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February 26, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Economic Transitions among Migrant Communities in Accra, Ghana,

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YAYaw Adzineahua

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the economic transitions of migrant communities in Accra, Ghana, focusing on income and integration.
  • Employed qualitative research methods
  • Conducted participant observation
  • Performed semi-structured interviews
  • Facilitated focus groups with migrants
  • Migrant households experienced significant income disparities
  • Notable proportion of individuals moved into higher-paying jobs
  • Identified challenges and opportunities for economic integration

Abstract

This ethnographic study examines economic transitions among migrant communities in Accra, Ghana. Qualitative research methods, including participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and focus groups were employed to gather insights from the migrant community. Migrant households experienced significant income disparities, with a notable proportion of individuals moving into higher-paying jobs over the study period. The findings highlight challenges and opportunities faced by migrants in integrating economically within their host society. Policy recommendations focus on enhancing job training programmes to match migrant workers' skill levels with available employment opportunities.

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Yaw Adzineahua (2002) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe3d995ddcd3a253e7d41https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18756726
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