New International Economic Order at 50: a reflection on the vision through Samir Amin’s lens
As part of the special issue commemorating the 50th anniversary of the New International Economic Order (NIEO), this article critically analyses its significance, achievements, and setbacks from the perspective of Samir Amin. Amin, a prominent scholar known for his ideas on the role of global capitalism in the underdevelopment of the Global South, significantly influenced the formation of NIEO.
Understanding Political Participation From the Margins: The Perspectives of Migrant Slum Dwellers in Agbogbloshie, Ghana
This paper explores politics and political participation from the voices and perspectives of migrant slum dwellers in Agbogbloshie, the most populous migrant slum in Accra. Using in-depth interviews, the paper found that residents’ conception of politics is couched in a pejorative sense as they view politics as a “dirty and deceitful game.”
Understanding Rural-Urban Migration from the Perspectives of Migrants in Agbogbloshie, Ghana
About half of the urban growth in Africa is accounted for by migrants from rural areas yet we fail to understand migration from the perspectives of the migrants. This paper seeks to understand rural urban migration from the perspective of migrants and how this can inform rural development planning.
The socio-economic well-being of internal migrants in Agbogbloshie, Ghana
The recent claims that migration can improve the well-being of migrants and thei dependants back home has mainly focused on international migration to destinations that are considered developed. Few studies have focused on internal migration and its effects on migrants' well-being. Besides, whether migrations to areas that are considered not developed can also contribute to improving the well-being of migrants and their dependants back home remains unaccounted for in the literature.