- Volume 11, Number 3 (2023)
REHABILITATION REALITIES: EXAMINING RECIDIVISM REDUCTION EFFORTS IN OGUN STATE PRISONS - PERSPECTIVES FROM NIGERIA
Segun Adewale Adekunle
This study presents a comprehensive assessment of the availability and adequacy of rehabilitation programs in correctional facilities in Ogun State, Nigeria, with a focus on their impact on recidivism reduction. The research employed a descriptive survey research design, involving on-site observations, questionnaire administration, and interviews conducted in selected correctional facilities across Southwestern Nigeria. The objective was to determine the extent to which rehabilitation programs are accessible to inmates and whether they effectively contribute to their reintegration into society. Findings indicate that while certain rehabilitation programs, including religious activities, counseling, recreation, and case work, are consistently available across sampled correctional facilities,...
TURBULENT TERRAINS: UNPACKING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ETHNIC CONFLICT AND BASIC EDUCATION IN EASTERN GHANA, LEARNING FROM NORTHERN GHANA'S EXPERIENCE
Nana Abena Osei, Kwame Agyei Mensah
This study investigates the impact of ethnic conflict on basic education in Eastern Ghana, drawing insights from experiences in Northern Ghana. Ethnic conflicts have posed significant challenges to educational activities in various regions, including Chereponi in Northern Ghana. The study adopts a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon. The research focuses on stakeholders in the education sector, including teachers, current students, School Management Committee (SMC) members, and Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in the Eastern Ghana region. It explores the causes and nature of ethnic conflicts in Chereponi and the consequences...
EU FRAMEWORKS UNVEILED: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THEIR IMPACT ON SOCIAL ECONOMY AND PUBLIC PROCUREMENT IN GREECE
Ioannis Georgiou
This study explores the impact of European Union (EU) initiatives on the Social Economy and Public Procurement in Greece, providing a comprehensive analysis of the legal and policy frameworks in place. The EU's Action Plan for the Social Economy serves as a central focus, emphasizing the pivotal role of Public Procurement in efficiently and sustainably allocating public funds, particularly in times of budgetary constraints. With an annual expenditure of €2 trillion on public procurement within the EU, this study underscores the potential for substantial resource savings in public budgets while aligning with social and environmental objectives. A critical aspect of...