This paper responds to the limited literature on perceptions of fire disaster risks associated with the siting of fuel stations in dense residential areas in African cities. We address three interrelated research objectives regarding fire disaster risk and safety behaviours. First, we explore residents perception of the reasons for the siting of fuel stations in residential areas. Second, we examine their sociodemographic characteristics and perception of fire disaster risks associated wi...
This study examines women's participation in governance of rural water infrastructure in Ghana, focusing on the Wa West District. Using a qualitative research approach, it explores the rules and regulations governing borehole operations and maintenance and the extent of women's involvement in formulating these regulations. Five communities (Ga, Dorimon, Zanko, Vieri, and Naaha) were selected based on accessibility, borehole presence, and active Water and Sanitation Management Teams (WSMTs)....
