Trends In Ghana Research Articles

Investigating the declining apprenticeship trends in Ghana: a human capital perspective

ABSTRACT Apprenticeship enrollment in Ghana is declining according to recent rounds of the Ghana Living Standards Survey, despite its importance as an avenue for human capital development among young people. This trend is alarming, especially during an era of economic crises and constraints in technical and vocational education. The paper utilizes qualitative approaches involving interviews with key stakeholders such as master craftspeople and apprentices, apprenticeship experts, and secondary data to explore the reasons behind the decline in apprenticeships. The findings reveal that young people’s desire for quick financial gains and lack of interest in apprenticeships, along with structural factors, contribute to the decline. The paper concludes by offering a nuanced critique of the human capital theory’s application to the declining apprenticeship trends in Ghana, underscoring the need for a more comprehensive framework that incorporates social, cultural and environmental factors.

Globalization of Africa; A Review of Culinary Development and it’s Economic Trends in Ghana

Globalization of Africa; A Review of Culinary Development and it’s Economic Trends in Ghana

Sex-related inequalities in crude and age-standardized suicide rates: trends in Ghana from 2000 to 2019

BackgroundSuicide represents a major public health concern, affecting a significant portion of individuals. However, there remains a gap in understanding the age and sex disparities in the occurrence of suicide. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the sex-related inequalities in suicide rates in Ghana from 2000 to 2019.MethodsWe utilized data from the WHO Health Equity Assessment Toolkit (HEAT) online software. We analysed sex differences in both crude and age-standardized suicide rates in Ghana spanning from 2000 to 2019. Crude and age-adjusted suicide rates were calculated based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) definition and coding of suicide mortality. We measured inequality in terms of sex. Two inequality indicators were used to examine the suicide rates: the difference (D) and the ratio (R).ResultsAge-standardized and crude suicide rates in Ghana were higher among men from 2000 to 2019. Between 2000 and 2007, the age-standardized suicide rate for women rose steadily and declined slightly between 2008 and 2019. Age-standardized suicide rates for men increased consistently from 2000 to 2010, then declined steadily from 2011 to 2019. The crude suicide rates among men and women followed similar patterns. The widest absolute inequality in crude suicide rates (D) was recorded in 2013 (D=-11.91), while the smallest difference was observed in 2000 (D=-7.16). We also found the greatest disparity in age-standardized rates in 2011 (D=-21.46) and the least in 2000 (D=-14.32). The crude suicide rates increased with age for both men and women aged 15–54 years and 55–85+ years respectively. However, the increased rate was higher in men than in women across all age groups surveyed. A similar pattern was observed for relative inequality in both crude and age-standardized rates of suicide.ConclusionThe suicide rate in Ghana has declined over time. Suicide is more common among older men. Inequalities in suicide rates, in both absolute and relative terms, are similar. There is a need to monitor suicide trends in Ghana, especially among older men. Moreover, the findings could serve as a basis for future studies on suicide in Ghana.

Pharmacy Council Revolutionizing Pharmaceutical Care in Ghana: The National Electronic Pharmacy Platform (NEPP)

Purpose This article aims to highlight the distribution and growing acceptance of electronic pharmacies through the National Electronic Pharmacy Platform (NEPP) among Ghanaian citizens. Methodology A cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted, analyzing transaction data from 84 out of the 226 electronic pharmacies registered with NEPP. The data was assessed numerically to present a detailed statistical overview of medication utilization trends in Ghana. Findings Even though NEPP was only introduced in 2023, there’s evident growing interest among pharmacies. The growth potential is considerable, further amplified by ongoing awareness campaigns and training initiatives. Research implications The regulation of pharmacy practices and the growth of electronic pharmacies in Africa highlight the urgency for member countries to adopt and adapt to the NEPP model. Practical implications This study underscores the transformational capabilities of NEPP and its potential long-lasting effect on Ghana’s healthcare framework. Social Implications A significant observation is the elevated prescription rate for antibacterial medications. This might indicate a surge in bacterial infections within the Ghanaian populace, particularly those tied to respiratory issues. Addressing these infections and heightening awareness about diseases related to antibacterials is essential. Originality/value Our results offer valuable insights for the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, and the Pharmacy Council as they strategize on addressing antibacterial-related health concerns. Moreover, NEPP’s success in Ghana may motivate other nations to adopt similar systems, aiming to enhance their healthcare provisions.

