Browsing by Author "Mahama, Iddrisu"

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    An assessment of demand and supply of corporate social investments in the mining industry: A case of AngloGold Ashanti
    (KNUST, 2016-10) Mahama, Iddrisu
    ABSTRACT The notion of corporate social Investment (CSI) has gained momentum as it is currently of strategic importance for many companies. The aim of this study was therefore to enquire into the demand and supply of corporate social investment in the mining industry, with special reference to Anglogold Ashanti. The research design adopted was descriptive. The population for the study comprised staff, management and communities affected by AGA operations. Using convenience sampling technique, 77 staff of AngloGold Ashanti was selected. Also, by purposive sampling technique, 120 community leaders were also selected for the study. The study found that more often the regulator as stakeholder was more concerned about adherence of the mining firms (AngloGold) to legal parameters. Employees on the other hand were more concerned about fair procedures for employee assessment and reward, informational justice, appropriate staff benefits and motivational packages, commitment to employee training and development programs, improving fire safety measures and priority for employee security. For the larger community especially those close to mining sites, their expectation about CSR include contributing to local community infrastructure projects, support for poverty reduction initiatives, assisting in the provision of safe water supply for communities, creating employment opportunities and scholarship programmes for needy students. When it comes to AngloGold’s investment in social infrastructural projects, the study found a consistent rise in budget allocations to developing social infrastructure in mining communities. It is therefore recommended that mining firms improve on their CSR practices and further pay more attention to sustainable business operations
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    The Role of the Private Sector in Health Care Service Provision in Techiman Municipality
    (2015-02-24) Mahama, Iddrisu
    This study was conducted to assess the role of the private health sector in the provision of health care services in the Techiman Municipality of the Brong Ahafo Region. The study focused on the types of private health facilities in the municipality, the services provided by both public and private facilities, users of the health services, conformity of services provided with national standards and the challenges and prospects of the sector. The study adopted the case study design. Secondary and Primary data were gathered for the study. A sample size of 100 Household Heads was used for the study. The study revealed that, eleven out of the thirty-five health facilities surveyed in the municipality were privately owned. Five of these are maternity homes, four are private hospitals and two are private Clinics. It was also revealed that the public facilities do not provide major and specialized services due to their nature and level as compared with the private facilities where major, specialized services and professional nurses and midwife training are provided. The study further revealed that Household heads and for that matter users of the health facilities are from all age groups with the majority being youthful and fall within the income group of Gh¢ 100.00 – 299.00. Again, the study revealed that, all the private health facilities in the municipality are registered and supervised by the Ghana Health Service on monthly, quarterly and annual bases as required by the National Health Policy. On the bases of the major findings, the study recommended the need for expansion of the existing health facilities and provision of a district hospital and effective collaboration between the public and private actors to ensure quality service delivery.