant to all the major anti-TB drugs have emerged. 4 Drug-resistant TB is caused by inconsistent or partial treatment, when patients do not take all their medicines regularly for the required period because they start to feel better, because doctors and health workers prescribe the wrong treatment regimens, or because the drug supply is unreliable. A particularly dangerous form of drug-resistant TB is multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), which is defined as the disease caused by TB bacilli resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin, the two most powerful anti-TB drugs.4, 5
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