Baseline socio-economic studies on 1990 pilot villages: Tema U-Compound and Nungua

Abstract

Tema U-Compound and Nungua Faashi were two typical fishing areas of Tema and Nungua respectively. These areas were chosen for the 1990 Artisanal fish processing training course. Baseline socio-economic studies were carried out on these areas before the commencement of the training course. The study examined the area characteristics, basic amenities and the fish industry in theses two areas. Poor sanitary conditions were the most outstanding features. Overcrowding was also a problem at Nungua. The women were however, found to be hardworking and their main occupation is fish smoking. They also play a major role in fish distribution and marketing. It is believed that simple intervention programmes namely credit facilities, literacy classes, health and nutrition education and the like would have profound on their way of life