International Journal of Management studies and Social Science Research

Mabel Blay Nkegbe & Dr. Susan D. Albert-Makyur

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2026.6401

ABSTRACT: Ghana is witnessing a growing trend of people moving from rural areas to cities, often driven by the challenges caused by climate change to traditional farming livelihoods. Unfortunately, many urban areas are not equipped to handle this arrival of migrants. This paper explores how this climateinduced rural-urban migration affects urban resilience in Ghana, focusing on the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area. It examines the role of informal settlements in shaping the experiences of migrants, particularly in relation to flooding, heat stress, and inadequate infrastructure. Additionally, it looks at how current governance strategies may either alleviate or worsen these challenges. The research draws on a wide range of sources, including peer-reviewed studies, national policy documents, and other relevant literature published mainly between 2018 and 2026. This analysis is framed through theories like Social-Ecological Systems thinking, Urban Political Ecology, and climate mobility theory. The findings suggest that migration to Kumasi is not simply a direct reaction to climate shocks. Instead, factors such as agricultural decline, land commercialization, and limited rural services push people toward the city, where low land prices tempt them to settle in areas prone to flooding and lack vegetation, such as Aboabo, Asawase, and Ahensan. These neighbourhoods often have inadequate infrastructure and are more susceptible to issues like flooding and urban heat, yet they frequently go unrecognised in urban planning discussions. While initiatives such as the National Climate Change Policy, the National Adaptation Plan, and the new National Urban Policy aim to strengthen resilience, they face significant challenges. Problems like fragmented institutional responsibilities, insufficient funding for adaptation measures, weak enforcement of planning rules, and a reliance on eviction rather than improving existing communities hinder progress. Ultimately, this paper argues that enhancing urban resilience in Kumasi centers not just on the act of migration itself, but on the governance decisions regarding where and how migrants are allowed to settle. The paper concludes with suggestions for more localized and migration-sensitive urban governance, emphasising that residents of informal settlements should be viewed as crucial partners in adaptation efforts, rather than merely as individuals to be relocated.

Keyword: Climate-induced Migration; Urban resilience; Informal settlements; Urban Political Ecology; Kumasi-Ghana.

Maria Krova*, Ulrikus R. Lole, Bastari Sabtu, Diana M. Sabat, Morin M. Sol'uf

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2026.6402

ABSTRACT: A survey study was conducted to determine the production performance and factors supporting the competitiveness of native chicken farming businesses in the West Timor region, which serves as a supply base for the Kupang City market. Two sample regencies, two sample districts, and four sample villages were selected in stages using purposive sampling, based on the largest native chicken populations. A total of 300 respondents from the sample villages were selected using nonproportional random sampling. Data were analyzed using production performance ratios, profit ratios, and SEMPLS with smartPLS 4 software. The analysis results showed that: 1) the production performance of village chicken farming businesses was relatively good, as evidenced by the low mortality rate (5.65%). Business productivity of 16 birds per farmer per production period and profit of Rp 1,303,200 per production period (7.5 months) were categorized as low; 2) Supporting factors significantly influencing competitiveness include price and market conditions, farmer human resource competence, availability of production inputs, and productivity. Efforts to improve the competitiveness of the native chicken farming business require support from various parties within the framework of controlling prices and markets for both inputs and outputs, as well as enhancing farmers’ competencies

Keyword: competitiveness; enabling factors; production performance; productivity; local chicken farming.