Temporal trend analysis of the HIV/AIDS burden before and after the implementation of antiretroviral therapy at the population level from 1990 to 2020 in Ghana

BackgroundAntiretroviral therapy (ART) has helped reduce the burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the majority of countries. Its contribution to the HIV/AIDS burden in Ghana is still understudied. This study examined HIV/AIDS trends in Ghana before (1990–2004) and after (2004–2020) the implementation and expansion of ART.MethodsWe obtained HIV/AIDS epidemiology and treatment data for the years 1990–2020 from the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. We investigated the impact of the ART rollout on HIV/AIDS in Ghana using Joinpoint regression models.ResultsThe HIV incidence, prevalence, and AIDS-related deaths decreased significantly after 2004, as ART coverage increased from 1% to 2004 to 60% in 2020. The HIV incidence decreased by approximately 3% (AAPC = -2.6%; 95% CI: -3.2, -1.9) per year from 1990 to 2004 and approximately 5% (AAPC = -4.5%; 95% CI: -4.9, -4.2) per year from 2004 to 2020. Between 1990 and 2004, the HIV prevalence increased by approximately 5% (AAPC = 4.7%; 95% CI: 3.6, 5.8) per year but decreased by 2% (AAPC = -1.9%; 95% CI: -2.1, -1.6) per year between 2004 and 2020. Between 1990 and 2004, the annual increase in AIDS-related mortality was 14% (AAPC = 13.8%; 95% CI: 12.6, 15.0), but between 2004 and 2020, it decreased at nearly a 4% (AAPC= -3.6%; 95% CI: -4.7, -2.5) annual rate.ConclusionsWe found trends indicating progress in Ghana’s fight against HIV/AIDS. However, the most significant declines occurred after the introduction of ART, suggesting that the scale-up of ART may have contributed to the decline in HIV/AIDS in Ghana. We advocate for the rapid expansion of ART in Ghana.

Knockoff: An Emerging Trend in The Ghanaian Fashion Industry: A Case of Greater Accra Metropolis

The goal of the study was to better understand the new fashion trend in Ghana, its difficulties, and the future of a few large-scale fashion industries there, particularly in the Greater Accra Metropolis, as well as the implications for fashion education. It also aimed to suggest potential solutions to the many problems that come with competition from foreign fashion industries. Industry associations and legal academic communities continue to dispute whether original fashion designs should be legally protected from copycats. There is disagreement even over the basic issue of whether a copycat's impacts on the profitability of an original design are good or bad. For this study, the researchers used both quantitative research strategy and a descriptive research design. 20 respondents were chosen at random by the researchers utilizing judgment and purposive selection methods. The respondents' quantitative data were gathered using a semi-structured questionnaire. Pie charts, bar charts, and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) were used to examine the results of the questionnaires. The results showed that generating your design is expensive and time-consuming when you develop your own. Once more, the study showed that it was simpler to produce knockoffs than one's designs, which explains why fashion designers are more likely to imitate than to create original designs. Furthermore, it was discovered that counterfeit goods sell off more quickly than original designs. Based on the research's conclusions, the study recommended that fashion designers be given stronger intellectual property protection to deter copying of their labour-intensive creations, that industry stakeholders enforce intellectual property protection to stop piracy, and that legislators take into account how increased piracy protection will affect society as a whole, examining the socioeconomic aspects of the fashion business is necessary since stronger IP protection could result in a downward trend. The study's conclusions and suggestions would help to lessen the multiple difficulties foreign fashion businesses presented to Ghanaian fashion designers.

Antibiotic consumption trends in Ghana: analysis of six-years pharmacy issue data from a secondary healthcare facility.

