Title:
The Effect of Climate Change on Developmental Aid to Africa: A Case Study of Ghana

Authors:
Dr. Daniel Ofori, USA

Abstract:

For Africa, climate change presents major development challenges as it affects the ecosystem, human wellbeing, landscape, economy, health, agriculture and infrastructure. The aim was to examine the effect of climate change on developmental aid to Africa: a case study of Ghana. A sample of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents was the subject of a quantitative study design. A closed-ended, five-point Likert scale was used in the questionnaire. Regression analysis was used to interpret the data. The results of the study showed that there is a direct significant relationship between climate change and developmental donor aid. Climate change-related aid helps agribusinesses provide with climate-resistant technologies and inputs, such as drought-resistant crops, seed varieties, fertilisers, and market access for their produce, which directly impacts productivity. According to the study, the Ghanaian government should seek to expand access to climate finance through streamlined application processes, increase capabilities for project development and create funding mechanisms for climate change.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.51505/IJEBMR.2025.91202