JOURNAL ARTICLE

Evaluating government COVID-19 interventions in the Agbogbloshie slum: Impacts, limitations, and vulnerability reduction.

  • Published In: Journal of Tropical Futures: Sustainable Business, Governance & Development (JTF), 2026, v. 3, n. 1. P. 10 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Alhassan, Issahaku; Braimah, Awaisu Imurana; Abubakari, Maliha 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the effectiveness of Ghana's government COVID-19 socio-economic interventions in mitigating vulnerabilities among residents of the Agbogbloshie slum, an informal settlement in Accra. The study found that inadequate spatial planning and the informal status of the slum excluded residents from benefiting fully from relief measures such as free water, electricity, food distribution, and economic support programs, which largely favored formally recognized neighborhoods and registered businesses. Challenges included insufficient and poorly publicized aid, lack of formal business registration among slum dwellers, and infrastructural deficits that hindered service delivery. The findings highlight the need for targeted, context-specific policies and official recognition of informal settlements to ensure equitable access to essential services and support for vulnerable populations during crises.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Tropical Futures: Sustainable Business, Governance & Development (JTF). 2026/03, Vol. 3, Issue 1, p10
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2753-8931
  • DOI:10.1177/27538931251398707
  • Accession Number:191764502
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