Surveillance of hospital antibiotic consumption provides data to inform corrective action and for monitoring antimicrobial stewardship activities. This study described antibiotic consumption patterns from 2016 through 2021 at a secondary healthcare facility in Ghana. Using the WHO methodology for surveillance of antimicrobial consumption in hospitals, we analysed a 6-year pharmacy issue data at the Eastern Regional Hospital. We report on the defined daily dose (DDD) per 100 patients, types of antibiotics consumed according to Anatomic Therapeutic Classification (ATC), WHO AWaRe classification; trends in antibiotic consumption and expenditure per DDD of antibiotics consumed. Over the period, the mean (±standard deviation) antibiotic consumption rate was 256.7 ± 33 DDD/100 patients per year. A linear regression model showed an insignificant decreasing trend in antibiotic consumption (coefficient for time -0.561; P = 0.247). The top three consumed antibiotics in DDD/100 patients at ATC level 5 were amoxicillin-clavulanate (n = 372.6), cefuroxime (n = 287.4) and sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (n = 145.8). The yearly Access-to-Watch ratio decreased from 2.4 in 2016 to 1.2 in 2021. The mean yearly cost of antibiotics was $394 206 ± 57 618 US dollars. The top three antibiotics consumed in terms of cost were clindamycin $718 366.3, amoxicillin-clavulanate $650 928.3 and ceftriaxone $283 648.5. This study showed a sturdy rate of antibiotic consumption over the 6-year period with a year-on-year decrease in the Access-to-Watch antibiotic ratio. Data from pharmacy drug issues offer an opportunity to conduct antibiotic consumption surveillance at the hospital and national level in Ghana.

Effect of rainfall and temperature variability on maize yield in the Asante Akim North District, Ghana

One of the largest consumed and grown cereals in Ghana is maize. However, there is a dearth of research on the response of maize yield to rainfall and temperature variability in Ghana. Precisely, prior studies conducted in Ghana have employed only quantitative approaches to explore the effect of climate variability on the yield of food crops including maize. However, this study combined both quantitative and qualitative approaches to investigate the effect of rainfall and temperature variability on maize yield in the Asante Akim North District of the Ashanti Region, Ghana. Since research will help the decision-making process of the policymakers at several cadres of managerial leadership of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) all around the world where the goals are intended, this study will have significant implications on the attainment of the SDGs particularly Goals 1 (no poverty), 2 (zero hunger), and 13 (climate action). Pragmatic research philosophy was utilized with the aid of questionnaire surveys involving 150 maize farmers and three focus group discussions in three purposively chosen communities (Ananekrom, Juansa, and Agogo). The Mann-Kendall trend test was used to evaluate the trends of rainfall, temperature, and maize yield data for the period 2012 to 2021 in the study district. Multiple regression was used to assess the effect of rainfall and temperature variability on maize yield. Results showed that the surveyed maize farmers perceived rising temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns. Similarly, the Mann-Kendall trend test results revealed a significant temperature rise (p < 0.05) and an increasing rainfall pattern (p > 0.05). The increasing annual rainfall and rising temperature trends increased maize yield significantly (p < 0.05) in the district from 2012 to 2021 contributing about 70% of the yield variation. The surveyed maize farmers implemented key on-farm and off-farm practices including planting drought-resistant maize varieties, crop rotation, changing diets, and selling assets to adapt to the rainfall and temperature variability. The increasing annual rainfall and temperature patterns significantly affect maize yield positively in the Asante Akim North district stressing the need for continued implementation of adaptation practices such as planting high-yielding and drought-resistant maize varieties to enhance household food security. Furthermore, the results demonstrate the urgent need for policy formulation by policymakers to make maize production resilient to the adverse impacts of the changing rainfall and rising temperature trends in Ghana.

Contemporary Trends of the Bead Jewelry Industry in Ghana

This Krobo case study traces the history and looks into current trends in Ghana's bead industry in the jewelry sector and the reasons for the renewed interest in the usage of bead jewelry. It traces the historical and contemporary trends of the Krobo bead jewelry industry as well as the causes of the sudden renewed interest and enthusiasm for bead production and usage among the people of Ghana by studying responses from 20 select participants using a qualitative research approach. Exposure to the Western world, bead jewelry in schools, the introduction of new equipment and technology, and current fashion among men and women are all factors that contribute to modern trends and renewed interest in Ghana's bead jewelry industry. Furthermore, various foreign beads are becoming more widely available in Ghana, overtaking locally produced Krobo beads. As a result of the increased demand for assorted beads, measures are needed to prevent indigenous beads from disappearing from culture.