Dr. Danjuma Yusuf, Dr. Awal Abubakar Chul, Emmanuel Simon

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2026.6403

ABSTRACT: This paper examines the relationship between citizenship engagement and effective governance in Nigeria, with a specific focus on Taraba State during the Fourth Republic. Citizenship engagement, encompassing political participation, civic awareness, and community involvement, is widely regarded as a cornerstone of democratic governance. However, persistent governance challenges in Nigeria raise concerns about the extent to which citizen participation translates into accountability and improved public service delivery. The objective of this study is to assess how citizen involvement influences governance outcomes in Taraba State and to identify barriers limiting effective engagement. The study adopts Participatory Democratic Theory as its analytical framework. This theory emphasizes that democracy is strengthened when citizens actively participate in decisionmaking processes beyond periodic elections, thereby promoting accountability, transparency, inclusiveness, and responsiveness in governance. Its adoption is justified by its relevance in explaining how meaningful citizen participation enhances democratic legitimacy, improves public policy outcomes, and strengthens the relationship between government and the governed. Findings reveal that while there is a moderate level of political awareness among citizens, active engagement remains low due to distrust in institutions, electoral irregularities, and limited access to participatory platforms. The study also finds that weak institutional accountability mechanisms hinder the translation of citizen demands into tangible governance outcomes. The study concludes that effective governance in Taraba State is constrained by both structural and institutional factors that limit meaningful citizen participation. It recommends strengthening democratic institutions, promoting civic education, enhancing transparency, and creating inclusive platforms for citizen participation to improve governance outcomes and foster sustainable development.

Keyword: Citizen Engagement, Effective, Governance

Zdzislaw W. Puslecki

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2026.6404

ABSTRACT: The main aim of the paper is the presentation of securing the transnational supply chain. What indicates the importance and innovativeness of the research is the presentation of the technical progress especially in China, the growth of economic ties with the European Union and the benefits resulting from liberalized of the China foreign trade policy under WTO. Realistic point is important trends in the trade regime between EU and China. Their commercial relations are too important to become hostage to political grandstanding or airy rhetoric by politicians performing for domestic galleries. Europe is China's largest export market, and China now ranks second on Europe's list of key trading partners. Trade with China dwarfs any other trade relation Europe has with emerging Asia. Disturbing this relationship would have ramifications for sales, growth and employment. Economic growth is generally preferable in China to military and extensive expansion. With new investments, a country can transform its position through industrial expansion at home and sustain it through international trade. China is especially sensitive to the advantages of intensive growth and will not wish to disrupt essential economic arrangements that have been crucial to her success. The Chinese government is less concerned today about Western criticisms of China's autocratic system, but the Chinese people have grown more nationalistic and represent a potentially greater threat to commercial relations. Commercial interests in autocratic regimes cause political dilemmas. EUChina trade has grown increasingly one-sided, and this is not sustainable. It is EU and China mutual interest that trade relations are balanced and fair, to benefit current and future generations. EU hope to go through other sectors of bilateral cooperation and how the EU and China can tackle global challenges. European Union must have a realistic assessment to what extent it can somehow magically change the Chinese government's outlook and political choices. Chinese and European leaders must find a new normal - a functional relationship that works for both sides to securing the transnational supply chain

Keyword: European Union, China, trade political relations, technical progress, foreign trade policy, securing the transnational supply chain.

Dr.Vineesh AK

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56293/IJMSSSR.2026.6405

ABSTRACT: This study examined the effect of various dimensions of sustainable practices in higher education institutions (HEIs) on students' satisfaction across various arts and science colleges under the University of Calicut. The extent to which various dimensions of sustainable practices influenced on higher education students' satisfaction was investigated using PLS SEM analysis. A sample of 358 students from various arts and science colleges was collected using a structured survey instrument. The study revealed that sustainable campus, sustainable infrastructure, sustainable curriculum, sustainable learning practices, and sustainable admission significantly influenced students' satisfaction. Notably, sustainable campus and sustainable infrastructure were the key dimensions of students' satisfaction in higher education institutions. This study provides a roadmap to the various stakeholders of HEIs on how sustainable practices can lead to higher education students' satisfaction and thus contribute to green campus initiatives. Furthermore, findings are expected to be beneficial for the policymakers, educational institutions, academicians, and the general public.

Keyword: Sustainable practices, sustainable education, sustainable practices in higher education, students' satisfaction.