The Roles of Traditional Women Leaders in Human Capital Development Activities in The Sissala East District in The Upper West Region of Ghana
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Roles, traditional women, human capital, development and leadershipAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of the study was examining the roles of traditional women leaders in human capital development in the Sissala East District.
Methodology: This was a descriptive survey since the topic dwelt on environmental experiences of the respondents. The study used closed –ended items on a five-point Likert- type scale questionnaire and interview to collect data to answer the key research questions on harboured perceptions with regard to human capital development.
Findings: The study revealed that traditional women leaders were active partners in human capital development in the Sissala East District (SED), since they asserted their roles expansively in human capital activities in the socio-economic transformation of the district. Despite this observation, their expansive activities in Human Capital Development (HCD), are yet to manifest desirable impact that would save the future human capital needs of the district.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It is recommended that the leadership behaviours of TWL should comprise of work cantered leadership strategies. The National Council for Women Development should liaise with leadership consultants to trainwomen leadership in the various districts. The study provides a policy direction to the sort of leadership capabilities of Traditional women leaders.
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