Baseline socio-economic studies on Chemuse: 1994 pilot fishing area

Abstract

Background socio-economic studies were conducted on Chemuse, a fishing community in Accra, chosen for the 1994 Artisanal fishing processing training course. The study examined the area characteristics, basic amenities and fish smoking activities. In general the standard of living was found to be good. The main problem was poor planning and flooding during the rainy season. The women were hardworking with fish smoking as their main occupation. In the lean season however, they engage in petty trading and food vending. They also play in fish marketing and distribution all over the country. It is believed that credit facilities, education and family planning would have positive effect on them