Accra’s Old Fadama/Agbogbloshie Settlement. To What Extent is This Slum Sustainable?

Authors

Benjamin Effah Oppong, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
Raymond Asomani-Boateng, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Russell J. Fricano, Minnesota State University, MankatoFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2020

Abstract

Slum conditions associated with squatter settlements pose major challenges in African cities. In the city of Accra, Ghana, municipal officials traditionally addressed squatter settlements through demolition and evictions. Despite these evictions, Old Fadama/Agbogbloshie, an illegal squatter settlement in Accra, continues to flourish. Within the context of sustainable principles, this study explores why this slum became embedded. Results are based on a survey of 100 slum residents, 20 city officials and 20 city opinion leaders. Findings suggest that community participation in concert with municipal authorities can potentially lead to slum improvements sensitive to the social and economic needs of residents.

Department

Urban and Regional Studies

Print ISSN

2163-2642

Publication Title

African Geographical Review

Recommended Citation

Oppong, B., Asomani-Boateng, R. & Fricano, R. (2020): Accra’s Old Fadama/Agbogbloshie settlement. To what extent is this slum sustainable?, African Geographical Review, 39(4), 289-307. https://doi.org/10.1080/19376812.2020.1720753

DOI

10.1080/19376812.2020.1720753

Link to Publisher Version (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1080/19376812.2020.1720753

Publisher's Copyright and Source

Copyright © 2020 The African Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers.

Article published in African Geographical Review, volume 39, issue 4, 2020, pages 289-307. https://doi.org/10.1080/19376812.2020.1720753