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy trends in Ghana: a cross-sectional study exploring the roles of political allegiance, misinformation beliefs, and sociodemographic factors

Africa has the slowest COVID-19 vaccination rate of any continent in the world, with only 29.8% of the population receiving at least one dose of the vaccine. This includes Ghana, where only 37.8% of the country have received at least one dose as of October, 2022. The key aims of this research were to determine levels of hesitancy in COVID-19 vaccines among unvaccinated individuals in Ghana and observe their trends across time, and to identify independent predictors associated with vaccine hesitancy among unvaccinated individuals. four online cross-sectional surveys of Ghanaian citizens were conducted in August, 2020 (N = 3048), March, 2021 (N = 1558), June, 2021 (N = 1295), and February, 2022 (N = 424). overall hesitancy decreased from 36.8% (95% CI: 35.1%-38.5%) in August, 2020 to 17.2% (95% CI: 15.3%-19.1%) in March, 2021. However, hesitancy increased to 23.8% (95% CI: 21.5%-26.1%) in June, 2021, and then again to 52.2% (95% CI: 47.4%-57.0%) in February, 2022. Key reasons included not having enough vaccine-related information (50.6%) and concerns over vaccine safety (32.0%). Hesitant groups included Christians, urban dwellers, opposition political party voters, females, individuals who completed higher education, individuals who reported receiving COVID-19 information from internet sources, and individuals who expressed uncertainty about commonly-circulated COVID-19 misinformation beliefs. hesitancy rates among unvaccinated individuals in Ghana continues to rise. However, vaccine awareness strategies are sensitive to subpopulation characteristics. Many are reachable through targeted communication strategies, to which campaigns must focus on resolving vaccine-related concerns to ensure high vaccine uptake across Ghana.

Time Series Models for COVID-19 New Cases in Top Seven Infected African Countries

Introduction: In Africa region on the date of December 09, 2021 at 14:46 GMT, the total cumulative cases of COVID-19 was 8,889,437 with total deaths and total recoveries of 224,731 (2.5% of death rate) and 8,185,382 (92% of recovery rate) respectively. Thus, this study aimed modelling and forecasting of COVID-19 new cases in top seven infected African countries using time series models.&#x0D; Methods: The top seven infected African countries COVID-19 new cases dataset was taken from our World COVID-19 dataset. The study period was from February 14 to September 06, 2020. Different time series models were used for modelling and forecasting of COVID-19 new cases data. Models comparisons were done by normalized BIC, root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), and R-squared values.&#x0D; Results: The COVID-19 new cases data of Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, and South Africa were fitted by ARIMA (0,1,0), ARIMA (0,1,0), Damped trend, Brown, and ARIMA (0,1,14) models in the study period, respectively. Whereas Ghana, and Nigeria COVID-19 new cases data were followed by simple exponential smoothing models. The 95% confidence levels for lowest to highest forecasted COVID-19 new cases were 258 to 197 with decreasing trend in Algeria, 63 to 933 with increasing trend in Egypt, 636 to 2,141 with increasing trend in Ethiopia, 0 to 1,022 with constant trend in Ghana, 1,900 to 2,807 with increasing trend in Morocco, 0 to 543 with constant trend in Nigeria, and 2,056 to 2,444 with increasing trend in South Africa for the next one month (from September 7 to October 6, 2020).&#x0D; Conclusion: The findings of the study used for preparedness planning against further spread of the COVID-19 epidemic in African countries. The author recommends that as many countries continue to relax restrictions on movement and mass gatherings, and more are opening their air spaces, and the countries’ other public and private sectors are reopening and then strong appropriate public health and social measures must be instituted on the ground again and again before the virus is distributed and attacked more and more peoples in the region. And, the researcher recommended that risk factors of COVID-19 new cases should be conducted for next time in Africa countries.

Sociodemographic factors associated with time to discharge for hospitalised patients with asthma and asthma exacerbation using the Ghana Health Service District Information Management System 2 (DHIMS-2) database, 2012–2017

ObjectiveData on asthma hospitalisations are a useful source of patient morbidity information. In Ghana, the length of stay (LoS) and sociodemographic factors of patients hospitalised for asthma and its exacerbation...

Crime drop in Ghana? Some insights from crime patterns and trends

This study examines crime rate trends in Ghana in the context of research into the international crime drop. Ghanaian police-recorded crime data are imperfect, but crime rates appear to have increased to the early 2000s then to have declined significantly. However, the national trend for all crime types masks significant variation by crime type and region. The national trends appear, broadly speaking, consistent with long-term crime increases and decreases in high-income countries, but with a lag that may reflect Ghana’s economic development trajectory. This may be consistent with the routine activity perspective if both crime opportunities and economic development increased in parallel, followed by a crime decline that reflected increased security measures or other change. The study raises many questions that require further research, and some suggestions to that end are outlined.

Application of Geospatial Technologies in the COVID-19 Fight of Ghana.

The SARS-CoV-2 infections continue unabated in Ghana and globally. The identification of country dynamics of the virus, its spread, and country-specific interventions in tackling the menace including the application of geospatial technologies. This research sought to highlight the use of geospatial technologies in the fight against COVID-19 in Ghana with best practices from China where the infections originated from; present the trends in Ghana and model near future trends of the virus. It was evident that just as other places, Ghana has employed geospatial technologies and continues to ply unchartered paths in solutions. The trend in Ghana is in line with a population concentration and tends to record higher figures in the southern parts. It is modeled that through incessant mobility patterns, infections will spread through to the middle parts and then the northern parts. The research, therefore, recommends the use of infrared scanners to augment testing practices and enhanced tracing of infected persons as well as the use of drones for the distribution of essential services.

Renewable Energy Deployment in Ghana: The Hype, Hope and Reality

Over recent years, few areas of international development research have seen as much transformation as those relating to energy access and low carbon transitions. Ghana, amongst other African economies, has seen an increase in energy demand surpassing the supply of energy in the last decade. The incorporation of the incorporation of renewable energy into the mix is, therefore, seen as a significant role in addressing the energy needs by replacing conventional fuels with clean and reliable domestic electricity with the advantage of local economic opportunities. The country has adopted the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG); SDG goal 7 targets ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services. This target presents a formidable challenge to Ghana because the country still relies mainly on non-renewable energy sources. The country has a huge potential for renewable energy that remains underexploited. This study, therefore, seeks to assess the current renewable energy resource situation, examine the trend in Ghana’s energy consumption and undertake a comprehensive review and critical evaluation of Ghana’s renewable energy drive and policies.

Labor‐saving technologies and structural transformation in northern Ghana

AbstractLabor‐saving technologies played a fundamental role historically in the structural transformation of agrarian economies. We focus on an emerging labor‐saving trend in Ghana, use of motorized tricycles (MTs), which provide an affordable alternative to manually transferring crops from plots to homestead. A household survey collected in 2017 in northern Ghana is used to shed light on how the time savings made available by using MTs may be converted into activities that enhance agricultural productivity and/or diversify the household away from agriculture. Detailed information collected on the agricultural production and agro‐processing behavior of 1,400 households allows us to examine the above transformative channels. Ordinary least squares and instrumental variable regressions are applied to quantify the effect of MTs on related outcomes. We find households are able to diversify their farming activities into selling processed agricultural goods with the time savings provided through MT adoption. Policies aimed to foster the diffusion of MTs elsewhere in Ghana may expedite structural change and, hence, economic growth.

DETERMINANTS OF VOTERS` BEHAVIOR AND VOTING INTENTION IN GHANA; MEDIATING AND MODERATING ROLE OF VOTERS` TRUST AND VOLTERS` LOYALTY RESPECTIVELY

Voters` participation and intention is considered fundamental in an electoral process, as it has consequences on political party`s performance and strengthening of a democratic state. Yet almost half the countries in the world have voter turnouts of (60–79) % whilst only 20% of the countries have voter turnout above 80%. The average turnout trend in Ghana for the past 24 years is 64.34%. When a significant large proportion of the voting population shows apathetic attitudes towards the process that enable participation of the public in democracy, it questions the extent to which our democracy can be consolidated. To be able to predict and influences voters` behavior, political parties and political consultants need to identified determinants of voters` behavior. Given the importance that democratic societies placed on citizens’ participation in the democratic process. Incorporating their views, opinions and feelings on voters` behavior determinants factors such as; political issues, contingency situations, political candidates personality, Epistemic value, Trust for a party candidates as well as loyalty to a party on their intention to participate in presidential election and their choice of a party and candidate will offers an empirical dimension to the evaluation of our democratic consolidation and also help the leadership of the various political parties in Ghana in their quest to develop appropriate strategies with the so aim of winning election. Utilizing a predictive model of voters` behavior, this study is pursued to identify; the theories, models and motivation behind a sample of voters who cast a ballot in the 2012 and 2016 presidential election. Pairwise discriminant analysis and structural equation model are used to identify the motivation behind the choice behavior of voters at both candidate and party level. The objectives of this is to conceptualized a strategic direction practices and propose a theoretical framework of voters` behavior determinants, that can help effectively and efficiently predict voters` participation and intention and also to determine the extent to which western scholarly explanation of voters` behavior can be applied to Ghanaians voters` behavior.

Ghana’s Growing Debt and Its Implications for the Economy

Management of public debt remains a major economic challenge to governments across the globe. Public debt management is more challenging to countries classified as least developed, less developed, and developing than those termed as developed or advanced economies. Challenges to economic management in some countries led to their description as highly indebted poor countries (HIPC) and low-income countries (LICS). In spite of high interest charges, most governments of developing economies borrow from international financial institutions to support their annual budgets; and to embark on social and institutional infrastructural developments in their respective economies. However, many economic experts and citizens in most of these developing economies have raised concerns about whether or not their governments use the contracted loans for the purposes intended. The purpose of this research was to assess trends in Ghana's debt, and the relative effect of debt on the economy. The present study relied on the quantitative approach to scientific inquiry. Specifically, a cross-sectional design, an example of survey design, was adapted and used in the research. This allowed the researcher to gather relevant research data over a specific period of time. Data required for the research were obtained from secondary sources including text books, journals, research papers, newspaper publications; Google search engine, index mundi, and electronic databases of the bank of Ghana and international bodies such as the international monetary fund, and world economic outlook, among others. Descriptive statistics and regression models were used to describe the research variables; and to evaluate their behavior over the stated time frame in the Ghanaian and other economies. Findings from the research revealed a positive relationship between debt and the economy; the findings revealed debt accounts for about 98% of the variation in GDP. The study recommended the need for redefinition of debt sustainability and effective implementation of the succession plan principle. Government must ensure relative stability of the cedi against the major foreign currencies to avert the possibility of issuing more notes to settle the same outstanding debts at maturity dates. Intensification of the industrialization campaign is necessary to reduce unemployment rate; and minimize the need for regular borrowing to balance government's annual economic budget.

Understanding female migrant child labor within a cumulative risk framework: The case for combined interventions in Ghana.

North-to-south migration has been a persistent trend in Ghana. Yet the migrating population has recently shifted to become predominantly female and younger, with a significant increase in rural adolescent girls seeking employment in urban and peri-urban areas. For adolescents without strong networks of social and financial support, this practice can jeopardize their physical and mental health, putting them at risk of sexual victimization and economic exploitation. Building upon the work of cumulative risk and ecological systems theorists, this article examines the case of female adolescent load bearers (Kayayei) in Ghana, highlighting the need to develop and evaluate multi-component prevention efforts.

Assessing Renewable Energy Use in Ghana: The Case of the Electricity Sector

For years, renewable energy access and usage have played significant roles in the development of many nations in the Sub Saharan African (SSA) region. Currently, energy access continues to be the economic engine driving growth in Ghana and its various regions where energy sources, including hydroelectricity power and the generation of electricity form the backbone of the nation’s energy sources. However in the face of changing demographics and development activities sweeping across the country, the demand for renewable energy has grown so much that it is exceeding supply due to rapid population growth, industrial development, and domestic usage among households and others. Meeting the growing needs for electricity in these settings require more energy infrastructure in order to raise current capacity and with that, has come concerns about power outages and limited access to electricity in the country often compounded by physical, environmental and socio-economic factors. Despite ongoing efforts through different initiatives, the problems persist with rising tariffs. At the same time, very little exists in the literature to analyze renewable energy trends in Ghana from a temporal spatial perspective using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and descriptive statistics under mix scale methodology. In the absence of such an approach, formalizing an effective policy with the right support tools for improved access becomes a daunting task. In light of these challenges, this paper will focus on the analysis of renewable energy trends in Ghana with emphasis on the issues, trends, environmental analysis, impacts, factors and efforts in the electricity sector. Regarding methods, the research adopts mix scale techniques of descriptive statistics connected to GIS to map the spatial dimensions of renewable energy use, distribution and the potentials. The results show growing changes in the form of gains and declines in the renewable energy variables from electricity demands to capacity generated while the GIS mappings reveal a gradual dispersion of renewable energy elements spread across the country over time. Added to that, the changes in renewable energy use in Ghana seem not farfetched; they ranged from policy, socio-economic forces and environmental and physical elements. To address these challenges, the paper offered several recommendations; they include the need for more design of energy infrastructure, improved policy, effective monitoring, and regular use of spatial information systems and the design of a national energy information system. The expectation is that this will strengthen current measures towards energy security with improved access.